EnterTrainment Junction is for Everyone!

March 3, 2015 By

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Neither your age nor your gender will stop you from having a great time at EnterTrainment Junction.

Trains—ninety of them in all! The building houses the world’s largest train display: 25,000 square feet (1/2 of a football field!) done in eye-popping intricacy to detail. A funhouse or fantasyland is also at EnterTrainment Junction, not just trains. “What we are focused on is a family entertainment center and museum, where everybody of all ages will find things to excite and interest them,” said Don Oeters, president and creative inspiration behind EnterTrainment Junction.

This place is seriously incredible. A Clown College, a Tilt Room, where balls roll uphill and people feel the disorientation of a world on a slant; the Curtain Cove, where slatted curtains divide chambers and you become lost in the maze and left to find the way out. Take a trip through the universe, where a spiral tunnel with lights will have you holding on to railings for fear of falling into deep space, and the claustrophobia “squeeze” that is a badge of honor to go through, and great fun too.

The café at EnterTrainment Junction has subs, pizzas, hot dogs, snacks, drinks and more. There’s also a gift shop and toy store, where the toys and gifts are in a class by themselves.

More about the trains: the layout has attracted kids and adults who love trains from all over. Kids (and adults) can also take part in six different scavenger hunts. Almost every detail of the layout is hand-made, with more than 100,000 hours in construction and journey from the 1860s to the 1950s.

You’ll see a Union army encampment of the American Civil War with historical detail, including a trestle bridge burned by rebels, and rebuilt by Union troops in nine days. All this while trains of the era chug along, supported by sound effects that take you back in time.

There’s a replica of the very first “lift” bridge in the US, built in New York City more than a century ago. You’ll see villages and towns with the stores and services of bygone generations; a logging camp, a coal-mining operation in the Appalachian mountains; the Bates Motel and the Psycho house on the hill; trolleys serving more modern cities of the 1940s and 1950s; and a historically accurate replication of Cincinnati’s Coney Island.

Add to this the train museum for those who want to know more about how the advent of trains changed America and its culture, and you get a sense of what you’ll find at EnterTrainment Junction.

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Cincinnati’s best kept secret…

March 3, 2015 By

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Whether you are a wine hobbyist, enthusiast or a true oenophile (that’s a die-hard wine lover), Water Tower Fine Wines is sure to have the red, white or blush you are longing for.

This hidden gem in Mount Washington is known for stocking over 2000 different wines, and they offer the best selection of champagnes and sparkling wines in the area – and across the country as well. They are unique to Cincinnati in that they don’t just get in a few bottles of a special wine and then once they’re sold, they’re gone; Water Tower Fine Wines keeps a large supply of those singular wines on hand, often up to four years worth, so it’s always available. They have wines on hand that other similar stores in the area don’t carry, and that’s one of the qualities that makes them so special.

Is there a specific wine you are looking for? If Water Tower Fine Wines doesn’t have it, they will go above and beyond to seek it out and get it in stock for you as fast as possible. Their main focus is on customer service, and it’s their goal to make sure that Cincinnati’s wine lovers are never lacking for the varietal they want to serve.

Water Tower Fine Wines offers wine tastings with hors d’oeuvres Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and there’s always a bottle (or three) open for a quick sample if you’re interested. Over the year they host special events, such as the upcoming Purple Trillium Blending Seminar with Chip Emmerick, or last month’s Valentine’s Day Champagne and Chocolate Tasting. Anyone, from the wine novice to the most expert among us, can come into Water Tower Fine Wines and feel comfortable learning about wine appreciation and enjoy the chance to meet others who share their interests.

From dinner parties, to a quiet romantic dinner at home, Water Tower Fine Wines has the perfect pour for your table. Indulge your curiosity about fine wine and drop by for a tasting and pick up a bottle or two – at Water Tower Fine Wines, you’ll never go wrong.

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Sila at Salon Lofts Montgomery

January 31, 2015 By

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Sila is a hair stylist, master colorist and GreatLengths Hair Extensions specialist, located just north of downtown “Olde Montgomery”, across from Montgomery Kroger. Her services include women’s and men’s shampoo, cut and style as well as highlights, color retouch and full color processes. If you are looking to straighten your hair, Sila offers Keratin smoothing treatments; she also does special occasion hair (dances, formal events) as well as bridal design. In addition to hair services, Sila also provides waxing services for eyebrows and lips.

Nothing can make you more confident than a quality cut and style. Sila will go above and beyond to be sure you walk out with the exact look you want, so you feel on top of your game.

