Under Chef Vanessa Miller, Metropole at 21c’s New Menu Is Fun, Fresh and Doesn’t Disappoint
What a comfort it is to return, year after year, to a beloved restaurant and not be disappointed. That’s been my experience at Metropole, the flagship restaurant at downtown’s 21c Museum Hotel and a beacon of reliability in Cincinnati. When I had the chance to check out the cooking of Metropole’s new chef, not yet…
With the Under Cover Book Club, You Never Know Where in Cincinnati You’ll Find Your Next Favorite Book
It’s a Saturday. You’re at Findlay Market with your itemized list and reusable grocery bags, and you’re ready to enter the slipstream of market-goers. You stop into Madison’s for local veggies, Gibbs Cheese and Sausage for a week’s worth of cheddar and Deeper Roots Coffee for a bag of beans, and then you notice something…
Cincinnati’s Elementz and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Collab for Free Show at Sawyer Point
Stuffy indoor theater performances aren’t for everybody these days, which is why Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is embracing the warm weather and “Taking It To The Streets” with a free outdoor performance on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 18. Presented by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, the show will kick off at 7 p.m. and dancers…
Seven Super Cincinnati Sandwiches for a Picnic…or Just Lunch
Breaking news: Last summer was weird. Without rehashing 2020’s intricate list of horrors and inconveniences, it’s not a stretch to say that a majority of our lives were greatly altered from the norm for one reason or another. I didn’t eat outside my house for five months — not even delivery or takeout — out…
Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto Reaches 2,000 Career Hits
The hits just keep on coming — but for once, we're not talking about the COVID-19 wake. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto reached a major milestone Monday, nabbing his 2,000th career hit in front of the home crowd at Great American Ball Park. Only four other Reds had reached that milestone: Pete Rose, Barry…
Braxton Brewing to Host Covington Oktoberfest at Goebel Park This Fall
Prost! Covington Oktoberfest returns this fall to the Northern Kentucky neighborhood's historic Goebel Park. The celebration will span three days this year and will be free and open to all ages to attend. Visitors can look forward to enjoying live music, local art and food and drink vendors during the festival. The first event took…
New Grants Help Community Gardens Bloom in Walnut Hills and Covington
Two Greater Cincinnati community gardens have a few more resources, thanks to recent grant wins. Melrose Foraging Forest in Walnut Hills and Redden Gardens in Covington each earned $1,000 through grants from Pure Farmland's Pure Project Growth initiative. The grantwinners — all community gardens and farms — were announced in an Aug. 16 press release.…
Cincinnati Reds Alum Paul O’Neill Is Up for Best MLB Blooper in New Voting Bracket
Beginning this week, baseball fans can give a former Cincinnati Reds player the boot — just like this man did to a baseball more than 30 years ago. During his playing days, former Reds right fielder Paul O'Neill was known as a good batter who helped the team win a World Series in 1990. He…
Immunocompromised Ohioans Eligible for Additional COVID-19 Shot, Says Health Department
The new head of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) said there are a few Ohioans who could be eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Based on action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional dose of either the Pfizer…
Dayton-Based Warped Wing Brewery to Open Taproom in Mason
The already beer-drenched Greater Cincinnati suburb of Mason will soon be home to another great spot to get your sudzy fix. Warped Wing Brewing, based out of Dayton, is opening up a new brewery, taproom and restaurant in a familiar space in the neighborhood this fall. Located in the iconic building that was formerly occupied…
Indiana Father Auctioning Off $18k Pappy Van Winkle Collection To Save His Son
A parent will do whatever it takes to save the life of their child. A Carmel, Indiana, father is looking for a way to save his two-year-old son and others like him by raffling his collection of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon valued at more than $18,000. Nathan Perdue is an avid bourbon collector. As such, he has…
Loveland Castle to Host Enchanting Wine-Tasting Experience This Week
A Greater Cincinnati historical landmark will soon welcome guests to enjoy an evening of Medieval sophistication. The Loveland Castle will host a late-summer wine-tasting on its property gardens 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. The venue, which overlooks the Little Miami River, will feature string lights, fire pits and live music from Jeff Tucker. Ticket holders…
REVIEW: Carnegie’s Little Shop of Horrors Is ‘Downright Entertaining’ at Covington Plaza Outdoor Amphitheater
The horror-flick-inspired cartoonish musical Little Shop of Horrors, with a Motown-style score by Alan Menken, has been entertaining audiences for three decades. The story of a nerdy guy, a spacey gal and Audrey II, a bloodthirsty exotic plant, is a great choice for a summer musical — especially after a year-and-a-half of almost no live theater…
