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March 31, 2006
Now Open: A new cutting-edge experience
Tycoon Harry's Grooming for Men is now open and ready to make the cut as one of Mariemont's new business additions.
Jennifer Fetchko has opened a full-service barber-salon for the grooming, manicuring, waxing and cutting of hair for gentlemen.
“This is somewhere where men will feel comfortable entering,” Fetchko said, adding she is aware that many men are shy about having their hair cut in a salon and many more men are afraid – even embarrassed – about inquiring on hair removal.
Heck, for that matter, most men are not accustomed to having their cuticles repaired.
“I know how it is to walk into a non-inviting salon, or a place that is more worried about being trendy than it is about being accommodating,” she said. “So, I want to create a place where men feel at home.”
When entering Tycoon Harry’s Grooming for Men – aptly named for the patrons it hopes to attract – males will be able to have their hair cut, receive a scalp massage, a hot towel face and neck treatments, manicures, pedicures, massages, facial treatments and body waxing.
But why does Fetchko want to cater to men and their needs?
“With men, the cut you give them is what they walk out with. It is a more technical cut and I can be more creative. It isn’t a trim and 45 minutes of sculpting (like a female’s hair style) ... men actually walk out of the salon with the haircut I give them,” she said.
But the inspiration began while Fetchko attended Ohio University, majoring in finance. Cutting men's hair began as a fun activity in a small dorm room.
When iin college, students always have a knack at finding cheaper ways to pay for basic services, such as getting their hair cut . Fetchko saw herself making a few extra bucks and began to think about her future.
“I cut mainly guys’ hair, and soon I decided to enroll in cosmetology school,” she said.
Fetchko has been working on improving a man’s appearance for years and now she intends to open a salon so that men feel comfortable having their appearance improved upon.
She searched all over the Greater Cincinnati area for a good locale to open her business. After much frustration and driving many miles, she happened to drive down Wooster Pike and through Mariemont.
“I fell in love. I love this village. It is quaint and reminds me of home,” she said. “It is safe and friendly here and the area is perfect for what I want to do.”
Fetchko will be having an "official" grand opening in a couple weeks. But as of now, any man that has questions about how she can improve his appearance need only to stop in for a tour.
The barber salon is located directly to the right of Graeters on the village square.
Posted by johnston at 09:45 PM
National Exemplar weekend specials March 31-April 2
The National Exemplar has a few specials on the dinner menu for the final weekend of March. They include:
Alaskan Halibut
Creole style topped with tasso cream and
Tomatoes. Andouille, red beans and rice,
Green beans and mushrooms
$20.95
Chicken Saltimbocca
Boneless Gerber Farm amish breast sautéed
With prosciutto, sage and asiago cheese,
White wine sage butter sauce. Rice medley
Grilled asparagus
$18.95
Pasta
Capellini tossed with chicken, prosciutto,
Asparagus, sundried tomatoes, garlic, basil,
Chicken stock, toasted pine nuts and maytag
Blue cheese
$17.95
Posted by johnston at 09:30 PM
March 24, 2006
Cincinnati's best right here in Mariemont
When people decide they want to go out to eat, there are usually two primary reasons why they choose a specific venue: the food is prepared well and the environment is good.
Well, for Mariemont villagers they need to go no further than their backyard to find arguably the best in both areas.
The AOL CityGuide has unveiled its 2006 “City’s Best” which ranks the Greater Cincinnati area’s best spots to visit, such as for dinner, for coffee, for a first date, and so on.
For the CityGuide’s Best Outdoor Dining, the village’s The Quarter Bistro and Dilly Deli ranked #1 and #2.
“Every city has thousands of things to see, do, visit and experience, but there are different reasons why a place or event might stand out to a CityGuide editor,” according to the CityGuide
“Sometimes, it's a commitment to quality, selection or service. Often, it's because of a consistent reputation for value that has been upheld and polished over many years. Sometimes, it's simply that people in a city naturally gravitate to a place because of its character, its uniqueness or its special contribution to local culture,” it continues.
