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Openings

New seafood spot - The Oceanaire Seafood Room has signed a lease downtown for the street level space of the 580 Building at seventh and Walnut (former space of Havana Martini Club). It will be the anchor for the newly renovated retail area. Oceanaire is an upscale chain with locations in 12 cities, including Indianapolis. www.theoceanaire.com.
Portofino to Northside - Portofino Pizza has moved from Finneytown to Northside and at 1609 Chase Ave. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 513-542-5858.
Pizza, sub shop seats 68, employs 25- Tim Layman of Wyoming plans to open a combined Noble Roman’s pizza restaurant and Tuscano’s Italian-style submarine shop in late May. The 1,830-square-foot eatery will be at 8457 Mason-Montgomery Road. He plans to open a second store in late June at the Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center in Fairfield Township. Contact: 513-204-5500.
Main Street Revival -Two nightclub/restaurants in the Main Street area will be opening this spring, emphasizing contemporary, bic-city atmosphere along with sophisticated food and drink. Ocho Rios, the new nightclub to open in the former Club Clau space on Sycamore across 12^th Street from Vinyl. Mixx Ultra-Lounge will be a lounge and suchi bar, also offering a Japanese-influenced sharing menu. They hope to open in May or June.
Retro Coffee Shop-It’s got free Wi-Fi access, but what really distinguishes Pike Street Press, a new coffee shop in Covington, is its dedication to old-style news browsing. Pike Street subscribes to newspapers from around the world. Deliveries are available at lunchtime. 222 Pike Street, Covington. 859-261-7737.
The original Chili Company reopens in White Oak - The Chili Company in White Oak, which has been closed for a decade, is open again. Jim and K.C. Thrasher are hoping to bring back the days when it was a popular hangout, open and hopping 24 hours a day. 6900 Cheviot Road, White Oak; 513-407-5211.
More Thai, sushi -Chanaka Delanerolle, who owns Teak, Mount Adams Fish House and the Celestial Steakhouse in Mount Adams, has bought Watson Bros., the former microbrewery in Blue Ash. He plans to open it this summer as an Asian restaurant called Apsara.
Cadillac Ranch Downtown - Has opened at the former Hallmark store at Sixth and Walnut streets. www.cadillacranchnashville.com 513-621-6200
Rima’s redux- Rima’s Diner in Crescent Springs has opened a second location, Rima’s in Covington. Rima David serves up Kentucky-style home-cooked food. The Crescent Springs diner is open for lunch and dinner; the Covington one serves breakfast and lunch. 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 735 Madison Ave., Covington. 859-491-1818.
Personal Chef firm evolves into catering enterprise Cuisine East West- founded by Dennis Ferry, Russ Donaldson and Caroline Khoo Cleveland, opened on March ‘07, located at 2700 Losantiville Road 513-351-7300
Lodge Bar- Cincy’s Private Event Headquarters. The Lodge Bar can accommodate parties ranging from 20-500 people. Live music or DJ, full catering available, 35 E. 7th Street 513-721-9400 www.lodgebarcincy.com
Brothers serving up second Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant- The site, on Ohio 28 at Miami Pointe, will open in May ‘07. A third location will follow in early ’08 in Liberty Township.
A New Taste at Findlay- Aunty’s Homemade Food sells frozen gourmet meals.
Gratitude’s will open this summer in Clifton.- Completely vegetarian, and made with local products, Gratitude’s will be at 268 Ludlow Ave. The restaurant will be the first in the area to be certified by the Green Restaurant Association. That means it will be dedicated to an environmentally sustainable operation, with toxic-free paints, recyclable materials, fluorescent lights and other energy-saving features.
Jaspers opened in former Mount Lookout Cinema Grill- - A Restaurant & Nightclub where patrons can showcase their talents – in an open mike forum. It seats up to 340 people and include sa large dance floor. Menu prices range from $8-$20.
The Blue Wolf Café is open for business in Sycamore Township- They are open for breakfast and lunch and have blue plate specials. They also do catering and delivery. Located at 10764 Montgomery Road in Duffy Square. 513-247-0198
Starlight new in Ramada Inn- The new Starlight Restaurant in the Queensgate Ramada Inn serves lunch and dinner. Located at 800 W. 8th Street. 513-381-4340
Southern Trails Restaurant and Banquet Center opened in Erlanger- It is located in the former house that Andriola’s Italian Restaurant once occupied. They serve home Southern food particularly for banquets and large parties, but is also a restaurant. They have a lunch buffet on Sunday until 3:00 p.m. 480 Erlanger Road. 859-342-9300 www.southerntrailsrestaurantandbanquet.com
Grandview Tavern & Grill - They will serve lunch & dinner seven days a week and will be located at the north end of Fort Mitchell Station at 2220 Grandview Drive. It will seat 136 inside and 32 outside and include a 24 seat private dining room, fireplace and TVs in the tavern, 859-341-8439.