Rancid, Dropkick Murphys Co-Headline ‘Boston to Berkeley II’ Tour Stop at ICON Festival Stage with The Bronx
Rancid celebrates three decades of skank-inducing sonic mayhem with “Boston to Berkeley II,” a co-headlining tour with like-minded Punk lifers Dropkick Murphys. As might be obvious given the title of the tour, Rancid emanated from Berkeley, California in 1991, while Dropkick Murphys rose out of Boston a few years later. The latter championed the former,…
Cincinnati Music Venues Add New Mask, Vaccination Requirements Due to COVID-19 Spread
Multiple Cincinnati music venues have announced new precautions against COVID-19, including those frequented by the biggest stars. Memorial Hall in Over-the-Rhine announced Aug. 16 that it would require all patrons, staff members, contractors and volunteers to wear masks indoors. The policy is effective immediately and applies regardless of vaccination status. “The health and safety of…
Made-to-Order Eatery Saladworks Adds Four More Cincinnati Kroger Locations
It’s an accepted truth that you should never grocery shop while you’re hungry. And a restaurant inside a Kroger might not be your immediate go-to for a pre-shopping snack, but Saladworks wants to change your mind. The create-your-own salad chain recently announced that it's expanding its Cincinnati footprint in local Kroger locations. Saladworks already is…
Everything You Can Eat and Drink at Greater Cincinnati’s Western & Southern Open Tennis Tournament
While most folks are headed to Greater Cincinnati's annual Western & Southern Open tennis event for the action-packed entertainment element, there's enough local foodie features to make it a worthwhile trip to just to chow down. The tournament returned to Cincinnati on Aug. 14 and continues through Aug. 22. And this year, the event is…
Six Answers to Parents’ COVID-19 Questions as Kids Return to School
Last fall, my husband and I managed our children’s first run-of-the-mill cold masquerading as COVID-19 with ease. We took them for the requisite tests and waited for the results. Meanwhile, the kids stayed home from school, using screens to answer math problems or watch educational programming. At least schools in Vermont, where we live, were…
Only 8 States Have a Worse COVID-19 Vaccination Rate for Nursing Home and Elder Care Workers Than Ohio
Ohio is on the wrong side of the latest installment of the Civil War, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Only 51% of Ohio's nursing home and long-term care workers have gotten the Covid vaccine, a rate surpassed in the wrong direction by only eight other states (Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky,…
Kentucky Health Experts: Wellness Visits Are Urgent as Kids Head Back to School
A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute, urged parents to get their children caught up on missed doctor visits and vaccinations, to protect themselves and their communities before they return to school. Emily Beauregard, executive director of Kentucky Voices for Health, said wellness visits for kids under age…
The Eiffel Tower at Kings Island to Close Until 2022
Kings Island's Eiffel Tower — a brightly colored and one-third scale replica of the Parisian original — is closing down after this weekend. But not for good: the 450-ton beauty is getting a makeover. "Over the next several months, the iconic tower will be repainted as the amusement park prepares for its 50th anniversary in 2022,"…
PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION Will Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination at All Concerts
When the new PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION in Newport opens for its first concert Aug. 29 — featuring Kesha — you'll need to come prepared with more than a little face glitter. AEG Presents, OVATION's parent company, is now requiring all concertgoers to provide either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72…
Ohio Public Health Chief Warns of New Coronavirus Variant but Refuses to Endorse Mask Mandate
The United States has more than enough coronavirus vaccine and more than enough masks, yet the refusal to mask up and get vaccinated is driving a fourth wave of infection that is again crowding intensive-care units, including those for children. But Ohio Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff on Thursday said that instead of re-imposing mask mandates, the…
With U.S. Census Data Released, Ohio Can Officially Begin Statewide Redistricting Work
The United States Census Bureau released its data from the 2020 census on Aug. 12, getting the ball rolling for redistricting in Ohio and across the country. A general overview of the data showed population growth at its slowest rate in decades, and Ohio is in the lowest category for growth, showing a 1.3% change…
Cranley Finally Runs for Governor, and 9 Other Important Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Whether the first day of school is a jump-for-joy moment or a bittersweet ending to the summer, CityBeat has this week's news that you need to prepare for the new school year (and ways to relax once the weekend comes). Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley Finally Enters Ohio Governor Race, with Legal Weed as a Platform…
