The big news (and a contest!)

by julie on December 16, 2008

So you’re waiting for my big announcement, are you?  I’ve been stopped on the street about this, you know.  “What’s your big announcement?! Can you tell me?!!”

Okay. It wasn’t the street.  It was in my office.  Still.  People wondered! I got asked about it in Big Business Meetings!

To clear a few things up:

1. I am not pregnant.

2. I am not engaged.

3. I am not having a sex change (uh, thanks, TJ Jackson)

4. I’m not going national; not exactly, anyway

5. I have not broken up with The Boyfriend (though I don’t see him nearly as much as I’d like, as we’re so busy!)

OK, so what’s the announcement?

Drumroll, please….

I’m the new food writer for Cincy Chic, Cincinnati’s online magazine for women! I’ll be publishing some of my reviews there, and some original content.  Don’t worry, wine me, dine me isn’t going anywhere– I’ll just be more places at once!

My very first column will be the Bootsy’s, Produced By Jeff Ruby review, which will follow this announcement, so you can see it in both places.

In celebration of my new position with Cincy Chic, I’m sponsoring a contest, the prize generously donated by Oceanaire– a $50 gift certificate.

The contest: In the comments, tell me which restaurants you’d like to see me review!  Pretty simple, right?  I’ll use a randomizer to pick the winner on 12/22/08 at 9 AM, so Oceanaire can get you the certificate before Christmas.  Sound good?  Comment away!

P.S.– try to suggest things I haven’t tried.  If you click on the “Reviews” category, you can see the places I’ve been.  I have a few reviews in my back pocket that you’ll see in the coming weeks!  :)

Tagged as: cincy chic, contest, news, oceanaire

  • http://www.biglugland.blogspot.com Jay the Big Lug

    All of ‘em.

    I am really craving trying Tom’s Pot Pies, so I’m gonna say that. And Mokka, cuz I heard they moved again. Just point me in the direction of every new and noteworthy restaurant in town!

  • http://www.biglugland.blogspot.com Jay the Big Lug

    oh, and congratulations on the new gig (the things we mean to type and then click on “Post” post haste, before we do.)

  • http://www.ryanahamilton.com Ryan Hamilton

    Congrats!

    I’d like to see reviews of 20 Brix in Old Milford (I’ve never been), and Dingle House in West Chester (killer Reuben Sandwiches).

  • http://5chw4r7z.com 5chw4r7z

    Oceanaire so I know what to order when I go.

  • Michelle

    Hmmm…something in Covington? Perhaps, Otto’s.

  • http://www.katieodonnell.com Katie

    Congratulations! That is very very exciting. I’d really like to see reviews of Red in Hyde Park and Aqua in Mt. Lookout.

    I look forward to seeing you in Cincy Chic!

  • http://news.cincinnati.com/derbydiva Lauren

    I second Oceanaire. Also McCormick & Schmick’s, as I’ve never been there either.

  • Margaux Patel

    HEY! Congrats! I would like a review of the Asiana – Japanese Sushi. It’s on Edwards close to the 71 North on ramp – across the street from those weird “Inns” – hey maybe you could do a review on one of those too (ha ha)

  • http://SupernaturalBotanials.com Robin

    Congrats!

    I’d be interested in your review of the Cricket’s menu at The Cincinnatian.

  • http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&plckPersonaPage=PersonaBlog&plckUserId=5ea28423f45245a39603263289f599d5&U=5ea28423f45245a39603263289f599d5&sid=si Alex

    Major congrats!

    Also, I think you should review Myra’s Dionysus in Clifton or Slims in Northside. Mmm…

  • http://loree.tumblr.com Loree Stark

    Congrats! Very, very exciting… as for a restaurant review, I’m pressed…I’ve only been here a year, and I think you’ve reviewed most of the places I’m interested in. Maybe Jo An sushi in Erlanger or the Anchor Grill in Covington if you haven’t already? Two (diametrically opposing) places I have been to and thoroughly enjoyed but would love to hear your thoughts on…

  • http://twitter.com/AmyBe Amy

    Very exciting news! Congrats!