Rue Dumaine will open in Dayton by Anne Kearney- The American bistro will be open for dinner Tues.-Sat. and lunch on Friday. It will be located at 1061 Centerville-Miamisburg on Ohio 725. She hoped to be open Oct. 1st '07
Hugo opened in the Oakley - space where Pho Paris was located. 3235 Madison Road. It serves American South food. 513-321-4846.
Mytho's - is opening at 100 E. Fourth St. with a capacity for 377 and a party room that can accommodate 300. The location at 410 Vine St. opened this summer and their 4th location will open in spring of ’08 in the Chiquita Building at 250 E. Fifth St. and will seat 70 people.
Cooking Up Fun! - recently opened at 8069 Connector Drive in Florence, KY. They have cooking classes for children and adults. Summer cooking camp is available along with daily cooking classes. With 2 weeks notice you can book a birthday party, field trip, ladies night out, Men's only, bridal shower, mommy and me, etc. Gift certificates can be purchased. 859-746-9999
Allure , located in the Marketplace of Montgomery, where Pacific Moon was, will open in June. 513-891-0120 www.allurecincinnati.com
Koka Coffeehouse - of Eastern Ave. will open a second location in Mount Adams at 1101 St. Gregory Place. 513-381-5652
Sorrento’s Pizza - reopened after 2 years. Located at 5143 Montgomery Road, Norwood 513-531-5070
Olives Restaurant - has opened in Clifton where Uno's and then Za was located. They will specialize in upscale-casual American fare such as steak, seafood and chicken with prices ranging from $11 to $22. It will seat 257.
Aromas Java and Gelato - a new cafe at 6407 Bridgetown Road is open. Gelato, an Italian dessert, has a smoother taste than regular ice cream and it healthier. They are made from real fruit. 513-574-3000
Nada, a high end Mexican restaurant - to be developed by Boca Restaurant Group, will replace Bella at 600 Walnut St., next to the Aronoff Center for the Arts. Seating will accommodate 173 diners inside and 76 outside. 7.11
Cahill’s Simply Grand - at 4th & Broadway is offering a Daily Hot Lunch Carryout Special from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $6.25 -$7.25 Includes a beverage 513-381-6000
Greyhound Tavern to open second location - at what used to be the Tousey House in Burlington, KY. It will be open in November 2007 after renovations.
The Holy Grail - has opened their second location on the west side of Cincinnati at 1278 Ebenezer.
Seny - a tapas restaurant will open in the former Simone’s in East Walnut Hills on October 10th, 2007. Travis Maier, the owner/chef is the great grandson of Frisch’s restaurant Inc. Scott Maier, Travis’ father is managing partner at Seny. Seny means common sense, The y is silent in Seny 513-221-7369 www.senycincy.com
Sung Korean Bistro - is preparing to take over the former Jalapeños restaurant space at seven and Elm, downtown. Sung Oh is a former co-owner of Riverside Korean in Covington.
Steamboat Bagels - open in Newport on the Levee at 336 Monmouth Ave.
The Peapod Café - will be opening later in March 2008 in Pleasant Ridge. The owner Melanie Moore will serve a menu focusing on local and organic whole foods. It is located on the former Buster’s Pet Shop at 6227 Montgomery Road.
Tony’s on the River, - a new home-style restaurant with views of the Ohio opened in early July. The owner Tony DeFrancesco says, “Our philosophy is that just because you live outside the city, doesn’t mean you can’t eat well.” The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Pita Grill - will open in Tri-County Mall in September 2007. Sami Awad, the former owner of Mejana will be the owner.
Taz on Mason - will open in Sept. 2007 off of Montgomery Road. Mutaz Awad, the son of Sami Awad from Mejana will be the owner.
The Stone Creek Dining Company opened in Montgomery - opened in Montgomery. This casual elegant full-service restaurant will be located at 9386 Montgomery Road at the corner of Cooper and Montgomery Rd. 513-489-1444 www.stonecreekdining.com 9.24
Sonic Drive Ins - will open in Florence, Hamilton and Eastgate. www.sonicdrivein.com
20 Brix, - a new wine bar, store and restaurant opened in Milford at 101 Main Street. The wine bar offers 150 wines by the bottle, the glass or the pour. The restaurant serves a Mediterranean menu for lunch and dinner. An outdoor wine garden is planned. www.20brix.com 513-831-2749
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant - opened at 112 E. Fourth Street in the former location of Jack Quinn’s Restaurant & Irish Pub. For more information, call 502-473-1222 or visit www.mollymalonsirishpub.com.
