January 2022
Features
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Michael Kachmann and Zachary Tempel Are Operating Room Innovators
Armed with the latest technology and a unique camaraderie, these Mayfield neurosurgeons are changing the way we think about complex spinal surgery.
Two UC Health Physicians Lead Region’s First Clinic for COVID Long Haulers
The need for clinics to treat long COVID, which bring complex circumstances for patients, is growing.
How Cincinnati Children’s Is Changing Outcomes for Patients with Congenital Heart Defects
CCHMC is building a new learning network to assess long-term complications of a procedure for people born with a variety of congenital heart defects.
Inside Allison Banzhaf’s Wow Factory
Allison Banzhaf quietly enlivens the city’s spaces with work by local artists and always looks for the next longshot to support.
GammaTile Is the New Frontier for Radiation Treatment
The GammaTile, a radiation device the size of a grain of rice, opens up a world of treatment possibilities for brain cancer patients.
Burns Blaxall Leads a Revolution in DNA
Can we harness the power of DNA to change the way we think about medicine?
Cutting Fibroids Off at the Source
For women suffering from uterine fibroids, a lesser-known procedure could take the place of life-altering hysterectomies.
Create or Conform’s Jewelry Showcases the Beauty of Black and African Culture
Erika-Rae Griffin shares what she sees in Black and African culture by adding meaningful and educational touches to her jewelry.
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Frontlines
King Penguins Take Center Stage at the Cincinnati Zoo
Penguin Days returns next week, allowing visitors to see the Arctic birds waddle the grounds in a penguin parade.
When It Comes to Fashion, ‘The Weirder the Better’ Says Molly Wellmann
The owner of Japp’s Since 1879 has a unique passion for colorful shoes (and we’re here for it).
Madhuri Shekar’s Goal Is to “Always Bee Writing”
Ensemble Theatre presents her play “Queen,” which uses bees as a metaphor for human ethics and relationships.
A Dark Study Is Reborn as a Home Office Oasis
How Audrey Willa Studio transformed this dim space into a chic WFH dream.
Dr. Know: Old Music Shows, Road Work Ahead, and That Noisy Machine in Summit Park
The good doctor examines the rise and fall of local pop music shows, what’s behind recent roadwork for pedestrian safety, and a mysterious, noisy machine in Blue Ash.
Radar
Read the Fine Print at the Cincinnati Type & Print Museum
Visitors will find a carefully curated shrine to local printing history.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, January 2022: What It Means to Be Healthy
A successful healthcare regimen involves a top doctor, sure, but let’s not forget that it can—and maybe should—also include a clean environment, an appreciation for beauty, and a fun pair of shoes.
Call Me by My Name
What’s in a name? Everyone has an opinion.
Dine
Rosie’s Cocktails & Pies Is a Pop-Art Pizza Paradise
This downtown spot offers Jersey-style pizza, sandwiches, salads, gelato, and plenty of clever cocktails to wash it all down.
Findlay Culinary Training Program Is a Mighty Good Cause
This training program and teaching restaurant in Over-the-Rhine transforms lives one homemade dish at a time.
Fillo Greek Bake Shop Serves Up Layers of Love
The menu at this European-style café in Over-the-Rhine is stacked with pastries made with fillo dough brushed with butter and baked to a flaky crisp.
The Gnarly Gnome’s Beer Journey
Local podcaster Andrew Desenberg, a.k.a. The Gnarly Gnome, continues to spread the gospel of the Queen City’s craft brewing goodness.
Ike’s BBQ Is Rib Royalty
The delicious barbecue at these two restaurants is a family affair.