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Definitely Not Shrinkage: Gold Star Buns Temporarily Grow an Inch in Greater Cincinnati

The bun enlargement was just a temporary issue, the chili chain assures guests.

By Katherine Barrier

Dec 8, 2022

Maybe size does matter. Diners may have noticed that Gold Star's coney buns have grown a bit longer than usual lately...

Inflation has hit Gold Star buns – just not the kind shown in the news lately.

11 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Dec. 9-11)

By CityBeat Staff

Santacon 2022
Noon-midnight Dec. 10
You better watch out, Cincinnati: SantaCon is coming to town. This annual debacle consists of bar-hopping Santa Clauses who sing carols and drink themselves onto the naughty list with Christmas “spirits” across the city. The yuletide drinking expedition begins at Hard Rock Casino at 11 a.m. for early bird registration, while the party then spreads its hedonistic Christmas cheer across more than 50 venues in Downtown, Mt. Adams and Covington. The event’s website expects 10,000 Santas to participate across the city. Don’t sit on Santa’s knee if his nose is redder than Rudolph’s — it’s not Christmas magic, it’s just alcohol-induced rosacea. Noon-midnight Dec. 10. Citywide, cincinnatisantacon.com.

Braxton Brewing, Graeter's and Dewey's Collaborate to Build Foodie-Favorites Dining Destination in Union

The companies say they want this project to be a family and community-centric space with room for music, events and other programming.

By Katherine Barrier

A new dining project featuring Braxton Brewing, Dewey's Pizza and Graeter's is coming to Union.

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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra w/ Holiday Pops

@ Music Hall

Fri., Dec. 9, 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sat., Dec. 10, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 11, 2 & 7 p.m.

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Guest Commentary: Religious Freedom and LGBTQ Rights are Clashing in Schools and on Campuses – and Courts Are Deciding

By Charles J. Russo, The Conversation

Several court cases are deciding the dispute over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights in the United States.

Hallelujah! The Northeast's Beloved Wawa Chain Finally Is Coming to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana

By Vince Grzegorek

Wawa, cult favorite gas station famous for its hoagies and fast food items, is coming to Ohio.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Bill Enters Ohio Senate Again

By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal

An anti-discrimination bill, Senate Bill 119, has been brought Ohio's Senate Oversight and Reform Committee.

Renegade Street Eats Food Truck Opening New Renegade Grille in Bellevue's Party Source

By Katherine Barrier

Renegade Grille will be opening in The Party Source starting Dec. 14.

Northside Yacht Club Closed for Cincinnati Water Boil Advisory, Owners Say They'll Lose Thousands

By Madeline Fening

Northside Yacht Club will miss out on thousands of dollars in revenue after a water main break in Over-the-Rhine caused a boil advisory across seven neighborhoods.

Local Noise: Self-Reflection Plays a Major Role in Cincinnati Band Heavy Hinges' Upcoming Album

By Nick Grever

Cincinnati indie rock band Heavy Hinges

Drive-Thru Hanukkah Light Display Returns to Rockwern Academy in Kenwood

By Maija Zummo

The Let it Glow Hanukkah light display returns to Rockwern Academy in Kenwood

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Santacon 2022
Noon-midnight Dec. 10
You better watch out, Cincinnati: SantaCon is coming to town. This annual debacle consists of bar-hopping Santa Clauses who sing carols and drink themselves onto the naughty list with Christmas “spirits” across the city. The yuletide drinking expedition begins at Hard Rock Casino at 11 a.m. for early bird registration, while the party then spreads its hedonistic Christmas cheer across more than 50 venues in Downtown, Mt. Adams and Covington. The event’s website expects 10,000 Santas to participate across the city. Don’t sit on Santa’s knee if his nose is redder than Rudolph’s — it’s not Christmas magic, it’s just alcohol-induced rosacea. Noon-midnight Dec. 10. Citywide, cincinnatisantacon.com.

11 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Dec. 9-11)

CityBeat staff take a tour of Augusta Distillery.

Photos: Take a Tour of Augusta Distillery, a Bourbon-Centric Destination in Bracken County

Northside Yacht Club
4231 Spring Grove Ave., Northside
This rock and roll bar and gastropub gets a bit of a naughty holiday makeover as the mermaid mascot dons a pair of sparkling red pasties and a Santa-beard merkin. Keep an eye out for colored lights, a giant mounted fish in St. Nick cosplay and Santa beards on almost every item in the establishment.

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