Want to See Maroon 5 in Cincinnati This Month? Better Get a COVID-19 Vaccine or a Negative Test
Maroon 5’s long-awaited concert at Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center on Aug. 28 will have a few caveats for concertgoers. The band announced that it wants a “Girl Like You” to come with either proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test results. “We want you to know that our top priority is the safety and…
Please Restaurant in Over-the-Rhine Has Permanently Closed Its Doors
Beloved (and CityBeat favorite) Over-the-Rhine restaurant Please has permanently closed its doors. Chef and owner Ryan Santos announced the news on social media Thursday, saying, "There are a lot of reasons for this decision, many of them pandemic related (and too many to get into detail). During our downtime, and with a lease renewal approaching,…
New Study Finds Vax-a-Million Lottery Responsible for Vaccinating Over 100,000 Additional Ohioans
A new study in The American Journal of Medicine found that Ohio’s Vax-a-Million lottery incentive program caused more than 100,000 additional Ohioans to get vaccinated at a cost of about $49 per new Ohioan vaccinated. The Harvard study contradicts a Boston University School of Medicine study that made news last month suggesting that the Vax-a-Million lottery was not associated with increased…
WWE Monday Night RAW to Invade Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center in September
WWE is bringing the wrestling ring to Cincinnati. The organization announced early last month that it would add additional events to its touring schedule, with Monday Night RAW planned for Heritage Bank Center on Sept. 27. Live and in color will be some of WWE RAW’s biggest stars, including Drew McIntyre, Alexa Bliss and Damien Priest. WWE Champion…
Top Nine Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 13-15)
Looking for things to do this weekend? Well, we've got a county fair, lots of lobsters, the O.F.F. Market and a murderous singing plant. Also, just a friendly reminder that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention once again has Hamilton County at a high risk for COVID-19, so be smart and remember to take…
Where to Watch This Week’s Perseid Meteor Shower in Cincinnati
If you look up at the night sky this week, you may catch a glimpse of a shooting star. Or a meteor, to be more exact. The popular Perseid Meteor Shower has returned with peak viewing times midnight-4 a.m. Aug. 12 and 13 (the meteors also were viewable Wednesday night). In addition, you might see a stray…
Kentucky Superintendent Sends Parents Voicemails about ‘Lunatic’ Gov. Andy Beshear After School Mask Mandate
Is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear a "liberal lunatic" for requiring schools to mask up as COVID-19 cases mount within the state? One school district superintendent thinks so. WKYT-TV in Lexington reports that Jimmy Dyehouse, superintendent for the Science Hill School District in the southern portion of the state, left a colorful voicemail for parents Tuesday…
Erykah Badu Cancels November Tour Stop in Cincinnati
Sorry, Erykah Badu fans — you'll have to wait a little longer to see your favorite chanteuse. The woman who widely has been called the "queen of Neo-Soul" is canceling her upcoming Cincinnati show due to a "scheduling conflict," a press release says. Badu was supposed to perform Friday, Nov. 5, at Heritage Bank Center,…
Kings of Leon Talk New Album Ahead of Cincinnati Tour Stop Aug. 31
When Kings of Leon performed in Cleveland earlier this year at the NFL Draft, live music had yet to really return. So for the band, the abbreviated concert provided a great opportunity to show off the songs from its latest album, When You See Yourself. “We were excited to be out of the house and playing…
The O.F.F. Market Brings More Than 100 Vendors to Summit Park in Blue Ash for a Saturday Shopping Pop-Up
After six years of summer and winter markets at both Oakley Square and MadTree Brewing Company, the O.F.F. Market was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. But this year, the shopping pop-up is back and bigger than ever at Summit Park in Blue Ash (4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash). From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14,…
Touring Roundup: Billy Joel’s Rescheduled Cincinnati Show Is Coming Up Soon
Will live music remain a thing with coronavirus on the rise in Greater Cincinnati again? Time will tell. Meanwhile, musicians regularly are adding tour stops within the Queen City as others reschedule concerts from last year's dance with the 'rona. Johnny Gill, Spinderella, Byron Cage, Aug. 31, Online Three songwriting titans will perform virtually as…
The 165th Hamilton County Fair Kicks Off with a ‘King of the County Demolition Derby’ on Thursday
Rev your engines and get your 4-H Club ready: the Hamilton County Fair is back with a midway full of rides and games, livestock displays, arts and crafts exhibits, tons of fried food, giant tomatoes and all the rest of the wholesome county antics you’d expect. The 165th Hamilton County Fair (“take two,” because last year’s event…
