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Cincinnati-based property auction company Everything But The House is utilizing their online bidding system to offer a way to support locally owned businesses and connect them with their community.
EBTH has launched a special program auctioning off “uncommon experiences” from a wide range of Cincinnati businesses and is distributing 100% of the proceeds back to the establishments and their employees.
Experiences range from a one-night stay at the 21c Museum Hotel with a tour, dinner, spa massage and late check-out to a virtual, private cheese and wine pairing with The Rhined and many more.
Bidding continues through Sunday, May 3.
All offer listings are courtesy of EBTH website.
A Night at the Museum with 21c
Spend a Night at the Museum with 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati! Enjoy a dream staycation you wont soon forget.
Enjoy a one night stay in a luxurious suite complete with original artwork, custom bathroom tiles, and lush amenities. Upon arrival, youll be greeted with complimentary valet parking; the perfect way to ease into your stay. Check-in is at 4pm, which gives you plenty of time to get settled before a 5pm tour of our award-winning contemporary art museum with Museum Manager, Michael Hurst. Following your tour, enjoy dinner at Metropole, located on the first floor, offering a menu focused on the joy of nourishing food with a contemporary take on old-world techniques. Take time to relax the next morning! You and your guest will be treated to a massage in our serene, full-service spa the Queen Citys prime pampering destination! No need to rush home, a late checkout has been planned as part of your staycation. We dont want you to leave either!
Photo via ebth.comTaglio Pizza Party Kit
We will deliver a Pizza Party Kit to your door! Including salads, appetizers, beer and wine paired with the pizzas, and multiple doughs and toppings so you can have a family pizza party for 4 people.
Photo via ebth.comThe Rhined Virtual Private Wine and Cheese Class
A private, virtual wine and cheese class via Zoom for you and up to 3 of your friends (4 total households). Well deliver* 4 cheeses and 2 bottles of wine and taste through them together (virtually). Youll learn the stories behind each of the producers and discover new and exciting wine and cheese pairings. Class will be led by Certified Cheese Professional Stephanie Webster and Sommelier Chris OHearn. Itll be fun!
Photo via ebth.comThe Aperture Private Cooking Class
The Aperture will provide a private, direct-instruction cooking class for up to ten individuals, where Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown will lead the class in the instruction, preparation, and execution of a three-course meal. The cooking class will involve elements of slicing, chopping, cutting ingredients, preparation of fresh vegetables, proteins, and starches. Class will include wine complementary to the ingredients and finished dishes.
Photo via ebth.comPrivate Party in Longfellow’s “Other Room”
A private party for you and up to 15 friends in Longfellows Other Room for 2 hours on any open date of your choosing. Fridays and Saturdays excluded. Snacks, cocktails, beer and wine included.
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The experience will include a private in-home wine tasting of Sommelier Kevin Harts seasonal favorite wines. Eight wines will be showcased with a charcuterie tray of meat and cheese from The Rhined. Total guests count 10 people, and Hart & Cru will include all wines, glassware, printed tasting notes, charcuterie & service. The event will last roughly 3-4 hours.
Photo via ebth.comA Tavola Pasta and Wine Experience
We will deliver salads, appetizers, and a pasta kit with ravioli for 4 people. We will also select 3 wines to pair with the food courses (to be delivered with the food as well).
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We want to offer a bridal experience of custom hair and air brush make up for the day of the wedding in 2021.
1 Bride hair and air brush make up (trial not included)
4 Bridesmaids hair and air brush make up
Most dates are available for 2021 wedding season.
Contact Eluttmer@benefitsalon for details and information on setting your date.
Photo via ebth.comIdlewild Virtual Shopping Party with Tessa Clark of Project Runway
The winning recipient and 7 of their friends will join Tessa Clark of Project Runway Season 17 to shop virtually at Idlewild Woman. Tessa will walk through brands, sizes, styles, fabrics and fits with each of the party members and discuss styling tips. The winner will receive a $150 gift card and all party guests will receive 20% off their purchases. The virtual party will take place over Zoom, so please have your computers (and your wine!) ready. Thank you for supporting our small woman-owned business.
Photo via ebth.comCincinnati Zoo Date Night Package
Give your date night a wild upgrade by attending two of the Zoos most popular events. You and your date will receive the VIP treatment to Zoofari on Friday, September 25th plus your choice of one event from the Toast to the Wild event series (Wild about Wine, Cocktails for Conservation, and Zoo Brew).
Photo via ebth.comTres Belle Cakes Unicorn Cake Delivered by a Unicorn!
Tres Belle Cakes unicorns have been corralled in our parking lot, staying busy doing curbside deliveries for our customers during these crazy times! But Unicorns are meant to run! Our talented bakers and decorators will make you a beautiful Unicorn cake in the flavor of your choice. Then we will load up the cake and our Unicorn and deliver it straight to your door. Date and time of delivery to be arranged with Tres Belle Cakes at least one week prior to delivery.
Photo via ebth.comA Guy’s Night Out of Style and Substance by Romualdo Sartoria
A night of mens style, bourbon, bites, and more. Invite 5 of your closest guys (6 total) and join us at Cincinnatis premier old world haberdashery and tailor shop. Enjoy a bourbon tasting and locally sourced Italian charcuterie as you learn the ins and outs of mens style, what you should have hanging in your closet, and how to be the best dressed guy in any room you walk into. The winner of the top bid will receive 2 custom shirts and the group will receive 20% OFF purchases the evening of the experience.
