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New S&J Café officially opens with ribbon-cutting at the Main Library

New S&J Café officially opens with ribbon-cutting at the Main Library

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The latest addition to the Main Library isn’t a book or a video – it’s a café where customers can satisfy their hunger for a good book and a good pastry at the same time.

The S&J Café officially opened Nov. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The café is operated by pastry chefs Stefan Skirtz and Andrew Johnston, owners of Skirtz & Johnston Bakery and Cafe at Historic Findlay Market. The two chefs have over 20 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industries.  

They started working together in 2006, when they trained at the Midwest Culinary Institute under celebrated pastry chef James Myatt. And they’ve continued their relationship with the Institute by hiring graduates and students.

“We hire pastry students to give them an opportunity to work in the pastry field. They fulfill their co-ops with us,” said Andrew Johnston.

Anderson Area Chamber Presents Two Community Events for November

Anderson Area Chamber Presents Two Community  Events for November

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce will produce two very popular community events during the month of November that are both open to the public. The Anderson Area Pizza Showcase and the 40th Annual Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Breakfast.

The Anderson Area Pizza Showcase presented by Park National Bank, now in its third year, will take place November 18, 2012 from 1:30pm – 4:00pm at Anderson Center.  This event is a must attend for anybody that loves pizza!  The admission fee is $5 for adults and $2 for kids 10 and under.  Once in the event the attendees can try as much pizza from any of the participating vendors that they would like.  We are expecting 8 – 10 local pizzerias to participate including already confirmed:  Domino’s, Marco’s, LaRosas, Little Caesars, Donato’s, Uno Chicago Grill, Teresa’s Doe-Boys and Mio’s.

Cincinnati Pie Wars featured in the Wall Street Journal

Cincinnati Pie Wars featured in the Wall Street Journal

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The pie war between Busken Bakery and Frisch's Big Boy is making news in the Wall Street Journal. The friendly competition pits Busken's and Frisch's pumpkin pie against one another for Cincinnati pie supremacy. Brian and Dan Busken even star in a YouTube video in which they "tag" the Frisch's Big Boy statue.

Read the full article by Caroline Porter below.
 

Wall Street Journal
By CAROLINE PORTER. CINCINNATI—Dan and Brian Busken, of the family-owned Busken Bakery, pulled into the parking lot of a Frisch's Big Boy on a recent morning for a clandestine mission: They donned ski masks with fake mustaches attached, placed a ...

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Polls open Tuesday to elect favorite cupcake

Polls open Tuesday to elect favorite cupcake

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Cupcake Crazy in Sycamore Township is holding their own election for customers on Tuesday.

Lisa Ebbert, owner of Cupcake Crazy stated, “Since we opened the doors to our retail store earlier this year, we’ve heard the debate between our customers over the basic salted caramel cupcake and the more complex flavors of the mocha salted caramel.” Both are best sellers and come with a strong following of supporters.

Tasting of each cupcake will be provided at their Montgomery Road location during normal business (10:30AM – 6:30PM) on Tuesday. Ballots will be cast and a winner will be declared at Cupcake Crazy’s Facebook page on Tuesday night.

 

 

Alfio's buon cibo grand opening in Hyde Park

Alfio's buon cibo grand opening in Hyde Park

HYDE PARK, OH (FOX19) - "The menu is modern Italian with an Argentine flair," says Alfio Gulisano; owner and executive chef of Alfio’s buon cibo in Hyde Park Square.

Alfio, former executive chef at Bella Luna, has taken an idea first discussed a year and half ago with partner Scott Lambert, and turned it into a reality.

A coming soon sign for Alfio’s buon cibo Italian-Argentine Cuisine was posted outside the space at 2724 Erie Avenue in September. Former tenant Poco a Poco closed their doors in August.

Gulisano, Lambert and third partner Ken Arlinghaus are celebrating the grand opening of their restaurant on Monday. A soft opening was held over the weekend.

Alfio’s buon cibo is a dinner serve restaurant that is open Monday through Saturday from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Alfio's is closed on Sunday's.

National 'On The House' Pasta Day at Maggiano's

National 'On The House' Pasta Day at Maggiano's

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Maggiano’s Little Italy declares the day National ‘On The House’ Pasta Day, where any guest who dines at a participating Maggiano’s restaurant—no matter what they order—can choose from a selection of made-from-scratch, authentic Italian-American specialties to take home and enjoy the next day for lunch or dinner-- compliments of the chef.

The October 22 occasion celebrates guests’ support of this month’s “Buy One, Take One, Give One” offer, an effort designed to raise one million meals for Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief charity. During the month of October, for every guest who orders a Classic Pasta, and in turn, ‘takes’ another one home, the brand will ‘give’ a donation to help support the 1 in 6 Americans facing hunger.

Bella Luna Executive Chef opening a restaurant in Hyde Park Square

Bella Luna Executive Chef opening a restaurant in Hyde Park Square

HYDE PARK, OH (FOX19) - A space once occupied by Latin cuisine restaurant Poco a Poco in Hyde Park Square is getting a new tenant.

The owner of Bella Luna, Harry Stephens confirmed on Thursday that Alfio Gulisano is leaving his position as Executive Chef to open his own Italian-Argentine restaurant in Hyde Park Square.

A coming soon sign for Alfio’s buon cibo Italian-Argentine Cuisine is posted outside the vacant space at 2724 Erie Avenue. Former tenant Poco a Poco closed their doors in August.

Alfio’s bio on Bella Luna’s website states that he has served as head chef of Bella Luna since early 2009 and was named Executive Chef of the Stephens Restaurant Group in 2010.

“Alfio is a part of the family. We hope he does very well." says owner Harry Stephen’s on Thursday.

Alfio’s last day at Bella Luna will be September 21.