Figured since I haven’t seen anyone post about it yet, I’d share our experience after dining here on opening night.
The missus managed to snag us a reservation, and since we were out of town for the media days on Saturday and Sunday, tonight was our first opportunity to check the place out.

We kicked things off with the Tuna Crispy Rice ($16), which was an immediate standout. It came out almost as soon as we ordered it and consisted of four pieces, each about two bites. A great way to start the meal.

Next up were the Oyster Journey ($24) and Kani Salad ($14.) The oysters were excellent, with six total: three from each coast. My only complaint was that the server didn’t provide any information about where the oysters were sourced or what we were eating. For a dish presented as a journey, a little explanation would have gone a long way.
The Kani Salad, on the other hand, was fantastic. Easily one of the highlights of the meal, and we practically licked the bowl clean.

For our next course, we ordered the Grilled Scallops ($30) and Hot Stone Wagyu ($28.) The scallops were probably my favorite dish of the evening. They were delicious and left me wishing we’d ordered more. The Wagyu was a bit underwhelming by comparison. We received seven thin slices to cook on the hot stone for approximately 15 seconds per side. It was a fun presentation, but ultimately, it wasn’t the standout I was hoping for.

Our final savory course was the Chef’s Selection of Sashimi ($60.) Unfortunately, this was another missed opportunity from a service perspective. The sashimi arrived without any explanation of the individual pieces, and we ended up having to flag someone down to find out what fish we were eating. The food itself was enjoyable, but when you’re serving a chef’s selection, a little insight into what’s on the plate really enhances the experience.

Finally, dessert: the Chocolate Cake ($16.) Absolutely phenomenal. This thing is going on my death row meal if I ever have one. No notes.

As far as the overall experience goes, it was pretty clear they weren’t filling every table, presumably to keep the kitchen from getting overwhelmed on opening night. Honestly, I appreciate that approach. I’d much rather see a restaurant ease into service than take on more than it can handle.

The ambiance was fantastic, and the food was excellent overall. The biggest area for improvement is the service, specifically explaining the dishes as they’re brought to the table. When you’re ordering things like a selection of oysters or chef-selected sashimi, knowing a little about what you’re eating is part of the experience. Hopefully, that’s something that improves as the staff settles into a rhythm.

Final rating: 8.1/10.

And apparently, we enjoyed ourselves enough to book the next available reservation, which isn’t until January, lol.

For anyone wondering about the price, everything mentioned above, along with two cocktails and two glasses of wine, came to just over $300 with tip.

All things considered, we had a great experience. There are a few service-related things they can improve, but the food and ambiance were impressive enough that we’re already looking forward to going back.

If you get the opportunity to dine here, I’d absolutely recommend giving it a shot.

I’m certainly no food critic, so take this review for what it’s worth. Just wanted to share our experience for anyone else curious about checking the place out!

EDIT: Added in prices next to dishes.

Fall is prime fox season. The kits born this spring have grown up and struck out to find territory of their own, so right now there are more young foxes on the move across the metro, crossing yards and roads they have never used. They are also pulling on their thick winter coats, which makes them look bigger and redder, and as the leaves come down there is simply less to hide them. Add it up and October is when a fox that was always there finally gets noticed.

Here is the part that surprises people: red foxes often do better closer to town than out in the countryside, and coyotes are the reason. Coyotes will kill foxes and run them off, so foxes learn to tuck in near people, where the bigger predator is more wary of being seen. Cemeteries, golf courses, parks, railroad edges, and leafy older neighborhoods end up being fox strongholds. The quiet green pockets of a city are some of the safest real estate a fox can find.

And yes, the white one in Butler County was still a red fox. The species comes in several coats, the usual rust red, a darker "cross" fox with a shoulder stripe, a silver-black phase, and the occasional pale or patchy animal, all the same fox. So if you see one that is not textbook orange, you are not misremembering your field guide.

A few things worth knowing. Foxes are small, roughly house-cat weight under all that fur, and they are no threat to people. They den in culverts, under sheds and porches, and in old groundhog burrows. In the depth of winter you may hear a vixen's scream, a short raw shriek that sounds like something is being murdered in the yard. It is just fox courtship, and it passes.

This map is where they are turning up across greater Cincinnati, from Hamilton and Mason down through the city and across the river into northern Kentucky. Best odds are at dawn and dusk, along an edge where lawn meets cover.

Data: red fox sightings from research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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my friend and i (late 20's) are looking for some fun halloween events happening on the 24th. we're wanting to dress up too so any events where others will also be in costumes are preferred!

TL;DR: We had a last minute seat open up and are trying to fill. This class is this Saturday 10/17 from 8:00a-5:00p at AWCI in Harrison, OH. I may be able to get you in the shop some night this week to make a dial, shoot me a message if you're interested.

CincyWatchShots has a "Build-a-Watch" class hosted by AWCI (American Watchmaker and Clockmaker Institute). We have a confirmed date of Oct 17th for the class (class will be at AWCI headquarters in Harrison, OH). Max class size is 12. If you're in the mid-west up up for a road trip to Cincinnati, head on over to the discord ( ask for the discord link) and go to the Build-a-Watch channel to get on the list.

