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Cincinnati has many wonderful artisan shops and boutiques throughout the area that feature unique handcrafted pieces that are decorative and functional. Support local artists and small businesses by shopping at thoughtfully crafted stores that highlight creativity in the community.
This impressive store is the perfect place to take a step into nostalgia with its wide variety of items that make you feel like you’re on an adventure discovering rare and beautiful pieces that are from the past.
“Whether you are looking for retro clothing, repurposed furniture, antique decor, vintage memorabilia… Peddlers Mall has it all, y’all.”
Explore everything that magic and mystery have to offer with this metaphysical gift shop that offers educational workshops located in downtown Milford!
“We are more than just a brick-and-mortar gift shop. We are a community of like-minded individuals sharing our collective gifts and experiences with our growing family. We have a shared belief centered around the natural world and the Divine Feminine. We know that everyone has their own path to enlightenment, and we welcome and encourage individuals from all paths of lives.”
Make an appointment to visit this delightful Japanese influenced gallery and store in the Essex Studios.
“Why? Because cats. That’s why.”
This creative gem is an amazing nonprofit that sells artwork and secondhand art supplies that is affordable. You can find all the materials you need for your next project at this influential store in the art district of OTR on Main St.
“We aim to make creativity accessible to everyone by offering creative materials to the community with pay-what-you-can pricing.”
Sustainable fashion has been elevated to a new meaning with the way Jet Black Vintage curates the looks they put together to create a clothing line that’s a vibe.
“Exploring our connection to fashion and comfort.”
https://www.everythingcincy.com/listings/jet-black-vintage-shopping-cincinnati-oh
“The Little Great One” is a mesmerizing international that sells one-of-a-kind pieces and artifacts from all around the world. Each item tells a story and gives insight to different places and customs. Located near Washington Park, the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and tons of restaurants and shops to enjoy.
Kismet is a travel inspired retail store that celebrates the life on earth. This whimsical boutique is nestled in O’Bryonville in addition to other locations throughout Ohio.
“Our vision is to bring locally sourced and worldly inspired products to our community through a unique shopping experience.”
This funky furniture store is a fabulous spot to check out vintage and local inspired pieces that have a modern flair. They are partnered with Urban Timber Cincinnati and even offer design consulting for the space you’d like to style. Located right down the street from the famous Arnold’s Bar and Grill, which is known for showcasing creatives of all kinds.
This special gallery makes an incredible effort to support and uplift the creative community. They are collaborating with local artists to sell and showcase their work in a welcoming environment. The owners are a friendly and enthusiastic family that is embracing and sharing their love for art and people.
“Let us connect you to local artists to bring the magic of the arts to you.”
If you’re looking for something quirky and a little out of this world you should go to this fascinating oddities and record store located in the historical Mainstrasse Village in Covington, Ky. The shop is humorous and educational, you’ll be sure to laugh and discover something new each and every time.
“You just gotta hop over the river and you’ll be right here! Don’t worry. We heard you’re big jumper.”
Article & Photos by:
@christencc
According to the US Census Bureau, only about 10% of US businesses are Black owned. And, unfortunately, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, minority owned businesses were disproportionately affected, resulting in over 40% of Black-owned businesses closing. Black entrepreneurship in America has a rich history and strong ties to the overall economic impact of African-American communities, and businesses owned by BIPOC are crucial to growing the economy. If you are looking for an impactful way to celebrate Black History Month, show solidarity with Black entrepreneurs by supporting Black-owned businesses this month and beyond.
Supporting Black-owned businesses doesn’t just contribute to creating entrepreneurial opportunities (thus fueling economic prosperity), Black businesses are more likely to hire Black workers, which positively impacts the disparity among broader community wealth and opportunity.
Supporting Black-owned businesses acknowledges the wealth gap by creating a path for establishing sustained, multi-generational wealth in the Black community. It also celebrates Black culture.
Below is a comprehensive list of Black-owned businesses in Greater Cincinnati, including Food + Drink, Retail, and Wellness.