The Quarter Bistro, located at 6904 Wooster Pike, is positioned right on the village square beside the Mariemont Theatre. Diners sit on a paved terrace overlooking the village fountain and eat and sip wine blanketed by the myriad colors of the theater’s marquee. The locale is an ideal hot spot for socialites looking for the perfect place for a date.
“I think a lot of the appeal is that you can come here, order an inexpensive but great bottle of wine, and just sit out on the patio and relax,” General Manager Adam Kleshinski said, adding when the weather is warm the outdoor area is always packed.
The patio is even used during cold weather periods, too. “We have blankets that have The Quarter Bistro logo that we offer people.”
The Dilly Deli, located in The Strand at 6818 Wooster Pike, is a sidewalk’s stroll away from The Quarter Bistro. Girded by the English Tudor-styled architecture of the renovated Strand, the Dilly Deli’s patio caters to everyone. Live music is scheduled every weekend, wine-tastings that people may attend are as abundant as Reds home games, the Deli’s wine selection is expansive and BeerAdvocate.com ranked the eatery in its 50 top bars in America.
And when it is cold, a large outdoor fireplace is always stoked (and a Starbucks coffee shop is right next door, so people can curl up beside the fire with a cup of coffee).
The City's Best nominees are selected by AOL CityGuide's editorial team, which is comprised of staff editors based around the country and then voted on by the public from October 3, 2005 to February 15, 2006.
For a whole list of categories and rankings check out the Web site http://cityguide.aol.com/cincinnati/
Some of the categories include:
Best Barbecue
Best Bars
Best Beer Selection
Best Breakfast
Best Burgers
Best Cheap Eats
Best Chinese
Best Coffeehouses
Best Conversation Bars
Best Dance Clubs
Best Desserts
Best Dive Bars
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants
Best First Date Spots
Best Gay Bars
Best Happy Hour
Best Italian
Best Karaoke
Best Late-Night Dining
Best Margaritas
Best Mexican
Best Music Clubs
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Outdoor Drinks
Best Pizza
Best Restaurant
Best Romantic Restaurants
Best Seafood
Best Signature Drinks
Best Singles Scene
Best Sports Bars
Best Steak Houses
Best Sushi
Best Thai
Best Vegetarian-Friendly
Best Weekend BrunchBest Wine List
Posted by johnston at 01:48 PM
March 14, 2006
Madness at the Dilly Deli
March Madness begins March 16 (that is the NCAA basketball tournament for those who might not know) and it will be followed up by the celebration of St. Patrick's Day next Friday. The Dilly Deli has a lineup to match the excitement.
The new March Madness Menu is now being offered, in addition to the regular menu. It includes a collection of new appetizers while watching the games, such as the Chili Cheese Fries made with Dilly Chili, Potato Skins loaded with bacon and cheddar, hot gooey crunchy Jalapeno Poppers, fresh sliced Saratoga Chips, Cuban Pork Spring Rolls, Fried Mushrooms, and a loaded 'Final Four' Cheese Quesadilla.
When it's time for dinner, choose from the regular menu or this weekend's tempting features:
Teriyaki Scallops with Bok Choi and Pepper Medley, served over rice for $18.95
Lemon Pepper Tilapia, sauteed and served with rice and broccoli for $14.95
Ribeye, hand cut and grilled, topped with Stilton and served with mashed potatoes and broccoli for $17.95
Seafood Lasagna, shrimp, crab and scallops layered with fresh pasta sheets, basil ricotta, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan for $17.95
For St. Patrick’s Day, try celebrating with two authentic Irish cheeses: Cashel Blue (a high butterfat mild blue made by a single family farm; left out it becomes the consistency of butter. And there is the J & L Grubb Dubliner, a mild cheese with a flavor and texture profile somewhere between a mild cheddar and a mild Swiss.
There are other events coming up in May as well.