Photo via ebth.comConnect and Discover, One on One Styling Session with Continuum
$500 gift certificate and in-store or virtual shopping experience.
Through a one-on-one virtual or in-person styling session with Ericka, the owner of Continuum, you will discover some of the many layers behind what makes Continuum a unique experience, discussing the intention and inspiration behind the concept, designers and goods featured in the store.
Guided through your own personal interests and desires, Ericka will connect you with selections to fit your individual needs to ensure a creative and inspiring addition to your wardrobe or home, that will certainly spark joy for years to come.
Photo via ebth.comFashion & Cocktails at the Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Art Museum has been collecting fashion and textiles since its founding in 1881. In this experience, eight guests are invited to join Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles, Cynthia Amnéus for a behind the scenes viewing of the fashion storage at the museum. You will learn about new acquisitions and see pieces never viewed by the public. Following the tour, enjoy cocktails and light appetizers in the Great Hall. Experience includes a museum gift and tickets to a special exhibition. Event to be held on a Thursday night coordinated in advance at media@cincyart.org.
Photo via ebth.comCrown Republic Gastropub DIY Pasta Kits
Try our from scratch pasta in the comfort of your own home! Basket includes: Rigatoni and Orchiette Pasta and Chefs choice of sauces to feed 4. A bottle of wine to perfectly compliment the meal included and for when the quarantine is over, a gift card of $50 to Crown Republic Gastropub and $100 to Losanti Steakhouse for the winner to meet the Chef and enjoy a full meal and the overall Crown experience.
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Hang out in Homemakers Bar exclusive hidden bar, Harvey Wallbangers and experience an intimate cocktail class for up to 6 people. Class includes 4 cocktails, light bites, and a chance to make your very own cocktail.
Photo via ebth.comCocktails on the new Art Climb with the Director of the Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Art Museum will host you and nine guests for a unique cocktail hour atop the museums new, soon to open, Art Climb. Cameron Kitchen, the museums Director, will join you and then lead your group on a private tour of the museum. The evening will include wine, beer and light appetizers, as well as, a museum gift for each guest and tickets to a special exhibition. Date and time to be coordinated in advance at media@cincyart.org.
Photo via ebth.comUnleash the Beast with Sacred Beast
This experience unleashes Chefs Jeremy & Bridget Lieb from Sacred Beast Diner and allows them to come to your home for a private dinner for 10 people. Not only are they capable of the best diner style food in the city, but they also have rich experience in fine dining French food. This meal will feature a special drink pairing and bottle of Van Winkle Special Reserve,12 year, Lot B.
Photo via ebth.comCincinnati Art Museum Behind the Scenes Tour
You and five guests can experience one of the countrys oldest art museums in the country as only a few people can. A Museum expert will share what goes on outside of the galleries and take you behind-the-scenes. Experience includes a museum gift and four tickets per person to a special exhibition. Date and time to be coordinated in advance at media@cincyart.org.
Photo via ebth.comCincinnati Zoo Landscape Consultation with Expert Steve Foltz
Bring all the natural beauty of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to your backyard with a consultation from Steve Foltz, the Director of Horticulture. Steve manages one of the areas largest plant collections and his expertise in the field is widely known and highly respected among industry leaders. To be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date and time.
Photo via ebth.comThe Aperture Private Dining Experience
The Aperture will provide a private, in-home dinner for 6 to 8 guests, consisting of seven courses (minimum), inclusive of service, and wine accompaniments. The Aperture will provide all equipment, table settings, wine glasses, and cookware, enabling guests to enjoy a fully private, intimate, and customized dining experience within the comfort of their own home.
Photo via ebth.com#styledbysoho by Soho Boutique
You will enjoy a one hour one on one styling session with one of our stylists! Styling session can take place at our location or virtually. You will also receive a $100 gift certificate towards your purchase.
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Our team will prepare dinner for you and 11 of your favorite humans. Our chef will Roast an entire Lamb at your home, served with traditional sides, salads, hummus, zhug and breads. We will bring some delicious Wines, Baklava & Arak. This is an amazing way to get together, celebrate and catch up with friends once this disaster is over.
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Enjoy a one on one styling session at our location or virtually for your kiddos! Give us the names, ages and show us a picture of your kiddos! We will style individual looks for each of them. We will also include a $100 gift certificate towards your purchase!
Photo via ebth.comPersonal Wardrobe Consultation with Ivy Costa
Wardrobe stylist Ivy Costa, is offering a one on one wardrobe consultation experience. With over 8 years of experience in the industry, Ivy will help you identify what your personal style is and provide your with a body shape analysis. The experience also includes:
Wardrobe Edit:
Identification of important pieces missing in your wardrobe, shopping list and guidelines, outfitting ideas utilizing clothing that you already own
Photo via ebth.comCincinnati Zoo’s Ask Thayne Maynard
Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard is internationally known for his dedication to wildlife preservation, research and education. You may also know him from his nationally syndicated radio program, The 90-Second Naturalist. Thane Maynard is an absolute wealth of information and amazing stories and for 30 minutes, he will answer your questions about wildlife, Zoo life, and how he came to lead the best Zoo in the nation.
Photo via ebth.comPrivate TRX Class & Happy Hour by Nicole Leisen Personal Training & Fitness
Plan a fun night of sweating, socializing & sipping with up to 12 of your gal pals. Enjoy 45 minute Private TRX Fitness Class followed by a happy hour!
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