RESTAURANTS
6 ’N the Mornin’ (Kenwood)
Southern-style breakfast restaurant
6inthemornin.com
221 Restaurant Westwood
Senegalese cuisine
Website
Agape Cafe Madisonville
American cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
agapecafeoh.com
The Aperture Coming to Walnut Hills in summer 2023
Mediterranean, Levantine, and American south influences
theaperturecinci.com
Big Jay’s Place Finneytown
Catering, soul food, Caribbean
Facebook
Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey Union
Contemporary take on classic American frontier food
boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com
Burnett’s Soul Food Walnut Hills
Soul food
Menu
Conscious Kitchen Corryville [temporarily closed]
Vegan and health food restaurant
consciouskitchen.org
COPA Lounge OTR
Nightclub with Sunday brunch
Facebook
Crown’s Kitchen Cheviot
Wings, sandwiches, soul food
Menu
Darou Salam Northside
African Halal and Senegalese cuisine
Menu
Divine Appetite Cafe West Chester
African food—everything from Waakye to Jollof Rice
Website
Elephant Walk Corryville
Indian and Ethiopian cuisine
elephantwalkcincy.com
Emma’s All In One Occasions Westwood
Soul food, breakfast, and catering
Facebook
Essen Kitchen OTR
Plant-based food, vegan; breakfast, lunch, and dinner
essenkitchen.com
Express Wings Roselawn
Chicken wings, sandwiches, seafood
Menu
Gee’s Caribbean Style Groesbeck
Fresh, authentic Caribbean cuisine
Facebook
Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant Westwood
Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes
Menu
Island Frydays Corryville
Jamaican cuisine
islandfrydays.com
Pickup window available
K&J Seafood Bond Hill
Louisiana-style fresh seafood
kjseafood.com
Katch the Kitchen Northside
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
ktkrestaurant.com
Maize OTR
Venezuelen and Latin American comfort food
maizeotr.com
Mango’s Tropical Oasis Fairfield
Sports bar and grill
Facebook
Millie’s Place Madisonville
Southern, soul food, diner
Menu
Mz. Jade’s Soul Food Middletown
Fresh, homemade southern dishes
mzjadessoulfood.com
Nolia Kitchen OTR
Classic southern flavors and unconventional twists on familiar staples
noliakitchen.com
Ollie’s Trolley West End
Burgers, ribs, and other southern dishes
Facebook
Park Place Restaurant Forest Park
American restaurant and lounge
Facebook
Rasheedah’s Cafe College Hill
Soul food and halal meats since 1993
rasheedahscafe.com
Richie’s Avondale, Bond Hill, Colerain, West End
Soul food featuring spicy fried chicken, deep fried fish, rib tips, and classic soul food sides and desserts
richieschicken.com
SeneGrill West Chester
Senegalese and American fusion
senegrill.com
Teranga Restaurant Hartwell
African and American fusion
terangacinci.com
Wing Champ Sharonville
Wings, ribs, ice cream, and events
originalwingchamp.com
BBQ
Alabama Que Corryville
alabama-q.com
Benin’s BBQ & Steak Westwood
bbqnsteak.com
C&M BBQ Grill Kennedy Heights
Caribbean BBQ
cmbbqgrill.com
Goodies Mt. Healthy
Southern BBQ
Facebook
Ike’s BBQ Evanston, Silverton
Facebook
J & W Bar-B-Que Walnut Hills
Facebook
Just Cooking BBQ Bond Hill
justcookingbbq.com
Just Q’in Walnut Hills
justqin.com
Dine in, carryout, catering
Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery Loveland
midwestbestbbq.com
Lunch, dinner, catering
COFFEE SHOPS
BlaCk Coffee Lounge Central Business District
Coffee, sandwiches, pastries, pressed juice
Facebook
Cream+Sugar Coffeehouse Evanston
Hot and cold coffee drinks, and light bites
creamandsugarcoffeehouse.com
Catering available
Drip Coffee Lounge Camp Washington
Coffee bar serving locally roasted specialty coffee, plus a unique selection of mixed drinks and quick bites
dripcoffeelounge.com
Muse Cafe Westwood
Coffee, fine wine, jazz, sandwiches, cheese plates, and salads
musecafecincy.com
Sunny Blu Coffeehouse OTR
Coffee drinks, light bites, and ice cream
sunnyblucoffee.com
BARS AND DRINKERIES
Danyelle’s Bellevue Tavern Bellevue
Bar and tavern
danyelles.com
Esoteric Brewing Company Walnut Hills
Brewery with Decibel Korean-fried Chicken onsite
esotericbrewing.com
Kombuchinnati
Non-alcoholic, probiotic kombucha
Website and where to buy
Newport Ultra Lounge Newport
Dance club with craft beer and cocktails
Facebook
Nostalgia Wine and Jazz Lounge OTR
Facebook page
Revel OTR Urban Winery OTR
revelotr.com
CATERING AND CHEF SERVICES
Afromeals OTR
Cooking classes and catering services, featuring African and Caribbean cuisine.
