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Mayor’s Welcome Dear Visitor: On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am honored to invite you to our great city.

Cincinnati has invested billions of dollars in recent downtown and riverfront development, including the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and The Banks entertainment district.

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Autumn is an especially great time to visit our city. In addition to watching the leaves change color in our award-winning park system, Cincinnati is host to several festivals at this time of the year including the Fall Food Festival at Findlay Market, Asian Food Fest in Washington Park, and the Fall-O-Ween Festival at Coney Island.

Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about the many attractions we have to offer. With world-class museums and theaters, one of the top five zoos in the nation, touring Broadway productions and incredible architecture, Cincinnati has something for everyone to enjoy.

Cincinnati will soon play host to the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, adding to the list of high-profile, large events that have called our city home. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed.

I am confident you will enjoy your stay in Cincinnati. Please enjoy our hospitality, sample our many amenities and have a wonderful time.

We are glad you’re here!

Sincerely,

Mayor John Cranley KEYCINCINNATI.COM 3

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Cover Story

Ultimate Air Shuttle is flying more Chicago round trips

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hi-ca-go, Chi-ca-go—that toddlin’ town is more accessible than ever! That’s via Ultimate Air Shuttle out of CVG (Greater Cincinnati) and Lunken airports. As of July, Ultimate Air began offering ten flights per week to Chicago’s Midway airport, five from CVG and five from Lunken.

If you travel and have not yet had occasion to use Ultimate Air Shuttle, you may be in for a wonderful surprise. You may think you’d choke at the price of round-trip VIP jet service to places such as New York/New Jersey, Charlotte, or Chicago, as noted in the lead to this feature. That’s the surprise, and it’s a pleasant one, price-wise.

There are several reasons why it makes good economic sense to choose Ultimate Air Shuttle over flying commercial with one of the “big” carriers when flying to those cities and back again.

Time management and convenience are at the top of the list of reasons. Arrive at any of the Ultimate Air Shuttle’s facilities only 15 minutes ahead of takeoff—not two hours ahead. Enjoy free parking only steps from Ultimate Air’s facilities. No long lines to haltingly thread your way through, no belts or shoes to remove, and no mad dashes through the airport because you were stalled behind an unexpectedly large crowd at a security checkpoint.

Another factor involves a”added” costs, since you face none of those “hidden” costs of flying commercial. What about bags? At Ultimate Air, your bags fly free, and that includes those golf clubs or that canister with the tradeshow booth graphics in it. You don’t have to get a tape measure and see if the bag’s dimensions total 62 inches or any other crazy “gotcha” stipulation.

Snacks on the flight? Yes, and again, free: and this includes everything, from muffins with coffee and juice in the morning, to a cheese/meat plate and beer or wine on the flight home. Beats the stuffing out of a small cup of soda over ice and a few pretzels or peanuts, doesn’t it?

Plus, the flight attendant wants to be of service and provide for your comfort and satisfaction while in flight. And if you arrive early at your departure point, the Ultimate Air lounge features plush couches, free coffee, newspapers and more, all focused on providing comfort and relaxation for the busy business traveler.

So, what the flying public has in Ultimate Air Shuttle is VIP service with none of the hassle or cost add-ons of flying commercial. During October through November 26, the fare is $399 for round-trip Chicago flights out of CVG. That fare price includes free parking at CVG, no baggage fees, all applicable taxes and transportation fees, and free in-flight snacks and drinks.

Along with expanded service to Chicago, Ultimate Air recently added Friday service to Charlotte, North Carolina. The new additions are part of an expansion that includes another Mercedes van to accommodate Ultimate Air passengers who park at Lunken or CVG, and utilize both airports for their departures and arrivals.

For Rick Pawlak, managing director of Ultimate Air Shuttle, based in Cincinnati, the formula for success is a simple one. “We provide exceptional customer service to those who choose to fly with us and we save our customers time,” he said.

Ultimate Air Shuttle offers the flying public VIP jet service with convenience, time management, and amenities that set the carrier apart from the commercial industry, all at an affordable cost. Try Ultimate Air Shuttle, and we at Key magazine are betting you’ll never want to fly commercial again.

See more at www.ultimateairshuttle.com.

