A gorgeous hotel in a prime location, perfect for both leisure and business travel…and burgers! You may not think of The Cincinnatian as your go-to place for a top-of-the-line hamburger, but trust us – you should!

As part of Burger Week, July 20-26, The Cincinnatian’s Cricket Lounge will again be serving their signature Cricket Burger. Burgers at participating locations are just $5, and this one is definitely the real deal. Sink your teeth into this classic American dish with bacon, American cheese, crispy onions, house-cut fries and fry sauce any day during Burger Week. This is a 4-diamond burger with a pub food feel, and it’s one they make all year ‘round, so you’re getting exactly the burger you expect.

You can also enjoy The Cricket Lounge’s other delicious menu items, if you aren’t a burger fanatic. From soups and salads to pastas and entrees such as short ribs, seared salmon and roasted pork loin, there’s something for every taste. You can also drop by The Palace, The Cincinnatian’s main restaurant. They will be launching a fresh, new summer menu on July 1^st, featuring farm-to-table offerings and 3 to 5 course tasting menus. They also will be planning some fabulous events focused on wine and bourbon pairings.

And then there’s the hotel itself. A stunning “Grand Hotel,” built in 1882, The Cincinnatian was the tallest building in Cincinnati at the time (at 8 stories) and designed by the same architect as Music Hall and City Hall. It was the finest hotel of its time – and that hasn’t changed. With 146 rooms, including 7 suites, the old world charm and sumptuous luxury still shines amidst the modern day amenities such as high-speed internet.   All guest rooms were recently renovated with a modern, contemporary flair, offering an elegant, classic feel that’s a joy to come back to after a day of sightseeing or business meetings.

The Cincinnatian is a hotel destination not to be missed when in town. And of course, don’t forget about the Cricket Burger during Burger Week!

Palomino is one of downtown Cincinnati’s hottest dining spots…and their Happy Hour is one of the hottest places to be after work.

The typical Happy Hour runs until dinner starts, but at Palomino, Happy Hour starts at 3 and goes until closing. And you don’t have to just nibble on peanuts and bar mix either – they have a full-on Happy Hour menu that will satisfy any appetite. Fish and chips, burgers, artisan pizzas, their famous Potatoes Gorgonzola, even gluten-free pasta; you’ll never leave this Happy Hour hungry!

And the drinks! Palomino is now featuring amazing signature cocktails, such as their Hibiscus Margarita and the ever-popular Elderflower Martini. You can order discounted wine by the glass as well as a wide selection of craft beers. All martini’s are half price on Tuesdays as well.

So a drink, a small plate and then what? A sweet nibble, of course! Palomino offers Madisono’s Gelato served with toasted biscotti…a great end to a perfect Happy Hour experience.

Come by Palomino’s, right across from Fountain Square for Happy Hour: 3pm to 10pm weekdays, and 3pm to 11pm weekends. Unwind from your day, catch up with friends and take in the ambience!

You don’t need to stay in downtown Cincinnati to feel like you’re in the heart of the action; at the Hyatt Place Blue Ash, you’re just 20 minutes from downtown and just minutes from so many fun things to see and do while you’re in Cincinnati.

Having just completed an entire renovation of the premises, the Hyatt Place Blue Ash is a top-notch hotel that provides comfort and convenience along with style and efficiency. Every single room has been redone: new carpets, new paint, new bedding, new pullout sofas…from stem to stern each of these King or Double suites is ready for you to come in, relax and enjoy your stay. The lobby has been updated as well as the kitchen and fitness center. Everything is fresh and new.

The Hyatt Place Blue Ash provides a complimentary full buffet breakfast as well as food available 24/7 from their new Gallery Menu. You can relax in their full lounge, or grab a Starbucks coffee at their Bakery Café. Joining them for business reasons? Complimentary shuttle service is available to any place of business within 5 miles. They offer meeting and event space, so anything from a lecture series to a wedding can be handled with ease. Plus, there’s free WIFI! For more information about the Hyatt Place Blue Ash’s conference and event facilities, don’t hesitate to contact Sherry Howard at 489-3666, extension 5104.

Being in the heart of the Blue Ash business district really provides guests with the opportunity to explore Cincinnati yet still settle down at night somewhere quiet and restful. The hotel is located near the I-75/I-71 and I-275 corridors, which makes it easy to get anywhere in town. Go to www.blueash.place.hyatt.com for more information about this fabulous hotel!