afromeals.com
Dada Smokes BBQ
Catering
dadasmokes.com
Eddie’s Southern Style BBQ
eddiesbarbque.com
The Passion Plate
Personal chef and caterer featuring everyday gourmet and boutique catering
thepassionplate.com
Soleil Kitchen
Personal chef and boutique catering company
soleilkitchen.com
Occasional pop-ups
Soul Secrets Catering Findlay Kitchen
Corporate catering
soulsecretscincy.com
Occasional pop-ups
Southern Grace Cincy
Breakfast, catering
southerngracecincy.com
FOOD TRUCKS AND TAKEOUT
AJ’s Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteaks, wings, fries
ajscheesesteak.com
Streetfood Finder
Best Thing Smokin’
BBQ and classic favorites
Facebook
BOL Acai Bowl Bar
bolonline.org
Streetfood Finder
Catering available
Burger World
Facebook
Streetfood Finder
Pata Roja Taqueria OTR
Mexico City-style street tacos
patarojatacos.com
Catering available
Smokin’ Inferno BBQ & Catering
Facebook
Triple J’s BBQ
thetriplejbarbq.com
Catering available
Turkeys R Us
Chicken, Turkey, pork, sandwiches, fries
turkeysrus.net
Catering available
Tip: Follow the truck on social media to get their schedule and to see where they will be next!
SWEETS
A Mother’s Touch Cakes virtual and pop-ups
Vegan, organic, sugar-free, and gluten-free desserts. Can be found weekly at Market Wagon, Black Coffee Lounge, Madeira Farmer’s Market, Ajani’s Gourmet Strawberries Sweet Boutique, and Findlay Market.
amotherstouchcakes.com
Aunt Flora’s Cobbler Pie Co Northbrook
Caterer and bakery specializing in cobbler pies, cakes, and Southern comfort food
aunt-flora.com
Cora’s Cakery online
Cupcakes, meringues, cake pops, sugar cookies, and more
corascakery.org
Davis Cookie Collection Bond Hill
Cookies, brownies, and other desserts
daviscookiecollection.com
Jazzy Sweeties Bakery Walnut Hills
jazzysweetiesbakery.com
Kishia’s Kakes
Website
Keys Cheesecake and Pies online
Facebook
Lala’s Blissful Bites Madisonville
lalasbliss.com
Makers Bakers Co. Findlay Market
Artisan cheesecakes, handmade cakes and pies, and other bakery items
makersbakersco.com
Maya’s Bakes pop-ups, Findlay Market
Cookies and other goodies
mayasbakes.com
Catering available
Sugar OTR
Cookies, cakes, weddings, catering, and more
sugarcincinnati.com
Sweet Jazz Treats Lockland
Cake pops, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, party platters, dessert jars
sweetjazztreats.com
Sweet Mae’s Cookie Co.
