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Food Trends: What’s Hot!

November 11, 2010

Trends in fashion come and go, and so do trends in food. Remember when you couldn’t find fish that wasn’t blackened (thank Paul Prudhomme for that one) or when every restaurant had a chocolate lava cake? Despite the common perception that Cincinnati is behind on food trends, there are plenty of trends that you can [...]

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Kunzel Lager to debut at Cincinnati Pops on Saturday

July 28, 2010

Christian Moerlein is brewing a special, limited-edition Kunzel lager in honor of Erich Kunzel, the longtime Cincinnati Pops conductor (and founder) who recently passed away. On Saturday, July 31st, all ticket holders can come to a pre-Pops party and sample Kunzel Lager or purchase cases ($45). Portions of the sale will go to the Erich [...]

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Review: City View Tavern

June 8, 2009

Ever since I started this blog (and divulged that Terry and I really  like a good burger), I’ve heard the same thing over and over again: “You have to try Cityview!”  Located in Mt. Adams, City View Tavern is known for a couple of things: Bloody Marys and burgers. I’ll be honest– I hadn’t even [...]

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Review: The Cricket Lounge at the Cincinnatian’s Recession Special

May 4, 2009

Every Thursday and Friday night, the Cricket Lounge runs a special– $8.99 for a burger with the usual toppings (lettuce, tomato, onions; cheese is $1, and just about any kind you wish)… and a beer. Not cheap beer, either, but Hoegaarden, Bass or OTR. So, Terry and I, trying to find a place to eat [...]

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Change to Kentucky Wine and Beer taxes

February 11, 2009

Check out Michelle’s blog for some commentary (better than I could, really) about Kentucky’s proposed change to wine and beer taxes. Seriously, when are we going to realize that Prohibition was 75 years ago? Ohio’s byzantine alcohol laws aren’t much better– high taxes on alcoholic beverages, restrictions on where liquor can be sold (the state [...]

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New Cincinnati Food-Related Blog: Hoperatives

January 4, 2009

Such a cute name, isn’t it? Tom and Carla started a blog that reflects the beer culture of Cincinnati. Hoperatives focuses on Cincinnati and the region, and its rich history of beer. Sounds like fun!  I’m personally on a beer kick (hanging out in Munich will do a girl) so I’ll definitely be reading.

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