I take photos of food the way some people take photos of their kids. Every new dish I make or eat is recorded for future blogging purposes, and my boyfriend is now trained to pause before digging in when we sit down to dinner or are served at a restaurant.

Sometimes, however, food is so good that I simply forget to bring out the camera. Friday night was one of those cases.

Emanu, the much-anticipated East African/Ethiopian restaurant, in Pleasant Ridge has opened. Get there soon--because as soon as the word gets out, this place is going to be packed!

This BuyCincy blogger is way too busy, which explains my sporadic (or perhaps erratic is more accurate) blogging schedule. From the Obama speech viewing and a Cincinnati E.A.T.S. meeting to spinning classes and writing my freelance careers column, I'm got nary a night free these days.

But over the last week or so, I've been collecting juicy tidbits for a posting.

Read on to find out what's going on with your favorite local businesses.