Keystone Bar & Grill - is open in Covington at the former Donna’s Diner at 313 Greenup Street. They are open for lunch for dinner and live acoustic music is planned on weekends. 859-261-6777
Mexican fast-food chain looking for Cincinnati franchisees - Del Taco, a California based Mexican fast-food chain known for half-pound burritos and strawberry milkshakes, is seeking entrepreneurs with restaurant experience and a few million dollars. They are seeking 4 to 5 franchisees for a total of 20 to 24 locations in this area. The locations are free-standing and are 2,400 sq. ft. and each is open 24 hours. They expect each one to generate $1.2 million. They have a strong presence in the West.
Guru India opens in Crescent Springs - Jessi Singh opened a 4th Indian eatery that will feature a lunch buffet and a full bar. It is located at 2303 Buttermilk Crossing. 859-341-5858. Open 7 days a week.
Apsara opens in Blue Ash - A new Thai Restaurant takes the place of the former Watson Bros. Bistro & Brewery. Apsara’s are sacred dancers who grace the walls of Buddhist temples. It is located at 4785 Lake Forest Drive and is open for lunch and dinner. 513-554-1040.
Skinny Legs - is scheduled to open in November on Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue.
CitySide Bar & Grill - will replace Captain’s Cove at 5th & Monmouth streets in Newport.
Jerzee’s Pub - is open in Newport at 708 Monmouth Street. 859-491-3500.
Noble Roman’s Pizza - to open in October ’07 in Hyde Park Plaza on Paxton Ave. The 1,900 sq. ft. eatery will offer pizza & Italian style subs. The restaurant will seat 74 and includes 16 seats outside.
Twist Lounge - by Jean Robert will open in November ’07 next to Pigall’s.
Lavomatic Café - by Jean Robert is open in Over the Rhine. It will offer sandwiches, salads and other light fare. It will seat 90 plus 40 outside.
Potbelly Sandwich - is open on Fountain Square and is open for breakfast serving coffee and breakfast sandwiches. It’s at 511 Walnut Street. Open from 6:30 a.m,-7 p.m. www.potbelly.com
The Stables - restaurant opened along US 27 in Cold Spring, KY. The site is the former Cold Spring Roadhouse, which closed in May of 2007. Banquet rooms can be booked for events. It is open for lunch for dinner. 859-781-2255.
The Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern - opened in Rookwood in the former Nothing but Noodles space next to Starbucks at 2692 Madison Road, Norwood. It offers a British pub fare. 513-841-2739
Deadwood Saloon & Café opened in April ’07 - The bar, in the former Army Surplus store at 508 Madison Ave. in Covington, KY has a polished pine interior with a distinctly county theme. There is live music six days a week. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Mon-Sat and noon to 2:30 a.m. on Sun. 859-491-3323.
Raja Indian Restaurant- has opened in West Chester at 6188 Tylersville Road for lunch and dinner. 513-770-0050
Sixth Street Café - has opened in Dayton, KY at 603 Sixth Ave. and is one of three restaurants to open this fall and winter on the avenue. An Italian restaurant/coffee shop called Buona-Vita and a Chinese restaurant will join them.
Greek Isles- located off I-75 and Ohio 129 at 7037 Yankee Road is an authentic Greek eatery that opened in Mid-July. 513-755-0600
The Silver Fork- a German restaurant, has opened in Symmes Township. They are open for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday and Monday and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 11929 Montgomery Road. 513-774-0700 www.silverforkcafe.com
Restaurant Depot - will supply food service industry at wholesale level on November 14 at 4501 W. Mitchell Ave. Membership is free but available only to restaurateurs, caterers, businesses and registered nonprofits, including churches.
The historic Port Union Café- on Princeton-Glendale Road is getting a makeover as Trinity Irish Pub. Plans for seating of 110, serving a mix of drinks and pub food. They would like to open by St. Patrick’s Day ’08.
La Cherie Bakery & Bistro - opened at 522 Main Street in Main Strasse Village in Covington and is open for breakfast and lunch. There is an outdoor dining area in front. Every afternoon at 3 p.m., they serve tea with customary scone. 859-261-8889
Mahogany’s Coffeehouse and Bar - opened at 3715 Winston Ave. in Latonia, KY where Lucille’s Blues Club was located. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 859-261-1029 www.mahoganyslive.com
Colors Café - opened at Tylersville and Snider roads in Mason. They serve ice cream, coffee drinks and fast casual fare.513-544-3045
Thai Taste Restaurant - will open at 6892 Tylersville Road. www.taste-for-thai.com
Dewey’s Pizza will open in Crestview Hills, KY by early March 2008 in the old Nothing But Noodles location in the Town Center.
