Great deli?  This is not New York, you’re thinking.  Where could there be great deli in Cincinnati?  Well, now that Indianapolis’ Shapiro’s Delicatessen has come to town, Cincinnati finally has its world-class deli!

Shapiro’s has been a fan favorite in Indianapolis since 1905, run by four generations of Shapiros who pride themselves on buying the best possible meats and produce from their neighbors and nearby businesses.  With the best sandwiches and other deli-style offerings, Shapiro’s has always been a restaurant of integrity and honesty.  While the deli isn’t kosher, it reflects the Jewish deli tradition in everything it serves, right down to the pickles.  The menu is loaded with classic deli sandwiches, traditional entrees, soups, salads, and fabulous desserts as well as the side dishes you expect, such as potato pancakes, potato salad and cole slaw.  There’s so much on the menu, it’s hard to choose!

And if you want to bring Shapiro’s to your next gathering, they do catering.  Box lunches, party trays and even buffet options: no matter what your event needs, Shapiro’s has it.  You can’t go wrong with a huge platter of corned beef, right?

Located in the Crossings of Blue Ash, Shapiro’s Delicatessen has hit Cincinnati and it’s a dining experience you can’t pass up.  Drop by, get a nosh and be a part of the tradition!

There’s nothing like fresh bread…or fresh sweets.  Are your taste buds watering for something yeasty and delicious?  Look no further than Breadsmith, located on Michigan Avenue in Hyde Park.

Breadsmith only uses the finest natural ingredients for all their artisan breads and sweets.  From their daily selections like French Baguette, Ciabatta and Sourdough to their specialties like Cinnamon Buns, Dessert Breads and Scones, everything is made from scratch in their 5-ton European hearth stone oven.  In addition to their daily offerings, Breadsmith has daily, weekly and monthly specials for your enjoyment.  You can also call in your order for pick up – what a great way to be stocked up on fresh bread and treats for the week!

To see all daily and monthly goodies, go to the calendar…  www.breadsmith.com/cincinnati and click on the calendar link.  Many goodies are in store, so get your bread knife ready!

While we are open Tues. through Sunday, we will be adjusting to winter hours starting November 1st. Sunday is the only day that will change and we’ll be closing at 3 p.m. until further notice. Drop by for a fresh loaf of bread, a cup of locally roasted coffee, a variety of sweets or the daily special now.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we can’t wait to make all your favorites. Those of you who remember from last year, it can be quite hectic around here. We’ve got orders stacked on orders and piles of Turkey shaped bread. Please be kind to us by placing your orders no later than November 19th, the Sunday prior to the holiday, by 3 p.m.

BLINK, the nation’s largest light and art event, transforms Cincinnati, October 12-15. The event spans more than 20 city blocks from Cincinnati’s vibrant riverfront through its central business district and historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, illuminating a U.S. city like never before.

As with popular international light festivals such as Vivid Sydney, Lumiere London and Germany’s Luminale, hundreds of pioneering local, national and international artists are commissioned to unleash their creativity and engage event-goers with magical, light-based experiences. Buildings will become light spectacles, wall murals will come to life through light animation, and through an immersive experience, BLINK will define Cincinnati as an innovative, inclusive and creative future city.

BLINK highlights include:

• An opening night light parade, Thursday, October 12, 7 p.m. around Cincinnati’s Washington Park.

• Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will depict “What Freedom Means” based on submissions from a nationwide student art contest.

• Some of the world’s most popular and acclaimed street artists, including Ana Maria (Puerto Rico), Roa (Belgium), Bicicleta Sam Freio (Brazil), D*Face (UK), Demsky (Spain), Ernest Zacharevic  (Lithuania) and Saner (Mexico), will create nine new murals on Cincinnati’s Pleasant Street.

• Dozens of interactive light installations from illuminated seesaws and a 40-foot-wide LED peacock to a “pool” of touch pads that emit light based on user steps, and more.

• Architects of Air, a giant, walk-through sculpture and luminarium complete with tunnels and domes for exploring (There is a $5 charge for this attraction only)

BLINK is free and open to the public, and will run 7:15p.m.-midnight each night of the four-night event. BLINK is accessible by foot, the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar and the Red Bike bike-sharing system.

BLINK is produced by Cincinnati-based Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

Learn more about BLINK at

www.BLINKCincinnati.com.

Have you ever been to the Ohio Renaissance Festival?  If not, you have no idea what you’ve been missing!  From the food to the entertainment to the atmosphere, this is an event you have got to try.

