From the monthly archives:

July 2011

Todd Kelly named Chef of the Year at the American Culinary Federation Convention

July 27, 2011

This past week was the American Culinary Federation’s contest, which involved a competition. Todd Kelly of Orchids competed this past weekend, and the results were posted at 10 PM on Tuesday night– and Chef Kelly won Chef of the Year.  For other winners, check out the ACF site. It’s great to see the culinary talent [...]

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ArtWorks Mural Unveiled on Jean-Robert’s Table

July 26, 2011

I don’t know that it’s official, but they’ve taken down the scaffolding, and it’s a beauty:

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Review: Nada, Brunch

July 22, 2011

It’s amazing how one meal can change your opinion of a place.  I’ve always been kind of “meh” on Nada– their guacamole is excellent, drinks are fresh, but things like tacos– well, I’d rather go to La Mexicana and not have to wait for a table. However, brunch at Nada is a splendid thing.  The [...]

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Taz Converts to Mobile Food Truck

July 22, 2011

Taz, the Symmes Township Mediterranean restaurant, is switching from a bricks-and-mortar restaurant to a food truck. They’ll be open for the next two weeks in their current location (just off the Mason-Montgomery exit, near Pizza Tower) for the next two weeks, then mobile from then on. No word on where their beat will be but [...]

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Hudepohl 14K Race

July 21, 2011

You running types,take note: You can justify every calorie of beer and food you consume if you participate in Hudepohl’s 14K Race, taking place September 17th in the Brewery District in Over-the-Rhine. They’ve asked me to be a Brewmeister, which basically means that I’ll tell you about some of the events. Which I’d do anyway [...]

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StreetPops to Open in ForkHeartKnife’s Prior Location

July 20, 2011

Those of us who are still a little sad seeing ForkHeartKnife’s location standing empty on Main Street have something to look forward to: Streetpops, the all-natural popsicle stand, will be opening in their previous location. Streetpops, now a staple of festivals across the city, currently uses the kitchen at Lunch on Main for their production.

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Sausage Fest Find: Busken’s Goetta Donuts

July 18, 2011

Sausage Fest may be the most unfortunately named festival in Cincinnati, and this is saying something considering that we’re the city that makes newbies tilt their head a bit when you ask them if they want to go for a three-way after playing Cornhole in your back yard. And people say we’re conservative and repressed! [...]

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Pho Lang Thang at EQ

July 18, 2011

I love the classes at EQ, and this one should be fun! Chef Duy Nuygen from Pho Lang Thang will be teaching you how to make his Vietnamese specialties on August 1st at 6:30 PM. He’ll be showing you how to make a lot of Pho Lang Thang favorites: Goi Cuon (Salad roll) Bun Thit [...]

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Via Vite and Nicola’s Expand Neighborhood Special

July 12, 2011

Nicola’s neighborhood special is legendary: $17 for their bolognese and a salad at the bar. It’s become so popular that they’ve expanded it to Via Vite. They’ll be doing their penne bolognese at lunch for $7, so folks who might not live downtown can still take advantage of the special. It’ll start Monday, July 18th.

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Abigail Street Progress

July 12, 2011

I talked with Lana from Senate/Abigail Street on Friday, and they’re looking to open sometime in September. “There isn’t a rush this time. We’re taking our time.” Just erected yesterday was some plywood, blocking off the construction. Wonder what it’ll look like when it’s finished?

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