Cincinnati’s Riverfront Live to Host Inaugural Interstellar Electronic Music Festival This Weekend
Live music is back in the Queen City and folks are ready to groove. Cincinnati's Riverfront Live is hosting its inaugural Interstellar Music Festival this weekend (Aug. 13-15) with Cincinnati-based Electronic music entertainment group Uncut Republic. The EDM/Dubstep-centric festival will feature two stages with "state-of-the-art lighting production," with headliners Boombox Cartel, Adventure Club and Liquid…
YouTube Suspends Kentucky Senator Rand Paul for Peddling False COVID-19 Claims
It doesn't seem to happen all that often, but YouTube occasionally suspends video producers for posting harmful bullshit. And this time, the platform is suspending U.S. Senator Rand Paul. YouTube has put a seven-day hold on the senator from Kentucky's account because Paul reportedly posted a video falsely stating that wearing cloth face masks to…
Frisch’s to Debut Beer Cheese Pretzel Sliders in Celebration of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati-based restaurant chain Frisch's Big Boy will once again be home to the official burger of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati this fall. The annual fest is back Sept. 16-19, and in celebration of its return, Frisch's is debuting its new Fat Tire Beer Cheese Pretzel Sliders — a tiny rendition of its fall creation last year, which…
‘Labyrinth’ Returns to Cincinnati Theaters for 35th Anniversary
"You remind me of the babe." "What babe?" "The babe with the power." The full campy splendor of David Bowie's "Magic Dance" will be on full display when cult fave Labyrinth returns to movie theaters next month. The 1986 fantasy staring Jennifer Connelly and the late "Thin White Duke" himself celebrates its 35th anniversary this…
Kentucky Now Requires Masking in All Schools, with Highest COVID-19 Hospitalization Surge Coming in Two Weeks
With the coronavirus crisis only getting worse in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday to require masks in all schools and child care settings. The mask mandate is effective immediately and applies to indoor areas within all educational settings from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Beshear said during an Aug. 10 briefing that…
Amazon Air Opens Primary U.S. Cargo Hub at CVG Airport, Invests $1.5 Billion in Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is now home to Amazon Air's primary U.S. cargo hub. After breaking ground in 2019, the mega-corporation's airborne shipping operation opened today at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and will process "millions of customer packages per week," Amazon says. According to a release, the new 800,000-square-foot enterprise is on a 600-acre, seven-building…
Operation Backpack Giving Away 700 School-Supply-Filled Backpacks at Cincinnati Museum Center on Saturday
Playing off of Union Terminal's role as the inspiration for DC Comics' Hall of Justice, local "superheroes" are gathering for a special operation this Saturday. Operation Backpack, with help from the Bootsy Collins Foundation, Closing the Health Gap, Michele Young and Gregory S. Young Co., LPA, will be giving away 700 school-supply-filled backpacks from 1-4 p.m.…
Ohio Businesses Hit with More Than $250,000 in Fines for COVID Health Order Violations
Thursday’s Lounge in Akron received a $25,000 fine in lieu of a liquor license revocation for violating health orders. Aftermath in Columbus got hit with a $20,000 fine in lieu of license revocation. The Electric Co. in Mansfield received a $10,000 fine in lieu of a 21-day liquor license suspension, and Sky Mediterranian in Parma…
PSA: Walnut Hills’ Tiki Tiki Bang Bang Hosts Monthly Disney Karaoke
Karaoke rules. That's why the Gorilla Cinema Presents folks created Tokyo Kitty, a bar dedicated to it. But you'll have to visit one of the local hospitality group's other establishments for this monthly singing series. Tiki Tiki Bang Bang, formally known as the Video Archive in Walnut Hills, dedicates a Thursday evening every month to…
Easing Back-to-School Jitters for Vulnerable Ohio Students
School bells will soon ring, and Ohio county Children Services agencies are doing what they can to make the transition back to classrooms a little easier for vulnerable children. Some students will be going back to in-person learning for the first time in a year. Sarah Newland, executive director of Allen County Children Services, explained…
Margarita Madness Returns to Cincinnati’s Purple People Bridge This Summer
It seems summer has flashed by in the blink of an eye, and while we approach mid August, it's time to celebrate the last few weeks of the season. Luckily, CityBeat's eighth-annual Margarita Madness is right around the corner, bringing boozy sips, views, bites and live music to the Purple People Bridge on Friday, Aug.…
Cincinnati’s Queen of the Wing Fest Postponed Due to Chicken Wing Shortage
Horrible news for wing lovers, great news for chickens: Cincinnati's 2nd-annual Queen of the Wing food festival, slated to take place Aug. 21-22 at Washington Park, has been cancelled. The event, which first took flight in the fall of 2019, was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. But this year, the event is being…