    I’d like to see a series on spots to grab brunch. I <3 brunch!!

    Also something on Nuvo in Newport.

  • http://www.gameluv.com/veg Katy McGreevey

    That’s wonderful! You’ll get to eat lots of yummies and write about it…wait you already do that! lol just kidding, that’s super cool!

    My vote is for my favorite restaurant Kim’s Korean in Harrison. If it has to be a Cincinnati place then I vote for Myra’s Dionysus near UC

  • vudutu

    You go girl! Congrads. I choose Matsuya, Nuvo, and Chung Ki Wha Korean Barbeque and Sushi Truckstop in that order. the hitch is I want to go along!

  • CChrisB

    Congrats!!

    My suggestions:

    1. Dingle House (a non-chain in West Chester!!)
    2. Primavista (a Cincy classic, but is it any good?)
    3. The Winds Cafe (this is a bit of a drive, but SO worth it)

  • Rebecca

    I’m going to suggest Kyoto on Montgomery off Fields-Ertel Road. :)

  • food wolf

    Congrats….I have read your blogs for several months.
    I’ve always wondered about “Knotty Pine on the Bayou”
    in Kentucky….I’ve heard good things about it….

  • Miss Anne

    Congratulations, Julie. I hope that things go smoothly for you, and that the people who promise to go along on reviews don’t cancel at the last minute :-)

  • http://getinmahbelly.blogspot.com liz

    fun news! here are my picks for you to review:
    -song long
    -riverside
    -emanu
    -la mexicana

  • http://www.urbancincy.com/ Randy Simes

    We should have known with that picture of you, 5chw4r7z, and the Cincy Chic ladies at Bootsy’s. Congrats, and keep up the good work!

  • http://www.chickpeasplease.blogspot.com Allison

    Congratulations! Looking forward to that Bootsy’s review. My pick for the review is Maki in Clifton.

  • Coco

    Congrats :)

    I’ve not seen a review for any of the Italian places downtown – Scottis, the place across the alley from Nicholson’s (I never remember it’s name!), and I’ll second the weekend brunch – it’s a hard thing to find in Cincy ;)

  • http://www.vandeneynden.biz Rose

    Congratulations, dear. You’ll rock the mag, I know it!

    Review suggestion: Through the Garden, in Blue Ash on Kenwood Road and Creek.

    :-)

  • http://www.esrati.com David Esrati

    Congrats- I’m still waiting to see Slims and Honey, honey.
    And- I thought it was the big job…
    not a sex change.

  • http://myinflammatorywrit.com kari

    Oh Julie I am thrilled for you! SUPER CONGRATS!

  • http://idtmi.blogspot.com PHSChemGuy

    I’d go with Knotty Pine on the Bayou down on the AA in Northern Kentucky. I didn’t see it in the reviews, and its my favorite restaurant in town.

    2nd place – Bistro JeanRo – especially their steak frit…wow…

  • Erin

    I’d love to see Otto’s and Honey!

  • http://www.cincyrecruiter.com Jennifer McClur

    Congratulations Julie! I’d like to see a review of Mesh in West Chester. I’ve been there, but would be interested to see your review.

  • TJ Jackson

    I’d like to see your take on any of the following
    1) the breakfast at Tucker’s
    2) an overview piece on good eats (actual eats versus ‘grocery’ items) at Findlay market
    3) an overview piece contrasting/comparing the many Indian eateries in Clifton, particularly the set on Ludlow
    4) an expose on how it came to be that Jimmy Gibson is no longer with the Ruby Group

    and c’mon now, the sex change thing was just a joke :-)

  • http://prblog.typepad.com Kevin Dugan

    Awesome news. Congratulations! As for the restaurant to review, I say go back to your roots. Pick something West. Primavista is an obvious choice. But there are more, uh, informal options too. :-)

    From there, anything Indian.

