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Enjoy Your Weekend (W/E February 03/01)

February 29, 2008 in Events

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Leap year is making its mark this weekend, and Cincinnati’s taking advantage of it. This week we have two fine options to ring in the leap year.
 
Please keep in mind that if your organization/band/art gallery/restaurant/store is having any events in the future we’d love to help get the word out. Send us an email at dan@buycincy.com. Hit the jump for this weekend’s recommendations:

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In Other Blogs: Everyone Hearts OTR

February 29, 2008 in Bars, In Other Publications, Restaurants, Services

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Lots of excitement this week in and around Over-the-Rhine.  

First, Building Cincinnati reports on the recent opening of the Boost! meeting space (pictured above) in Pendleton.  The 4600 square foot space promises “flexible space bursting with natural sunlight, hardwood floors, exposed brick, non-traditional and traditional meeting furniture and distinct decor.”  In other words, not the same old corporate meeting place.    

UrbanCincy covers the opening of Lavomatic (featured in BuyCincy here).  Of the new Jean-Robert joint, they had to say:

Simply Stunning. My entree and dessert of salmon on a bed of couscous, and crème Brule, were just as spectacular. Also the wine selection was very small, but I was told that they will be expanding it before the weekend. With entrees between 12-24 dollars it is probably the most affordable of Jean Robert’s places. I honestly can’t wait to go back and sit on the terrace.

We stopped by Wed. night and can’t stop saying good things about the it, the atmosphere and food are a great addition to the city’s dining scene.  

UrbanCincy also mentions tonight’s re-opening of Grammer’s bar (after many years of abandonment) on the corner of Walnut and Liberty in OTR, a place it terms “a true Cincinnati gem”.  Want more?  Check out our good friend Stepfanie’s video report about Grammer’s for the Enquirer.    

3 Days Left to Vote BuyCincy “Best of Cincinnati”

February 27, 2008 in Uncategorized

Voting for CityBeat’s “Best of Cincinnati” ends in a few days, March 1 to be exact, and BuyCincy would love to have your vote for “Best Blog.”  However, we are not just here to shamelessly plug ourselves.  There are plenty of local businesses out there that could use your support.  So, keep in mind your favorite local shops when voting – an award like this won’t even register for the big chains, but it means the world to many a small business.  So, if you haven’t yet, get on over to the CityBeat page and support your favorite places!

Sale Sunday – 2/24/08

February 24, 2008 in Sale

salesunday.jpgAfter last week’s weather I’m sure you’re all ready to shake the slush off your shoes and put away your winter boots for good. We can certainly relate if you’re looking for a little help beating the winter blues, so here are a few sales that might help keep your mind off things. If you are a shopowner and are interested in having your sale appear in Sale Sunday contact us at kristi@buycincy.com. As always, read on for information on this week’s sales. 

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Jean-Robert’s Lavomatic

February 24, 2008 in Bars, Restaurants

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BuyCincy is venturing into a new area of local businesses; locally owned restaurants and bars.  And to kick it all off, BuyCincy is pleased to present a look at Jean-Robert’s new Wine Bar/Bistro, Lavomatic, as they work to put the finishing touches together for their opening on Tuesday, February 26th.  Hit the jump to go to the Flavor page for all the details.

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Enjoy Your Weekend (W/E February 02/24)

February 21, 2008 in Uncategorized

enjoyyourweekend.jpgWe hope everyone was safe in their travels today. The city sleeps beneath a blanket of snow right now, but in hopes of it awakening in time for the weekend, here are our recommendations.

Please keep in mind that if your organization/band/art gallery/restaurant/store is having any events in the future we’d love to help get the word out. Send us an email at dan@buycincy.com. Hit the jump for this weekend’s recommendations:

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Boris Litwin Jewelers

February 21, 2008 in Products, Stores

litwin.JPGBJ Foreman’s great-grandfather was a jeweler to the Czar of Russia. When he moved to America he taught his son Boris how to make jewelry and together, in 1913, they founded The Litwin Company. Although the company is now known as Boris Litwin Jewelers, the Cincinnati business has since been handed down four generations of the family line, and they still continue to sell unique and quality custom jewelry.

As if their history and their hand crafted Cincinnati charms weren’t enough to prove that this business is rooted in Cincinnati pride, former Cincinnati Post art critic and current owner, BJ Foreman has now expanded Litwin’s repertoire to include the works of artist Diana Duncan Holmes. Holmes reworks digital snapshots of Cincinnati ranging from the famous to the less seen treasures (take for instance the back of 8th Street buildings.) The photos are then layered on wallpaper leaving an antiqued touch with just a hint of the wallpaper patterns showing through.

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New Job Posting on the Job Board

February 20, 2008 in Uncategorized

Please be sure to check out the new job posted on the BuyCincy Job Board.  ICB Audio and Video is looking for an A/V Sales and Rental Associate.  To veiw the job visit the BuyCincy Job Board

For more information about ICB Audio and Video click here.

Embrace Sweets Opening Details

February 19, 2008 in Stores

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What’s the deal?

A couple of weeks ago we told you that local bakers Embrace Sweets were planning to open a retail gig in Over-the-Rhine.  Well, we had the pleasure of meeting with Brandi from Embrace recently and found out a little more about their plans to bring fresh brownies to the Gateway Quarter.  

Embrace was started in 2003 by Sandra and Brandi Daniels as a way to “get out of the corporate world” and do what they loved.  So, Sandra built on her cooking background and started baking….and baking, and baking.  However, they wanted to make sure their sweets not only were high quality, but 100% natural.  Cheap, unhealthy ingredients “were never an option.”  Said Brandi, “We use the ingredients our grandparents used…ingredients you can pronounce.”  The duo quickly expanded, offering scones, cookies, and buckeyes, but they are known above all for their brownies.  And brownies are what you will find when they open up this Spring.   

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February 17, 2008 in About

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