When you’re traveling on business, or have a special event, it’s a real treat to arrive in style. The best way to do that is to call Affinity Air Limousine and Car Service.

Cincinnati’s newest limousine service, Affinity Air opened in 2014 in the Newtown area and has provided the very finest in chauffeur-driven service in the area. With stretch limos, SUV’s, Lincoln Town Cars and Luxury Sedans to choose from, Affinity Air’s vehicles are always in tip-top condition and are driven only by professionally trained and knowledgeable drivers. Their services include corporate travel, airport service and hotel service as well as parties, weddings, proms and any night on the town activity you can think of!

They travel to all five area airports: Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Lexington and Louisville. Their travel radius is 300 miles, so if your business travel takes you away from Cincinnati, they can get you there safely and comfortably. You can enjoy their limos for wine tour packages, birthday parties or other special occasions that are just calling out for a little extra fun. Students can join the Sweet Ride Student Limousine Club, and get 15% off their limo rental for prom and graduation.

Affinity Air is more than just a car service, they’re a business that supports the local community and even beyond. Local residents in Newtown, Anderson, Terrace Park and Mariemont can enjoy 10% off bookings. They’ve worked closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and they proudly support the Cincinnati LGBT community.

For more information about Affinity Air and how to book your special occasion or business travel car service, go to www.affinitylimos.com.

Water Tower Fine Wines is ready for a summer full of great wine, great food and great times with their newly expanded premises!

They have added 1600 square feet to their existing building, as well as a full commercial kitchen. This expansion features more seating, more display space and a whole new area for wine pouring and food tasting. Owner David Lazarus says people have been asking to host private events at Water Tower Fine Wines, and with this addition there is now an amazing amount of room to hold those special occasions.

David’s wife Jan is the chef at Water Tower Fine Wines, and she’s planning some unique pizza and wine parings for the summer at their Saturday Café – come in every week for a combination you’ve never thought of!

Regular tastings are held on Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 and Saturdays noon to 4:30; the Friday tastings include a selection of 4, 6 or 8 wines for $15 each. They also offer monthly wine dinners. Go to their website at www.watertowerfinewines.com or their Facebook page to see their tastings calendar and get full details and times.

Whether it’s red, white, blush or sparkling, there’s a wine waiting for you at Water Tower Fine Wines.

TEDxCincinnati is excited to be bringing their Main Stage Event, “LEAP,” to the Cincinnati Masonic Center on Thursday, June 16.  The evening is from 5:00pm to 9:30pm, with registration taking place from 4:30pm-5:00pm. This incredible event is designed to connect people and open up conversation around health innovations, education, wellness and technologies.

Who would benefit from this TEDxCincinnati event?  Any open-minded individual who is looking to experience the next level in new ideas and ways to change the world.  Those who attend will be entertained by talented performers and inspired by forward-thinking speakers.  The night kicks-off with Innovation Alley from 5:00pm to 6:30pm – a great time to enjoy happy hour while networking and wandering through an interactive playground where you can see and feel the latest in health, wellness and technology. Innovation Alley is being curated by Xavier:Center for Innovation.  The Greater Cincinnati Venture Association (GVCA) will also be on-site to conduct their “GVCA Recognizes” awards ceremony. “GCVA Recognizes” is a new program for the Greater Cincinnati Venture Association, designed to highlight people, businesses and successes from the #StartupCincy community. Awards will be given to people and products advancing #StartupCincy. After expanding your imagination in Innovation Alley, attendees will make their way inside. Speakers and performers will begin taking the stage at 6:45 p.m.

TEDxCincinnati’s Director, Jami Edelheit, is excited to introduce the Cincinnati community to all of these amazing speakers, performers and products.  “Part of my job is to help amplify and expose people’s ideas from inside the region to the rest of the world, and we love bringing people from all over the globe here to Cincinnati. It’s important to show everyone what an incredibly innovative city we are, and to expose our community to new ideas

This event marks the 7^th Main Stage event in TEDxCincinnat’s history, and much like their past events, tickets are selling fast. To reserve your spot at this signature Cincinnati-exclusive event, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxcincinnati-main-stage-event-leap-tickets-24427454173.  Don’t get closed out – this is an event not to be missed!