Neighborhood eateries are jumping on the outdoor dining bandwagon
Many Greater Cincinnati restaurants now offer sidewalk, patio or rooftop dining. These are just a few of our favorites.
Northside
For those seeking an urban environment with a funky blend of Victorian homes, eclectic and traditional businesses, a long tradition of community activism and one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Cincinnati, you can't go wrong with Northside. Home to the legendary 4th of July parade, the Northside Farmer's Market, Shake It Records, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati, popular watering holes like the Comet and Northside Tavern and an active community council, Northside is all about preserving its strong grassroots heritage. One of Cincinnati's most walkable neighborhoods, Northside also features multiple green spaces, including Hoffner Park, the central site of numerous festivals.
Melt and Neon’s getting brunch, Myrtle’s Punch House adding food menu
Molly Wellmann acquired Melt and Picnic & Pantry in January with an eye toward bringing food to Wellmann's Brands bars, which will begin soon with brunch at Melt and Neon's and a food menu at Mrytle's Punch House.
First State of Community Development conference to be held March 17
Community Development Corporations Association of Greater Cincinnati hosts the first State of Community Development conference March 17 to provide networking opportunities and resources for community developers.
8 best places to try Cincinnati’s “remarkable chili”
The Daily Meal website returns to one of the national media's favorite regional food topics, Cincinnati chili, with a guide to eight key places in Southwest Ohio to try the crazy concoction.
Northside restaurant staple getting new life, keeping the chili
Park Chili will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Northside on March 22, which will also be the restaurant's last day under original ownership. It was recently bought and will be renamed The Park.
Twentysomething developer investing in quality Cincinnati housing stock
Ben Fry purchased his first house seven years ago, when he was studying real estate at UC. Now 27, he's flipped a total of 15 houses to add quality housing stock in Cincinnati.
Top 10 trends & newsmakers on our radar for 2016
Turn and face the strange changes that 2016 will bring to Greater Cincinnati, thanks to these 10 stories waiting to be told.
16 area projects receive total of $11 million in Ohio historic tax credits
Sixteen Cincinnati projects were awarded a total of $11 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits, announced late last month.
Kickstarter campaigns helped many (but not all) local startups in 2015
Last year a number of Greater Cincinnati startup companies used Kickstarter to launch or expand product offerings, including Victor Athletics, The Paractive Project and several food & drink concepts.
A year of bringing abandoned buildings back to life
Over the past year Soapbox followed local redevelopment projects at historic buildings and abandoned sites, including efforts by a countywide program to target new housing. Here’s a roundup with updates.
