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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 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…
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Published September 18Taste of Belgium founder to open new concept
Taste of Belgium founder Jean-François Flechet has a new fine-dining concept on the way. Jacques, which fuses Flechet’s Belgian roots with French culinary techniques, opens Sept. 22 inside Taste of Belgium’s current Rookwood location. The menu is being developed by Patrick…
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Published September 18King Pigeon reopens in Walnut Hills
This bird isn’t flying south for the winter anymore. King Pigeon, the cocktail bar and coffee lounge that closed in March, has reopened under new ownership. Located at 2436 Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills, King Pigeon was well-known for its espresso program and creative cocktails.…
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Published September 17Gorilla Cinema opens new Halloween pop-up bar inside Overlook Lodge
The Overlook Lodge, a bar ran by Gorilla Cinema Presents and inspired by Stephen King’s “The Shining,” is celebrating its 11th year of business in Pleasant Ridge with some fun new Halloween scares. From October 1 through Halloween, guests can head to 6083 Montgomery Road to view…
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Published September 16Nolia owner’s new restaurant to host outdoor soft opening
This weekend, Jeff Harris is giving Cincinnatians a taste of Louisiana. On Sunday, September 20th, Harris’ upcoming revival of his New Orleans restaurant Jimmie Lou’s will host a preview of the menu from 1 to 4 p.m. The pop-up will be located on the patio of the new location, at…
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Published September 16Wildweed launches new gargantuan cheese-stuffed burger for a limited time
One of Cincinnati’s best restaurants is now, unexpectedly, serving burgers — but you’ll have to act quick, as there’s only 10 available each night while supplies last. Wildweed, the eclectic fine-dining restaurant at 1301 Walnut Street in Over-the-Rhine owned by chefs David and…
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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…