If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect sugg If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for your weekend plans. Go to @hotelcovington @coppinsrestaurant for the outdoor patio dining. The best spot is on the huge comfy chairs right by the fireplace 🔥 
They always have a great cocktail list and the entire group loved the burgers that night
Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes i Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes in fruited and sour beers. When I lived in Northside this was one of my favorite spots to visit, especially the outdoor space. 
My fave beers are the Gadget (a sour berry beer that goes amazingly with thin mints) and the seasonal Pickle gose. Just trust me on it!!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your weekend plans, venture over to Northside. Full guide to the neighborhood at the link in bio. #northside
It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while I’m ready for spring, I think the cool weather is the perfect time for some yummy soups and pasta dishes. Let me recommend the so-fish-ticated @oakleyfishhouse 🐠 
Pictured here:
Lobster 🦞 Bisque 
Shrimp 🦐 Gnocchi 
Mediterranean Fish Stew (probably my fave of the three!) 
Give them a visit and let minnow what you think!
The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinna The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinnacles hike in Berea, Kentucky - just a short road trip from Cincinnati! Now that it’s warming up I’m ready for some weekend trips and spending more time outside. #linkinbio for all the things to do in Berea including where to hike, what to eat and where to stay. #visitberea
Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets from @mayasbakesllc a local Black and woman owned business🍪  These brownies are so dense, fudgy and perfectly chewy.  Brownie flavors:
🌟 Cookies & Cream
⭐️ Rainbow
🌟 Classic
⭐️ White Chocolate Chip (my fave)  And these pink lemonade cookies 🍋with such a bright, unique flavor 🤩  Mix up your Easter baskets this year with some local treats and DM @mayasbakesllc to place and order!
The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Su The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Super excited to hear that KY is opening up vaccines for all adults by 4/12. So now I’m daydreaming and planning for travel. What’s the first place you want to go?!  Photo taken in SF a few years back - hoping to return someday. It’s gorgeous there!
Something green (and pink) for St. Paddy’s Day 🍀 this is the Night Blossom drink at the Pandora: World of Avatar. Sweet and tart and refreshing! 😋🤩
Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩 * th Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩
* they are currently carry-out only, with the exception of these Saturday brunch offerings 
* reservations must be made for brunch and it is a set menu that varies each week 
* be prepared to EAT! you get several course and an included drink - it’s a really generous deal
* @kungfoodchu’s page has all the details 🙂👉🏼
Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve got scheduled 💁🏼‍♀️ and because it’s International Women’s Day I just want to say there are so many women who inspire me every freakin day of the year and if you’re reading this you are most likely one of them. 💜 keep being the bad ass that you are. #iwd2021
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Cincinnati, Travel · September 18, 2016

Queen City Radio Review

Queen City Radio Review

Meet your new favorite OTR watering hole: Queen City Radio.

Queen City Radio held it’s grand opening this weekend after opening their doors for a soft opening this past week. I was so glad I stopped by to check the place out while in OTR last Friday. I stopped at Queen City Radio, rode the new Cincinnati Bell Connector and tried some new menu items at Pontiac BBQ so all in all, it was a great night of trying new things.

Here’s just a few things you’re going to LOVE about Queen City Radio:

The Venue 
This bar is HUGE. It’s deceivingly larger on the inside than it appears when passing by. The patio is sprawling and the inside actually has two levels. I’m sure the place will fill up quickly on busy nights, but it won’t feel like the sardine can situation that you get at other OTR bars. The location is just off the beaten path of Vine and Main Street, but easy to access with a quick trek through Washington Park. You can also take the Streetcar and jump off at the Music Hall stop and you’ll have barely a block to walk. Another bonus of this location is that it will be even easier for your DD to find parking since there is more street parking available, plus a lot across the bar on Central Parkway.

qcr-upstairs-view

TONS of Seating 
I’d say Queen City Radio has the most seating out of any OTR bar. There are large communal picnic and patio tables outside. Inside, you’ll find lots of seating areas for large groups and more intimate seating for when you need to catch up with a friend. I love a place where I can meet up with friends and actually relax and catch up with them. QCR is that place and more.