Thursday May 4th “Meet the Winemaker” Jim Prosser of J.K.Carriere from Willamette Valley Oregon. There will be an informal “meet'n'greet” with Jim, “one of the best young winemakers in Oregon,” according to the owners of the Dilly Deli. People will taste his upcoming releases and munch on some good food including grilled salmon.
Thursday May 11th The Fife Winery Tasting with Rick Dearworth
Dearworth, with Mendocino's Fife Winery, will join the Deli for a tasting definitely slanted to the Big Red side.
For more information on events and updates at the Dilly Deli, call 561-5233.
Posted by johnston at 02:05 PM
March 09, 2006
Dilly Deli teams up with Save the Animals Foundations Shelter
On Sunday, April 30, 2006, Dilly Deli Wines & Gourmet and Carr Valley Cheese Company team up for an afternoon specialty cheese, wine and beer event to benefit Save The Animals Foundation Shelter. The event will be held at Dilly Deli Wines & Gourmet, 6818 Wooster Pike in Mariemont.
Master Cheesemaker and fourth generation owner Sid Cook will personally share his cheeses with fundraiser attendees. Mr. Cook is one of a small handful of certified Master Cheesesmakers in the U.S.; a distinction awarded only to veteran Wisconsin craftsmen who complete a rigorous 15 year advanced training and education program.
In the past three years alone, Carr Valley cheeses have won more than 60 top awards in the U.S. and in international competitions. Many of these have been won by Mr. Cook’s one -of-a-kind American Originals - artisan cheeses not made anywhere else in the world. This is a unique opportunity to try some excellent, high-end cheeses that clearly demonstrate that the U.S. produces world class cheeses.
Robbie Richard Warinner, co-proprietor of Dilly Wines & Gourmet said “this is a unique opportunity to sample Sid’s cheeses, along with some great wines and beers.” Mr. Cook’s cheeses are among the hand-selected artisan cheeses at Dilly Wines & Gourmet. Ms. Richard Warinner is an eight-year STAF volunteer, and has adopted two “family members” from the shelter. “STAF is an amazing place,” she said, “I’m very excited to be involved in such a fun event for a very tireless and worthwhile group.” In addition to Mr. Cook, many other vendors have joined in, donating items necessary to make the fundraiser a success.
Save The Animals Foundation (www.STAF.org) is the largest no-kill animal shelter in the Cincinnati area. There are currently about 520 cats and 40 dogs currently at the shelter. For over seventeen years STAF has cared for, rehabilitated, and placed in responsible homes unwanted, abandoned, and abused cats and dogs. STAF also works with the community to promote responsible pet ownership and to reduce the population of homeless animals. The shelter is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and is funded solely by donations and special events.
Main event tickets are $30 each; pre-admission “meet the cheesemaker reception” tickets are an additional $10. Both can be purchased in advance by personal or business check from STAF, PO BOX 9356, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209. Tickets may also be purchased in person by cash or check at Dilly Deli Wines & Gourmet at 6818 Wooster Pike, in Mariemont. For more information E-mail Mick at Mick@STAF.org or Sid Cook at sid@carrvalleycheese.com
Posted by johnston at 01:11 PM
Upcoming fund-raisers a worthy cause
The Dilly Deli is hosting two fundraisers that villagers and neighbors of Mariemont may want to attend.
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2, there will be a fund-raiser for Alan Feldman. "Alan has been one of our wine reps for over 15 years and is recovering from cancer," Deli co-owner Robbie Warinner said. The fund-raiser is a joint venture between numerous restaurants, retail wine stores, wine and beer wholesalers and concerned friends. Cost is $20 at the door and include food. There will also be a cash bar.
From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday April 23, the Mariemont Preservation Foundation Wine Tasting fund-raiser will take place on the open-air terraces which surround Dilly Deli. The event will also commemorate and celebrate the anniversary of Mary Emery's Groundbreaking Ceremony. Attendants will sample wines from Argentina complemented with food from that region. Cost is $35 per person. For tickets and Information, call Janet Setchell at 272-1166 or e-mail jsetchell@mariemontpreservation.org
Posted by johnston at 12:59 PM