Stuffed cookies with a thick southern accent
sweetmaescookies.com
Available at regional Target stores and these locations
Sweet Petit Desserts Evanston
Cookies, cakes and pies, cheesecake, lemon bars, macarons, and more
sweetpetitdesserts.com
Pre-orders only; now available at Cream+Sugar Coffeehouse
Sweets by LaDawn Silverton
Wedding cakes and more
Facebook
RETAIL+
Alexis Nickelle Co
Soy candles
alexisnickelleco.com
All Cheri’s Intriguing Crystals
Accessories, jewelry, and art
allcheri.com
Formerly Art by Autumn M
Alumni Ink virtual
Online apparel company
alumniink.com
am|PM Exchange
Women’s apparel and beauty products
ampm.exchange
Art on Vine
Monthly market featuring fine art and handmade goods from dozens of artists throughout the Ohio region
artonvinecincy.com
Barcode Glam Montgomery
Beauty meets fashion
barcodeglam.com
BlaCk OWned Outerwear Central Business District
Apparel and accessories for men, women, and children
blackowned19xx.com
Blossoms Florist Reading
Full-service florist servicing Cincinnati for over 30 years
blossomsfloristinc.com
Brittney Kelley Brands
apparel and makeup
brittneykelley.com
The Confetti Room OTR
Event venue
confettiroomcincy.com
The Culture Locker
Provide a positive influence and discovery of black-owned businesses
theculturelocker.com
Curious Concoctions
Soaps, scrubs, body butters, candles, and more
curiousconcoctions.net
Detailed Days Events Design
Event planner
detaileddays.com
Diamyn’s Crystal Bar Pause Cincy (Corryville)
Crystals, jewelry, and sage
diamynscrystalbar.com
District 78 Pause Cincy (Corryville)
Luxury candles and lifestyle brand
bydistrict78.com
Everyday Black
Apparel
everydayblack.net
Fill More Waste Less
Refillable soaps, shampoo, cleaning products, and more
fillmorewasteless.com
Flora Lee Naturals
Plant-based skincare
floraleenaturals.com
Fly By Nature OTR
Apparel
flybynatureclothing.com
From the Sidewalk OTR
Creative hub of streetwear and culture; home of Jet Black Vintage
thesidewalkshop.com
Gee Horton
Hyper-realist visual artist
geehorton.com
Gingham & Glam
Fashion, jewelry, accessories
ginghamandglam.com
GO(O)D Co. OTR
Hats, accessories, and apparel for men, women, and children
goodcoapparel.com
Hard Ta Knock Shoppe Camp Washington
Apparel
Heads Up Trading Co. Camp Washington
Fair trade headbands, head wraps, and Guatemalan jewelry
headsuptc.com
HoopNerdz
Apparel for men, women, and children
thenerdzbrand.com
Hutch Baby OTR
Children’s boutique
hutchbaby.com
Jet Black Vintage OTR
Curated sustainable fashion
jetblackvintage.com
Junebug Jewelry Designs
Jewelry design
junebugjewelrydesigns.com
Legacy Genius
Black history trivia
legacygenius.com
Make.Do. Pleasant Ridge
Yarn, fabric, fibers, and classes
heymakedo.com
Matunda Juicery Pause Cincy (Corryville)
Smoothie and juice bar
Facebook
Me by Lee
Formal fashion boutique
mebylee.com
Minor Obsession
Vegan soap
minorobsession.co
Murelle’s Florist Central Business District
Website
Native Moon Apothecary Mt. Healthy
Alternative and holistic health
nativemoonherbals.com
Originalitees
Apparel and accessories for men, women, and children
originalitees.com
OTR Funplex OTR
Entertainment venue
otrfunplex.com
Pause Corryville
Health, wellness, and relaxation, made up of Diamyn’s Crystal Bar, District 78, and Matunda Juicery
Instagram
Peony Jean Boutique
Customizable clothing for the entire family
peonyjeanboutique.com
RaJean Beauty
Shea butter, sugar scrub, and men’s products
rajeanbeauty.com
Red’s Westside VenYou
Event space
redswestsidevenyou.com
RJS Fashion
Accessory design and styling
beyondfreshrjs.com
Ryan Nichole Studios
Visual artist and art educator
ryannicholestudios.com
Switch Central Business District
Lighting, furniture, and design
switchcollection.com
Touch of Heaven Floral Shoppe Mt. Healthy
Website
TIQUE by Victory Lane Boutique Springfield Twp
victorylaneboutique.com
The Voice of Your Customer Walnut Hills
HUBZone, MBE, WBE, DBE, SBE
Marketing consulting firm
thevoiceofyourcustomer.com
WELLNESS + FITNESS
1 More Rep Madisonville
Gym
1-more-rep.com
A Better You Counseling Springdale
Therapy practice specializing in treating individuals, couples, and families.