Located in Waynesville, OH, the Ohio Renaissance Festival is open Saturdays and Sundays until October 29, 10:30am to 6:00pm, all on a 30-acre permanent village that has been authentically and historically re-created in the flavor of 16th Century England. The festival features nearly 100 shows daily on 12 stages, so it’s hard to choose what to see first!  You can witness dueling swordsmen or daring fire jugglers amongst the strolling minstrels, or take in the hilarious Mudde Show or pull up a stool at the Aleing Knight Pub for music that’ll get your toes tapping.  As you wander the quaint village of Willy-Nilly, you can mingle with the “locals” and you might even catch sight of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth strolls the paths.  Of course, nothing beats a full-armored joist!  Those hard hits are delivered three times each day by the gallant knights and gorgeous steeds of the Knights of Valour.

The Artisan Marketplace is definitely a don’t-miss. The Ohio Renaissance Festival is home to one of the largest and most unique open-air Marketplaces in Ohio, with unique shoppes that bring to mind the ambiance and charm of a time over 400 years ago. There are over 150 master artisans and craftsmen from all over the country, who love to demonstrate the lost art of their crafts.  In fact, all craft items must be handmade and meet specific criteria to be allowed to be featured at the festival.  Glassblowing, candle making, stone carvers, boot makers, pottery, stained glass and more await you in the Marketplace.

Got the kids with you?  Of course you do!  They’ll love all the different rides and games available, and adults can enjoy them too!  Take a try at the Jacob’s Ladder or the Storm the Castle Climbing Tower, then see if you can take on the Barrel of Bedlam!

All that shopping, playing and being entertained makes you hungry.  And that’s good – because there is so much to choose from to eat at the Ohio Renaissance Festival!  Traditional festival eats like roasted turkey legs, roasted corn on the cob, ice cream and bratwurst abound, plus new favorites like Middle Eastern falafel and shawarma to a travelling menu inspired by Marco’s travels west on the silk road, featuring vegetarian fried rice.  It might take you all day, but you’ve got to sample it all!

Tickets are available at the gate or online; go to http://www.renfestival.com for ticket pricing, directions and all the information you need to make your day at the Ohio Renaissance Festival the best adventure ever.

The Beer, Wine, and Food Festival will return for its 8th year on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 in downtown Wyoming. The festival kicks off each day at 5 p.m. and includes an extensive variety of craft beer and wine to sample, including local varieties. There will also be a showcase of Cincinnati’s best eats ranging from barbeque to pizza and even something for your sweet tooth. Each night begins and ends with a wonderful lineup of live entertainment. Specific bands are still TBD, but be sure to check out the Beer, Wine, and Food Festival website a few months out for a complete lineup. Admission to the festival is $10 for Non-Tasting Admission (includes admission to the festival) and $30 for Tasting Admission (includes admission to the festival & wristband, and 5 tickets. New this year, you can become a VIP (single day or all weekend) and get admission, unlimited tastings, and commemorative drinking glass (Must be 21+) for $50 or $75.

This wonderful two day festival raises money for local non-profit, The Cure Starts Now Foundation, whose founders, Brooke and Keith Desserich, are Wyoming residents. All proceeds from the festival go directly toward funding pediatric cancer research through the incredible efforts of The Cure Starts Now Foundation. Many of the volunteers have been impacted by cancer and are happy to participate in an event to make a difference in the lives of kids battling cancer. By the end of 2017, The Cure Starts Now will have committed to $10 million funded in cancer research all over the world. To learn more about the festival or The Cure Starts Now, please visit to www.beerwinefood.com.

Recruiting firms in the country, connecting employers with the most qualified candidates for their hotel, resort, restaurant or casino.

But this agency is also highly philanthropic as well, and to this end they are sponsoring this year’s Envision Children’s Red Carpet Casino Night, held downtown at Prime Cincinnati.  Envision Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education services provider that engages students in interactive and fun activities.  These real-life activities enable students to see how their education benefits them now and how it will benefit them in their future.  It provides under-served students with supplemental educational instruction in science, technology, engineering, math, reading and critical thinking that will allow them to excel academically.

It’s important to Patrice & Associates to be active in the communities they serve, which is why here in Cincinnati they work with Downtown Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati Swords (a local youth hockey team) and the Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce as well as Envision Children.  As lead sponsor of the Red Carpet Casino Night, they will be helping raise money to create quality educational programs for local economically disadvantaged children.  The event will be on Friday, October 20th, and for more information go to http://www.envisionchildren.org/red-carpet-casino-night/.

From recruiters and franchisees who are of the highest caliber to those looking for a job in the hospitality industry – or to those looking for the perfect employee at their hotel, restaurant, resort or casino, look no further than Patrice & Associates before anywhere else.