What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Dirty Dancing: 9/23-10/5 What Moves Us Too: 10/4 Discover DaVinci and Michaelangelo: Side by Side: 10/10 The Last Encore: 10/10-10/18 Get the Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin: 10/17 Theresienstadt Opera Project: Brundibár and Der Kaiser von Atlantis: 10/25-10/26 Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass: 10/25 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 OTR: Main Street-Under the Radar: 9/26-11/7 BELTERRA CASINO ND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Huey Lewis & The News: 10/11 George Jones: 10/25 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 The Janoskians: Got Cake Tour: 10/2 Pink Droyd: 10/4 Cassadee Pope: 10/11 Jimmy Eat World: 10/12 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony: 10/15 The Smoker’s Club Tour starring Method Man and Redman: 10/21

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The Hallow-rager w/Waka Flocka Pres By Rage Squad: 10/24 Foam N Glow World’s Largest Foam Party Featuring Victor Niglio: 10/25 David Nail: I’m A Fire Tour: 10/26 THE WONDER YEARS: 10/29 YOU ME AT SIX: 10/30 Relient K - MMHMM 10th Anniversary Tour: 10/31 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2787 (ARTS) Building Pictures: Architectural Photographs by Édouard Baldus: 7/19-10/26 Conversations around American Gothic: 8/30-11/16 CINCINNATI BENGALS vs. Panthers, 10/12 vs. Ravens, 10/26 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 Treasures in Black & White: Historic Photographs of Cincinnati: 4/25-10/12 Cincinnati Under the Sea: 6/14-10/26 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK 962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3888 (Box Office) Sherlock Holmes: 10/1-10/4 I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: 10/1-10/5, 10/710/12, 10/14-10/19, 10/2110/26, 10/28-10/30 Roses & Thorns: 10/4-10/5, 10/12, 10/18, 10/30

October SYMPHONY HOTEL 210 W. 14th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-3353 Francis Lurton French wine & small plate dinner, 10/10 Orin Swift wine dinner, 10/17 Wine dinner, 10/25 Halloween Bash party, RSVP, 10/31

Safe House: 10/18-10/19, 10/21-10/26, 10/28-10/31 CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 Doc Severinsen: 10/18-10/19 CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY: MAIN BRANCH 800 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-369-6900 Double Vision: Seeing the World in Stereoscopic View: 9/1-10/17 CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 The Great Gatsby: 9/5-10/4 The Birds: 10/17-11/8 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 Debussy + Dvorak: 10/9, KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7

What’s Going On 10/11 Watts Returns: 10/24-10/25 A Russian’s Hallow’s Eve: 10/30, 11/1 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Zoo Brew: 10/9 Hallzooween: weekends in October CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs: 9/12-2/22/15 Peggy Crawford: 9/12-2/22/15 Memory Palace: 9/12-2/22/15

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER 1805 Larch Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 513-591-1222 ZviDance/DABKE: 10-31-11/1 ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3555 An Iliad: 10/14-11/2 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 Christina Pazsitzky: 10/2-10/5 Steve Trevino: 10/9-10/12 Greg Warren: 10/16-10/19 John Morgan: 10/23-10/26 Eddie Griffin: 10/31

GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Kyle Grooms: 10/2-10/5 Kevin Brennan: 10/9-10/12 Graham Elwood: 10/16-10/19 Doug Benson: 10/18 Ryan Stout: 10/23-10/26 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 Fall Floral Show: 9/6-10/26 MILLER GALLERY 2715 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 Douglas Kirkland: A Life in Pictures: 10/4-10/18 Dhani Jones: Homonyms Holograph: 10/17-11/1

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What’s Going On NEWPORT AQUARIUM 1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071 Weeki Wachee Mermaids: 10/10-10/19 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 Kehinde Wiley: Memling: 7/11-10/5 Paris Night & Day: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray: 10/31/11/15 Black, White, and Iconic: Photographs from Local Collections: 10/17-1/11/15

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U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Pearl Jam: 10/1 Brantley Gilbert: 10/9 Bastille: 10/17 Cher: Dress to Kill Tour: 10/18 Disney on Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes: 10/29-11/2 WATER TOWER FINES WINES 6136 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-231-9463 Blended Wines: 10/3 Central Europe Wines

(Germany, Austria & Switzerland): 10/10 Spanish Wines: 10/17 Central Coast California Wines: 10/24 Premium Pour: Washington State: 10/31 WESTON ART GALLERY 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165 Terry Berlier: Time Slip: 9/1911/30 Danielle Julian Norton: Fourth Wall: 9/19-11/30 Emily Hanako Momohara: Heirloom: 9/19-11/30

TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 The Fauntleroys: 10/3 Logan Brill & Rob Baird: 10/4 Junior Brown: 10/8 Crystal Bowersox: 10/9 Rickey Smiley & Friends: 10/11 The Felice Brothers: 10/12 Tig Notaro: 10/24 Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Jr.: 10/17-10/19, 10/25 Gov’t Mule: 10/31 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC W. Corry St. and Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-4183 CCM Main Stage Drama: MacBeth: 10/2-10/5 CCM Studio Musical Theater: Blood Bros.: 10/9-10/11 CCM Main Stage Musical: Legally Blonde: 10/23-10/26, 10/30-10/31

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Conventions/ Special Events 2014 Greater Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath and Remodeling Show Duke Energy Convention Ctr. 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 10/3-10/5 Fall-o-Ween Festival Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 10/4-10/19 Habitat for Humanity 5K Zombie Run Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 10/10

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Books by the Banks Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 10/11 Laughter is the Best Medicine Champions Baseball Academy 5994 Linneman St. Cincinnati, OH Benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 10/11

Wine, Art, Beer and Cigar Festival Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Sharonville, OH 10/11 Cincinnati Chocolate Festival Xavier Cintas Center 1624 Herald Ave Cincinnati, OH 10/19

Hotel

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Hampton Inn Cincinnati Riverfront

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uest service makes or breaks a hotel,” according to Beth Wuestefeld, GM at the Hampton Inn Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington, Kentucky.

She backs up her statement by pointing out that the vast majority of hotel properties offer the same set of basic amenities, including a comfortable bed, an adequate bathroom, all set in a clean room, and so on.

So to Wuestefeld, service is key. “Service is the deal-breaker that brings back our repeat guests,” she claimed. “While we do have a beautiful product, we host many guests, traveling for both business and leisure, who tell us they stay with us because they feel at home with our staff.”

Another event that brings people to the Hampton Inn Covington location is the Flying Pig Marathon race every May. Past winners have stayed at Wuestefeld’s hotel, and the staff delights in the fun of it all. “We make a big deal out of it, including offering breakfast-on-the-go bags for runners early in the morning. But our favorite is clapping and cheering for every one of our runners as they return to the hotel.”

As to mindset in the guest services area, team members are encouraged and expected to take matters into their own hands when they see an opportunity to “wow” a guest, said Wuestefeld.

One example she gave was of a couple celebrating their anniversary while passing through the area.

They mentioned this to the agent at check-in, went out to dinner, and on their return, discovered a bottle of champagne chilling in their room. There were no prompts or approvals; just a customer-

Pictured from left are: Timothy Harmon, front office manager; Alisha Mardis, guest service agent; and Beth Wuestefeld, general manager service-driven employee observing and reacting to the opportunity to do something special for guests.

Another example was an unhappy little boy who really wanted chocolate milk for breakfast.

The hotel did not have chocolate milk in the breakfast mix at that time, so after overhearing the little boy with his parents, the attendant ran to the nearby convenience store and bought chocolate milk. Needless to say, the parents were elated with the service, and their little one had chocolate milk each morning of his stay.

Kudos to the entire staff at Hampton Inn Cincinnati Riverfront for an approach to service that has them flying high in guest satisfaction, year after year.

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Ambar India Restaurant Group celebrates 20 years

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n Greater Cincinnati, being in the restaurant biz for 20 years is a milestone few eateries reach.

Those doing so are pleasing customers with good, quality food and consistency in the kitchen.

The Ambar group of restaurants is doing just that, according to Jesse Singh, founder and owner of five locations of Indian eateries in the Greater Cincinnati area.

So what’s the secret to his success? “We are celebrating 20 years and there is no secret recipe or anything. The secret is quality, and consistency.

Nothing frozen here (except spinach); we use all fresh ingredients. Our chicken is fresh, not frozen, and that costs more (about $40 more, per crate, he said). But it is better quality, giving you better flavor and a better dish.”

He mentioned other ingredients, too: “The same with our rice, basmati rice; higher quality than regular. Some Indian restaurants use basmati, but cut it with cheaper Asian rice. When you do that, there is a big difference in food cost, but the quality of the food is not good. We want the quality and the consistency, and that is why our customers keep coming back.”

