October 2014
Features
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The Takeaway
Everybody’s getting in on the growler game.
Rhinegeist Brewery
Housed in a 250,000-square-foot 19th century Moerlein bottling plant, Rhinegeist transformed the second-floor space into a hipster paradise.
The Most Beautiful Things
A peek behind the curtain at Evolution Fashion Studio, Tony Tiemeyer’s high-fashion stash in Northside.
Moerlein Malt House Taproom
The riverfront Lager House is Moerlein’s public face, but the OTR-based brewery and Malt House Taproom is where the real work gets done.
October Crossword Solution
Did you set down your pint and pick up your pencil?
MadTree Brewing
The first time Kenny McNutt and Jeff Hunt tried their hand at a Mr. Beer home-brew kit, it bombed.
The Evans Family is Living in This World
The death of Cosmic Pizza owner Rich Evans threw the lives of his wife and children into chaos. It also landed them in the arms of an extraordinary group of strangers.
Brew Crew: Scott LaFollette
For the first year of operation, Blank Slate was a one-man show.
Gallery Space: MadTree
Each MadTree can is a work of art.
Brew Crew: Dan Listermann
“Most of what we brewed back then ended up in a fire extinguisher,” said Listermann of his first pass at home brew.
Brew Crew: Mike Dewey
Thirteen months after founding the Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, Dewey did what any of us would do if we were talented enough: He quit his day job.
Brew Crew: Luke Cole
For Luke Cole, who has worked alongside head brewer Jim Matt since Rhinegeist opened in June 2013, brewing was never his goal.
Mt. Carmel Brewing Company
Mt. Carmel eagerly claims the title of “first microbrewery in town.”
Brew Crew: Ryan Blevins
When MadTree tapped their inaugural beer at Arthur’s in Hyde Park on February 6, 2013, Ryan Blevins was there to try it. Little did he know he’d soon be brewing it.
Brew Crew: Greg Hardman
He wasn’t called by craft beer opportunism; he wasn’t even called by phone. He was called by a sense of duty.
Ei8ht Ball Brewing Company
Aisle 15 at The Party Source is the beer equivalent of Harry Potter’s Platform 9¾: Find it, and it will transport you to Ei8ht Ball Brewing.
The River Mild
Heard the one about the two 70-year-old dudes who paddled 80 miles down the Little Miami in a canoe? It begins with a logjam.
Wiedemann Brewing Company
Nostalgia played a big role in Jon Newberry’s efforts to revive one of Greater Cincinnati’s oldest beer brands.
Great Crescent Brewery
Why serve flights when you could offer free sips of the full lineup? You’ll want to settle in at the gorgeous curvilinear Art Moderne bar to sample the whole spectrum.
Rivertown Brewing Company
Rivertown’s crew hopped on Cincinnati’s brewing bandwagon pretty early when Jason Roeper and Randy Schiltz opened their Lockland taproom/brewery in 2009.
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Frontlines
Our Picks For Books By the Banks
Here are four writers who’ll be present, and the new work that makes them worth knowing.
The Grand City Experiment
The Grand City Experiment aims to introduce Cincinnatians to the people who live next door.
Dr. Know: October 2014
Peppermint Patties by the numbers, the Four Stages of Political Toxicity and Recovery, and overflowing sewer bills.
Time and the Waffle
Photographer and Queen City Discovery blogger Ronny Salerno documents the Cincinnati that used to be, and the one thriving just beyond view.
An Iliad at Ensemble Theatre
An Iliad, a one-man tour-de-force, brings to life Homer’s classic tales of the Trojan War.
High Profile: Shawn Jenkins, Owner of Segway of Cincinnati
Thanks to local big wheel Shawn Jenkins, owner of Segway of Cincinnati at The Garage OTR, these two-wheelers are steadily segueing from futuristic toys to modern conveniences.
“A Russian Hallow’s Eve” at Music Hall
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra gets in the mood with “A Russian Hallow’s Eve.”
HallZOOween
Possibly the most important thing you’ll hear today: There’s a Hogwarts Express Train Ride.
