July 2019
Features
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15 Smoke-Tastic Barbecue Joints
Round up your crew and get ready for some real good barbecue.
Holy Smokes BBQ Competition’s Brian Austing Teaches High Schoolers Life Lessons from the Pit
The Our Lady of Victory fund-raiser’s cofounder reveals first-year competition blunders and teaches Oyler High School students cooking and career skills.
Six Barbecue Food Trucks Worth Chasing Down
Good barbecue doesn’t just come from restaurants. These smokers-on-wheels dish out their specialty items from parking places all over town.
Muhammad Munir Is an Anesthesiologist Turned BBQ Cook-Off Champ
The physician-slash-pitmaster led his team Cinci Halal BBQ to the grand prize at last year’s Kosher BBQ Fest with a little help from his patients.
Jim Emig, of Jim Dandy’s Family BBQ, Knows a Thing or Two About Smoking Meat
After three decades in the pit, Jim Emig knows the secrets of smoking meat the right way. Heed his advice to mind your Bs and Qs.
Sweets & Meats Co-Owner Kristen Bailey Has Service in Her Blood
The Mt. Washington native talks supporting her neighborhood, winning a prestigious business award, and working 19 hour shifts—while loving every second of it.
Coffee Exchange’s Long Road Back
A June 2018 fire at Molly Malone’s in Pleasant Ridge significantly damaged the Irish pub and destroyed the Coffee Exchange next door. Putting things back the way they were is harder than it looks.
All Hail These Two Rib Masters
Montgomery Inn may be the Ribs King, but Walt’s Hitching Post in Ft. Wright also has a strong claim on the crown. Here’s the tale of the tape.
Five Finger-Lickin’-Good Festivals to Put on Your Calendar
Lots of backyard barbecue pitmasters take their game to the next level by entering competitions. If you’re a fan, add these events to your summer fun.
Will Ohio’s Earthworks Become a World Heritage Site?
The ancient mounds offer tantalizing clues to the American Indians who built them—and they could get even more attention if they’re tapped by UNESCO.
Four Barbecue Spots Where Spirits and Smoke Mix
Need a drink with your barbecue? These breweries can hook you up.
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Frontlines
The Wonderful Weirdness of the Northside Fourth of July Parade
We talk with the organizers of the 150-year-old event about its past, present, and particularly peculiar moments.
Cincinnati’s Printmaking Legacy Is Found in These Posters
An exhibition of posters at the Taft Muesuem of Art reveals our glorious printing heyday.
Cincinnati Opera Tells the Powerful Story of the Ohio Innocence Project
“Blind Injustice” uses opera to share the stories of the wrongfully imprisoned.
DangerWheel Is the Adult Big Wheel Race You Didn’t Know You Needed
Grown-ups can act like kids again during this playful fund-raiser for Pendleton.
Augusta’s Riverfest Regatta Shows Off Its River City Charm
This long-running riverfront celebration is a great way to get acquainted with the charming town of Augusta.
Dr. Know: Calling for Time, What’s in Skyline Chili’s Skyline, and Parallel Bridges
The good doctor holds forth on troubling issues, including calling Cincinnati Bell for the time, the buildings in Skyline’s logo, and parallel bridges that aren’t in Walnut Hills.
Radar
The Book Bus Is the Cutest Bookstore on Wheels
Melanie Moore’s Book Bus is on a mission to connect kids with books they can call their own.
Style Counsel: Shaheen Miro Shops the Whole Store to Create a Look That Inspires a Feeling
Artist Shaheen Miro studied fashion design and talks about the way clothes can inspire confidence–or mask our true selves.
This Sweet Wyoming Victorian Is a Bit of a Mystery
At least 11 families have called this charm-filled Wyoming Victorian home, but its original owner is lost to time.
Five Local Gift Box Subscriptions You Should Know About
Whether you’re gifting or treating yourself, plenty of local makers offer “of-the-month” clubs you should know about.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, July 2019: The Past Is Always Present
Cincinnati’s past is never far from our present-day hustle and bustle, either physically or spiritually.
An Honest Conversation about Privilege and Entitlement
Trying to have an honest conversation about privilege and entitlement.
After Neil Armstrong Walked on the Moon, He Taught Engineering at UC
Fifty years beyond the lunar landing, the astronaut’s former students and colleagues recall another lasting legacy.
The Ludlow Incinerator Is a Blast from the Past
Ludlow used to burn its trash, but now its incinerator—on a plot of land the city annexed from Covington—sits abandoned.
Dine
The Ferrari Brothers Take on the Wine Biz
With a barbershop, coffeehouse, and museum cafe under their belts, the brothers decided to dip into the wine world.
Boom Box Buns Will Spice Up Your Weekend
Former Please sous chef Nathan Friday slings steamed baos from the Boom Box Buns walk-up window.
Cool off With a Trip to 12 Degrees Italian Ice in Maineville
Frosty, fruity, and fresh, this sweet treat will help you beat summer’s sweltering heat.
Asian Specialties and Deli Fare Align at Sunny Deli
A nearly hidden downtown lunch spot serves up everything from egg salad to bibimbap.
LouVino Brings Wine and Southern Flair to OTR
This regional chain brings all the microbrewery vibes, except with wine (and better food).
Authentic Salvadoran Pupusas Have Landed in Hamilton
The stuffed corn cakes alone are worth a visit, but there’s plenty more on the menu.
Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley on Bourbon’s ‘Holy Grail’
The Northern Kentucky native and four-time James Beard Award nominee wants you to get ready for some really good bourbon.