I’ll be judging the Bonterra Vineyards Wine and Appetizer Adventure, a culinary fundrasier for STOP AIDS tonight from 6:00-8:30pm at Currents, The Ballroom at Newport Aquarium. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. You will enjoy organic wines from Bonterra Vineyards while sampling beef-inspired appetizers. For tickets visit Cincinnati Magazine’s website
See you there!
Asmy

You know how I love to support our local chefs and restaurateurs. Here’s a chance to support them and save some money! Log onto to Greater Cincinnati Independants to purchase gift certificates at discount. Hurry- they sell out fast!
Enjoy!
Amy

Polly Campbell-The Enquirer

Visit Cincinnati.com to see Polly's list for Mother's Day Restaurants.

Doc Wolfe, Cincinnati Magazine's Fine Diving Columnist.

HERE ARE DOC'S TOP PICKS FOR OPEN PITS

Ollie's Trolley at Central and Liberty. 20 grills no waiting. They have grills and smokers always going out there on the street. The trolley itself is a remnant of the Ollie's Trolley chain, a burger restaurant started by John Y. Brown. Mr. Ollie has become a fixture in over the Rhine. Ribs and burgers, smoked and deep fried turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Mr. Pig in Findlay Market is Paul Sebron's place. They have Barbecue, Shrimp, Crayfish and Chicken. The sauces are secret as they should be. Like any good barbecue joint Mr. Pig closed down for a while. Usually it's a kitchen fire. Barbecue joints measure time by kitchen fires. This is what a rib joint should be. Carry out only.

Rocky's Barbecue Hut on Montgomery Rd near the Pleasant Ridge/Norwood line. The building next door is black from the smoke.  No phone. If it looks like Pleasant Ridge is on fire, they're open.

Mei Japanese grocery and noodle stand. 7944 Montgomery Mason Rd. It's not a pit, but it's a real noodle stand. No place to sit. Just stand around and eat noodles.

Paul Shanley, Molly Malone's Irish Pub of Covington

Visit Molly Malone's Irish Pub website or call 859.491.6659 for more information.

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub of Covington
112 E. Fourth Street
Covington, Kentucky 41011

Jon Deibold, Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant

Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant 

1000 Elm St.,

Cincinnati, OH, 45202

513/421-0110

Traditional Oyster Stew

1 tbl. butter

6-8 fresh shucked oysters, raw

8 oz. milk

salt, pepper, garlic to taste

Melt butter in a small sauce pan. Add fresh oysters and heat just until oyster edges start to curl. Add milk and seasonings, and continue to heat until just starting to boil. Remove and enjoy with a crusty piece of sour sough.

Two area chef's are doing a restaurant swap for charity. The chefs and staff from Hugo and Daveed's will trade off for one night, bringing their own style -and their A game- to the other's restaurant. On March 13 each will serve a four course meal for $95 per person. All tips will be split between SIDS and Kindervelt #76.

Greater Cincinnati Independents Restaurant week
3 Courses - $25.08*

The Greater Cincinnati Independents is proud to present the 2nd Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week, March 3rd-9th 2008. Join many of your favorite independently owned and operated restaurants from around the region as they host a celebration of local dining, from steak to seafood, Italian to Scottish, upscale to casual. Each participating restaurant will offer delicious three-course menus for $25.08.

Restaurant Week Press Release : www.gcindependents.com/restaurantweek/pressrelease.pdf

*Price does not include drinks, taxes or gratuities. Some restrictions may apply.
 

Vegetarian Dives

Myra's Dionysus
Has a Greek accent. Real veggie Entrees.
121 Calhoun St.

Upidi Cafe
Indian. Good and exotic.
7633 Reading Rd.

Brij Mohan
Wonderful and dirt cheap. 20 lunch specials for $5. They have their own pastry shop
11277 Reading Rd.

The Veg Head
Cheap and hippielike.
920 B Loveland Madeira Rd.

Veg-Friendly Honorable Mentions

Cumin
Offer a lot of veggie entres. Fun fusion food.
3520 Erie Ave.

Andy's Mediterranean Grille
They do it from scratch.
906 Nassau St.

Pacific Moon
Alex Chin amazes with special requests.
8300 Market Place Ln.

Bella Luna
Nuevo Italian.
4632 Eastern Ave.

Most restaurants cater to vegetarians. Ask your server or ask the chef.

Jill Ruschulte from Greenup Cafe 

Just click "read more" to get the recipe for the Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad that Jill shared with us!

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