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Review: Jean-Robert’s Table

October 18, 2010

Ever since Pigall’s closed last year, the next move of Jean-Robert de Cavel, the closest thing Cincinnati has to a “celebrity” chef, has been both hotly contested and anticipated.  There have been lawsuits and speculation, delays and drama, but in mid-August, Jean-Robert’s Table opened in the former Buddakhan space on Vine street to a booked [...]

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More information on Jean-Robert’s Table

August 6, 2010

As you may know, Jean-Robert’s Table will open on August 10. Their first week will be a soft opening, with limited seating, from 5:30-10:30 Tuesday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday will have service until 11, with the bar open until 1 AM. Within two weeks of opening, JR’s Table will incorporate lunch, all with an [...]

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Jean-Robert’s Table to open August 10

July 30, 2010

Polly Campbell is reporting that Jean-Robert’s Table will open August 10 for dinner service.  It’s not fine dining, according to Polly– but prices like Lavomatic and JeanRo Bistro’s were. I’ve walked and driven by and saw the French flags, cheery yellow paint to the exterior, light fixtures and bamboo shades– it looks like a totally [...]

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Pigall’s Last Day

February 28, 2009

I walked through the kitchen of Pigall’s for both the first and last time today. I’ve eaten there before– when it first opened– and had eaten at the Maisonette when I was in high school. I was unable, due to a breakneck schedule, to work in any time to visit it one more time before [...]

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Go read Just Cured.

January 25, 2009

Just do it. This is the best commentary on the entire Jean-Robert/Wade situation, and about Cincinnati dining both past and present, that I’ve heard or read. (Plus, Michael has a great blog in general that you should read… and his smoked products are to die for.)

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