March 30, 2009 in Uncategorized
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March 26, 2009 in Uncategorized
Final Friday in Over-the-Rhine starts off this weekend filled with visual eye candy! Feel free to add your own events in the comments and, if there’s something happening in the near future that you think our readers would like to know about, email us at events [at] buycincy [dot] com. Enjoy your weekend!
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March 25, 2009 in Art, People, Products, Stores
Laura Paul Gallery in Blue Ash is one of those shops tucked in a suburban business strips that you might not give a second look outside appearances.
But you’d definitely miss out on a surprise – including great sculpture – if you just drive on by.
Owner Laura Paul moved her gallery from downtown to a Blue Ash office park (Corporate Woods Executive Center) about five years ago. When she first opened the gallery in 1984 it was mainly devoted to fine art work and custom framing. Over the years, as the market has changed, she’s added small gifts, designer jewelry, bath and spa products, a bridal registry and more.
“We’ve added more and more gifts, we keep reinventing the wheel to see what will roll,” said Paul, speaking like a true entrepreneur!
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March 24, 2009 in Editorial
In a move sure to reduce the amount of time the BuyCincy staff spends in MainStrasse this summer, Covington may limit, or even remove outdoor dining in the popular nightspot in an effort to reduce noise.
From NKY.com:
During a City Commission caucus meeting Tuesday, Fossett and
commissioners were discussing steps the city plans to take to reduce
late-night noise and other problems in MainStrasse.While they
talked, Fossett noted no establishment in Covington – restaurant or bar
- now has a permit to have outdoor dining in 2009, because the city
hasn’t issued any yet.
We admit that the scene in MainStrasse can be a bit overwhelming at times, but limiting outdoor seating is not the answer.
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March 23, 2009 in Local Food, Restaurants
I went out 5 of 7 nights – yeah yeah yeah – I know – I’m broke now – but I had fun! Where did I go? Let’s explore!
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March 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
Just in case you haven’t had enough of great dining deals in Cincinnati this week, here’s another one. Bacall’s Cafe is rolling back the prices today through Sunday to celebrate 27 years in College Hill.
The rolled back menu features discounts on many of their most popular menu items such as the 6 oz Cheeseburger, the Jack Salmon, and appetizers like the Nacho Boat (the favorite of BuyCincy founders Kurt and Sean). Some old favorites have made it back on to the menu as well.
The celebration ends on Sunday, so stop by Bacall’s get a good deal on a great meal, and celebrate 27 years of a great Cincinnati business.
Congratulations Bacalls!
March 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
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March 16, 2009 in Everything Else
This is the last week for NPR’s Day to Day, and today’s show was one reason why it will be sorely missed around BuyCincy HQ. In a collection of stories about some bright spots in the economy, they featured a small town pharmacist who came up with a stimulus package of his own. Danny Cottrell of Brewton, Ala. (population 5,498) gave each of his full-time employees a $700 “bonus” and each of his part-time employees $300.
Of course, there were a couple catches. First, the money was doled out in $2 bills. Second, a certain portion of the money had to be spent to help someone in need and the rest of the money…here’s where we start to get all excited…had to be spent at locally-owned businesses. As that boatload of $2 bills starts to circulate in the town’s economy, it becomes a very clear indication of just how vital our local businesses are as an economic engine.
And sure enough, the pharmacist has already heard of a shopkeeper that is saving up all the $2 bills that come in. What is that shopkeeper going to do with all those $2 bills? Get a prescription filled, of course.
We think its well worth a listen.
March 15, 2009 in Uncategorized
The Grand Finale is located in historic Glendale and was purchased 5 years ago by Vicki Raybuck from the Youse family. The Youse’s also used to own the Friendly Stop – it has since been purchased by another family and both are running strong.
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the Agora: the chief marketplace of Athens, center of the city’s civic life.
Agora Books in downtown Mason is a little different from the places I’ve written about before. I initially noticed it because I saw the small, used book store. But after talking to director Gianluca Bruno Thursday afternoon over lunch at Wildflower Cafe, I found out there was much more to the small shop.
But first: there is a small book shop there. All of the books and magazines are donated and sold at very reasonable prices. There’s also local art on display, and a different artist is featured each month.
But the book sales support the bigger mission of Agora, to reach out to the community and to serve as a gathering place for people who live in the area.
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