TAG’s Café will open at 5761 Springdale Road across from Soccer City in January 2008. They will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
InCahoots located at 9708 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash. Howard Zuefle, former owner of Bacall’s is the owner, His niece, Nicole Zuefle is the chef. 513-891-2500
Via Vite has opened on Fountain Square. Executive Chef Cristian Pietoso has created an authentic Italian menu. Via Vite is Italian for Vine Street. 513-721-8483
Bouquet Restaurant opened in Covington at 519 Main Street. Open 5 p.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. 859-491-7777
Taco del Mar is open in Sycamore Township. Located at 10798 Montgomery Road will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 513-469-9222
Jerzee’s Pub in August 2007 and is located at 708 Monmouth Street in Newport. Open form 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. 859-491-3500
Parkside Café opened at 1026 E. McMillan Street in Walnut Hills in a former Frisch’s building. They are open for breakfast and lunch. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat. and 9-4 on Sun. 513-221-2026.
Amarin the restaurant in Madeira, now has a second location in the original Cumin location, more recently Café de Paris, at 3514 Erie Ave. in Hyde Park. Open for lunch and dinner. 513-321-5533
Casual Wok and Grille opened at 1000 Montgomery Road for lunch and dinner. 513-891-3100
Noodles & Company opened in Hyde Park at Paxton Ave. They will be open for lunch and dinner. 513-351-3451
Buffalo Rings & Rings opened in Norwood. The 26th location of the chain is located at 4747 Montgomery Road.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse opened in Tri-County Mall at 11700 Princeton Pike. It is a California based restaurant with 15 new locations to open this year. It has it’s own entrance within the mall with seating for 270. Deep Dish pizza is their specialty. 100 items are available on the menu. www.bjsrestaurants.com 513-671-1805
Kelly’s Public Place will open in the Radisson Hotel in Covington, KY on Friday, January 25th, 2008 Contact 859-491-1200
BD’s Mongolian Grill at Bowen Drive & Mason-Montgomery Road opened in January 2008. Create your own stir fry from $7-15. Meals are prepared in front of guests on a 7 ft grill. 513-770-4330 www.gomongo.com
Chalk Food + Wine has opened in the same location as Pho Paris in Covington by Jean Robert de Cavel.
Black Finn Restaurant and Saloona chain of Irish pubs that was established in New York City in 1994 will replace McFadden’s Irish Pub at 19 E. Seventh Street, Downtown.
Amma’s Kitchen will open in January where Udipi Café was located in Roselawn. The address is 7633 Reading Road 513-821-2021
Noodles & Co. The second location is open in West Chester. The restaurant is located at 7791 Cox Lane at Tylersville Road. 513-759-1565 www.noodles.com
Cityside Restaurant opened at the corner of Fifth and 500 Monmouth streets in the former Captain Cove in Newport. 859-431-1555
Yolk will open in the former site of Mokka Restaurant. Mokka moved to 5th street between York and Monmouth streets next to Cityside in Newport.
NYPD Pizza will open its third location in February 2008 at 5761 Springdale Road across from Soccer City. www.nypdpizza.com
Double Decker Café , a full-service sandwich shop will open in West Chester at 8207 Highland Pointe Drive off of Cinn-Day Road. www.doubledeckercafe.com
MISO Restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine, will open at 7334 Tyler’s Corner Drive in Tylersville Station. www.misorestaurant.com
Sabor Latinoa new restaurant in Springdale, features food from Mexico and El Salvador. 11512 Springfield Pike. 513-771-0216
Boss Coxwill open downtown in June 08 at 312 W. Fourth Street in an 1870's building next to the nightclub Bang. Named for the notorious Cincinnati politician (1879-1916), it will have visual and culinary references to Cincinnati's pre-Prohibition past, but feel and taste modern. They will open for lunch and dinner.
Poppy's Tavernopened February 14th in the former Dante's Restaurant and Tavern in Dent. They are located at 5510 Rybolt Road and will be open from 11a.m.-2:30 a.m. daily.
Riverside Cafe A Korean bakery and cafe will open next to Riverside Korean Restaurant in Covington by the end of March. Riverside Cafe will serve coffee, 10 Korean teas and other drinks, Korean desserts such as sweetened sticky rice cakes, walnut buns and other pastries. The cafe will be open weekdays from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. plus Friday and Saturday nights during dinner hours to accommodate overflow seating at the restaurant. Riverside Cafe's address is 514 Madison Ave.
Hathaway's reopensin the Carew Tower after three weeks of renovation. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday mad 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. 513-621-1332
Burrito Joe'sopened a second location at the former Union Station Video Cafe and Carol's on Main at 825 Main Street.Open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. In the morning they will serve coffee and pastries.
Uno's Reopens at 7578 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-231-5357
Balboa's Philly Steaks and Pizza recently opened in Dink's former Vine Street location downtown.