This [Past] Week in Awesome was, in fact, awesome, and it included such things as the Shamrock Shake (one of my favorite beers) release at Listermann, dinner from Andy’s Mediterranean Grill, lunch at Hathaway’s Diner, dinner at Brew House, a quick trip to Washington Park dog park, and…
Chili parlors have been culinary staples in Cincinnati since the 1920s and there are currently more than 200 of them in the region. Though National Chili Day may have been last week, every day is National Chili Day in Cincinnati! Cincinnati-style chili is so popular there are even potato chips made…
In the two+ months since Red Sesame opened its 1200 square foot food truck expansion inside of Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate, BK and I have been twice. And it’s not what I’d call close to us, either (~25 minutes). We have loved and ranked Red Sesame among our…
When you’re trying to watch your waistline and your budget, your This [Past] Week in Awesome roundup takes a hit. That’s okay, though, because there was still plenty of fun had in this great city we are lucky to call home, such as meeting my mom and nephew at…
Cincinnati consists of 52 neighborhoods within 78 square miles of rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. Each of these neighborhoods brings a distinct set of businesses, people, and architecture to our overall cityscape, and it is important to highlight each of these great communities. Formerly known as Pleasant Hill…
This [Past] Week in Awesome was a fun one, especially as it was Valentine’s Day and a time to celebrate that and our fifth monthiversary at Ruth’s Parkside Cafe. It also included meals from places like Servatii (busy workdays call for quick soft pretzel lunches at my desk), Brew…
Our fifth (!) Monthiversary Meal doubled as our Valentine’s Day dinner when we resolved to to go Django Western Taco on Monday. Alas, despite both Yelp and their website claiming they were open, they were, in fact, closed. Enter Ruth’s Parkside Cafe, an eclectic — think Mediterranean- and American-style fare…
I recently came up with the idea to write a love letter to the city I love so much. I must admit that I am a bit hesitant to write this, because I know I will never do The Queen City the justice it deserves. But its knack for cultivating creativity plays the most welcoming host, so…
Highlights from This [Past] Week in Awesome include lunches at Servatii Cafe (seriously get anything served with bavarian sauce, a combination of mayonnaise/bavarian mustard), Hathaway’s Diner, Saigon Subs and Rolls*, Renegade Street Eats (try the wings with honey sriracha sauce), and Red Sesame at Jungle Jim’s; Trivia Night…