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Published September 15National touring Asian culture fest stops in Cincinnati for first time
Panda Fest, one of the world’s largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, is making a stop in Cincinnati for the first time. The inaugural Cincinnati festival is expected to feature more than 90 food vendors serving 200+ Asian street food offerings, 30+ merchandise…
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Published September 15Barnes & Noble acquires remaining Joseph-Beth Booksellers locations
National bookstore chain Barnes & Noble has purchased the remaining two locations of local independent bookseller Joseph-Beth. The remaining two Joseph-Beth bookstores and bistros were located at Rookwood Pavilion and The Mall at Lexington Green in Lexington, KY. “This decision…
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Published September 15Sudova to host special one-night-only collab dinner with storied Michigan restaurant
Local Eastern European restaurant Sudova will host a special one-night-only collaboration dinner with Houndstooth, the acclaimed modern American eatery in western Michigan. The Sept. 23 event is a full-circle moment for Sudova owner Sarah Dworak, as Houndstooth’s co-owner…
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Published September 14Crown Restaurant Group opens new steak-and-frites restaurant this week
Crown Restaurant Group’s newest restaurant is finally here after months of construction. Bar Rosso, located at the former Five Kitchen & Bar space at 1324 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, will open this Wednesday. Notably, the menu is rather short: steak, frites, and vermouth. For…
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Published September 14Celebrity chef set to open new Japanese restaurant in Madisonville next month
After months of waiting, Chef Makoto Okuwa of “Iron Chef” fame will finally open his new Japanese restaurant in Madisonville. Suzu, Okuwa’s latest concept, will open at Madison Square on 5392 Medpace Way — right next door to fellow celebrity chef Fabio Viviani’s Italian…
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Published September 14Asianati’s ‘Night Market’ returns to BLINK
One of BLINK’s most popular attractions is returning to the festival once again. Asianati’s “Night Market,” which showcases Asian food vendors, cultural entertainment, local makers, art installations and family-friendly activities, will begin Oct. 8 and run nightly throughout the…
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Published September 14Cindependent Film Festival expands to two theaters, five days
This year’s Cindependent Film Festival is bigger and better than ever — although it’s kind of hard for it not to be, given the fact that the organization has acquired a theater, hosted a premiere for an eventual Academy Award winner and merged with another local film festival in…
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Published September 129 places to pick pumpkins, pretend it’s finally sweater weather
There’s a brief stretch every year when Greater Cincinnati collectively decides it’s time to get lost in a corn maze and spend an unreasonable amount of time choosing the perfect pumpkin. Luckily, there are plenty of places around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to lean into…
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Published September 11The Banks to hold special tailgate event to kickoff Bengals season
If you’re looking for a place to yell “WHO DEY!” with thousands of people just before the first Bengals game, The Banks has you covered. This Sunday, The Banks and Sports Illustrated are teaming up for a very special season kickoff tailgate ahead of the Bengals’ home opener…
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Published September 11New CAM exhibit spotlights world-famous local artist
One of the Queen City’s most famous artists is finally getting the spotlight he deserves with a new exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum this fall. “The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame” will feature approximately 150 works by the beloved mid-century modern artist,…
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Published September 11Newport’s MAMMOTH festival expands for third year
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival will return to downtown Newport for its third year on Sunday, Oct. 4. The free festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. outdoors, with music continuing inside the Southgate House Revival until 11 p.m. Too Many Zooz, a New York City trio that blends…
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Published September 11Meet CityBeat’s Culture Maker of the Week: Maddi Phillips
The votes are in: CityBeat’s Culture Maker of the Week is Maddi Phillips. Phillips was nominated by Megan L. because “Maddi is a bartender at Fretboard Brewing and Trivia Host at Quan Hapa. She always takes the time to talk excitedly to her customers and guests, spreads…