The Ambar group includes: Ambar, the original, in Clifton near University of Cincinnati; Baba India, in Oakley; Akash India, on 6th Street downtown; Kanak India, in Montgomery; and Guru India, off Buttermilk Pike in Northern Kentucky.

The cuisine at Ambar’s five locations is Northern Indian in style, flavor and taste.

That means a heavy emphasis on vegetables, and the use of more cream and butter than in Indian food from the southern region of the country. Many believe that the British had the greatest impact on Northern Indian foods. Not so, says Singh: “Actually, the cuisine of Northern India was heavily influenced

by Central Asia before the British came. Central Asians were meat-eaters, and before those peoples came, Indian cuisine was primarily vegetarian. Not many animal products at all.

“What the British did was send the tastes of India around the world,” he said. At that time in their history, Englishmen were proud of saying the sun never set on the British Empire. Wherever British influence was present, so too were some of the 12 KEYCINCINNATI.COM

Pictured is the classic chicken tandoori cultural influences Imperial England brought with it from other parts of the world. A taste for Indian food was one of those.

So the cuisine of Northern India is the specialty of the house. Ethnic Indians favor Ambar over other Indian eateries because the food is authentic, and because there are many vegetarian selections, according to Singh. “Vegetarian food is healthier for you—that’s the common perception in India.

Garlic and ginger are good for you, and we use it in our cooking. And if you want to enjoy all the flavors, don’t overdo the spiciness. We can do each dish as spicy as you want it—one to six (six is hair-on-fire hot!). I recommend a three or four at most, because you want to taste all the subtleties of the flavors.”

“At Ambar, we highlight what our customers like to eat. Spinach dishes are very popular; chick peas, lentils, rice dishes—all very popular. Also, popular are the chicken, lamb and fish dishes.”

Among the most ordered dishes is the chicken tikka masala, featuring lightly broiled chicken, cooked in a savory tomato, onion and butter sauce.

Eaten with fresh-made naan (Indian style flatbread), and this dish will wow you. But there are dozens of dishes on the Ambar group menu. We at Key are betting you’ll enjoy any one you choose.

See you at one of Ambar group’s five locations.

Hot Spot

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Zola: A pub & grill with focus on quality food

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f you want to by-pass typical blah bar eats for something better, and still enjoy the bar atmosphere, Key magazine recommends Zola Pub and Grill.

“We are driven by the restaurant (side) first, and by the bar/pub second,” said Matt Heringer, owner and proprietor of Zola Pub and Grill. He claims the bar/pub part is the easy part, but getting the food right, putting good, wholesome, delicious food on the table requires more.

“We use fresh ingredients,” he said. That does make a huge difference in taste, texture and flavor.

For instance, burgers are a big part of the menu at Zola. Those burgers are 100% Black Angus beef ground from chuck that is fresh and never frozen.

The patties are 8-ouncers, not the typical 4-ouncer.

Contrast that with the typical bar/pub burger made of unspecified ground “beef” patties with fillers, premade by a food processor, frozen, shipped, thawed and popped on the char-grill. Which would you rather have? Me too—Zola’s burger is EXCELLENT. As visitors to a metro area know, dining choices can be baffling. Good things to know about Zola are hours and prices. First, the service begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 2:30 a.m., with kitchen hours to 12 midnight. You benefit from a long day of continuous service, which is a boon to travelers whose schedules may call for a meal at 3 a.m. or 11 p.m.

Second, the prices at Zola are worth noting, accord-

ing to Heringer. “We have pretty unbeatable prices for what you’re going to get here—a well-rounded menu with quality food and prices that are better than the average place around town.”

That’s true, too. For instance, Zola burgers range from $6.50 to $8.50. The burger is fresh Black Angus every time, it’s larger than average, it’s cooked to order, served on a Kaiser roll, and it comes with choice of one side, such as steak fries, a cup of soup, pasta or potato salad, or Asian slaw.

Take it from us area burger hounds, that’s a deal!

Asked about burger favorites, Heringer’s response was immediate: “The black and bleu ($6.95) and the spicy Jack ($7.25). There are nine burger choices on the menu, and every Wednesday is Burger Mania, meaning a burger with five toppings and a side for only $6! A serious deal!

But pub-goers do not live by the burger alone.

There are pizzas, such as the Greek, featuring grilled gyro meat, red onions, mushrooms and black olives over red sauce, all topped with mozzarella cheese.