abetterucounseling.com
A Crystal Mind LLC Sharonville
Psychiatric and mental health practice. In-office and telehealth options available.
acrystalmind.com
A Ruth Creations virtual+
Artist and educator specializing in visual art and poetry.
annieruth.com
A Sound Mind Counseling Hartwell
Behavioral health practice providing therapy to people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
asoundmindcounseling.com
Adrienne’s Love Fairfield
Postpartum products, services, and doulas.
adrienneslove.com
Art of Fitness North College Hill
Facebook
Cincinnati Muscle Therapy College Hill
cincinnatimuscletherapy.com
Curvy Cardio
Fitness
morganaowens.com
Fitness 1o1 Liberty Twp
Personalized group training
fitness1o1.com
Grind Shop Sports Performance Training Lockland
Fitness facility
grindshoptraining.com
If you ever have any questions about any of these businesses or need a custom recommendation specific to what you’re looking for, all you have to do is ask!
I would like to encourage you all to support Black-owned businesses and creators all month long (and beyond).
Go to the link in my bio for a list of Black-owned businesses in Cincinnati, including Food + Drink, Retail, and Wellness.
For more resources for and to support Black Cincinnati, follow:
@blackcincy
@cincy.cocoabloggers
@voiceblackcincy
@thecincinnatiaachamber
Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.
Sources: census.gov, nationalgeographic.com
Christmas creativity comes to life at Findlay Market each year with endless festive possibilities to add to your holiday traditions! The Market is a wonderful place to discover delicacies that are sure to delight all the senses and this is the best time to check out what they have to offer for the season! The aromas of the sweet and savory treats that you’ll find are made extra special to fit with the holiday theme and bring you joy with each delicious bite!
And that’s not all! This incredible place has the best artisan made gifts from local artists and craft makers! You’ll come across the most beautiful decorative and functional pieces from a variety of unique vendors. Most of them will even gift wrap your items right there for you, which is an artform in its own! If you need some inspiration on what to gift your loved ones look no further! Findlay Market is the right place for you with their convenient Holiday Gift Guide that walks you through subscriptions, gift cards, and many more items that could be awesome stocking stuffers!
They also have a “Merry Market Tour & Treat” where you can learn about the fascinating history of Findlay Market while tasting holiday treats from Market Merchants. Get your tickets for the “Merry Market Tour & Treat”, happening on Saturdays, until December 17 at 2pm. Along with their stunning Christmas Tree Sale that’s going on until December 18! In addition they will have wreaths and garland at the Elm Street Esplanade. When you purchase a tree you get a free commemorative 2022 Findlay Market ornament! Throughout the Market you’ll hear happy sounds from Christmas Carolers singing all your favorite holiday songs that you can join in on. Have the kids enjoy a cup of hot
chocolate as they play games and get artsy at their winter wonderland coloring booth. Grab yourself a hot toddy from the bar to treat yourself while you’re doing your
entertaining and shopping.
The food and gift selections are so nice that you’ll want to buy something for everyone there, including yourself! It’s really a spectacular sight to see! All around you is sparkling glitter, bountiful bows, colors of red and green with hints of shimmering silvers and golds that are cheerful and uplifting! Plus there’s tons of fun things for the entire family to get involved in! You’ll be amazed by how much there is to offer along with their outstanding food and beverages!
Tuesday – Saturday : 9am-6pm
Special Hours:
Saturday, December 24: 9am-3pm
Sunday, December 25: Closed
1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
https://www.findlaymarket.org
Avoid parking lots and shopping malls for Black Friday and beyond. Instead, preserve your mental and physical health by shopping small and contributing to your local economy for the holidays this year.
In addition to presumed health benefits, shopping local ensures that nearly 70 cents on every dollar remains in the local economy. When you shop small, you help to build a better local economy, reduce environmental impact, put your taxes to good use, create jobs, get better customer service, keep the community unique, and you encourage local prosperity. Whew—that’s a lot of good!
It is extremely important to share some of our favorite local businesses and gift ideas, as well as encourage everyone to Shop Small on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday*, and beyond (holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and more).
