Fun & Games at The Rook OTR
Our family loves to play board games. You might even say we are obsessed, so it only makes sense that we would love to hang out at place like The Rook OTR. What a genius idea to have a bar that serves up board games alongside cocktails and shareable snacks! The Rook OTR has 800 games...
Ché Argentinian Restaurant
Over the Rhine is bursting at the seams with restaurants these days, and there’s just about every different kind of cuisine you can think of. One of my recent favorites is Ché Argentinian Restaurant on Walnut Street. Ché is probably most well known for their unique empanadas and gourmet pizza pies. If you go with friends...
Coal Creek Smokehouse in Rocky Top, Tennessee
I have some rules when we travel, and chief amongst the rules is to try to avoid chain restaurants. I like to find unique local restaurants to visit for our meal, even when we are just stopping for a lunch during a long drive. On my recent trip to North Carolina for a ladies weekend...
Inspirado at Madison Gallery
Dining at Inspirado at Madison Gallery in Covington is a unique culinary and visual experience. Inspirado is not just your run of the mill restaurant, it is also an art gallery with rotating masterpieces on the walls. Once you dine there you will want to come back for the delicious food but also to see...
Herb n Thelma’s Tavern
One of our favorite places to grab a burger in Northern Kentucky is Herb n Thelma’s Tavern. This little bar has been an institution in Covington since 1939. It is a quintessential small town bar where people greet you with a friendly smile and the bartender will probably even remember your brew of choice. This place is...
House of Grill ~ Persian Restaurant
I have to say that I am really happy with all of the new and interesting restaurants popping up in Covington. House of Grill on Fifth Street is one of the latest restaurants to open up and their specialty is Persian Cuisine. I’ve never been to a Persian restaurant, so my curiosity was piqued, especially after...
Frida 602 in the Main Strasse Village
Frida 602 in the Main Strasse Village is a perfect addition to a neighborhood full of interesting restaurants offering up a variety of menu options. Frida 602 brings to us a restaurant (and bar) that serves up “Latin street cuisine”. The uber-creative couple Paul Weckman and Emily Wolff, who also own Otto’s, recently renovated a great old...
Spend a Day in Milford
A little while back the kids and I spent a day exploring the city of Milford, spending most of our time wandering around the quaint Main Street in “Old Milford”. We visited many shops, had a delicious lunch, stopped for ice cream and then headed out of Old Milford to Recreations Outlet near 275. If you...
Green Dog Cafe
If you live in the Cincinnati area and are looking to dine at an “environmentally conscious” restaurant then you really need to visit the Green Dog Cafe. They offer organic, locally sourced menu options, including many vegetarian options. The food here is delicious and served with a fancy flair, but the restaurant itself is laid...
Izzy’s Cod Lenten Special {GIVEAWAY}
Lent begins this week, and with it comes the tradition of eating Fish on Fridays. We eat fish all year long because we love seafood, but we get especially excited about it during Lent. It’s the best time of year to indulge in some delicious fried fish! Each year during Lent Izzy’s serves up their...
French Crust Cafe in Cincinnati
Cincinnati has no shortage of great places to dine for brunch, but if you are in the mood for a taste of Paris then you should make your way downtown to the French Crust Café. This petite café offers a menu of delicious breakfast and lunch items. And don’t even get me started on their...
Padrino Pizza in Milford
If you are a fan of pizza and are taking it upon yourself to try all the great pizzerias in the Greater Cincinnati area then be sure you put Padrino on your list. Padrino is located in an old building on Main Street in Old Milford and offers not only mouthwatering pizzas but hoagies, pastas,...
