There are date night restaurants and there are family friendly restaurants. Although I love the atmosphere of ‘date night’ restaurants, I hate for my kids to ruin another couple’s special evening, especially if they have sprung for a sitter. They are 3, 5 and 9 and can get a little restless. So, when Saturday night rolled around… [read more]
The Rusty Bucket
The Rusty Bucket Friday night is Family Date Night in our house. Sometimes it’s pizza and a movie at home, sometimes it’s kid’s choice (you can imagine where we end up on those nights), and sometimes we go on a search for someplace new to try out. Trying to find something new can sometimes get… [read more]
Cincinnati Dining: Mayberry (Closed)
Located on Vine, this place is an absolute delight of an experience. The food is delicious and sourced locally (as much as possible) making it fresh and seasonal. The Chef, Joshua Steven Campbell, is a Cincinnati native, who after graduating from Winton Woods High School, went to The Florida Culinary Institute and started his culinary… [read more]
The Spinning Fork in Fairfield
A few Saturday’s ago, my family went on a road trip to Fairfield. Well, ok, not really a road trip, it was only a 20 minute drive. But with kids, anything over a 5 minute car ride means I plan – books, a drink, electronic games and sometimes a snack. That particular day, I was… [read more]
Tom+Chee takes comfort food to an all new level!
Let’s face it, nothing says comfort food more than a crispy, melty grilled cheese and hot tomato soup. The folks at Tom+Chee realized there was magic to be made using this very formula and a new taste experience was born! Tom+Chee is the brainchild of a group of friends, with foodie backgrounds, who realized the… [read more]
Bronte’ A Novel Bistro
This family dining adventure can be a complete entertainment and dining experience all in one. I actually received a gift card from some girlfriends for Joseph Beth Bookstore which also includes the restaurant. With a bookstore, unique gifts, bistro and more I had a hard time deciding how to spend my gift. Their children’s bookstore… [read more]
Restaurant Review – PF Chang’s
When my six year old wanted to forgo her friend birthday party for a family birthday dinner at PF Chang’s, who was I to deny her that request. We don’t eat out all that much and she is a pretty picky eater so with Grandparents in town we indulged. In fact, we’ve been back a few times… [read more]
