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Published 22 hours agoInside the opening of The Eagle’s new location
One of Over-the-Rhine’s most famous restaurants is branching out to the suburbs. On Thursday, CityBeat attended the soft opening of The Eagle’s new location at the mixed-use development The District at Deerfield, 5177 Parkway Drive. Thunderdome Restaurant Group has done a lot to…
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Published 23 hours agoOTR late-night eatery Lucky Dog closes without warning
An Over-the-Rhine late-night dining option has closed without warning. Lucky Dog, which is located at 1210 Main Street and was famous for its extensive menu available until 3 a.m., has removed all signage and graphics from its windows and the storefront is empty. It is unknown…
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Published October 01Youngstown-based ice cream chain expands to Cincinnati
One of Ohio’s oldest ice cream chains is making its way down south. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the Youngstown-based chain founded in 1945, is set to expand to Cincinnati. Six new parlors will open across the Cincinnati area, with the first slated for late summer 2027. No…
The bookstore monopoly has begun
The 21st century just feels like a big corporate world. Small companies and businesses are bought up left and right, which is another step toward an oligopolistic society. Joseph-Beth Booksellers’ last two locations in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky were purchased by…
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Published September 30Downtown wine bar closes, soon to relocate
A downtown wine bar has closed after two years in business, with plans to relocate to a different location in the future. Something to Wine About, located near Fountain Square on 136 W 4th Street, closed on Sept. 11. The bar was unique in that it featured self-pour service with…
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Published September 28This vintage shop in Milford sells both clothes and plants
One vintage shop in Milford looks a little different than your usual store. Vacant Decade, owned by Chase Leonard and Sammi Skurow, sells plants alongside racks of old clothing at 204 Main Street. Inside the store, you’ll find everything from NASCAR jackets to 10-foot-tall trees.…
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Published September 23The Bagelry to open third location
One of Cincinnati’s most popular bagel shops is expanding once again. The Bagelry, the family-owned eatery with locations in Over-the-Rhine and Oakley, is opening a third location in Montgomery this Friday. “We’ve always wanted The Bagelry to be a place where people can get…
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Published September 22Plant-based chain ‘Slutty Vegan’ from ‘Real Housewives’ star comes to Cincinnati
One of Atlanta’s most outlandish fast food chains is headed to Cincinnati. Slutty Vegan, the plant-based burger shop founded and owned by “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Aisha “Pinky” Cole Hayes, announced in a press release that a new location would soon be opening somewhere…
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Published September 21New bookstore, The Wordcage, opens in Covington
The City of Covington has a new bookstore! The Wordcage, a new used book and media store, opened in Latonia last week. Located on Decoursey Avenue near Ritte’s Corner, which serves as the neighborhood’s central commercial area, the new storefront hosted a grand opening and ribbon…
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Published September 21This New York City restaurant serves up a taste of Cincinnati every month
If you’re a Cincinnatian, you might be able to gauge your homesickness based on the intensity of your pangs for hometown favorites. The flavors of establishments like Skyline and LaRosa’s can be hard to replicate. But should the pining hit, check your calendar, and cross your…
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Published September 21Graeter’s collaborates with ‘The Office’ spinoff series for new promotion
Cincinnati’s favorite ice cream chain is partnering with NBC for a deal that will surely delight fans of “The Paper,” the new spin-off of the legendary sitcom “The Office.” To celebrate season two of the new series, which follows a group of journalists trying to revive a historic…
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Published September 21Why Daniel Gibson Started The Auto Llama and Why He Thinks Brake Repair Should Come to You
Getting your brakes fixed involves more than the repair itself. There’s getting the car to the shop, arranging a ride and figuring out when you can pick it up. If you share a vehicle or need it for work, a routine repair can turn into a scheduling problem. That’s what Daniel…