Restaurants

Precinct named to national top 100 restaurant list

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 2:47am

Precinct named to national top 100 restaurant list

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Jeff Ruby’s Precinct, the oldest fine dining restaurant in Cincinnati, has been named to the list of “Top 100 Best Overall Restaurants in the Nation” by OpenTable.com, an online restaurant reservation service. Opened in 1981 as the first restaurant for the award-winning restaurateur, Ruby, The Precinct is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and recently completed an expansion.

“These winners have proven they are at the top of their game every day, making certain that every aspect of a guest’s visit is both delicious and divine,” said Caroline Potter, chief dining officer of OpenTable.

The top 100 were determined by more than 10 million reviews submitted by diners for more than 12,000 U.S. restaurants since December 2010. The honorees span 34 states and Washington, D.C. North Carolina tied the dining mecca of California with ten winning restaurants, while New York eateries claimed seven spots.

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Wounded Warrior fund benefit Sunday at Embers

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter

Saturday, November 19th, 2011, 2:38am

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OH (FOX19)- On November 20th, Embers Restaurant will be sponsoring Operation Christmas Cheer with The Wounded Warrior Fund beginning at 5 PM and running through 9 PM. The event will be hosted in the expanded bar area of Embers.

The Fund has a goal of raising $15,000 to provide gift cards to our soldiers that have been wounded in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Embers Restaurant invites the general public to come and show support for all those who have sacrificed to keep the U.S.A free.

It is the mission of The Wounded Warrior Fund to provide support and comfort to our returning heroes. All future endeavors will depend on support from the community and from their members. 100% of all contributions will go directly to the soldier or their family and no funds will be used to cover administrative services.

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Papa John's partners with USO for Veterans Day

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, 6:41am

Papa John's partners with USO for Veterans Day

(FOX19) - Papa John's announced that it is partnering with the USO to lift the spirits of America's troops and their families by donating $1 for every online order at http://www.papajohns.com on Veterans Day, November 11, between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.

"Supporting the men and women who serve and protect our country - and their families - is a great way to say thanks, which is what November is all about," said John Schnatter, Papa John's International, Inc. Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who was born on Thanksgiving Day. "Partnering with the USO will allow our Papa John's family and customers to give back and join the USO mission to lift the spirits of the U.S.

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Montgomery Inn celebrates 60 years in business

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 3:31pm

Montgomery Inn celebrates 60 years in business

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Cincinnati institution, Montgomery Inn, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Montgomery Inn opened in 1951 and has been serving up their famous signature ribs and sauce to the delight of Cincinnatians ever since. What started as a small neighborhood bar has since grown into the most popular restaurant in Ohio, with fans the world over.

Ted and Matula Gregory opened Montgomery Inn on November 1st, 1951, rechristening the former “McCabe’s Inn” as the “Montgomery Inn.” One night, Matula fixed barbecued ribs with her now-famous barbecue sauce, and everyone who tried them raved. Soon they were on the menu and the Gregorys were running a real restaurant. When a local restaurant critic dubbed Ted the “Ribs King,” history was in the making.

“We are so thankful to the Cincinnati community for their support,” said Dean Gregory, Montgomery Inn Vice President.

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Chick-fil-A at Kenwood Towne Centre to host Customer Appreciation Day

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 12:01pm

Chick-fil-A at Kenwood Towne Centre to host Customer Appreciation Day

KENWOOD, OH (FOX19) - The Chick-fil-A® restaurant at Kenwood Towne Centre is hosting Customer Appreciation Day Thursday, November 3 to thank loyal customers and kick off the holiday season.

Special activities and giveaways for the day include hourly drawings for Chick-fil-A prizes, games and a free Chick-fil-A Icedream® sundae with every meal purchased.

The first 50 children to order a Kid’s Meal will receive a free miniature plush Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin®” Cow, and every 100th customer will receive their order for free.

Customer Appreciation Day will run from 10am-9pm.

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Freestore Foodbank receives great donation from T.G.I. Friday's

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 11:31am

Freestore Foodbank receives great donation from T.G.I. Friday's

KENWOOD, OH (FOX19) - T.G.I. Friday’s is hosting the Freestore Foodbank at the Franchise championship of Bartender Competitions at their Kenwood location on Wednesday, October 26 at 7pm.

T.G.I. Friday’s will donate all proceeds from the Bartender Championship finals to Freestore Foodbank. In addition, the evening will mark the kickoff of T.G.I. Friday’s 2nd Annual Can For a Fan Virtual Food Drive, in which Friday’s will donate one can of food to the Freestore Foodbank for each new Facebook fan EatAtTGIFriday’s page gets through December 31.

T.G.I. Friday’s has partnered with the Freestore Foodbank on several community efforts including the successful 2010 Can For A Fan donation and virtual food drive.

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Challenge: Eat 8 pounds of chili in 60 minutes? No Freakin' Way!

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 4:23pm

Challenge: Eat 8 pounds of chili in 60 minutes? No Freakin' Way!

BLUE ASH, OH (FOX19) - Are you ready for the Blue Ash Chili 8-pound challenge?

If so, then Blue Ash Chili has an offer for you: take the “No Freakin’ Way Challenge.”

Blue Ash Chili has issued a challenge for its many customers--as well as its competitors--with its new “No Freakin’ Way” dish. Beginning Thursday, September 8, it will appear on menus at both the Blue Ash and Mason restaurants.

Here’s the challenge: Eat the “No Freakin’ Way” dish within 60 minutes and it’s free!

“Nothing but the best for this dish,” says Nick Insco, owner of Blue Ash Chili. “It will be served on a large silver platter and will cost $39.99, if you can’t consume it within 60 minutes.

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