The Food Hussy!: Hot Wings in Mt Healthy

We enjoy exploring our new neighborhood and one of the places we sort of stumbled upon was Frickers off Hamilton Ave in Mt Healthy/North College Hill. Our visit was during March Madness so it was pretty busy for a mid-afternoon on a weekend. They … . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Hot Wings in Mt Healthy

The Food Hussy!: Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese – wowza!

I’ve heard lots of peeps rave about Tom + Chee – I had only been once when it was on Fountain Square and wasn’t too excited. So – I decided to give it another shot – and see their new physical location on Court Street. The menu is up on boards aro… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese – wowza!

The Food Hussy!: New Greek Food for Me!

So as I’ve mentioned a couple of times – we’ve recently moved to a new neighborhood and for a food hussy like me – it’s so fun to try all the new places in my ‘hood! We were tired of fast food and decided to try out the Blublu Greek Restaurant on Hamil… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: New Greek Food for Me!

The Food Hussy!: Product Review: Bertolli Mediterranean Style

As I’ve mentioned a few times, I’ve become quite the couponer. So much so, I’ll never pay for toothpaste, dental floss or body wash again!  On one of my coupon trips, I decided to try the new Bertolli Frozen Meals. Most of them contain eggs, but I… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Product Review: Bertolli Mediterranean Style

The Food Hussy!: Legendary Nightlife – at 12:30 in the Afternoon

I recently had a business lunch at the Cricket Lounge in the Cincinnatian downtown. I’ve previously eaten at the Palace but not in the lounge area. It was noon – so not really the time for “legendary nightlife”. I went for the soup & sand… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Legendary Nightlife – at 12:30 in the Afternoon

The Food Hussy!: ABC’s of Dining: Pera Mediterranean

For the ABC’s of Dining – the public voted and chose Pera Mediterranean which is in Mt Lookout square in the former location of Betta’s.Since we’re on a budget, we decided to try out their $5 lunch menu.  Parking is always a challenge on the squar… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: ABC’s of Dining: Pera Mediterranean

The Food Hussy!: FroYo Baby!

My husband is working for one of the best pizza places in the city now – it’s just part-time – but it’s perfect for his busy schedule since he’s also in school. On his delivery route – he spotted a frozen yogurt shop and decided to treat me – yeah for … . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: FroYo Baby!

The Food Hussy!: A Peaceful Drive on US 52 to Higginsport and The Olde Dinner Bell

As usual on a weekend, Larry and I were driving aimlessly on US-52 East and we were starving (shocker) and came across The Olde Dinner Bell. Now I’d seen it many times but we’d just never been hungry when driving by – but today was the day! It’s r… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: A Peaceful Drive on US 52 to Higginsport and The Olde Dinner Bell

Hoperatives: Yeah, We Tried It! : Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat

So what is a ”Yeah, We Tried It!” post? In general it has come to be something of a running joke where we sample a beer from one of the larger brewing companies whose names shall most times not be mentioned unless I want to hotlink or tag their name in a shameless attempt to garner more hits. [...] . . . → Read More: Hoperatives: Yeah, We Tried It! : Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat

The Food Hussy!: Taste of the NFL – and Cincinnati!

The folks at the Freestore Foodbank were nice enough to send me (and 2 of my readers) free tickets to the Taste of the NFL. It’s a yearly event with NFL teams across the country and they all benefit food banks in the NFL communities.The event was held … . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Taste of the NFL – and Cincinnati!

The Food Hussy!: Some Amazing Chicken in a Fantastic Burrito!

Sometimes you just stumble upon something awesome – this was one of those days. You have no plan – you’re just driving and you’re starving. The nagging wife grumbles, “We are NOT going to McDonalds again!” to her husband who, like a 9 year old, co… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Some Amazing Chicken in a Fantastic Burrito!

The Food Hussy!: The best tenderloin since I moved from Iowa!

So now – it’s time to explore Greensburg, Indiana a little more in-depth – at least with the food. First up – was our first stop – Stories Restaurant. It’s in the heart of downtown Greensburg and right across the street from the famous tower tree.&nbsp… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: The best tenderloin since I moved from Iowa!

The Food Hussy!: Expensive & Mediocre Steak? Sure!

Hubby and I were on our way home from one of our road trip days and he wanted steak. Let me tell you – trying to find a place that has a reservation open for Saturday night at 530pm is not fun. We called probably 7 places!!! Finally we ended up at Polo… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Expensive & Mediocre Steak? Sure!

The Food Hussy!: Ali Baba – Grant Me a Wish for Awesome Food!

I’d heard a couple of rave reviews about Ali Baba’s Mediterranean Grill on Red Bank and was really excited to try it. I love Lebanese/Greek food and this place is close by and affordable – sounds like a winning combination!It’s on Red Bank near the Wal… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Ali Baba – Grant Me a Wish for Awesome Food!

The Food Hussy!: Road Trip: Chuck Wagon Dinner!

On one of our random drives – we saw a road sign for a Chuck Wagon Dinner – how could we pass that up?! Unfortunately I sort of forgot about it with all of the activities of summer. Luckily I remembered just in time to hit the LAST ONE of the summer (e… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Road Trip: Chuck Wagon Dinner!

The Food Hussy!: Old People Fancy

My handsome husband decided to take me out for a surprise dinner – although as soon as we got going – I had a gut feeling where he was taking me. Sure enough – I was right! Four Seasons (same location as Pirates Cove) near Coney Island. We’ve gone… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Old People Fancy

The Food Hussy!: Giveaway to Restaurant You Might Not Even Know About!

So there’s a restaurant that’s out there – and you might not even know it exists! I’ll bet you know the business exists – but what you might not know is that you can have lunch there!!!! (And I’m giving you the chance to try it for free!)That’s right -… . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Giveaway to Restaurant You Might Not Even Know About!

The Food Hussy!: ABC’s of Dining – The Letter N: National Exemplar

So y’all voted for the letter N and The National Exemplar won. It’s such a big fancy name – I admit – I was a little intimidated. It’s in historic Mariemont – which is such a pretty neighborhood. Larry and I always joke that even in the dead of winter … . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: ABC’s of Dining – The Letter N: National Exemplar

The Food Hussy!: Sisterly Bonding in OTR

My sister was in town from South Korea and decided she wanted to take ME out for a fancy sisterly dinner – her taking ME out – this I had to see! We knew that Downtown Restaurant Week was going on and perused the menus and chose Lavomatic’s.I had been … . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Sisterly Bonding in OTR

The Food Hussy!: Product Review: Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers

Sometimes brands send me things for free – but this is not one of those times. This one came out of my pocket…unfortunately.I know – it seems like a bad idea. Nothing pre-packaged that can be eaten in 60 seconds is going to taste good – but I had my … . . . → Read More: The Food Hussy!: Product Review: Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers

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