On the banks of the Ohio River, with picturesque views of the Cincinnati skyline and a location in the heart of the Tri-State area, sits the Embassy Suites Cincinnati-RiverCenter in Covington, Kentucky.

This all-suite hotel offers the best in convenience and comfort. Just a two-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati means guests can enjoy the Bengals, the Reds at Great American Ball Park, concerts at US Bank Arena, exciting events at Duke Energy Convention Center, the Aronoff Center for the Arts, and the Horseshoe Casino, complete with a complimentary casino shuttle, or the Southbank Shuttle Trolley if you don’t want to worry about parking downtown.

The hotel is adjacent to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, and provides easy access to I-71 and I-75, plus many Covington attractions, such as Newport on the Levee and The Banks; these two entertainment hubs have a vibrant mix of restaurants, boutiques, comedy clubs and activities. Best of all, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is only 20 minutes away, making this hotel an easy choice for the business traveler.

As always, an Embassy Suite guest room is a spacious two-room suite with a private bedroom and separate living area. Each morning guests can savor a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast while enjoying the views of the Cincinnati skyline. In the evenings, join the crowd at their Evening Reception and sip on complimentary drinks. Needing a little bite to eat during the day? You can find pizza, beverages and more in the lobby at Scoops and Slices, Monday through Saturday. Need to keep up that healthy fitness regimen? This hotel is proud to offer a fully-equipped fitness center, indoor heated pool and whirlpool.

It’s a pleasure to host a riverfront meeting or an elegant wedding reception at the Embassy Suites RiverCenter in their 8,000+ sq. ft. of flexible space; they offer meeting rooms as well as a ballroom with stunning views of the city. The business center is supplied with everything you need to get a little work done, as well as a notary public and Express Mail service. For money-saving options, go to their website to find out what the latest offers and specials are.

Whether it’s for business or pleasure, the Embassy Suites RiverCenter is always the perfect fit.

 

When you’ve got a yen for Chinese food, and want a sophisticated menu prepared by well-trained chefs, look no further than Bon Chinese, at 10000 Montgomery Road in Montgomery. The delicious offerings are prepared by what are called the “ke-ban shi-fu” (professional cooks) – and there aren’t too many of those in Cincinnati, also known as the “town of thousands of Chinese restaurants”.

Unique to the Cincinnati area is Bon Chinese’s exotic Cantonese Chinese Dim Sum. Dim Sum means “snacks” and while it used to be a specialty for the Cantonese Chinese to enjoy for breakfast or lunch, it’s now eaten any time of day, all over the world. These small appetizers are well-flavored and delicately prepared, filled with such goodies as shrimp, pork or bean curd. There are many different options on the Dim Sum menu, and they are the perfect treat to sit and enjoy with family and friends. Dim Sum cooked-to-order hours are everyday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and push cart hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to 3:00pm.

The regular menu offers up classic Chinese options, such as hot and sour soup, egg rolls, sesame chicken, duck, as well as a variety of Thai options, noodle dishes and chicken, beef, pork and shrimp dishes prepared Szechuan, Hunan, and Cantonese style, to name a few. Regular menu hours are everyday, 11:00am to 9:30pm.

Private parties are welcome! Bon Chinese has a party room that can hold up to 80 guests, and they serve cocktails, wine and beer. This is a true hidden Chinese treasure – check it out for yourself.

 

There are many happening places to go in Cincinnati, but few that can offer you great atmosphere plus fresh seasonal dining options. Seasons 52 is all that, and more….just minutes north of Downtown, at the Rookwood Exchange.

Created to be a celebration of what’s fresh and ready now, Seasons 52 offers up rustic cooking that brings out the natural flavors of the food. With a constantly changing selection of global wines and a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere, Seasons 52 makes for a fun and tasty night out. There are so many options to enjoy here: start your meal with a delectable flatbread or perhaps a plate of warm roasted olives, then continue exciting your palate with a fresh salad and a filet or some grilled sea scallops. And best of all? Each item on the menu is 475 calories or less! Alternative menus are available as well, including vegan, gluten-sensitive and dairy-sensitive.   And don’t skip the dessert; mini selections of an ever-changing variety are the perfect post-meal “sweet nibble”.

Sunset at Seasons 52 is considered their “happiest” hour, and select cocktails, wine and beer are available as well as $5 small plates of food, Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. With live music seven nights a week from 5pm to 10 pm, the oversized bar is absolutely one of the best hangouts around town.

