Soapdish columnist Casey Coston sits down with Christian Moerlein CEO Greg Hardman to discuss the historic Cincinnati beer brand's past, and future developments, including the Lager House that's part of the Banks' development and a new beer coming this May that celebrates 'life, liberty, & the pursuit of good beer."
Soapdish columnist Casey Coston finds a gem of a Cincinnati neighborhood in his own backyard. Coston says North Avondale not only contains century old magnificient architecture, but is one of the more diverse neighborhoods in the Queen City and home to nationally recognized educational opportunities for young families. But don't just take his word for it - this historic neighborhood is also home to a cluster of creative and business types who make Cincinnati go.
Soapdish columnist Casey Coston gets his bock on this week in anticipation of Over-the-Rhine's long running tradition celebrating the coming of spring and tapping of the first Bock beer. Coston examines the history of a festival that's not just about consuming beer for beer's sake but also celebrates architecture and a way of life that's not too far removed from the one urban dwellers are seeking all over the country and a cultural experience that most people can only find on a trip to Europe.
In honor of our 100th issue, Soapdish columnist Casey Coston looks back this week on Soapbox's role in the new media landscape, and our relentess pursuit of the new Cincinnati narrative. He finds that not only are our readers listening and nodding their heads in agreement about their Cincinnati, but so, it seems, is everyone else including our own local media and a bunch of out of state voyeurs who like to peek in our fair city via Soap each week.
Soapdish columnist Casey Coston heads east this week, to the edges of downtown proper and finds what's left of Bucktown - an industrial enclave with a colorful past and potentially brighter future. Amidst the surface lots and abandoned warehouses that sit in the shadow of P&G's world headquarters, lie commercial spaces that serve as home base for first class architecture and design businesses and offer creative opportunities with room to spare for more.
Soapdish columnist Casey Coston visits the historic Court Street District at the northernmost edge of downtown, and finds a neighborhood that was once a hub of activity prior to the civil war, re-envisioning itself not with trendy bars and retail shops, but the old world necessities that even modern urban dwellers need.
Tucked into a corner of OTR on Stark Street works a tireless 4th generation Cincinista and OTR booster by the name of Bryan Vielhauer whose vision to convert gas guzzlers into electric vehicles is a beautiful reality. Soapdish columnist Casey Coston takes an inside look at the folks behind the Over-the-Rhine Electric Motor Car Company.
It's a dog's life. Or is it? As Downtown Cincinnati starts to swell with new residents, odds are many of them are pet owners. And as urban amenities increase for mankind downtown, what about man's best friend? Soapdish's Casey Coston takes a look at some surprising options for city dwellers and their pooches, and makes the case for a little piece of grass our canine companions can call their own.
Soapdish columnist examines the oft discussed and over analyzed proposed Cincinnati charter amendment, "Issue 9" - and exposes the obstacles it puts in the way of good government and a city's ability to effectively govern itself.
Soapdish's Casey Coston takes in the view from the Terrace Plaza - a modern era Cincinnati landmark that housed significant works of art during its life as a former hotel and still serves as an important design contribution to downtown Cincinnati's cityscape. Notwithstanding its storied past, Coston details how he and others see a host of potential in this architectural gem, and perhaps a preview of Cincinnati's next boutique hotel and hot gathering spot.
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