Great Inland Seafood Festival Returns to Newport on the Levee This Weekend
If you didn't get enough riverfront food fest fun during Glier's Goettafest last weekend, don't fret. The Great Inland Seafood Festival will be be taking over Newport on the Levee's Festival Park this weekend (Aug. 12-15), bringing plenty of fresh seafood and seafood-infused creations, live music, drinks and shopping. The event will host a variety…
Cincinnati to Celebrate Olympic Boxing Silver Medalist Duke Ragan Tuesday Night in Fountain Square
Team USA boxer Duke Ragan rolled with the punches and came out victorious at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a silver medal, and his hometown of Cincinnati is ready to celebrate. To honor his accomplishments in the international arena, Cincinnati City Councilmember Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney is welcoming Ragan’s local fans to Fountain Square at 5 p.m.…
‘Asteroid Hunters’ Film to Soar into Cincinnati Museum Center’s OMNIMAX Theater This August
Cincinnati Museum Center is bringing the thrilling realities from beyond our atmosphere into perspective with its upcoming Asteroid Hunters film, debuting in the museum's OMNIMAX theater this month. The film "ventures into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world," a release from the…
Minette Cooper, Former Cincinnati Vice Mayor, Dies at Age 73
Former Cincinnati Vice Mayor Minette Cooper died Aug. 9. She was 73. Cooper was elected to Cincinnati City Council in 1995, serving until 2003. She also served on the Board of Health. Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley tweeted his condolences Monday night: "I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Cincinnati Vice…
Downtown’s Maplewood Kitchen + Bar Slated to Reopen with ‘Refreshed’ Menu After 16-Month COVID Closure
After 16 months of pandemic-induced closure, Maplewood Kitchen + Bar's downtown location is slated to reopen on Aug. 17 (its Deerfield location reopened in August 2020). And it's not just the reopening that California-style brunch fans have to look forward to: Thunderdome Restaurant Group says it also will be introducing a "refreshed" menu. The menu…
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley Finally Enters Ohio Governor Race, with Legal Weed as a Platform Centerpiece
After months of teasing that he'd make a gubernatorial run, John Cranley is finally doing it. Cincinnati Mayor Cranley announced early Tuesday that he's officially entering the race to become Ohio's next governor in 2022. The Democrat has alluded to a run for more than a year, so the announcement is unsurprising for those in…
Newport’s The Bakers Table Announces Plans to Open New Bakery This Fall
A Northern Kentucky culinary landmark is expanding, but you won't have to travel far to find its new location. The Baker's Table, which opened in 2018, quickly became a favorite for their locally-sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes — and the word got out quickly. In 2019, the eatery was recognized by both Eater.com and USA…
Cheers! Northside Distilling Is the Official Bourbon of Western & Southern Open Tennis Tournament
The Western & Southern Open tennis tournament returns to Cincinnati Aug. 14-22 and if you're looking to take a break between matches (or drown your sorrows if your favorite player falters), you can do so with a local bourbon. Northside Distilling Co. is now the exclusive bourbon partner of the tournament after signing a three-year…
Cincinnati’s Aveda Fredric’s Institute Giving Free Haircuts to Musicians, Performers, Crew to Get ‘Back On Stage in Style’
After going dark for more than a year as a result of the pandemic, stages across the country are once again lighting up with live performances — and performers. And to help get them "back on stage in style," Aveda Fredric's Institutes across the country are providing certain salon services to musicians, performers and stage…
Great, the CDC Says Hamilton County Is Once Again at High Risk for COVID-19
Dammit, Hamilton County, we were doing so well for a while there. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that Hamilton County now is at "high risk" for COVID-19, the federal agency's most urgent label. On Aug. 2, the CDC had labeled the county one level lower at "substantial risk." The CDC uses…
Skyline Chili’s Coveted Sneakers Are Now Available for Purchase for a Limited Time
Last month, Skyline Chili celebrated National Chili Dog Day (July 29) by releasing a limited amount of branded sneakers. The local chili chain held a sweepstakes to give away 100 sneakers to fans who wanted to represent Skyline in every step of their lives. And because the sweepstakes was so successful, Skyline announced on Aug.…
Michael Bublé Postpones Cincinnati Concert Until October Due to Rising COVID-19 Concerns
Canadian singer Michael Bublé has once again changed the dates of his U.S. tour, including a stop in Cincinnati The four-time Grammy Award winner has moved the Cincinnati show from Aug. 20 to Oct. 22 at Heritage Bank Center. Bublé noted in a release that the current surge in COVID-19 cases is what caused him…
Did You See This Mom Chasing Her Toddler During Saturday’s FC Cincinnati Match?