Dinner salads are waiting, such as the grouper, the fish grilled with Caribbean jerk seasoning, on a bed of greens and Swiss cheese, egg, banana peppers, tomatoes and black olives, in a sweet and sour dressing. Wings, of course, jumbo split and fresh, in original, garlic and BBQ flavors, and spiced to your liking (Monday is Wing Night…50 cents apiece).

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Interior of the Christopher Marcus Salon on Hyde Park Square

Business

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Experience and talentare the keys to success at Christopher Marcus Salon

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igh-end salons can be a bit pretentious, a bit full of the prima donna factor. If you have ever been to salons exhibiting those characteristics, you know the attitude, right?

Christopher Marcus Salon on Hyde Park Square is high-end, but with a pleasant twist. No pretention, for starters. And no drama, either. So where we are with all that is high-end and laid back, providing hair, nail and skin services to discriminating women and men.

“We have an amazingly talented team of stylists here,” said Mark Neff, the man who runs the show.

He backed this up by saying that every one of the stylists and service providers has at least seven years’ experience in their respective specialties.

Neff said that talent brings confidence and selfassurance at the point it matters most—in serving clients.

Those attributes play into his team strategy. A team orientation means his staff works together in focusing on client needs. Egos do not get in the way of delivering good service. “No drama, here, so our focus can be on each and every customer who walks through the door.”

Many visitors to Greater Cincinnati already know of the salon, because of its emphasis on time management, or said another way, being conscientious with the time of people on the go.

“We offer manicures and pedicures, but also, we offer an Express Manicure & (or) Pedicure for our color clients,” Neff said. “We make a real effort to conserve and effectively use the person’s time.”

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which the salon introduced as Skin Care on the Go. The treatment is designed to be a quick in-and-out service that may be done during a lunch hour or the like—30 minutes, and you’re on your way.

Peels have become more than cosmetic, since the removal of skin reduces the risk of skin cancer by 70 percent, according to Neff. There is an antiaging benefit as well, since the top layer of dead skin is removed. The treatment tricks the skin into rejuvenating itself, which helps with fine lines and wrinkles, making you look younger, he said.

Asked about hair makeovers, Neff said many clients come in wanting just that—a makeover.

“People come in with a magazine and say: ‘I want that look.’ A picture is worth a thousand words, but there is more to it” he said. His stylists spend the time in consultation in the beginning—clearly establishing what the client wants or is looking for.

“A good stylist will take everything into consideration: face shape, texture of the hair, how much hair, the color, every aspect of the cut. Good consultation is what sets up success, and experience teaches you that,” he said.

One new feature of his salon is the Skin Clinic Happy Hour—a group approach held at the end of the day. The HH is designed for 6-8 people, and along with wine and appetizers, the skin services are provided. It’s a fun time, Neff said.

Both appointments and walk-ins are welcome, and the salon is open Tuesday through Saturday— closed Sundays and Mondays. See you at Christopher Marcus Salon!

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Over The Rhine Dining Symphony Hotel & Restaurant 210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513)721-3353 The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant offers a Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm, featuring live music until 10pm. On Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy a delicious 5-course gourmet meal until 10pm. The Lounge/Bar is known as a great place to go for a pre-concert dinner before Music Hall performances, plus it offers live jazz, wine and bourbon flights, craft cocktails, and a rooftop deck until midnight. Sundays you will find a brunch complete with all the classic dishes plus espresso and morning bar from 10am-1:30pm.

Reservations are highly suggested, but walk-ins are welcome if available.

The Eagle OTR 1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45217 513-802-5007 American food and bar, perfect for a date night or just hanging with friends.

Nicola’s Ristorante 1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-6200 Fine dining Italian restaurant with a warm and accommodating atmostphere.

Salazar 1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-7000 Salazar celebrates the chang-

ing of the seasons with a farm-inspired menu that’s creative and refined, yet playful and approachable.

Zula 1400 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-744-9852 Zula’s eclectc menu is known for its unique flatbreads and amazing mussel bar, as well as an extensive wine list.

Senate Restaurant 1212 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-2020 Upscale comfort food. Great food, drink and atmosphere.

A Tavola Bar and Trattoria 1220 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-246-0192 A Tavola serves up hand made, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, great wines, craft beer, and craft cocktails.

Abigail Street 1214 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4040 Wine bar, mediterranean food, tapas.