  • Kathryn Whittington

    You deserrve it! I would like to see Primavista too–we used to go there years ago but haven’t been in a while. I would also like to have you review the ” downscale ” side of eating–so what is the best you can do at fast food places to get a decent meal? Last, there is a mediterranean restaurant in Blue Ash that opened about 6 months ago–can’t remember it’s name–but it is getting popular.

  • http://cincinnatilocavore.blogspot.com valereee

    Congratulations! Review local independents, not chains. But you knew I’d say that. :D

  • http://www.twodolists.blogspot.com Kayla

    Review someplace that I can afford!! I don’t mean take out or a lunch-ish place, but someplace that you can have a decent dinner and not spend a fortune.

  • Lauren D.

    Julie, congrats on the new gig!

    I’m going to second the nomination for Knotty Pine on the Bayou. Andy’s Mediterranean. The new Rookwood restaurant in Mt. Adams. Beluga and/or The Vineyard in Hyde Park. And any pizza place you can find!

  • http://mikkischaffner.blogspot.com Mikki

    Has anyone recommended fast(er) food type places? I would love to see a comparison of all these Chipotle/ Panera type places. Since I have kids, when we go out it is usually to one of these lower end places. I would love to here about them from a foodie perspective. I would like to know where I can get a GOOD quick meal!

  • http://mikkischaffner.blogspot.com Mikki

    Oh! Congrats on the new gig – no one deserves it more than you! (forgive all the typos in the previous post – sick today :( )

  • http://www.katesrandommusings.com Kate

    I don’t know if you’ve been to Emanu in Pleasant Ridge.

    I think a big group would be a good way for you to experience Slims properly (stand by: plans on the horizon for that in Jan…)

    And I think Asiana in HP/Oakley/Norwood convergence deserves a review.

    And all of those spots are BYOB! Any other good BYOB places in Cincinnati? Times are tight – I love cutting corners anywhere I can ;)

  • http://www.eageltosquirrel.com Nick

    The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant.
    and Congrats!

    Boom

  • Jon

    Congrats !!!!

    Please review all of the habachi resturants in cincinnati

    Benihanna
    Mr. Fugi
    Iron Chef
    Wild Ginger
    etc……….

    Thank you
    -Jon

  • http://nrabb2.blogspot.com Bookblog Brian

    Congratulations, lady! Now commence to eatin’.

  • vudutu

    OH! Julie, add Korean Riverside because we love it in winter, Otto’s because it’s our current fave and the staff is so great and Rio Grande in Newport because I am craving Mex.

  • Kel

    I would like to see a review of either Song long or Nectar in Mt Lookout. Song long is great, but still havent been to Nectar. Also Jaspers turned to Redmoor and is still doing food and party services. Could be a good time of year to do this.

  • Charles

    Congratulations!

    OK, I’m going to:
    -Add “Knotty Pine on the Bayou,” even if they put tomatoes in their red beans and rice (almost as wrong as when Red Fish put cheese on it)
    -Allyn’s Cafe on Columbia Parkway
    -The Yellow Rose of Texas (’cause I want someone else to try it before I do)

  • Carla

    Big, big congrats! You have so many great suggestions already, but I went with two very different Asian restaurants in northern Kentucky: the venerable Oriental Wok in Lakeside Park and the fairly new Mai Thai in Florence.

  • http://stevenixon.net Steve

    How about Noce’s Pizza on North Bend? The closest thing to a New York slice I’ve found.

  • goesoutalot

    For lunch I’d like to see a review of Hathaways in Carew Tower.
    For Dinner, I too have heard good and bad on Knotty Pine on the Bayou. And also another place I’ve heard good and bad: John Phillips at Crestview.

  • Shannon Offerman

    Congrats, Julie! Very exciting. My suggestions are Kyoto sushi off Fields-Ertel, Honey in Northside, and Thai Cafe in Clifton. I look forward to reading more…yum!

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  • Shaina Gober

    I’d like to see you review Noce’s Pizzeria in Cheviot, the best pizza in Cincinnati in my opinion…

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