Covington, KY Part 3 with Molly Wellman

📜HISTORY & HIDDEN GEMS TOUR💎 featuring Molly Wellmann

Brought to you by Richter & Phillips Jewelers and The BMW Store Cincinnati

Bill and Morgan Witlow are two of my favorite people in the Service Industry. I met Bill years ago when I was opening  “Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar” and Bill was helping to open Wiseguy’s on Mainstrasse. Since then Bill has gone on to build some of my favorite establishments in Covington. 

Henry Wenzel was a prominent and well-respected business man in Covington, Ky during the mid 1800’s. He manufactured and bottled mineral water. His Business was called “The Covington Bottling Works” and was located in his building called “Wenzel Hall” located down Tobacco Alley right off Madison Ave. Besides his mineral water, he also contracted bottled soft drinks, lager beer, and wine. Henry was German born. He was married to Bertha (Wagner) Wenzel. Together they had five children, Wilhelmina (Minnie) Hugo, Bertha, Julia and Carl. Wilhelmina was a music teacher and Bertha was a sales girl at Coppins (now Hotel Covington) They lived on 4th Street between Russel and Washington.

Henry Wenzel died on April 10,1876. He was standing on the corner of 4th and Scott streets in front of Hermance’s Drug store at about 8pm when he suffered a stroke and collapsed. Bystanders carried him in to the drug store and summoned the doctor. However, he died before the Doctor arrived.

After Henry Wenzel died, the building was sold and used as a pickle factory. On the 3rd floor of Wenzel Hall were the meeting rooms for “the Colored international order and Odd Fellows”. In the early 1900’s, the first floor of the building was a steam dye company.

Today, Wenzel Hall has been transformed in to a hotel called “The Pickle Factory” and also to “Wenzel Whiskey”. Wenzel Whiskey is one of my favorite places in Cincinnati. It is a Whisky Blending experience and a must if you love whiskey. Bill and Griffin are the masterminds in guiding you through the process of blending your own personal bottle of whiskey. We visit another of Bill and Morgan Witlow’s restaurants and their newest one called “Opal” that opened the beginning of October. Opal is on the rooftop of the six story Republic Bank Building at Sixth and Madison . There is an indoor dinning room with windows all around and an outdoor lounge with panoramic views. It is so beautiful and the food and cocktails are spectacular! The Republic Bank Building that Opal tops was built in 1904. It was designed by Henry Hake. It was one of Covington’s tallest buildings at the time. The building was built for the Farmers and Traders Bank, and then was the First National Bank once they merged with Farmers and Traders Bank.

After Opal we make our way down Madison to 7th street to visit Rich’s Proper Food and Drink, another amazing establishment of Bill and Morgan Witlow. Rich’s has one of the best whiskey and bourbon selections in the area- and the food is a fusion of American pub meets Southern Cajun, it’s so good! You can’t miss Rich’s because of the huge neon sign that can be seen blocks away, Rich’s was once a jewelry store owned by master jeweler H. Rich Shullman. He opened his store on November 17, 1944. Rich’s was one of our 100 jewelry stores in the metro area that carried Cincinnati-based Gruen Watches. Greun sponsored the making of Rich’s Ionic Neon Sign. Rich’s slogan Was “Honest dealing with keeping the faith of the public.”

Make a point to visit all of these exciting places that makes Covington so vibrant ! 

Cheers,
Molly Wellman

Featured Mother’s Day Brunches

Alcove

  • Join us on Mother’s Day for Brunch from 10am to 3pm

Butcher & Barrel 

  • Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a special brunch menu. Appetizers, salads and sides will also be available.

Cincinnati Art Museum 

  • – In addition to the free general admission to the museum you can always enjoy, the Terrace Cafe is offering a Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required and cost $43.95 per person or $19.95 for children 12 and under. Children under 4 are free.

Coppin’s

  • brunch buffet will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be $75 for adults, $55 for seniors 55 and older, and $19 for children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are free.

Frankie’s

  • Join us to celebrate Mom and kick off a new Brunch menu at Frankie’s! 