The atmosphere of Seasons 52 is warm and inviting, casually up-scale, and with the plentiful selection of wines and cocktails, the energy that flows through the restaurant makes for the perfect night out with friends and loved ones. Seasons 52 serves lunch as well, so don’t pass up the opportunity to visit them in the daytime too. They also have several private rooms for group dining, or business gatherings.

If it's good now, it's at Seasons 52.

If you aren’t familiar yet with Ultimate Air Shuttle, then let your summer travels to Chicago, New York or Charlotte be the perfect time to learn more about this amazing Cincinnati-based travel experience.

Ultimate Air Shuttle is Cincinnati’s VIP travel experience, offering daily shuttles out of CVG and Lunken Airport to New York City, Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina. They service these areas with their own 30-seat jets, and all key amenities are included: drinks (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic), snacks, and best of all, baggage. With their flat rate (taxes included), what you pay for your ticket is all you will pay. There is free parking available at CVG and Lunken, and free transportation is available between Lunken and CVG.

Not only can passengers enjoy a private flying experience at everyday prices, they can also kick back with some delicious snacks while in the air. In the morning, “lite” offerings include fruit, breakfast bars, a variety of yogurts and some wonderful, locally made pastries. Pastries on the CVG flights are provided by Graeters, and Lunken flight passengers can savor treats from The Cookie Jar (Newport, KY). Evening flights boast a “lite” snack tray with cheeses, meats, grapes and crackers, all supplied by Kroger and made fresh daily for your flight. There are a wide variety of soft drink choices, and as always, the top-shelf liquor is free of charge.

This summer, Ultimate Air Shuttle is excited to bring back the popular Weekend Getaway BOGO (buy one ticket, get one free) promotion. “Last year’s BOGO promotion was such a huge success that our passengers have been waiting patiently for it to return,” said Noel Ripley, Business Development Manager for UAS. This offer is available from May 1st to September 14th; at CVG you can take advantage of it for Thursday to Monday travel, and at Lunken for Friday to Monday travel. Just log onto their website, www.UltimateAirShuttle.com, to learn more and book your trip today.

Time to pack up the coats and boots and get out the flip flops and shorts…do you have the body you want this summer?

At Kurtzman Plastic Surgery, it’s never too soon to start getting in shape for summer. It’s the most popular time of year for enhancements; for women, the most popular procedure is breast augmentation, followed by liposuction and tummy tucks. Men lean mostly towards liposuction (for that spare tire) and eye work to remove that “tired” look so many of us have. If you’ve been considering breast augmentation, now’s the best time: Dr. Kurtzman is offering a $1000 off special on the procedure – all you need to do is book by the end of May!

There are other options for looking healthy and well-rested this summer. Micro­-Needling is a popular new procedure in which tiny needles pulse all over the face, stimulating collagen and restoring a youthful appearance; it’s performed 3 times over a 3 month period. There are also the injectable face fillers, such as Botox, Juvederm and Sculptra; Dr. Kurtzman is a national trainer for these procedures, and other fillers, so you will be in the best of hands with a doctor who has your safety and best interests in mind.

Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman has been a board-certified plastic surgeon for over 20 years, and as a solo practitioner he is available to his patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether your procedure is done in his office or in a surgery center, your experience will be both pleasant and personal in a comfortable, positive environment.

Make this the summer that you have the body you’ve always dreamed of – schedule an appointment with Kurtzman Plastic Surgery and become the best you can be.

The Symphony Hotel welcomes you to Cincinnati, Ohio. Whether you are visiting from out of town, or want an in-town getaway and want to treat yourself to a five-course gourmet dinner any Friday or Saturday night, the ambiance can’t be beat!   The Symphony Hotel is a great place to find classical comfort, cozy surroundings, great bar scene, and wonderful, live music.

The Symphony Hotel’s main building was constructed in 1871, seven years before the completion of Cincinnati’s Music Hall. It was designed by a famous architect, James McLaughlin, who also designed the original McAlpin’s, Shillito’s, a wing of the Art Museum, Cincinnati Gas-Light & Coke Company, and the Cincinnati Public Library.

The Symphony Hotel is located just across from Cincinnati Music Hall, in OTR.   It’s the ideal location to enjoy a classical romantic getaway, eat an exquisite dinner, and experience the Opera, May Festival, the Cincinnati Symphony, or the Pops Orchestra. Come back, stay overnight and wake up to the aroma of a gourmet breakfast.

The Symphony Hotel is award winning…. and was originally an old mansion. The building was restored into a boutique hotel where the rooms are named after famous composers: Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Beech, Brahms, Mahler, and Copland.

What a gem right here in the Queen City……Cincinnati’s Premiere Boutique Hotel…come experience the wonder of The Symphony Hotel.