Bakersfield OTR 213 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513- 579-0446 Bakersfield throws down Mexican-influenced street fare with a focus on tacos, tequilas, and whiskeys.

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Downtown / Clifton Dining Mecklenburg Gardens 302 E. University Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219 German & American cuisine, authentic German ‘Bier Garden’ since 1865.

Dusmesh Indian Restaurant 944 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-221-8900

Elephant Walk 170 W McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-709-8241 Montgomery Inn Three locations: 9440 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242, 513-791-3482; 925 Riverside Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-721-7427; and 400

Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017, 859-344-5333 Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!

Palomino 505 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-1300 A vibrant “Urban Italian” restaurant.

Nada 600 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-NADA Ingredient-driven, contemporary Mexican cuisine.

Crave 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-8600 Crave offers vibrant, American cuisine and sushi, perfect for any occasion.

Moerlein Lager House 15 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-2337 With what seems like the longest beer menu in town, Morelein Lager House is a beer drinker’s dream.

Lucy Blue Pizza 1126 Main St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-3747 Fresh, great tasting pizza served late into the night.

Beer and wine availalbe, and the new expanded menu includes salads and sandwiches.

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Weekly Casual Friday Wine Tastings 5:30 to 8:30 $15 per person includes upscale appetizers 6136 Campus Lane, Mt. Washington, OH 513.231.WINE (9463) info@watertowerfinewines.com

Northern Dining Barresi’s 4111 Webster Ave., Deer Park, OH 45236 513-793-2540 .

A treasure and a local landmark, Barresi’s is beloved by its patrons for its authentic Italian cuisine.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery 8080 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-488-1110 The Cooper’s Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof.

Silver Spring House 8322 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45249 513-489-7044 A fun and relaxing restaurant and bar, famous for its “Cincinnati’s Best” citrus marinated grilled chicken, great atmosphere, open air dining, and amazing service.

Stone Creek Dining Company 6200 Muhlhauser Rd West Chester, OH 45069 513-942-2100 Innovative cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere, offering American fare such as steaks, pastas, chicken, and fish with their own special twist.

Trio Bistro 7565 Kenwood Rd Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-984-1905 A diverse menu features great steaks, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas and an array of other amazing dishes; every dish is a treat for the eyes and the palette.

Rudino’s 9730 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-791-7833 Rudino’s mixes their love of sports with award-winning pizzas and grinders.

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Kentucky Dining Guru India 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, KY 41011 859-341-5858 Mouth watering, delightful clayoven specialties.

Cosmo’s 604 Main St., Covington, KY 41011 859-261-1330 Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like atmosphere.

Pompilio’s 600 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071 859-581-3065 Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area home-cooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years!

Riverfront Pizza 617 W. 3rd Covington, KY 41011 859-261-4800 Whether you’re craving carry out pizza, pasta, chicken parmesan

with spaghetti, a fresh salad, or a hoagie, Riverfront Pizza offers gourmet Italian food that will satisfy your appetite.

Zola 626 Main St., Covington, Ky 41011 859-261-7510 Known for its burgers, wings and grouper sandwich, Zola offers a full menu and daily specials.

Shopping Guide Knickers Hyde Park Square 2726 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 513-533-9592 45/46 Fine Men’s Apparel Hyde Park Square 2719 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 513-257-0259 Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd.

Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273

Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231 Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100 Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359

Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600 Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800 Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120

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Area Antique Shops Grand Antique Mall 9701 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 513-554-1919

Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739

Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382

Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-321-0900

Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620

English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730

Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985

Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-321-2671

Ohio Valley Antique Mall 7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4) Fairfield, OH

Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111

The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405

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Riverside Centre Antique Mall 513-321-1430 3742 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH

Area Art Galleries 5th Street Gallery 55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 513-579-9333

Eisele Gallery of Fine Art 5729 Dragon Way Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 791-7717

Carl Solway Gallery 424 Findlay Street Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-0069

Gallery Veronique The Shops at Harper’s Point 11324 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-530-5379

The Carnegie 1028 Scott Blvd Covington, KY 41011 859-491-2030 DAAP Galleries 2624 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-2839

Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278 Malton Gallery 3804 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-321-8614

The Marta Hewett Gallery The Annex 1310 Pendleton St. at the Pendleton Art Center Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-281-2780 Miller Gallery 2715 Erie Avenue Hyde Park Square Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 Phyllis Weston Gallery 2005 1/2 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-321-5200 Weston Art Gallery 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2517 513-977-4165

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