Can’t decide what you want to give, but want to provide a number of local options? Check out the Queen City Card, which features dozens of participating restaurants, drinkeries, shops, markets, hotels, experiences, museums, and more. Click here to buy yours and to see a complete list of participating merchants.
In addition to its OTR location, the Columbus-based retro and vintage sports clothier, HOMAGE, also calls Liberty Center home. HOMAGE always has great deals after the holiday, so keep your eye out to support local for Small Business Saturday.
If you’ve got any music lovers in your life, treat them to analog tunes courtesy of Everybody’s Records, Plaid Room Records, or Shake It Records. For home decor, visit Wildfire Hygge Goods, High Street, and Sara’s House. If you have a loved one with a green thumb, consider a plant from Frond or a local nursery, the gift of classes from The Budding Florist or Fern, or even a flower or plant subscription to Sadie Blossoms.
Peruse gifts at MiCA 12/v, a local art, fine craft, and design-based gift shop in OTR. Additional apparel, gift, and accessory shops include BlaCk Owned Outerwear, Buff City Soap, The Candle Lab, Cincy Shirts, Corporate, Handzy Shop + Studio, Hi-Bred, Inspired Fashion, Jet Black Vintage, Junebug Jewelry Designs, Koch Sporting Goods, Manitou Candle Co., Originalitees, Queen City Alchemy, REKKIE, Rivertown Inkery, Wolfpack, Yellow Dahlia Candle Co., and many more.
For the readers, peruse the Ohio section of local reads and goods or buy a book written by a local author from Joseph-Beth Booksellers, or head to Downbound Books in Northside for books, games, or stationery. Some favorite local books include SENATE: Street & Savory, a cookbook by local chef, Daniel Wright; The Cincinnati Anthology, edited by Zan McQuade; and Walking Cincinnati, a guide to urban hikes in many of Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods. For any Queen City lovers in your life, a subscription to Cincinnati Magazine is an excellent option.
Head to Findlay Market for one of their many events, a free tour, retail goods, or for Tablespoon Cooking Co. classes. Like food? Check out a Cincinnati Food Tour, kitchenware at Artichoke, everyday gourmet or boutique catering options through The Passion Plate, or serve up a gift to the award-winning The Cooking School at Jungle Jim’s.
Shop ethically and sustainably at Flora Lee Naturals (garden-based skincare), Deerhaus Decor (sustainable general store), zero waste refillery Fill More Waste Less, or by buying a gift card to organic, natural Spruce Nail Shop (nail and skin services). You can also stop by &Sundries, a handcrafted soapworks and home goods maker, for the bath and body lover in your life.
King Arthur’s Court Toys, Learning Express Toys and Gifts, and Stoney Village Toy Shoppe all purvey toys and games for young people of all ages, including STEAM toys, board games, puzzles, and so much more.
Gumdrop, a shop for tots (and sister store to Handzy Shop + Studio), is located in Covington and purveys beautiful and thoughtful goods, such as apparel, toys, and games. Hutch Baby, an upscale, sustainable children’s boutique from NB to youth sizes 14–16, is located on Vine Street in OTR.
You can also head to O’Bryonville for LilyPad, where you engage children through purposeful play, classes, parties, and other events; Northside to enjoy an afternoon or make a donation on behalf of your gift recipient at Happen, Inc.; give a membership to The Play Library in OTR, where, you can Play & Borrow (and Play it Forward!) with a monthly or yearly subscription, or by buying playdates in bulk; give the gift of language to play dates and classes (including virtual options) through Spanish Play Dates; or purchase a membership or gift card to Happy Hangout, an indoor play space on the westside.
Patronize local and regional vendors and local food trucks at Cincinnati’s famed urban flea market, The City Flea (Holiday Market December 11) as well Art on Vine in November and December and Crafty Supermarket. The latter will be back in the Music Hall Ballroom featuring dozens of makers—local and regional—on November 26.
More area craft shows and various flea markets can be found here.