Forget nude streakers — energetic toddlers are the best "Did you see that?" moments in sports now. During Saturday's FC Cincinnati match against Orlando City FC, Cincinnati Enquirer photographer Sam Greene snapped amazing shots of a woman chasing her young child across the field at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati's West End. The Enquirer reported that…
Trump Allies’ Lingering Election ‘Audits’ Spark Public Skepticism, Concerns in Congress
The months-long, Republican-led investigation in Arizona into the results of last year’s presidential election has cost millions of dollars and produced no evidence yet of major issues in tallying Maricopa County ballots. Yet supporters of former President Donald Trump are still attempting to follow Arizona’s lead by pushing for so-called audits in several other states,…
Ohio Democrats Again Target Gender and Race Wage Gap in Upcoming Bill
In an attempt to make workplace equity an incentive rather than a punishment, two Democratic legislators are bringing a wage gap bill back to the Ohio Statehouse. The legislation introduced last week would create an application program for businesses to receive the designation of “Fair Paycheck Workplace.” By submitting payroll records and average earnings and…
Graeter’s Ice Cream Releases Final Secret Bonus Flavor of the Summer — And It’s Dairy Free
Graeter's Ice Cream has a secret this summer — six of them. The company is introducing six Bonus Flavors and each will be kept a total secret until the day it's released. Each Bonus Flavor will be available for a limited time and once it's gone from Graeter's shops and online, it will be retired…
London is Home to a Queen City-Inspired Restaurant Called Cincinnati Chilibomb
A former local resident took a strong liking to our unique style of chili during his time here. So much so, in fact, that he has taken the flavors of the Queen City "across the pond" to offer a taste of our local delicacy to the folks of the United Kingdom. Tim Brice, a London-based…
Will Cities like Cincinnati See an Influx of High-Tech Professionals Working Remotely?
In a recent report by the CBRE real estate services company, they put out some data that attempted to quantify which markets are growing with high-tech talent and businesses, and which ones are losing ground. It has always been a very difficult to ascertain such trends, as the economy is always in flux and the less steady…
Freeze on Student Loan Payments Extended to Jan. 31
The Biden administration announced Friday afternoon that it is extending the pause on federal student loan repayments until January of next year, as the Delta variant of the coronavirus surges across the country. “As our nation’s economy continues to recover from a deep hole, this final extension will give students and borrowers the time they…
The Suicide Squad is Most Anti-Marvel D.C. Movie Yet — and a Fun as Hell Festival of Blood and Guts
It's clear within the first 10-12 minutes of The Suicide Squad, which opened Friday in wide release and on HBO Max, that literally everyone except for Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) will be disposable. Not just the nameless South American soldiers, characters of which ilk tend to be dispatched via impersonal explosions, falling skyscrapers and/or bloodless gun battles…
Jeff Ruby’s Downtown Steakhouse to Move to Fountain Square
Downtown dining destination Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is making some changes. Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (JRCE) has announced that the flagship eatery is relocating from 700 Walnut St. to Fountain Square's Foundry in 2022. The Foundry is a 3CDC project transforming the former Macy's building into a mixed-use development with multiple restaurants, including French brasserie Royce,…
Yes, Your Trumpet and Clarinet Might Actually Spread COVID-19
The last time I played clarinet with my band was on March 10, 2020. It was a typical Tuesday evening rehearsal: About 10 musicians crowded into a small basement room, sipping beers and chatting between tunes. Brass instruments, woodwinds and drums blared, with bass lines audible from the stairwell. Since 2004, the Rude Mechanical Orchestra…
New Ohio Law Blocks State’s Largest City From COVID-19 Mask Mandate, Official Says
Amid a COVID-19 surge in Ohio’s most populous county, health officials wanted to once again require the use of face masks indoors to slow the spread of COVID-19. Unlike July 2020, however, this time they hit a wall. State legislation that took effect earlier this summer forbids health departments from issuing blanket health mandates among…
FC Cincinnati, General Manager Gerard Nijkamp Suddenly ‘Part Ways’