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Kurtzman Plastic Surgery

January 31, 2015 By

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The summer will be upon us before you know it. Get yourself ready for the beach with Lawrence Kurtzman, MD, FACS.
This boutique plastic surgery practice offers all the procedures that can help you put your best face (and legs, midsection or bustline!) forward for the summer. Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience…. he provides top-notch care in a comfortable, private, positive environment. As a solo practitioner, Dr. Kurtzman is available to his patients 24/7. He offers personalized, attentive care to each and every patient. Procedures are performed either in his office or in a surgery center, which is far more pleasant and personal than a hospital….much smoother and quicker in and out for patients also.

When seeking a plastic surgeon, it’s important to find a physician who is qualified to perform the procedure you are interested in. When it comes to treatments for the face…..like Botox, Juvederm, and Sculptra, Dr. Kurtzman is a national trainer, so you can be sure you have the most up-to-date and safest procedure possible.

What might you want to indulge in? A brow lift, liposuction, laser hair removal? These services, and many others, are available at Kurtzman Plastic Surgery. This is THE perfect time of year to consider a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or a facelift – you’ll look toned, tight, and totally ready to hit the pool this summer. Dr. Kurtzman also specializes in pectoral, bicep, buttock, and calf implants for men….look more muscular and defined when you bare it at the beach!

Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman, board-certified plastic surgeon….it does make a difference….never settle….www.kurtzmanplasticsurgery.com

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Montgomery Inn… The crowd! The ribs! The view!

January 31, 2015 By

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When visiting Cincinnati, it’s tradition to dine at Montgomery Inn. When you choose The Boathouse location, no doubt you’ll be greeted by Dean Gregory himself, the man in charge, always with a gracious smile and a warm handshake. Dean IS The Montgomery Inn Boathouse…and for visitors to Greater Cincinnati who may not know, Montgomery Inn is THE place for BBQ ribs. Bob Hope was so fond of ribs from Montgomery Inn, he made free TV commercials for the ribs, promoting them far and wide. No surprise that celebrities, dignitaries, sports figures and teams, and even presidents of the United States have made Montgomery Inn a must-visit in order to enjoy the famous ribs whenever they came to Cincinnati. The first Montgomery Inn opened in 1951, and has since grown to include locations in downtown Cincinnati, Fort Mitchell, KY, Dublin, OH, and the original in Montgomery, OH. It has been named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants in the United States. A long list of celebs have stopped in over the years, including Eric Clapton, Bill Cosby, Tommy LaSorda, James Brown, Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz, Andre Agassi, and every U.S. president since Gerald Ford.

A new sauce has been “invented” by the Montgomery Inn family, a chipotle version….and it’s spicey goodness! The original sauce was the personal creation of Matula Gregory, matriarch of Montgomery Inn’s fantastic success. Husband Ted, later known as The Ribs King, ran a bar back in 1951, and asked his wife to cook up some ribs for him and a few of his buddies one night. That’s how things started—everybody loved them, and that sauce! “That sauce is great!” was the consensus of all who tried it.

In the family tradition, Tom Gregory, son of Matula and Ted, created the new version in the kitchens of Montgomery Inn. He did it the hard way, through trial and error, using only quality, natural ingredients. The new sauce is billed as a perfect marriage of the original’s sweet and spicy flavor, combined with the warm heat of smoked jalapeno peppers.

You can enjoy the new chipotle sauce at any of the Montgomery Inn locations, on ribs, chicken and more. Also, the sauce is bottled for purchase and use at home. Ask at the restaurant, or find Montgomery Inn sauces in regional Kroger stores, and other grocers. The sauce is available for shipment worldwide at www.cincyfavorites.com. In 2013, Montgomery Inn sauce was recognized as one of the top mail order items ever, topping 30 million bottles shipped worldwide.

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Holiday Inn Express

January 31, 2015 By

hotelofmonthfeb2015hotelofthemonthfeb2015-2Business travelers to the Northwest Corridor will find only the best in accommodations when staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Mason. This non-smoking 106-room hotel caters particularly to the business set, offering a business center, fitness center, free high speed internet access and indoor pool to help round out their stay. A continental breakfast is available every morning, and every afternoon at 3 hot, fresh Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and coffee are laid out to enjoy when checking in or coming back from a day of meetings – all free of charge.

Russell Krouse, General Manager, is proud of his hotel, and prides himself on its cleanliness and dedication to excellent service. This hotel has consistently been 6-7% above the brand standard for cleanliness and service, coming in with a score of 92 over the average 85. And thus far this year, they have had zero service-related issues to contend with.

The Holiday Inn Express is in a convenient location, close to I-71. It is near many restaurants and shopping centers as well as a movie theater; Graeter’s is even located right in their parking lot. For families enjoying a stay at the Holiday Inn Express, Kings Island Amusement Park and The Beach Waterpark are but minutes away.

Whether coming for business or leisure, the Holiday Inn Express will provide you with the best possible environment for your stay.

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