If you’re looking to give the gift of local art, ideas include James Billiter (letterpress, woodcut, greeting cards, cross stitch, etc.), Janneke Beuerlein Art (abstract visual artist), Gee Horton (hyperrealist visual artist), Christen Collins Art, and Ellebrux, (jewelry, fine art, and handmade gifts). Work by James Billiter and Ellebrux can be found at The City Flea and various shops in greater Cincinnati. You can also have alpdesign create a custom home illustration, support local institution Rookwood Pottery, or give the gift of classes to Queen City Clay.
Fabulous Frames & Art is not only the world’s largest Charley Harper dealer, it also features custom framing and Rookwood and Cincinnati gifts. Visit one of their four Cincinnati locations to see their goods.
If you’ve got someone in your life interested in musical arts, give the gift of music lessons through Cincinnati School of Music, which has options for all ages. You can also give the experience of painting at Color Me Mine in Crestview Hills, Not Your Average Paint & Sip class, or youth classes and workshops through Liberty Exhibition Hall.
Our four-legged friends are family and, thus, we like to spoil them as such. I recommend doing so at Argos All-Natural Pet Food and Supply, Findlay Market, Fuzzybutts Dry Goods, Jungle Jim’s Market, or by finding your neighborhood Pet Wants. For a complete list of community vendors where Brewhaus Dog Bones are sold, click here.
Give the gift of wonder from the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, EnterTRAINment Junction, Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Kings Island, Coney Island, Newport Aquarium, or Madcap Education Center.
For the 21+ crowd, consider giving a Cincy Brew Bus, Brewing Heritage Trail, or an American Legacy Tours tour; creating a custom six pack at Higher Gravity or Root Cellar; picking up a hard-to-find bomber from Cappy’s; or attending a beer or wine tasting at Jungle Jim’s Market or Marty’s Hops and Vines.
Check out one of Cincinnati’s excellent museums in the Cincinnati Museum Center, Taft Museum of Art, National Underground Railround and Freedom Center, Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati Observatory, or give a membership for a loved one to the American Sign Museum. (General admission to the Cincinnati Art Museum, 21c Museum Hotel, Contemporary Arts Center, Greater Cincinnati Police Museum, and the William Howard Taft National Historic Site is free.)
Celebrate Cincinnati’s robust arts scene with a show at the Aronoff Center, Know Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati POPS Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, or the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. Memorial Hall’s Longworth-Anderson Series features Grammy Award-winning talent in a “perfect jewel” of a theater.
Want to give the gift of fitness while supporting community? Consider giving a Y membership. Looking for an adventure? Full Throttle Adrenaline Park has a rage room, virtual reality, go-karting, axe throwing, and paint ball all in one fun-filled destination. Similarly, the OTR Funplex has a smash room, paint splatter room, karaoke, escape room, slime making room, cocktail/mocktail crafting, and more. Gifts cards are available to both.
Instead of buying more things, I recommend getting a gift card to a small business or restaurant so that they can try a new place or patronize a favorite. A gift card may not seem fun, but I assure you that they are practical!
You can also consider a tea sampler from Churchill’s Fine Teas; coffee beans and a mug from a local coffee shop or roaster such as Coffee Emporium, Deeper Roots, and Urbana Cafe; or spices from Colonel De’s in Findlay Market.
Treat yourself or a loved one to to a spa day at 21c Museum Hotel or The Woodhouse Day Spa; retreat getaway, fitness event, empowerment workshop, or social with The Beauty Boost; professional makeup and medspa services for skincare, lips, lashes, and brows at Omega Beauty; or medusa services with Victory Wellness MedSpa or Pure Vive Med Spa. Savannah’s Hyde Away offers massage services and has a Black Friday deal of 10% off all gift cards through November 28. (Use code blackfriday at checkout.)
Let the Metro, fare free Connector, Red Bike, or an electric scooter connect your trip to shops, restaurants, parks, and drinkeries when you spend time in the urban core this holiday season!
*Small Business Saturday is on November 26, 2022 and it is an initiative to shop small and to support local businesses. In fact,“For every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $73 remains in the local economy.”
Written by: Linsey Kraeling – Woman, wife, and mother about town, proud millennial, and lifelong Cincinnatian with an invested interest in community involvement and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. Follow along with and read more about eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, and acting like a tourist in her own city at instagram.com/linsinnati and tourdecincinnati.com.
