Rdirtypirates (05-26-2022)
Here's an article on Frisch's and their hiring a new CEO. Frisch's is in dire need of help before it's too late. I thought the interview by the Enquirer writer was worthless due to the softball questions but here's what I think they should address:
1) Cleanliness. These places are a pit. Make it appetizing to eat there
2) Staffing. Need higher quality folks
3) Quality of food. Quality of things like the breakfast bar has gone down hill
4) Bring back items that they're known for like the Brawny Lad
I don't think it's too late to save this Cincinnati icon but the clock is ticking
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/mon...r/10248489002/
I visited The Alcove over the weekend and I must say my visit was delightful. I am not an easy customer to impress and I thought the food and the setting etc were outstanding. I particularly liked the yummy tomato appetizer. Beer of course was good and the bill was reasonable. My only complaint was the meatballs. Three small meatballs for about 14 bucks and it was an entrée. That was overpriced and should have been listed as an appetizer. There are more items I'd like to try. The wait was modest and their system of texting you when your table's ready was professional and smooth.
Roy Tucker (08-15-2022)
Hathaway's Diner was good.
With the retro/50's look and good food
MadTree moved Zach up to executive chef at Alcove. Part of what he does now is schmooze.
She used to wake me up with coffee ever morning
Boss-Hog (11-12-2022),Chip R (11-14-2022),goreds2 (11-12-2022),moewan (11-12-2022),Wonderful Monds (02-14-2023)
I kept it simple. Always went to the Spaghetti Factory while it was there. I knew what it would taste like. They served what I love (Extra Italian Sausage with meat sauce, minestrone soup and garlic butter for the bread). Coffee and spumoni afterward. It was close to the stadiums and close enough to the Hyatt. And, it was inexpensive.
My healthy eating is done at home, as is most of the high quality.
Fishermen (from the Netflix show...the one's with the Diesel boat, but that Owner is no longer with them, and the 2nd in command (co-partner) took over the company) out of Ilwaco flash freeze their catch on board to keep it fresh, and it comes directly to me in 10-pound boxes. 3-year old Albacore (when it's available), Sable and Rockfish about twice a week. No longer have a farmer for my raw milk and meat as he doesn't farm anymore around here. Have to find a new one. Usually bake the fish.
But, with restaurants, it's really hard to find consistent quality close to the house. There are plenty of good ones in Portland, but I just don't go over there enough anymore. Have one good place walking distance from here and another about 5 minutes by car, but it's just easier and far less expensive to eat at home. And, it usually tastes better, anyway. Don't have to worry about some server with bad hygiene being careless with their behavior. It's far too common the last 15 years. Hygiene is terrible among restaurant employees, especially hipsters, where it's the worst of all. Forget Mexican food restaurants. When they get their first 100 perfect score healthwise, it will only be because they were threatened with a shutdown.
Last edited by Kingspoint; 11-13-2022 at 12:44 AM.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Interesting look at the history of the space Alcove is in.
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news...tory?_amp=trueCINCINNATI — When MadTree opened its new restaurant, Alcove, on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, it re-energized a building with ties to the founding of the World Series, Billboard Magazine and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Last edited by Roy Tucker; 12-19-2022 at 06:43 PM.
She used to wake me up with coffee ever morning
Redhook (12-19-2022)
https://www.madtreebrewing.com/news/...f-zach-leetch/
Zach will also be on a WCPO Super Bowl clip at 8:50 am Sunday morning. Talking about beer cheese and pretzels.
She used to wake me up with coffee ever morning
cumberlandreds (02-12-2023),Dom Heffner (02-16-2023),goreds2 (02-11-2023),moewan (02-12-2023),pedro (02-11-2023),Sea Ray (02-11-2023)
If anyone has heard of Cafe Mochiko over in Walnut Hills, it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by a couple publications. Really excellent Japanese food.
They do an incredible Cincinnati chili style ramen as a special every few weeks, watch their Facebook or Instagram for their posts about it, and if it’s on for the weekend you should definitely go out of the way for it.
*BaseClogger* (02-15-2023)
When all is said and done more is said than done.
Wonderful Monds (02-18-2023)
Ive loved both Boca and Primavista the past few weeks.
Chip R (02-22-2023),Roy Tucker (02-17-2023)
My missus and I will be in Cincinnati for a few days in July, so keep those recommendations coming!
"I can make all the stadiums rock."
-Air Supply
Chip R (02-22-2023)
Dang. My wife’s and mine anniversary is May 25 and I was trying to get reservations at Sotto which are hard to get. I had a reminder in my phone a couple days ago but didn’t make them then. Now the earliest I can get is 8:45 pm. Time for plan B. Darn.
She used to wake me up with coffee ever morning
cumberlandreds (02-18-2023),Wonderful Monds (02-18-2023)
I totally forgot about their burger. I’ll have to try that next time I’m there. Also want to try their fried pork cutlet sandwich, which from what I’ve seen other people eating looks pretty nuts (on their loaf of bread they make, which also looks great.) also highly recommend their karaage, which in terms of fried chicken would rank right near the top with anyone else in Cincinnati. Just overall a really good spot they’ve got going over there.
dabvu2498 (02-18-2023)
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