Gerard Nijkamp's tenure as general manager of FC Cincinnati has come to an end. The club announced Friday afternoon that it would "part ways" with Nijkamp, who'd been with FC Cincinnati since 2019. "I would like to thank Gerard for his commitment and dedication to FC Cincinnati. Gerard has been a key leader in the…
All Major Cincinnati Hospitals to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees, Volunteers, Contractors
The staff at Cincinnati-area hospitals soon will do more than treat COVID-19 — they'll take additional measures to prevent its spread in the first place. During a news conference Thursday, Greater Cincinnati's six largest hospital systems jointly announced that with the highly transmissible Delta variant spreading throughout Ohio and Kentucky, they would require their employees,…
Cincinnati Bengals Fans Drink the Most out of NFL Football Team Fans, 2021 SportsHandle Study Says
We get it. Being a Cincinnati Bengals fan is tough, even when the home team gets new stripes and an actual throne. And now a new survey about the drinking habits of NFL fanbases seems to confirm it. A recent survey from SportsHandle, an offshoot of gaming media group US Bets, shows that Bengals fans are No. 1 in…
Cincinnati Reds Release 2022 Schedule, with Opening Day vs. Chicago Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds have announced the schedule for the 2022 season that — fingers crossed — could be a normal one at Great American Ball Park. Opening Day will happen Thursday, March 31, when the Reds take on the National League Central rivals the Chicago Cubs. If this summer's COVID-19 spike subsides and no restrictions…
Mask Up for School, and 10 Other Important Cincinnati Stories You May Have Missed This Week
A lot happened this week and CityBeat is here to make sure that you don’t miss out on catching up! Check out the stories below to see what you missed including new COVID-19 safety plans in Cincinnati Public Schools, a new sweet street name and the country’s biggest paddle celebration. Kentucky's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Soars…
Top 8 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 6-8)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Glier's Goettafest After skipping a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glier's Goettafest is back, bringing all of the goetta-infused creations you never knew you needed to both Newport's Festival Park on the Levee and Covington Plaza on the riverfront for two weekends of fun and flavor. The final days this weekend…
The Art on Vine Monthly Shopping Pop-Up Is Moving to a New Location (Not on Vine)
Starting this weekend, Art on Vine has a new pop-up location for this month's market. After spending some time at Washington Park and Fountain Square this spring and summer, the artisan extravaganza is moving to the new Court Street Plaza downtown. [PHOTOS: The New Court Street Plaza] Now in its ninth year, Art on Vine…
Families of Victims From Deadly 2020 Newport Vehicle Chase Sue City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Police Officers
The victims of a 2020 police chase are suing over what they say was a needless tragedy. Steven and Maribeth Klein and the estate of Raymond and Gayle Laible filed suit Wednesday against the City of Cincinnati and three Cincinnati Police Department officers, among others, who they say recklessly contributed to deaths and injuries last…
The Arepa Place Expands to Wyoming in Former CWC, The Restaurant Space
What started as an pop-up specializing in arepas at Over-the-Rhine's Findlay Market in 2016 has since grown to a brick-and-mortar market and restaurant — with a second eatery location on the way. The Arepa Place, owned by Isis Arrieta-Dennis, serves up authentic Colombian eats inspired by her home country. The eatery has become a hot…
Cincinnati Public Schools to Require Masks Indoors for 2021-2022 School Year
As a highly contagious strain of the coronavirus continues to push through the region once again, Cincinnati Public Schools has announced that it will require masks during the upcoming academic year. On Wednesday, the CPS Board of Education voted to continue mask usage in all district buildings. All students and employees must wear masks when…
Western Hills Viaduct, Brent Spence Bridge Could Be Priority for New Ohio Infrastructure Bill
A new infrastructure bill set to be voted on this week in the U.S. Senate comes as a relief to Howard Krueger and his windshield. Krueger was driving south on I-75 in Hamilton County, off to help his sister as she recovered from chemotherapy treatments. As he rolled along the lower level of the Western…
