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Notable chef joins National Exempler

Notable chef joins National Exempler

MARIEMONT, OH (FOX19) - The Phoenix Restaurant Group announced is week that local chef Sean Daly has joined the National Exemplar as an operating partner, executive general manager and executive chef.  Daly will begin September 10 and immediately focus on evolving The National Exemplar's rich history and success, and the opportunities its facilities and location present.  

Located in the historic Mariemont Inn, The National Exemplar Restaurant began service in 1983 and is a well-known dining location on Cincinnati’s east side.

For more than a decade, Sean has been a recognized hospitality entrepreneur, most recently as president and executive chef at Hugo, which consistently ranked as a top ten Cincinnati restaurant. Hugo opened in January 2007 and closed earlier this year when its lease expired.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Green Dog Cafe sister restaurant in Columbia Tusculum

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Green Dog Cafe sister restaurant in Columbia Tusculum

COLUMBIA TUSCULUM, OH (FOX19) - Green Dog Café, the Columbia Tusculum restaurant known for sustainability and organic food options, now has a sibling restaurant next door called Buz. 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Buz us being held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the location in the 35-hundred block of Columbia Parkway.

In August 2009, Green Dog Café was the recipient of a Grow Cincinnati loan, in the amount of $211,000 dollars for leasehold improvements and working capital.  The Grow Cincinnati Loan Fund is a small business lending partnership offered by the City of Cincinnati and The National Development Council. 

New restaurant opens in Oakley

New restaurant opens in Oakley

OAKLEY, OH (FOX19) - A concept restaurant that began as a winery business in the '30's opens a loaction in Oakley.

After an unexpected delay, Great Scott Oakley! restaurant opened on August 1 in the 33-hundred block of Madison Road.

The first Great Scott! opened in April 2005 in Withamsville, OH by Scott Elsaesser and Laura Krauser who met from opening Hofbrauhaus in Newport.

The concept focuses on food made from scratch, large portions and reasonable prices.  A complimentary beer list of over 100 beers and well-rounded wine list are also reasons to stop in. 

The restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner and Sunday for brunch.

 

 

Pub hosts head-shaving event to raise funds for kids with cancer

Pub hosts head-shaving event to raise funds for kids with cancer

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - O’Bryon’s Irish Pub in O’Bryonville will host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event to raise funds and awareness for life-saving childhood cancer research on Thursday, March 29.

With a goal of raising $15,000, nearly 30 participants had registered as of Wednesday.  This event will be held in honor of St. Baldrick’s Honored Kid Eli W., diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 2 years old, who is the son of a third-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Keystone changing menu for spring

Keystone changing menu for spring

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – Keystone Hyde Park, the big Restaurant/Café at 3384 Erie Avenue, is previewing their new Spring Menu next Wednesday.

The new menu contains 4 new dishes that they describe as “homemade and hand-crafted to perfection.”

The items:
Cuban Sandwich
Tuscan Chicken
Pulled Pork Plate
Cordon Lightfoot Mac & Cheese

Before the new menu hits, the big event at Keystone will be St. Patrick’s Day.  It falls on Saturday this year, and runs 16½ hours, from 10 a.m. Saturday to 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.

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Food is free at Hyde Park restaurant next Wednesday, as long as it's your birthday

Food is free at Hyde Park restaurant next Wednesday, as long as it's your birthday

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Anyone born on February 29 will eat for free this year on their birthday at the newly remodeled Hyde Park Hitching Post. 

Leap year's day babies only get to celebrate their actual birth date every 4 years, so the Hitching Post wants them to remember February 29, 2012 as a special birthday.

Leapsters will receive a free breakfast, lunch, or dinner (valued up to $9.95) and a free dessert.  This offer is available for dine-in only. All that is required is a valid driver's license or state I.D. to verify date of birth.

The Hyde Park Hitching Post is located at 2715 Madison Road.

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Train car addition grand opening at The Works

Train car addition grand opening at The Works

LOVELAND, OH (FOX19) - The Works restaurant in Loveland is having the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the train car addition on Monday Feb. 13 at 2 pm.

It is a 1921 Pullman car that has been refurbished to its original splendor.