What makes this group project unique is that we are making custom dials for these watches. Let me rephrase that. YOU are making your own dial for your own watch. We are utilizing tool steel pattern plates and forming copper, brass, and fine silver dial blanks into piece-unique dial. The process to make a dial is to cut a dial blank from raw 22ga sheet, there is plenty of brass and copper to practice with. We then drill a center hole using a 3d printed drill jig to locate center. Then we press the dial in a 50ton hydraulic press using a pattern plate. The dial is then sanded in a sandwich tool to make the OD to finished size. Then we chemically patina or blacken with darkening agents. Next is to give a vertical or circular brush with scotchbrite to get the bare base material to pop through. Followed up with a clear coat to seal the dial. I will attach dial feet after the dial is made.

Watch case is 42mm. Movement is a manual wind 6497 from MOT model DB9 (ETA clone, still Swiss made) sapphire sandwich. Jordan at CincinnatiWatchCompany has laser engraved the wheel train bridges and ratchet wheels for us to have CincyWatchShots 2026 1 of 12. This movement is also modified by us to delete the sub seconds (4th wheel post is trimmed down), so this is just a big two hander watch to showcase the dial.

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I’m currently a Product Manager and looking to expand my professional network, meet people in the local tech/business community, and be learn about opportunities for career growth.

I’m curious what groups, meetups, events, or organizations people have had good experiences with. I’m open to tech-focused networking, general business groups, or anything that brings together people who enjoy talking about what they do and sharing ideas.

I’d also be interested in hearing how people have successfully used networking to find their next role or take the next step in their career.

Any recommendations or personal experiences would be appreciated!

I'm in the Sharonville area, but don't mind to take it wherever. It is in warranty. My dad used to take care of this stuff and I get that I can just Google the questions but prefer to ask the general public. Also, will pricing be the same at each dealership?

Give the people what they want.

The commercial they filmed a few weeks ago!

Can anyone recommend a specific (preferably female) physician at st Elizabeth? I’ve been going to the bellevue location and have not been impressed with the treatment I’ve been getting, but now I’m struggling with a resistant yeast infection after taking antibiotics (I’m talking months at this point) and I am looking for a competent Dr that can help. Gyno recommendations helpful too but i still need a good primary care dr.

Editing to say I’m self employed and don’t have insurance. I’ve used st E bc they’ve always given me assistance but I’m open to trying other hospitals that do a self pay discount/financial aid

This company came by the neighborhood and just threw all of these advertisement bags with gravel in every single driveway. Like why does a company think littering someone’s neighborhood is okay. Mailboxes exist

I went every night and absolutely loved every minute of it. We have such an amazing city!

Was anyone around/ have dash cam footage of an accident involving a police car and passenger car at the intersection of Daily and Galbraith today at 4:17pm today? I was the one involved in the accident and am looking for someone who might have a different angle than what my dash cam caught. Thanks !

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I moved from New England to South Florida about 10 years ago. I was just hitting my late teens and the rest of my family was moving down there, so my mother and I decided to follow. Loved it here at first, but then rent doubled in 10 years and my career just didn't keep up.

I found out that I could potentially move to Cincinnati (or a place super close) and I'd double my income with the same company while the rent for an apartment would be half of what mine is now (I split rent with one other person, but in OH I'd be living alone). I'd be more than comfortable. The issue is (and this is going to sound a bit sad and cringe for anyone who moved out earlier in life) I've lived my entire life with my mother nearby or living with me. Is it weird to still be nervous about a move like this as a full-grown adult (creeping up on 30)?

Also, I'm just super nervous about moving across the country in general. I lived in New England my entire childhood, so I'm used to the weather and heavy snowfall, but the idea of being truly alone for the first time is hitting me. That being said, don't think the nervousness is worse than getting boiled alive in South Florida if you decide to go for a walk any time during the beautiful seasons of summer and summer lite.

I imagine there's some bias asking in this sub, but do you think Cincinnati (and OH in general) is a fine place to move alone? I've never found it hard to make friends anywhere I go (I play in-person TCGs [multiple] and enjoy making conversation with random people), but the idea that I'd have to pretty much restart my entire social life for the 3rd time hits pretty hard.

As a side note, if anyone here knows, how's the card game scene up there? I play YGO, Lorcana, Riftbound, and Pokemon.

With the recent news of Kroger betraying their employees with upcoming layoffs, what are the best places to shop for groceries locally?

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Who has his GF’s bugs?????

It feels like for the past couple months or so there's been a terrible smell in the Newport on the Levee parking garage that's only gotten worse and spread to all the levels. Almost like something died. It definitely hasn't always been there. Does anybody know what could be causing it?

Hey guys,

Our little dude is now a formula only baby, and I have TONS of leftover breastfeeding/pump supplies. Mostly milk storage bags and leak prevention pads. Are there any places in greater Cincinnati that take donations like this? I’m located in Loveland, but it does not have to be in the Loveland area.