May 2023
Features
Bread Heaven: Four Local Bakeries Making Anytime Treats
These four spots go above and beyond your run-of-the-mill doughnut joint.
Drink Champs: Switch Up Your Morning Routine With These Breakfast Sippers
Opt for something other than plain coffee or tea when you head out for your first (or second) meal of the day.
A Journey of Discovery Bears Fruit for Artist Jason Al Ghussein
Jason Al Ghussein plants his Palestinian roots in Over-the-Rhine, hoping a bright mural can open minds and bring people together.
Frontlines
The Emery Theater’s Waiting Days Are Over
An old friend, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, steps up to rescue the legendary Over-the-Rhine concert hall.
Dr. Know: Casa Colina, Jerry or Perry Samuels, and the Benton Street Bridge
The good doctor investigates a brightly painted home in Price Hill, the home city of Jerry Samuels, and inspiration behind the Benton Street Bridge.
Eve Rodsky Empowers Women to Find Their Unicorn Space
How a “blueberries breakdown” led the writer/lecturer to seek out her own happiness and share the journey with others.
Radar
A Whiskey Wonderland in Brown County, Indiana
A ”Destination Distillery” just two hours west of Cincinnati is an outdoor paradise serving up more than just whiskey.
Arti Sandhu Draws Style Inspiration From Her Roots
The DAAP associate professor’s fashion is mix and match, eclectic, and all about the textiles.
Columns
Editor’s Letter, May 2023: Breakfast of Champions
Survey the city for the best breakfasts to fuel your day.
It’s Fun to Stray at the YMCA
Revisiting the past reaffirms that everything used to be something else.
Pioneer Memorial Cemetery Is the Oldest in Hamilton County
Explore the revolutionary history of this landmark cemetery.
Dine
A Pay-As-You-Can Café Cultivates Community in Norwood
Meet Robert Lockridge, the man behind For the Life of the World Café.
Step Right up to This New Grub Hub in Covington
The menu at Grub Local, tucked inside a walk-up window at The Well in Covington, is home to countless local favorites.
Jeff Hendrickson Works His Cocktail Magic with Alchemy Fest
The founder of Cincinnati Alchemy Fest has planned a bigger, better event this year.
Mix and Match Halo-Halo at Christine’s Casual Dining
Halo-halo, which means “mixed up” in Tagalog, is the unofficial national dessert of the Philippines. And after giving it a try, we understand why.