LouVino

  • Adults are $30, and children under 12 are $12. Coffee, soda, iced tea and lemonade are included in the menu price. LouVino will have a special brunch menu for Mother’s Day, and its regular brunch menu will not be available. 

Hofbrauhaus Newport 

  • Treat your mom to a lovely brunch at Hofbrauhaus Newport Brewery & Restaurant this Mother’s Day! Gather the whole family as Hofbrauhaus serves delicious brunch favorites plus yummy cocktails! Need to find the perfect last-minute gift for mom? Don’t worry; Hofbrauhaus has you covered with 20% off everything in its gift shop, just for mom.

Metropolitan Club

  • Join us for our Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy a lovely day with your mom and family! 

Moerlein Lager House

  • Enjoy Mother’s Day weekend with brunch from Moerlein Lager House on May 13th-14th from 10am to 3pm! We’ll have our full brunch menu plus specialty menu items like our quiche with roasted red pepper, sausage, and fontina cheese. As well as mimosa flights and a special dessert trio of assorted Servatii pastries. 

Pampas

Prime 

  • Join us at Prime for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. Reservations available from 11am to 8pm

Shiners

  • Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Mothers Day? Join us for a special Mother’s Day brunch from 11am – 3pm. Shiners is please to bring to the table and delicious Brunch menu featuring our signature dishes like our all new Angeled Eggs, Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes, Brioche Stuffed French Toast, Big Ol’ Biscuit & Gravy, and more! In addition, our patio is open and we are offering a full Mimosa Bar with fresh fruits and purées to dress up your drinks and enjoy in the sunshine! Make your reservation today by visiting our website

Street City Pub

  • Join us at Street City Pub for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner. Reservations available from 11am to 6pm. 

The Summit Hotel

  • Celebrate the special women in your life with a decadent Mother’s Day brunch at the Summit Hotel. Reservations are available from 11am to 1pm. 

The View at Shires Garden 

  • Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 14. The standard brunch menu will be offered until 3 p.m., with dinner from 3:30-9 p.m. Outdoor reservations are not permitted due to weather unpredictability.

Cincinnati Magazine presents Breakfast for Dinner 2023

Cincinnati Magazine Breakfast for Dinner Flyer

What:

Cincinnati Magazine is offering a brand-new spin on dinner time – by making it breakfast time! The Queen City has a plethora of incredible breakfast and brunch spots, and this celebratory event highlights several of them all in one delightful evening, complemented by live local music.

Enjoy mimosas and cocktails alongside delicious breakfast bites such as French toast sticks, mini frittatas, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, waffles, egg strata, huevos rancheros and more from nearly a dozen local early riser restaurants and popular national brands.

Find different genres of live music throughout the venue including Bluegrass, Blues, R&B, Swing and Jazz. Featured local bands include The Matt Tolentino Swing Band, Leroy Ellington’s Sacred Hearts, My Brother’s Keeper, and Mike Wade & The Nasty ‘Nati Brass Band!

A portion of the event proceeds benefit the important local work of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank. 

When:

Thursday, February 23 from 6–8:30 p.m.

Where:

The Cincinnati Club | 30 Garfield Place, Cincinnati

Why:

Celebrate your love for breakfast food by tasting a plethora of gourmet bites from the city’s best brunch spots all in one delicious evening.

Who:

The entire community is invited to purchase tickets and attend. All ages are welcome.

How:

Discounted $32.50 Early Bird tickets are available now until February 2. After February 2, regular price $40 tickets may be purchased at cincinnatimagazine.com/breakfast.

Cincinnati Magazine’s August Musical Brunch will feature New Orleans Jazz with Mike Wade and the Nasty ‘Nati Brass Band

WHAT: 

Cincinnati Magazine’s August edition of its monthly “Musical Brunch” series will feature New Orleans Jazz with Mike Wade and the Nasty ‘Nati Brass Band at The Cincinnati Club on Sunday, August 28.

Each monthly Musical Brunch performance has received rave reviews from sold-out crowds coupled with one of the most delicious and over-the-top Sunday brunches found in the Queen City. The magazine’s popular Musical Brunch concept debuted in February this year.

