July 2025
Features
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Vegging Out on Plant-Based Sandwiches
Vegetarian and vegan options are available for all sandwich lovers.
“Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?” and Other Quandaries
Time to get philosophical about sandwiches.
An Ode to Izzy’s
You can still get the “World’s Greatest Reuben” after more than 120 years.
Time Has Come for Cincinnati Musician Freekbass
The veteran Cincinnati musician found a worldwide audience and steady income on TikTok. That Times Square billboard didn’t hurt either.
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Frontlines
Brittany Speed and Anne Sesler Celebrate 59 Years of Fireworks
After near-permanent cancellation of the July 4th Fireworks at Ault Park last year, organizers say the event is here to stay.
Softmaxplus Is Ready for Hot Clown Summer
Local author Michael Sawan, known online as Softmaxplus, reflects on his goals after a year of clowning around on the streets of Cincinnati.
Weekly Photowalks Capture Cincinnati Neighborhoods Through a New Lens
Cincinnatians are coming together one picture at a time.
Radar
Lytle Park Hotel’s Newly-Renovated Taft Suite is Fit for a President
Discover how a new downtown hotel uses art in an approachable way.
History Is in Store at the Heritage Village Museum
The real general store where visitors can learn and play at the same time.
The Whole Family Can Escape to the Wilderness at Jellystone Park Golden Valley
Tag along with the kids to summer camp—and actually have a great time.
Columns
Editor’s Letter: July 2025
Editor-in-Chief John Fox falls in love with Carl’s Deli.
Dr. Know: UDF Store, Alfred E. Neuman, and Pete Rose
The Good Doctor investigates the location of an old UDF store, the origin of Alfred E. Neuman, and Pete Rose’s childhood home.
Learning How to Give Up Control While Never Giving Up on Love
How nar-anon, an ancient Chinese parable, and Jack Bauer taught me to let go.
Dine
Daughter’s Pizza Kitchen Brings Bold Flavors to Milford
A new carry-out only pizzeria is serving thick, Sicilian-style pizzas with standout toppings.
Sudova is Serving Up Eastern European Food Just Like Baba Used to Make
Stop and smell the varenyky at Sudova, the spiritual love child of Sarah Dworak’s Babushka Pierogi and Wodka Bar.
Fabled Brew Works Crafts Shire-Worthy Mead
This Erlanger brewery transports you to a fantasy world one craft beverage at a time.