Gordo's Pub & Grill

I've recently talked about Terry's Turf Club and Zip's, but my friend Evan (@nth_degree) insisted that the Cincinnati burger was actually in Norwood, at a place called Gordo's.

First off, I'd like to mention how awesome it was to meet up with Evan, Sara and co. I only know Evan through Twitter-- except for a quick hello during the fateful architecture tour that ended with Dan and I buying a condo-- and spending a little time together at this charming bar was worth the trip on its own.

And then there was the burger. I copied Evan and ordered the Gordo's Burger, which came slathered in bacon, mushrooms, boursin cheese and more. (I'm typically a lettuce and tomato kind of girl, but I'm trying to grow up a bit.) Mm, so delicious! It was a different burger experience for me, but it was definitely one I'd repeat.

So! Who's going back with us? And/or where is the next stop in the Burger Tour?

Gordo's Pub & Grill website: http://www.gordospub.com/

Cincinnati Auto Expo

I've never been to a car show. None of my friends or family were gearheads, at least before Dan. When the Expo rolled around, it was kind of a given that Dan and his parents would go... and I guess I'm arm candy?


Yeah so look, there's an engine. I know *nothing* about cars-- I think I know a good amount about a good amount, but cars elude me completely. From what my friend Jordan said, this year's show was really stripped back-- naturally, it has been for a couple of years since the auto industry's heyday came to a grinding halt.


I had a good time, though. The highlight was probably getting to sit inside a new Prius, which had a solar panel on top and a very sci-fi interior. (I know I'm supposed to be drooling over a Maserati or something, but this did it for me.)

I really, really wish the Auto Expo would consult with me about how to make their show more accessible to non-gearheads (and, er, women) like me. I think there are some simple things they could do that would bring an entirely new audience to the show, without having to be tugged in by significant others. I guess that's just the marketer in me talking. Eww.

Cincinnati Auto Expo information: http://www.hartproductions.com/cincinnati-auto-expo/

Linchpin giveaway winner

Our Linchpin giveaway winner is Kelly! Random.org liked the number 8 tonight.

I don't know Kelly at all, or how to get in contact with her! Kelly, if you could please email us at blog@cincinnatireadventure.com, we will drop your copy of Linchpin in the mail post-haste. I hope you'll let us know what you think!

Film This (at Take the Cake Cafe)

It turns out I love Take the Cake even MORE at night, if that's possible.


@AlexShebar (along with @alisonjo1, though I haven't really met her yet) have set out to watch all the AFI's top 100 movies within a year. They're about 15 into the list already, and Dan and I recently found out that Fargo was coming up, so we put it on our calendar.


We had no idea it'd be such a big event! There were 20-something people in the room, and that was with Bockfest going on concurrently.

This particular event was held at Take the Cake, which-- had you any idea?-- apparently has a full A/V setup. (I talked to @GeekJames and he said this had something to do with being downstairs from an art gallery. So awesome.)


Dan and I bought cupcakes-- hell, EVERYONE bought cupcakes, why on Earth WOULDN'T you-- but the room was far too dark to capture their deliciousness in a photograph. Trust me, though... the pumpkin-y spice cupcake I had was divine. It's hard to match Take the Cake are far as desserts go, and when you pair that with a Coen brothers movie... mm. Mmm mmm mmm.

By the way, I made some comment to @GeekJames about how I hope the bakery made good money that night-- he just shrugged and said that wasn't the point. Sounds like @TaketheCakeCafe is hosting another dozen or so #FilmThis events, because they're an active part of the community and just love good movies. *dreamy sigh*


I'm hoping to tag along to more of the #FilmThis (renamed to #WatchThis for reasons that are probably apparent) events. What an awesome way to see some of the best movies in America?

Thank you for making this available to all of us, Alex & Allison!

FilmThis' website: http://filmthis.tumblr.com/
Take the Cake's website: http://takethecakecincinnati.com/

reminder - Linchpin giveaway

Just a reminder about our Linchpin giveaway - enter by commenting on the original blog post!

We'll be randomly selecting a comment and announcing the winner sometime next week!

It's Just Crepes

It's Just Crepes has opened a second location, a stone's throw away from my place of business. O frabjous day! After 5 years at the same agency, with the same lunch spots in the same stone's throw, I've been a little burnt out.


Mm, this place is a great new option. I'd visited the previous location a few years back, but I'd forgotten how delicious these crepes are! A great portion for lunch, made quickly (but also made to order of course), and a great menu of options.

I had the Southwestern, which did not disappoint. If I had any caution to share, it might be to avoid eating here with business associates-- it's hard to eat these crepes with any sort of grace. But if your coworkers have seen you with cheese dribbling down your chin before, have at it.

It's Just Crepes' website: http://itsjustcrepes.com/
It's Just Crepes on Twitter: http://twitter.com/itsjustcrepes

Essencha Tea House

Essencha was the third and final stop in my day out with Bradley. I'd been there once before-- with the mayor, actually! (My awesome friend Cole has racked up enough Essencha cred to own the place on FourSquare.)


Just as Cole instructed on my first visit, I ordered the matcha soy latte (cold). Great googly moogly, it's as good the second time around. Bradley had a straight-up black tea (English Breakfast, methinks) but I believe he enjoyed his too. We sat around for an hour or so, playing Milles Borne (which I picked up at Boardwalk!).


Isn't this place beautiful? Our waiter was sweet and stayed out of our way as we played our card game. Our tea was great and the atmosphere is perfect.

Essencha's website: http://essencha.com/
Essencha on Twitter: http://twitter.com/essencha/