Campbell’s Scoop: Cincitalia this weekend

  Asian Food Fest or Cincitalia? Fortunately, if you like both Asian and Italian food, both go for more than one day. Cincitalia is presented by St. Catharine of Siena Parish of Westwood, and features  Italian food, music and culture. It kicks off with an adults-only ³Carnevale!² ­ complete with cooking demonstrations, music and Italian … . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Cincitalia this weekend

Campbell’s Scoop: Twitterview with Lam Dang from Asian Food Fest

Polly Campbell talks with one of the organizers about this weekend’s festival at the Banks, via Twitter: [View the story "Polly's interview with Lam Dang from Asian Food Fest" on Storify] . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Twitterview with Lam Dang from Asian Food Fest

Campbell’s Scoop: Dishcrawl

Dishcrawl Cincinnati, which organizes walking tours of Downtown restaurants, is introducing a new mode of transportation for their upcoming taco tour event. They’ve teamed up with Pedal Wagon, the 15-seat pedal-powdered bicycle. They’ll be visiting several Downtown restaurants that serve tacos. As with all Dishcrawl events, the restaurants aren’t named until you show up for the tour. … . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Dishcrawl

Campbell’s Scoop: Food Trucks at Washington Park

About 10  to 12 food  trucks will be at Washington Park tomorrow to inaugurate the new mobile food-vending spot there.  They’ll get there are 11 and serve lunch. . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Food Trucks at Washington Park

Stacked: Huh.

What’s that in our vitrine?  Oh, you know.  Just some beautiful old Native American artifacts.  No big deal. They’re ambiance for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks talk the Ohio Historical Society and the Friends of the Ancient Ohio Earthworks are putting on here tonight. -Norm De Plume . . . → Read More: Stacked: Huh.

The Food Hussy!: Reuben-Central in Blue Ash

A lot of times, the food blogger in the house is the uber-planner – that knows days or weeks in advance when we’re going to a new place. Other times – we’re just out and about and decide – hey let’s go there!Rascals NY Deli in Blue Ash served up the la… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Reuben-Central in Blue Ash

Campbell’s Scoop: Winners from 2013 Best of Taste of Cincinnati

The Taste of Cincinnati has announced the winners of Best of Taste for 2013. The process of choosing the winners was different this year than it has been in the past. Rather than bringing the dishes to a panel of judges to try, the judges went to the d… . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Winners from 2013 Best of Taste of Cincinnati

CityKin: Summertime and the Ohio River 1970s

This photo reminds me of a childhood memory. My b estfriend’s mother took us down to the fireworks/riverfest. It might have been the first year WEBN did that. I was either a preteen or early teen. We saw hippy types swimming in the river and jumping… . . . → Read More: CityKin: Summertime and the Ohio River 1970s

Each Note Secure: Jim James: Live @ The Fillmore San Francisco

(Image credit: The Bay Bridged http://www.thebaybridged.com/) ENS West Coast contributor Dave Tobias hit another great show recently and is generous enough to share his experience. Check out his review of Jim James below. Jim James’ solo tour behind his underrated debut, Regions of Light and Sound of God, swung through San Francisco … The post Jim James: Live @ The Fillmore San Francisco appeared first on Each Note Secure. . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Jim James: Live @ The Fillmore San Francisco

Campbell’s Scoop: Kaze will have lunch on weekend

Kaze is now open for lunch on weekends. They’re serving a new lunch menu in the covered outdoor beer garden. It has a few items from their regular menu, along with new, light dishes such as the elly-belly, which is egg and crispy pork belly on a yeast bun, ramen tonkatsu, also with pork belly, a “Nice … . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Kaze will have lunch on weekend

Campbell’s Scoop: SwampWater Grill will serve Cajun food

SwampWater Grill and Smokehouse will soon be serving  authentic Cajun-style food in the Riverside Centre Antique Mall in the East End. Owner Chris Ornella said he’s hoping to open in the first week of June. Ornella, who recently bought the antique mall, said his partner Kirk Prest is the man behind the Cajun menu. He’s a … . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: SwampWater Grill will serve Cajun food

The Food Hussy!: It’s Smashburger and I helped!

I love when I get the opportunity to taste things before the rest of the world – why? Because then I get to give you the sneak peek of what to get when you go! I want to take the guesswork out of your dining experience and this time – I give you a snea… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: It’s Smashburger and I helped!

Each Note Secure: Win Tickets To See Passion Pit with Cults

It’s been another busy spring of concert announcements coming from all angles. And spring is quickly turning into summer and those shows are more than announcements, they are happening, and soon. One of the next ones we are excited about is with Passion Pit and Cults. We are fans of both … The post Win Tickets To See Passion Pit with Cults appeared first on Each Note Secure. . . . → Read More: Each Note Secure: Win Tickets To See Passion Pit with Cults

Stacked: Congrats to the City’s Junior Library!

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County has earned a well-deserved National Medal for Museum and Library Service.  PLCHC’s Main Library was recently the busiest library in America.  In celebration, PLCHC is offering Fine Amnesty Day, tomorrow, May 15th.  Having served on a committee or two with Public Library folks and, most recently, watched […] . . . → Read More: Stacked: Congrats to the City’s Junior Library!

Campbell’s Scoop: This Nutella cake smells sweet in the oven

Campbell’s Table I saved this recipe for Nutella pound cake and bought the jar of Nutella to make it – for some special occasion, I thought. Then recently – I’m not sure what came over me – I just made it during an evening’s worth of commercials. It hadn’t cooled before I went to bed, … . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: This Nutella cake smells sweet in the oven

Campbell’s Scoop: Cocktail Terrace atop 21c opens today

The Rooftop Cocktail Terrace on the roof of 21c Museum Hotel will be open to the public at 5 p.m. today. It’s on the 11th floor of the hotel, across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts, a perfect spot for looking down on the city and across to the hills, feeling above it … . . . → Read More: Campbell’s Scoop: Cocktail Terrace atop 21c opens today

The Food Hussy!: Boneless "Wings" from Quaker Steak

One of the things I like most about living in the Colerain area is that there are so many restaurants I haven’t visited yet! I’ve been here for well over a year and still find new places! Next up for me was Quaker Steak & Lube – it’s tucked aw… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Boneless "Wings" from Quaker Steak

Stacked: Weekend Reading & Bicycle Behaviour

We’ve been fans of Bernard Cornwell as long as he’s been writing, although we cannot swear to having read every one of his dozens of mostly historical novels since he cranks them out at a prodigious rate.  We do not wish to imply that by cranking he is turning out an inferior product any more […] . . . → Read More: Stacked: Weekend Reading & Bicycle Behaviour

wine me, dine me: Spring Trifle

I spent most of Saturday judging a wing contest at Sawyer Point.  My lips have finally regained feeling in them after the “hottest wing” competition, and I got to know Jessica Brown from Fox 19, a fellow judge. Color me surprised when I get a call from her around 9 PM that evening:  ”Julie, can [...] . . . → Read More: wine me, dine me: Spring Trifle

The Food Hussy!: Who wants to not buy laundry soap for 12 months?! #Giveaway!

So I’m always interested in convenience and money savings – I mean – who isn’t?! The great folks at Oransi asked me to try their Washing Ball. What’s a washing ball you ask? Well – it’s a plastic ball that you put beads in and throw in your washin… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Who wants to not buy laundry soap for 12 months?! #Giveaway!

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