Landfall at Wexner Center for the Arts
Laurie Anderson and the Kronos Quartet collaborate for the first time with Landfall
Elizabeth Bartley Goes to Bat For Ohio’s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Elizabeth Bartley is a wearer of many hats, but underneath them all is a mind with a unified mission: To preserve historical sites and integrate them into our lives today.
Touching Strangers Comes To Town
Photographer Richard Renaldi’s celebrated Touching Strangers comes to town.
Ben Frost at the Contemporary Arts Center
Frost returned with AURORA, a minimal, disturbed electronic suite that ultimately radiates hope.
Calendar Cage Match: Cirque de Soleil vs. The Cincinnati Cyclones
Tightrope or Slapshot?
Beyond Pop at the Cincinnati Art Museum
Tom Wesselmann, a hometown boy and graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati, was a key member of the Pop Art movement.
Hot Ticket: The Camargo Hunter Trials
On October 6, The Camargo Hunter Trials—now in its 78th year—puts stalking and jumping skills to a public test.
Radar
Big Fall Fun in Little Bavaria
Frankenmuth, Michigan, is unmistakably German with its steeply-pitched rooflines, half-timbering, and soaring turrets.
Churches For Sale
Inspired by the Northside church-made-home? Here are more churches for sale.
A Church to Call Home
It took two years and tons of elbow grease to convert this 10,000-square-foot church into a home.
Old Glamour and New Tastes in Detroit
Yes, Detroit has her problems. But entertaining guests is not one of them.
Fall Style Guide: Brock Maitland
“This fall we’ll see a lot of athletic accents: sneakers, varsity jackets, sweatshirts, even just an athletic waistband on skirts.”
Fall Style Guide: Go Big or Go Home
Big and bold is the way to go.
Fall Style Guide: Cale Darrell
“I think men are finally catching on to the slimmer style and wanting an updated-traditional look.”
Fall Style Guide: Facial Hair
In preparation for no-shave November, the experts at Ohio Valley Beard Supply share their best tips for looking trim.
Fall Style Guide: Plum Luck
There’s a shade out there that’s flattering on everyone.
Fall Style Guide: Boots
“Boots will be a go-to for any trend you’re seeing during fall.”
Fall Style Guide: Necklace Layering
Tips for the best necklace-layering balance.
Fall Style Guide: Jeans
We sat down with denim savant Chris Sutton, founder of Noble Denim, for insight on all things jeans.
Fall Style Guide: Men’s Ensembles
“You want pieces that will stand the test of style and quality over the years.”
Fall Style Guide: Marsha Ashley
“I go for sleek, clean, form-fitting pieces in muted tones.”
Fall Style Guide: Jackets
“Waxed cotton is back, but cleaned up with a slimmer fit,” says Darrell. “Brands like Filson and Apolis have constructed some great workwear-inspired garments.”
Fall Style Guide: Coats and Layering
Shearling is big this fall—and no, we don’t just mean fluffy.
Fall Style Guide: Watches
One of the best accessories for any look.
Columns
Leader of the Pork
Making The Pig fly takes a village, but one woman sets the pace.
Letter From Katie: Tiny Town
Rabbit Hash sneaks up on you.
Dine
Smashing Pumpkins
Jon Branstrator dedicates 25 acres to up to 85 varieties of pumpkins, squashes, and gourds.
Jean-Robert de Cavel: Fighting SIDS, 11 years and counting
Since the first official SIDS Brunch in 2004, the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State has helped raised more than $750,000.
Fawn Candy’s Caramel Apples
Caramel apples are serious business at the Guenther family’s Cheviot-based Fawn Candy.
The Littlefield
Northside’s new addition fits right in.
Try This: Caribe Carryout
Love a good hole in the wall?
Tableside With Margaret Ranalli
This past summer, Enoteca Emilia owner Margaret Ranalli and head chef Adam Cobb announced a second neighborhood venture: Son of a Preacher Man, where they’ll be trading Italian comfort for southern American staples.
Pony Kegs We Know And Love
They share a common denominator: a wall of cold beer, plenty of beef jerky, and stacks upon stacks of cigarettes and lottery tickets behind the register.
Bustin’ Suds
These four classic food-plus-beer pairings will activate your taste buds.
Do Dim Sum
Grab a table, order a pot of tea, and sit back for the spectacle.