August Musical Brunch guests will enjoy a New Orleans inspired brunch/lunch menu including:

  • Commanders Palace Salad with Mixed Greens, Hard cooked egg, buttery croutons and a Parmesan Vinaigrette
  • Cajun French toast with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
  • Creole Spinach and Tomato Egg Casserole
  • Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
  • Red Beans Rice
  • Popcorn Shrimp Po-Boys with Crusty Rolls, Shredded Lettuce and Cajun Tartar Sauce

Cincinnati’s talented and varied music scene will be fully showcased and celebrated throughout the remainder of this year as the featured musical genre and theme will change every month. Local acts and genres on tap include gospel, bluegrass, Brazilian Carnivale, holiday and more!

Tickets are $35 per person and include a live concert, an elaborate brunch with light lunch options and dessert bites, access to a Mimosa/Bellini bar, an outrageous garnish-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar, complimentary coffee and hot and iced tea, and complimentary parking.

Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Advance registration is highly recommended. 

The Musical Brunch series will continue the last Sunday of each month throughout 2022.

August Musical Brunch Flyer
August Musical Brunch Flyer

WHEN:

Sunday, August 28 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: 

The Cincinnati Club | 30 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202

HOW:

Learn more and buy tickets now before they sell out at cincinnatimagazine.com/musicalbrunch.


Follow @cincinnatimagazine and #cincinnatimagazine #musicalbrunch on social media for event updates.

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Where to Enjoy a Weekend Brunch in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

Brunch has become one of the most beloved weekend activities around. We are making it easy for you to find the best establishments to enjoy brunch by providing a list all in one place! From Everything Cincy Clients to coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels all around Cincy/Northern Kentucky, you will have endless brunch options.

Everything Cincy Clients
  1. 16 Lots Southern Outpost
    • Saturday and Sunday 9:30am-2pm
  2. Alcove by Madtree
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
  3. Arts on the Ave
    • Sunday 5-10pm
    • $15 bottomless mimosas
  4. Cafe Alma
    • Monday-Sunday 7am-3pm
  5. Che
    • Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm
    • $5 Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, $20 Mimosa Pitchers AND 12 Empanadas for $40
  6. Coppin’s at Hotel Covington
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
  7. DeSha’s
    • Saturday and Sunday 11am-2pm
  8. Dunlap Cafe
    • Monday-Saturday 8am-1:30pm
  9. E+O Kitchen at The Banks
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
  10. Honey Uninhibited
    • Sat & Sun 12pm-4pm and certain events
  11. Kopan
    • Sundays all day
    • $5 mimosas and bloody Mary’s
  12. LouVino OTR
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
    • $3 Original Mimosa + $4 Flavored Mimosa
  13. Madtree Taproom
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
  14. Moerlein Lager House
  15. On the Rhine Eatery
    • Sunday 10am-2pm
    • Kids under 10 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal
  16. Overlook Kitchen + Bar at The Summit Hotel
    • Saturday and Sunday 11am-2pm
    • Brunch specials, mimosa pitchers
  17. Pampas Argentine Gastropub
    • Sundays 10am-2pm
    • 32 oz. bloody Mary’s and Mimosa carafes
  18. Rich’s Proper Food and Drink
    • Sunday 10am-3pm
  19. The Pub Rookwood + Crestview Hills
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
  20. View at Shires’ Garden
    • Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
Additional Brunch Options
  1. Bellevue Bistro
  2. Blinkers Tavern
  3. Bugatti’s Cuisine
  4. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey
  5. Cedar Covington
  6. Crown Republic Gastropub
  7. Dear: Restaurant and Butchery
  8. Esoteric Brewing
  9. Goose and Elder
  10. Greyhound Tavern
  11. Hangover Easy
  12. Hathaway’s Diner
  13. Incline Public House
  14. Ivory House
  15. Keystone Bar and Grill
  16. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
  17. Nada
  18. Nation Exemplar
  19. Otto’s
  20. Press on Monmouth
  21. Sacred Beast Diner OTR
  22. Sleepy Bee Cafe
  23. Spoon and Cellar
  24. Taste of Belgium
  25. The Bakers Table
  26. The Gruff
  27. Wild Eggs

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