Shaan India offers great Indian cuisine

13 Mar 2014

By: Brandon Martin ~Staff Writer~ Shaan Indian in Hyde Park Plaza offers an excellent and personal dining experience. Only a few hundred yards from the Hyde Park Plaza Kroger, this small venue is one of Cincinnati’s hidden gems. The ambiance, service and food all mix together to provide an individualized venture that makes Shaan Indian stand out in a city with an abundance of Indian food restaurants. The décor of the restaurant is straightforward. Simple linen table clothes and napkins adorn the tables and a traditional Indian tapestry decorates one wall. A mix of Indian pop and traditional Indian music … Continue reading Shaan India offers great Indian cuisine

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Brontë Bistro makes for a nice evening

23 Jan 2014

By: Brandon Martin Brontë Bistro located in Rookwood Plaza in conjunction with Joseph-Beth Booksellers offers a conventional dining experience with a few twists. Although Brontë Bistro isn’t innovating the food scene in the Cincinnati area, it provides a high quality … Continue reading Brontë Bistro makes for a nice evening

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Cincinnati staple restaurant closes

16 Jan 2014

By: Brandon Martin It’s Just Crepes has closed its doors. After five years of business and a wildly loyal clientele base, the small Cincinnati restaurant chain has closed its doors for unknown reasons. The proprietors of It’s Just Crepes were unavailable for comment, having disconnected their phone line as well as deactivating all of their social media accounts. Bill Anspach, a resident of Cincinnati and frequent patron of It’s Just Crepes, called the closing “tragic” and “disappointing.” “It was one of my favorite luncheon spots downtown. Now where am I supposed to go a grab a quick bite on my … Continue reading Cincinnati staple restaurant closes