January 2016
Features
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Top Docs 2016: UC Team Treats a Rare Form of Skin Cancer
University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute has the only center in Cincinnati that offers a specific modality of radiation treatment called total skin electron beam therapy.
Top Docs 2016: Robotic Tools That Treat Arthritis Earlier Can Ease Knee Pain
“Now we can treat that earlier stage of arthritis before we let it advance.”
Matt Wedel’s Sculptures Are Larger Than Life
A farm in Athens, Ohio, may not be where you’d expect to find a young sculptor making a quick ascent in the international art scene. But you haven’t met Matt Wedel, nor seen his small botanical clay works or his massive, modern but adamantly sci-fi-esque creations. Yet.
Top Docs 2016: Go-Go Gadget
The robots have arrived.
Top Docs 2016: Future Generations
When a child faces cancer, preserving her fertility could be the last thing on a parent’s mind. But it shouldn’t be.
Top Docs 2016: Aye, Robot
When there’s a mechanized middleman, some surgical treatments can be delivered faster and more efficiently.
Top Docs 2016: Replacement Parts
A new type of replacement heart valve gets a trial at The Christ Hospital—and FDA approval.
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Frontlines
Did John Boehner Just Pull Off A Brilliant Hustle?
An ostensible victory for the Tea Party, John Boehner’s sudden exit left congressional Republicans to inherit the wind—and the rest of us wondering if the former Speaker was smarter than everyone thought.
Radar
On The Market: A Renovated Bellevue Condo
The property, which abuts a community ballpark and affords spectacular sunset views of the downtown skyline and the Big Mac bridge, is neatly tucked away on a residential street full of mostly older homes.
Leftcoast Modern Brings Mid-Century Décor to East Walnut Hills
It’s Mad Men meets mod at Leftcoast Modern Cincinnati.
Secrets of the Super Fit: The CrossFit Pro
“I never thought about exercise to be fit or healthy.”
Secrets of the Super Fit: The Yogi
“One day I found a yoga tape, and it just made sense to me.”
Secrets of the Super Fit: The Hip-Hop Dancer
“A lot of people tell me they can’t dance and I just don’t believe that.”
Our Top Fitness Gear Picks for 2016
Because the stuff is half the fun of working out, right?
Secrets of the Super Fit: The Boxer
“It’s fun to punch stuff and boxing is a great way to dump anxiety and fear.”
Work It Out: Our Top Fitness Class Picks for 2016
From rock climbing to pole dancing: Fitness can be fun.
Long Weekend: New York City
The city is ever-changing, but one thing remains constant: a killer art scene, even beyond Museum Mile. And plenty to eat.
Columns
Letter from the Editor: January 2016
The bulk of my radio listening these days takes place in the car, and since WVXU carries This American Life on Saturday afternoons, I usually hear Ira Glass, the host, and his revolving crew of awesome contributors, while I’m running an errand.
What Will It Take to Save King Records?
King Records once brought the funk, and now a less satisfying funk hangs over efforts to bring its legacy alive one more time.
Cincy Obscura: The Cincinnati Art Museum Textile Archives
The Cincinnati Art Museum houses 15,000 historic garments and accessories, from gowns to parasols to shoes, in its climate-controlled storage archive.
Ass Ponys Ride Again
A rock reunion worth staying out late for.
The Observer: Be Yourself™®©
Building a personal brand is a thankless job. But only if you forget to thank yourself.
Dr. Know: Election News, Unsightly Towers, and Highway Monikers
“Ever heard of FedEx ZapMail?”
Dine
Tela Bar + Kitchen Shows Promise
Wyoming’s newest restaurant goes way beyond pub grub.
Takeout Hero: Jean-Paul’s Paradiso
It’s pretty hard to pick up a carry-out meal at Jean-Paul’s Paradiso without being tempted to grab tomorrow’s breakfast and lunch as well.
Try This: Ando’s Plum Paste Sushi
An order of umeshiso maki should be ground zero in your efforts to re-discern your palate.
Son & Soil Gives Health Food a Good Name
Son & Soil, brainchild of Stephen Williams of Bouquet, is fighting the good fight for flavor.
Home Cooking: Vegetable Stock
At Suzy DeYoung’s small but mighty La Soupe outpost in Newtown, flavorful soups and stews always start with a solid base—a rich and satisfying vegetable stock.
Booze Enthusiasts Get Schooled at Metropole’s Sunday School
Still searching for a reason to leave the house on Sunday afternoon? Don’t be fooled by the pious play on words. Metropole’s Sunday School—hosted by Catherine Manabat, monthly at 4 p.m.—is a rollicking good time.
Try This: Fond’s Spicy House-Made Dill Pickles
Ethan Snider knows good pickles.
Tableside With David Lazarus of Water Tower Fine Wines
Retail may be his legacy—yes, he’s from that Lazarus family—but the owner of Water Tower Fine Wines is stepping up his game and coming out of his family’s shadow by transforming his corner wine shop into a destination wine bar.
Our Five Favorite Snacks from Dean’s Mediterranean Imports
The Findlay Market shop offers more than just fancy olive oils.