Laura Baverman is reporting that Bakersfield will open in the old Metronation space on Vine Street, next to Lavomatic. A bar and grill that serves tacos with a country/honky tonk feel. It’s owned by the folks who started Currito and will open in October. I’ll […]

It’s springtime!  The temperatures are starting to warm (occasionally), the rain has let up (well, until this afternoon) and the flowering trees are starting to bud (oh, my allergies…).  Springtime means spring treats, and here are a few I love.  I grew up Catholic, but […]

Laura Baverman (who I just talked to yesterday for an article on what would make Ohio cool) is reporting that Keller’s IGA will be reopening. I can hear all of Clifton rejoicing. There is hope for the small grocer!

Enzo’s is about a block and a half from my condo, and I, until recently, never went there. I’ve found myself at home in the mornings a few times recently and thought to try it.  It’s an open, modern looking coffee shop that caters to […]

I finally made it to Soho Sushi, the Chipotle of sushi places. I don’t mean that as a slam (I confess: I like Chipotle), but the concept: build-your-own sushi, approachable ingredients, a good way to try out a possibly unfamilar cuisine– is Chipotle-like. It’s located […]

Ah, Indian food. Clifton is to Indian food as Hyde Park is to Thai and Sushi. However, I’m finding recently that great Indian restaurants have escaped the “college food” stigma and have moved into other areas of the city. These are my favorites– in no […]

Ah, Indian food. There’s probably no one cuisine I crave more. Throughout our relationship, it’s been my goal to make The Better Half like Indian food. So far, I’ve been pretty successful. I make Tandoori-style chicken at home, and he has actually said to me, […]

Yay, drinking! I found about Yelp Drinks by reviewing my favorite bar in Paris (Shywawa, which is possibly the best bar name ever) and noticing that they had a Yelp Drinks event coming up. A few minutes later, Cincy Yelp’s community manager, Alex Shebar, emailed […]

Just a quick shout out to all of you who voted me second best blog in Cincinnati! It’s such an honor– particularly since I think of wine me dine me as a bit of a niche-y blog. I really appreciate the love, and I couldn’t […]

I got my hands on it. I got my hands on the most coveted beverage in all of Over-the-Rhine. 4LOKO. With Caffeine. Also known as catnip for college students.  Hyssop for hipsters.  I know, I have a reputation for being a little snobbish, a bit […]