From the monthly archives:

May 2011

Friday Five: Derby Drinks

May 6, 2011

I love the derby. Horses, hats, and bourbon– all of my favorite things. So here are four cocktails to get you through the Derby this year. Wait– did I say five? Number five is a special post that you’ll see in just an hour or so. Promise! 1. The Mint Julep– it can be really, [...]

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Walnut Street Grille to open for Lunch

May 5, 2011

Starting May 6 9 (that’s tomorrow Monday, the Walnut Street Grill will be offering its comfort food fare for lunch. I still haven’t made it there for dinner! The lunch menu, though it debuts tomorrow, is not yet available. The pictures look good, but the UrbanSpoon reviews have been so-so (and why do they ship [...]

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

May 5, 2011

It’s Cinco de Mayo– I won’t be celebrating tonight (I’m saving it for the Cincy Cinco celebration on Fountain Square) but here are a couple of cocktail recipes from the vault to start your weekend right: La Paloma: My favorite tequila drink. Light, refreshing and great for the summer heat– or the first peek we’ve [...]

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Review: Bronte Bistro

May 4, 2011

I love books. I was that kid growing up– reading a book at recess, finishing up school work and picking up a book, a regular at the library.  Even now, I always have my Kindle in my purse (I’m on my third– one was broken by my car keys and one went into screen failure) [...]

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Blackfinn Closed

May 3, 2011

Blackfinn, according to their website, has closed. They were providing food for a couple of events I know of– wonder what will happen, and what will replace it? The cast members of the Jersey Shore were unavailable for comment. (Tip (and joke) courtesy @Kate_the_Great)

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Best of Taste

May 3, 2011

I was traveling yesterday, so by now you’ve read the Best of Taste list of winners.  There are a few questions that always come up: 1. Where are Jeff Ruby/Jean-Robert/Sean Daly/ David Falk/Insert Other Chef Name Here? Good question.  Most of these restaurants don’t participate in the Taste of Cincinnati.  Why?  Lots of reasons:  it’s [...]

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Chris Burns Leaves The Bistro

May 3, 2011

Chef Chris Burns, of The Bistro (and those amazing french fries) is leaving to start his own consultancy and, in the future, restaurants. “After seven years at The Bistro, it’s time for me to move on and explore other opportunities within the Greater Cincinnati area,” Burns said. “The experience gained with The Relish Restaurant Group [...]

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