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March 10, 2009

Lots going on with the Dilly Deli

Wow! There is a lot going on at the Dilly Deli in the next couple weeks, so, if you are looking for something to do, get out your date book or Blackberry or whatever you use to keep all your appointments. You are going to need it.

For starters, you might want to check out the Greater Cincinnati Independents Restaurant Week, which is Monday, March 16 to Saturday, March 21. The GCI, of which the Dilly Deli is a member, is a group of locally owned independend restaurants.

Twice a year the group hosts the week-long event where for $26.09 people will receive a three-course prix-fixe dinner and for an additional $12 they will also receive wine pairings for each course. Visit www.gcindependents.com for a list of all participating restaurants. "Of course want you to come here each and every day, but we'll understand if you spread the love around this special week and visit some of our bretheren independent restaurants," the owners said. "The kitchen is brainstorming as we speak about what they're going to offer you that week and just overhearing them we're drooling."

Now let's talk wine festivals. The Dilly Deli will be represented at the 19th Cincinnati International Wine Festival located downtown at the Duke Energy Convention Center March 14 and 15. You do need to get tickets, however. Just visit the Deli and get set up with as many tickets you want and get answers to any questions you might have.

Then there is the Graziano Winemaker's Brunch with wwner/winemaker Greg Graziano at the Polo Grille, 5035 Deerfield Blvd., Mason. It will be Sunday March 15, at 1 pm and costs $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. "We are very pleased to co-host this special meal featuring the wines, as well as the presence. Chef Thom Milliken of the Polo Grille and our own Chef Eric Vice are good friends, and will collaborate on a spectacular four-course wine brunch menu featuring the wines of Graziano Winery in Mendocino, California," the owners said. "The Dilly Wine Shop will be along representing the wine side of things, Polo Grille provides the setting, and Chefs Thom and Eric will be in the kitchen whipping up the culinary delights." Space is limited and you must contact the Polo Grille to secure your seat. Call them at 513-701-POLO. "We'd like to see at least half of the brunchers representing the Dilly," the said.

It is March and that means March Madness. The Dilly Deli will have all the college basketball games on TV Thursday through Saturday March 19-21 (Rounds 1 and 2), and again March 26-28 (regionals). In the past the Deli has has let the music go quiet during the NCAA tournament, but this year they will continue to have live music on Friday and Saturday nights throughout, so those evenings will just feature the games on the bar TVs. Otherwise, they'll be on the Big Screen.

Posted by johnston at 07:25 AM

March 05, 2009

Sara Benjamin's makes "Best of" list

Sara Benjamin's was recognized in Cincinnati Magazine as "Best Women's Denim" in the city.

"We are very excited," onwer Lori Tanzer said. "Our customers are between the ages of 14 to 75 and we really do have jeans for everyone at every age in every style."

To view the write-up in Cincinnati Magazine, visit http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article.aspx?id=67728

Posted by johnston at 01:18 PM

What's going on at the Top Drawer

The Top Drawer, a needlepoint shop located in Mariemont, is having a class called "December 25th" on March 28. Sound weird? Well, maybe, but the Christmas class helps get people started on their needlepoint projects early so that they will be completed by the holidays. The class will focus on a Christmas tree, decorations incorporating the date and various other holiday items.

The store is also hosting an Associated Talents Trunk Show from April 4 to April25. It will be a diverse trunk show with stockings, ornaments, pillows, and more..

There is also an ongoing class called "Stitching with Sandy" where people wanting to learn more about needlepoint will learn from The owner of The Top Drawer. There are 6 two-hour sessions for $90 and take place on Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Posted by johnston at 01:10 PM