CINCINNATI, OH – October 3, 2022 – The highly anticipated Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market is back and even bigger this year with 325+ vendors for its 22nd annual show.
One of the largest of its kind in the Midwest, the Cincy Holiday Market features 325+ vendors with everything you need to make your season bright. This is the premier holiday shopping event of the season with hundreds of local boutiques and specialty stores all in one place, one weekend only, November 11-13 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
This beloved Cincinnati holiday tradition boasts an expansive variety of unique holiday gifts, décor, apparel, toys, handmade treasures, gourmet food and baked goods to delight the senses and spark joy into your life as you get into the holiday spirit. The show returns with several new features, a new charitable partnership and an abundance of giveaways. Show features include:
“We are so excited to welcome Cincinnati’s passionate holiday shoppers back this year to sip, shop and sleigh their holiday gift lists,” said Rosanna Hrabnicky, Marketplace Events Ohio Group Manager. “The Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market truly kicks off the holiday season for the Queen City, and we are bringing you more holiday fun and festivities than ever before. We are so proud to showcase so many local and regional boutiques, artisans and exhibitors, and can’t wait for you to join us for a weekend full of joy, shopping and holiday cheer!”
Visit the Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market’s official social media for the latest updates, exclusive specials, discounts and giveaways @cincyholidaymarket on Facebook and Instagram.
Find more information, view the full schedule and buy tickets at cincinnatiholidaymarket.com. Buy online to save $2 on general adult admission tickets courtesy of General Electric Credit Union.
About Marketplace Events
Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. The company produces more than 75 consumer shows in North America including home, garden, holiday and wedding shows. The 75+ combined events, in 35 markets, currently attract 22,000 exhibitors, 2 million attendees and another 3 million unique web visitors annually. The company produces some of the most successful and longest-running shows in North America, including market-leading shows in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal—some of which have thrived in their markets for more than 75 years. For a full list of upcoming events visit marketplaceevents.com
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When the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, you need a place to cool down. Here are some great spots in NKY, perfect for chillin’ on a hot summer day.
When it’s time to cool off, go to the Florence Aquatic Center, where you can float down a lazy river, splash in the zero-depth pool or zip down the spiral slide. Families love to frolic in the spray grounds and under the sprinkling “funbrellas.” You can drop in with a daily pass or buy a membership. You don’t even have to live in Florence to enjoy this classic summertime experience.
Lace up your skates at Northern Kentucky Ice Center in Crescent Springs and spin (or slide) your way across the ice. They offer daily public skating sessions, perfect for everyone, from the wobbly-kneed beginner to the next Olympic figure skating hopeful.
Be transported to the arctic home of playful penguins at Newport Aquarium. Watch the adorable waddlers as they hop up rocky, snowcapped cliffs and slide down a snowbank into icy water.
Northern Kentucky knows ice cream, which is why the options here are so delicious. We’ve got Graeter’s and Cold Stone, of course. You can also indulge in more than a dozen homemade flavors at Schneider’s Sweet Shop in Bellevue or Piper’s Café in MainStrasse offers hundreds of flavors of their creamy soft serve.
Frosthaus, in Covington’s Roebling Point neighborhood, specializes in boozy (and non-boozy) frozen drinks. Be sure to sip carefully to avoid the dreaded brain freeze!
For the creamiest frozen treat around, come to Golden Gelato in downtown Covington. They make all their gelato and sorbet from scratch using traditional Italian methods and locally sourced ingredients. You will love the flavor selection and you may even want to try an Affogato, a scoop of vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso.
A summertime favorite that is sure to cool you down is the ice ball, available at Sweet Tooth Candies & Ice Cream on Newport’s West Side. What’s an ice ball? Picture a scoop of ice cream covered in a snow cone, giving you the smooth texture of the ice cream with the syrupy, crunch of the snow cone ice. Get creative with the flavor combinations and you’ll see why this dessert is perfect for hot afternoons.
This summer, let Northern Kentucky cool you down and chill you out.
About the author: Jill Morenz is the Director of Community Initiatives and Communications for the Catalytic Fund and also runs the NKY Public Arts Network. She is an enthusiastic evangelist for all things NKY.
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