March 2021
Features
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O Pie O Supports Its Employees Through the Pandemic
O Pie O owner Lou Ginocchio knows the importance of taking care of customers, employees, and the community.
Who’s Afraid of Ghost Kitchens?
Local restaurants have formed a love/hate relationship with delivery-only meal concepts, hoping to keep up with changing consumer demands.
How Three Local Restaurants Are Finding a Way Forward
We talk to three local restaurant owners about how they pivoted during challenging times and what moving forward looks like for their businesses.
The Wong Family Keeps Overcoming Obstacles Almost 50 Years After Settling in Cincinnati
Mike and Helen Wong opened Oriental Wok in Ft. Mitchell in 1977. Their family and business have since grown, with a second location in Hyde Park.
In a Socially Distanced World, Station Family + BBQ Soldiers On
While the future is uncertain for CWC, its sister restaurant Station Family + BBQ is still making good on its mission to bring a community together through “Cincinnati-style” barbecue.
The Mother-and-Daughter Duo Behind Homestyle Restaurant TiYah’s Table
ItiYah Yisrael and Jazlyn Mason call TiYah’s Table a “blessing” and a “dream” despite the stress of launching during the pandemic.
Local Restaurateurs Get Creative to Keep Their Doors Open
The pandemic crushed restaurant industry economics. Local restaurateurs got creative (and got lots of help) to keep their doors open.
Keeping Hope Alive at Kiki
Hideki and Yuko Harada gain new perspective on the importance of joy in the restaurant business at Kiki in College Hill.
Bridges Straddles the Pandemic and Possibilities
As the pandemic drags on, Ash Chipalu of Bridges is grateful for his family, neighborhood support, and the food scene niche they’ve found.
These Restaurant Families Didn’t Let COVID Cancel Their Expansion Plans
Despite pandemic-related challenges, these restaurateurs managed to build their businesses bigger and better than ever.
How Jeff Ruby’s Weathered the Storm of 2020
With in-person dining limitations and social distancing placing a buffer between staff and guests, the pandemic has put the quintessential “Jeff Ruby’s Experience” to the test.
How Three Local Restaurant Groups Managed to Stay Afloat During the Pandemic
For these restaurants with multiple locations, some across state lines, the pandemic presented a unique set of challenges.
The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center Transforms The Banks
The 20-year journey to redevelop Cincinnati’s riverfront takes another step forward with The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center.
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Frontlines
The Story Behind the Restoration of an Abandoned 1924 Cape Cod in Camp Washington
Venus Kent shares how she found herself and her style while restoring a 100-year-old Cape Cod house in Camp Washington.
FC Cincinnati Looks for a Fresh Start
After two years of last place finishes, FCC wants to turn the tide in its new field of dreams, the West End Stadium.
Dr. Know: Street Horses, a Baldwin Fire, and Antoinette Avenue
The good doctor explores troubling issues, including equine transportation, what burned when, and flat-topped houses.
Radar
Megan Mitchell Suits up at the Anchor Desk
WLWT-TV anchor and TikTok star Megan Mitchell bends the rules by flexing her fresh tomboy style on the air.
For Noah Seurkamp, Custom Table Making Is About Connection
Noah and Kelsey Seurkamp own Table Bar, where they create custom pieces of furniture that bring people together.
A Striking College Hill House in the Woods
College Hill’s Fox Preserve is a one-of-a-kind location for those who want the beauty of nature with the city’s convenience.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, March 2021: Not Your Normal March Issue
Our March issue is a little different this year. It just didn’t feel right to scrutinize our city’s fine dining restaurants during so much uncertainty and chaos.
Overcoming Fear and Remembering to Just Let Go and Move
Though helpful in its ability to keep us away from danger, fear isn’t a good running companion. That’s when I realized that I just needed to let go and start moving.
Dine
Naomi Sams Converts Meat-Eaters With Her Vegan Treats
Naomi Sams of Like Mom’s Only Vegan at Findlay Market explains why she started her vegan bakery business.
Mad Monks Serves Up Authentic New York–Style Pizza in Mason
Mad Monks Pizza’s New York–style pies are arguably best enjoyed with a cold pint at 16 Lots Brewery in Mason.
The Governor in Old Milford Gets Our Vote
You don’t have to toe any particular party line to endorse the elevated diner food at The Governor.
Northern Kentucky’s Taste On Elm Highlights Small Batch Products
Taste On Elm brings a wide range of chemical-free artisan products to Ludlow—including wine.