Hart & Cru Comes to Pendleton
Sommelier Kevin O. Hart is opening a brick-and-mortar location of Hart & Cru in Pendleton this summer.
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Fantastic Fries and Where to Find Them
What’s a burger without a side of starch-y goodness? Lucky for us, they aren’t all French. These delicious fry dishes are great with a sandwich or, in some cases, big enough to be meals on their own.
Four Fancy Burgers Worth the Splurge
When you think “fine dining,” burgers aren’t exactly the first thing to come to mind. And while you wouldn’t necessarily go to these fancy pants places exclusively for the humble sandwich, it doesn’t mean you should ignore it. If you do, you’re definitely missing out.
28 Burgers We Love
We scoured Greater Cincinnati for our new favorite burgers and came up with this list of perfect patties from every region.
Tony Lavatori Teaches Cooking Skills With a Side of Self-Esteem
The director of Cincinnati COOKS celebrates nine years with the culinary job training program.
Quiwi Produce’s “Sip and Seed” Parties Help Your Garden Grow
Nadia Ruffin, a.k.a. Urban Farm Sista, has made it her mission to get more people into urban agriculture.
The May Festival’s Robert Porco Loves Cooking as Much as He Loves Singing
Visit Robert Porco’s “Bob’s Kitchen” page on the May Festival’s website for his favorite recipes and maybe prepare a dish or two while you listen to this year’s festivities online (starting May 21).
Apryl Reign Is in Her Element
In January, April Carr (a.k.a. DJ Apryl Reign) took over as director of programming and evaluation at Elementz Hip Hop Youth Center. Carr has worked in some capacity with the Over-the-Rhine nonprofit for nearly 20 years, and she’s currently pursuing a graduate degree in mental health counseling while expanding the scope of its Creative Futures program. She discusses her plans to increase Elementz’s outreach and impact.
Dee Felice Market in Covington Continues a Neighborhood Market Tradition
Covington has a long history of neighborhood markets dating back to the 1800s, when a lack of refrigeration required residents to shop for essentials almost every day. Shelly DeFelice-Nelson and her husband, Patrick Nelson, reignited this trend in the heart of MainStrasse Village with the opening of Dee Felice Market in February.
Five Spots Where Ice Cream’s Not the Only Treat
Next time you visit these cool confectioners, grab some extra non-frozen treats while you’re enjoying a scoop.
Shelbi Nation Serves Up Prime Cuts at Wyoming Meat Market
Butcher Shelbi Nation serves up prime cuts—and some serious meat knowledge—at Wyoming Meat Market.
This Paktli Foods Snack Will Bring You Joy
Seena Chriti’s Paktli Foods delivers an updated version of algerias, a street snack from her childhood in Mexico.
How Much Has Cincinnati Changed in 20 Years?
In some aspects, Cincinnati is a very different place than it was two decades ago. But when it comes to race relations, it’s almost exactly the same. Black people living and working here can attest to the structural racial divide that continues to undergird their experiences. Beneath the city’s shiny new buildings, popular restaurants, and everyday wheeling, dealing, and power brokering lie the ashes of April 2001.
Northern Kentucky’s Taste On Elm Highlights Small Batch Products
With its mint-green siding, Taste On Elm’s storefront adds to the residential feel of Ludlow’s bustling, eclectic business district. It’s a good fit with the homey vibe that owners and Ludlow residents Lauren and Challis Hodge have created.
FotoFocus's SECOND SCREENS Film Series Highlights Local Chef Recipes
“Lens-based” art nonprofit FotoFocus continues its SECOND SCREENS: Foodie Edition series this month with the anime classic Spirited Away by director Hayao Miyazaki. The series pairs a film with a chef recipe for a virtual “dinner and a movie” concept.
Naomi Sams Converts Meat-Eaters With Her Vegan Treats
Stay-at-home mom Naomi Sams loves converting meat-eaters with her delicious vegan treats at Findlay Market. The North Avondale/Bond Hill entrepreneur runs Like Mom’s Only Vegan bakery with her mother and her four children, all of whom are vegan.
When and why did you decide to go vegan?
My 23-year-old son was about 1 or 2 when we decided to ditch the animal products. Initially we started with the idea that you are what you eat. That concept evolved into an understanding that we consume the enti
The Mother-and-Daughter Duo Behind Homestyle Restaurant TiYah’s Table
ItiYah Yisrael recalls going out to dinner with her daughter, Jazlyn Mason, and often leaving unsatisfied. “We frequently said, We could have cooked this at home,” she says. “We were never really pleased with our meals.” So when Dan Wells, owner of MixWells, decided to rebrand the LGBTQ-friendly Northside bar last summer, Yisrael jumped at the chance to be on the other side of the table.
This Cotton Candy Is a Real Sugar High
Last April, Kira Fluker-Burch decided to make her sweet tooth her business and launched Kandi Artisan Candy Clouds. “I loved cotton candy growing up,” says the preschool teacher and freelance artist. “A memory of sweet cotton candy with family at a fair or circus event is something that stays in your mind forever. I want to be that. I want to give that.”
Cathy Bernardino Bailey Leads the Greater Cincinnati Water Works
Cathy Bernardino Bailey started her career at the EPA, and now she keeps our water system clean and safe as the first woman to serve as Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Water Works. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at her role for our February 2021 Cincinnati At Work issue.
Farmer Nate’s Hot Sauce Was Born in Covington
Nathanael Nunemaker’s dreams of being a self-sufficient homesteader recently yielded a “hot” idea. “I started growing fruits and veggies in the middle of Covington, and one thing just led to another,” says the Union, Kentucky, native. “I had bundles of jalapeño peppers that I grew and wanted to find the best way to preserve them, so we decided on hot sauce for our preservation method.” The result is Farmer Nate’s Hot Sauce.
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