May 2019
Features
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Inside Frank Lloyd Wright’s Boulter House in Clifton
Ben Dombar oversaw construction of this Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian, which has managed to survive structural issues and renovations to find new life.
25 Local Restaurants Serving Authentic Ethnic Eats
Travel the world without leaving Greater Cincinnati—these 25 spots will make sure you don’t go home hungry no matter what type of cuisine you crave.
Sam Raya Cooks Her Mother’s Lebanese Recipes to Support Her Family in Syria
Immigrating to Cincinnati 13 years ago, Sam Raya has—for the past 11 years—cooked for downtown diners at Raya Lebanese Restaurant to support her family back home.
Five Dumplings You Need to Try Now
Every culture has its dumpling or stuffed hand pie. We found five you need to grab right now.
Shop the Globe at These Five International Food Markets
From the perfect ras el hanout to a Russian newspaper to a 25-pound sack of rice, these markets have got what you need.
Dean’s Mediterranean Imports Owner Kate Zaidan Leads a Spicy Life
The second-generation owner of Dean’s Mediterranean Imports is building her community one new friend at a time.
Four Fests and a Feast
Celebrate international cuisine at these three festivals, then book a Philipine feast for your next fete.
Sergio Gutierrez Branches Out From His Family’s Covington Deli
Born in New Jersey and raised in Mexico, this Covington transplant wants to share his culture with you.
Steven and Rachel Sun of Fortune Noodle House Make Their Mark on Clifton
The Chinese immigrants serve authentic hand-pulled noodles that keep customers coming back.
Three Culinary Mash-Ups That Will Leave You Satisfied
Mix-and-match cuisines at these fusion favorites.
Six Worldly Ways to Wet Your Whistle
If you’re sampling the food of other cultures, you might as well have something to drink. These six selections will perk you right up.
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Frontlines
CinciClassic Celebrates the Video Games of Your Childhood
Get your retro gamer on with this family-friendly event.
Jenna Bellonby Is a Better Photographer Than You Are
Her photos were published in Vogue Italia before she even graduated from high school. In college, she plans on taking things to the next level.
Test Your Music Nostalgia IQ with This Bunbury-Themed Quiz
Bunbury 2019 is about being young … if you were young in 1992. Test your music nostalgia IQ with this quiz.
A New Book Follows a Syrian Immigrant Adapting to Life in the Queen City
Born-and-raised Cincinnatian Jasmine Warga on her new book Other Words for Home, out this May.
Radar
Mid-Century Modern Architect Ray Roush Designed This Anderson Township House
While he’s best known for his partnership with architech Carl Strauss, this house and two others—including his own—were Ray Roush’s work alone.
Three Historic (and Scenic!) Bike Trails to Explore
Spin your wheels along these trails, all fit for a weekend getaway.
Style Counsel: Project Runway Vet Tessa Clark Says Her Parents Inspired Her Luxury Clothing Brand
Tessa Clark owns a women’s clothing brand, manages Idlewild Woman, and appears on season 17 of Project Runway.
Joe Kinzelman’s e13 Workshop Builds OTR
Rhinegeist Brewery and other local restaurants and bars wouldn’t look the same without Joe Kinzelman’s contemporary designs.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, May 2019: A Citizen of the World
Many of the world’s cultures are represented in Cincinnati—more than you might think.
The Cincinnati Art Museum’s Damascus Room Is a Portal to 18th-Century Syria
Time-travel to 18th-century Syria.
Dr. Know: Columbia Parkway Landslides, Fountain Square’s Name, and Ringing a Giant Bell
The good doctor holds forth on troubling issues, including Columbia Parkway landslides, Fountain Square’s legal name, and the giant bell at St. Frances de Sales Church.
Knowing When to Click ‘Unfollow’ on Social Media
I don’t know you, and you don’t know me, and sometimes all the un-knowing of each other isn’t something I want to hold on a tiny screen in my hand.
Dine
Jason Lafferty, Cincinnati State’s New Executive Chef, Wants to Kick Things Up a Notch
We talked with Lafferty about his plans for the college’s Midwest Culinary Institute and Summit restaurant.
Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar Searches for Its Slavic Soul
There is a big blank space in our landscape for Russian food, but barring a few regional standouts, its menu is dominated by predictable Italian and American fare that is pretty good but nothing special.
F&N Goode Chick’n Tenders Serves the Tastiest Tenders in Town
We judged five local spots by crispiness, juiciness, size, and overall flavor to help you decide which fried chicken joint serves the tastiest tenders (and jazziest sauces).
We’re Crushing on Sartre and You Will Too
Despite a turbulent year, during which two head chefs departed, Sartre still delivers.
Conscious Kitchen Serves Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Food Classics
Conscious Kitchen has grown from a mostly takeout spot to a larger Corryville space with plenty of room to enjoy their healthier comfort food classics.
Arnold’s Mythical Bathtub Gin Comes to Life
Woodstone Creek and Arnold’s collaborated to make a ghost spirit—Hugo Arnold’s Bathtub Gin—come to life.