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Grand opening Monday for new Japanese restaurant in Kenwood

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Friday, January 20th, 2012, 11:28pm

Grand opening Monday for new Japanese restaurant in Kenwood

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Restaurateurs Jerry and Min Cheung will host a grand opening for their new Arirang Japanese Bistro on Monday.

The Cheungs have been in the restaurant industry for 25 years and they bring their experience to bear in the sleek styling of their independently owned bistro. A slate waterfall landing into a koi pond serves as the entrance, opening up into two sections: a contemporary Hibachi style dining room and the beautifully lit main dining room, which leads into the adjoining bar and sushi bar.

At the back is a traditional Tatami room that can be reserved for intimate parties of up to 11 people and a patio with a fireplace for seasonal outdoor seating.

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Hamilton County food inspection fees being reduced

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 7:04am

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Hamilton County Public Health cutting licensing fees for all food service and retail food operations by 12 per cent, effective February 1, 2012.

Technology and realignment have driven the cost savings, according to Hamilton County Health Commissioner, Tim Ingram. “We have incorporated considerable new technology in our inspection and reporting processes,” Ingram says. “Electronic reporting and data collection speed up the process and provide the public with information on our findings much more quickly. Our establishments get a reduced fee structure while the public gets faster access to our reports through our website.”

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Marx Hot Bagels lauded in Ohio Magazine

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 2:28am

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) - John Marx, a.k.a. The Bagel Man has claimed it for years; now Ohio Magazine has made it official. Marx Hot Bagels, 9701 Kenwood Road, in Blue Ash, has been named Best in Ohio according to the January, 2012 edition of Ohio Magazine.

Although he’s not a native of Manhattan, the magazine states, John Marx, owner of Marx Hot Bagels in Blue Ash, created a New York City style haven in the suburbs of Cincinnati.

“His kosher restaurant, which operates like an East Coast deli – complete with a quirky décor and a blunt staff – specializes in some 40 varieties, baked fresh daily,” according to the magazine. The flavors, the magazine continues, range from chocolate chip to combo, which pairs perfectly with another Marx favorite, the tuna salad.

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Precinct Restaurant (but not bar) closing for renovation Saturday

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 12:47am

Precinct Restaurant (but not bar) closing for renovation Saturday

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Precinct, Cincinnati’s first steakhouse and oldest fine dining restaurant, will close Saturday night January 14th for an unspecified period of time.

“We need to expand our kitchen in order to facilitate service to our new addition," said Jeff Ruby. "We are bringing in a new Chef and we have decided it was time for a management change as well.”

The new GM is Brandon Ruby, son of Jeff Ruby.

"After ten years of valeting, serving, training and managing (while simultaneously earning a degree from Midwest Culinary Institute) he is now being given the opportunity to take over my first baby,” said Jeff Ruby.

The East End landmark's new bar will remain open for beverage service during the renovation and the Private Party room will not be affected.

Ruby is also remodeling the Precinct’s lobby, dining rooms, building and grounds. In addition, a turn-of-the-century style elevator will be another new accommodation.

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Soldier on leave being honored at local Gold Star location

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 7:39pm

Soldier on leave being honored at local Gold Star location

MONTGOMERY, OH (FOX19) - Gold Star Chili will host a reception at its Montgomery Road location in Montgomery Friday for Blue Ash native PFC Paul Virgil Kelley and 30 of his friends and family. PFC Kelley surprised his family by returning home for a visit on Christmas Day after a 12-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Kelley is a 2001 graduate from Goshen High School. He joined the Army in December of 2009 and after completing basic training in April 2010 in Fort Jackson, SC, continued with Advanced Individual Training at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. He was then stationed at Fort Hood, TX and immediately deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months with the 8th Engineering Battalion, 572nd MAC, where he was responsible for vehicle maintenance in a route clearance company.

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Cincinnati area Chick-fil-A restaurants to host free breakfast giveaway

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 2:24pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the Cincinnati area will host a breakfast giveaway from Monday, Jan. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 21.

A free breakfast entrée of choice will be given to any customer who reserves an entrée online and brings their printed confirmation into the specified restaurant during the date and time of their reservation.

From Monday, Jan. 9 to Saturday, Jan. 14, Cincinnati customers can visit www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com to reserve their free breakfast entrée. Cincinnati locations will not show up on the website until Monday, Jan.

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Tri-State Parkinson’s Wellness to Benefit from Ruby Tuesday’s GiveBack Program

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Monday, December 26th, 2011, 11:29pm

Tri-State Parkinson’s Wellness to Benefit from Ruby Tuesday’s GiveBack Program

COLD SPRING, KY (FOX19) - For those looking for an easy meal in the days following Christmas while continuing the holiday spirit, Ruby Tuesday offers its GiveBack program on Dec. 27 and 28 with 20 percent of purchases benefitting Tri-State Parkinson’s Wellness. This will be one of three times the two organizations will partner to bring in funds, with future dates to be announced in February and April. Tri-State Parkinson’s Wellness is a Cincinnati nonprofit dedicated to “ease the burden and find the cure” for local residents impacted by the disease.

“We are grateful to Ruby Tuesday for hosting this drive to not only help bring in funds but also spread general awareness about the organization,” Chapter Coordinator Becca Huffman said.

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