qcr-view-outside

The Selection of Beers and Craft Cocktails 
To be a proper OTR bar, you’ve got to have a great craft beer selection and QCR delivers. There is a total of 14 beers on tap with the majority dedicated to Cincinnati area breweries (YAS!) and a few to the big domestic (ew) brands. So, you can take your out-of-town guests here for a pint even if they are afraid of IPAs. Additionally, there was a huge selection of canned and bottled beer, a cocktail list and “boozie slushies.” If you haven’t had a boozy slushie, they are a must-have for Cincy’s HOT humid summer days. However, I opted for a can of MadTree PSA this evening.

qcr-outside

The Food 
All this drinking works up an appetite and your option at QCR is the Queen City Whip, a food truck that is parked in the huge patio area of the bar. The food is familiar and perfect for soaking up alcohol. The menu currently offers a burger, a chili dog, falafel, fries and milkshakes. I have yet to try the menu, but apparently it’s run by the owner/chef of Eli’s BBQ so you know it’s going to be good.

The Ease of Ordering 
The night I came in the crowd was steady and I was able to get service quickly at the bar. However, they’ll also have servers who come right to your table to take orders and can close your checks. If you’ve been to 16-Bit Arcade, then you’re familiar with this system and know just how convenient it is. It’s so much better than having to struggle through the crowd around the bar on a busy night.

Queen City Radio held it’s Grand Opening this weekend, so be sure to visit soon and enjoy the beer garden before the weather drops. Regular hours will be 4 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Have you visited Queen City Radio yet? What bars in Over-the-Rhine do you frequent the most? Let me know in the comments. ?

In: Cincinnati, Travel · Tagged: bar review, cincinnati, things to do

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    September 23, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I love this! I feel like I don’t explore our own city enough. This gives me great ideas.

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If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect sugg If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for your weekend plans. Go to @hotelcovington @coppinsrestaurant for the outdoor patio dining. The best spot is on the huge comfy chairs right by the fireplace 🔥 
They always have a great cocktail list and the entire group loved the burgers that night
Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes i Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes in fruited and sour beers. When I lived in Northside this was one of my favorite spots to visit, especially the outdoor space. 
My fave beers are the Gadget (a sour berry beer that goes amazingly with thin mints) and the seasonal Pickle gose. Just trust me on it!!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your weekend plans, venture over to Northside. Full guide to the neighborhood at the link in bio. #northside
It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while I’m ready for spring, I think the cool weather is the perfect time for some yummy soups and pasta dishes. Let me recommend the so-fish-ticated @oakleyfishhouse 🐠 
Pictured here:
Lobster 🦞 Bisque 
Shrimp 🦐 Gnocchi 
Mediterranean Fish Stew (probably my fave of the three!) 
Give them a visit and let minnow what you think!
The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinna The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinnacles hike in Berea, Kentucky - just a short road trip from Cincinnati! Now that it’s warming up I’m ready for some weekend trips and spending more time outside. #linkinbio for all the things to do in Berea including where to hike, what to eat and where to stay. #visitberea
Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets from @mayasbakesllc a local Black and woman owned business🍪  These brownies are so dense, fudgy and perfectly chewy.  Brownie flavors:
🌟 Cookies & Cream
⭐️ Rainbow
🌟 Classic
⭐️ White Chocolate Chip (my fave)  And these pink lemonade cookies 🍋with such a bright, unique flavor 🤩  Mix up your Easter baskets this year with some local treats and DM @mayasbakesllc to place and order!
The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Su The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Super excited to hear that KY is opening up vaccines for all adults by 4/12. So now I’m daydreaming and planning for travel. What’s the first place you want to go?!  Photo taken in SF a few years back - hoping to return someday. It’s gorgeous there!
Something green (and pink) for St. Paddy’s Day 🍀 this is the Night Blossom drink at the Pandora: World of Avatar. Sweet and tart and refreshing! 😋🤩
Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩 * th Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩
* they are currently carry-out only, with the exception of these Saturday brunch offerings 
* reservations must be made for brunch and it is a set menu that varies each week 
* be prepared to EAT! you get several course and an included drink - it’s a really generous deal
* @kungfoodchu’s page has all the details 🙂👉🏼
Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve got scheduled 💁🏼‍♀️ and because it’s International Women’s Day I just want to say there are so many women who inspire me every freakin day of the year and if you’re reading this you are most likely one of them. 💜 keep being the bad ass that you are. #iwd2021
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