Good morning, Hamilton County. The historic Purple People Bridge is getting a splash of burgundy and rosé this Friday. Brighton Center's Wine Over Water fundraiser transforms the iconic crossing into a festival of fine wines, local brews, and delectable eats from neighborhood establishments. With Elizabeth Walters providing the soundtrack against Cincinnati's skyline, the event promises to deliver both spectacular views and vital support for 47 community programs helping Northern Kentucky families achieve self-sufficiency.
Meanwhile, contrasting fortunes play out across the county's restaurant and real estate scenes. While Dolly's struggles to fill Frisch's former footprint with notably empty dining rooms and concerning health violations, a remarkable piece of Cincinnati history has captivated buyers. The 1820s Italianate carriage house in Prospect Hill, masterfully reimagined with a stunning glass courtyard and rooftop deck, showcases how historic preservation can create truly extraordinary living spaces.
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🍷 Newport's Purple People Bridge transforms into a wine lover's paradise. Brighton Center's 18th annual Wine Over Water fundraiser returns September 13, offering attendees exquisite wines, local beer, spirits, and food from numerous locally-owned establishments. The event features spectacular bridge views and live entertainment from performers like Elizabeth Walters and Karly Dawn & The Hillfolk. General admission tickets cost $60, while VIP options include private tables and exclusive amenities. Proceeds support Brighton Center's 47 programs helping individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency across Northern Kentucky.
🍔 Dolly's restaurant chain struggles to fill empty Frisch's shoes. Five months after promising to open 50+ locations in Cincinnati, the Big Boy Restaurant Group is operating just four Hamilton County stores with strikingly low customer counts. Site visits revealed nearly empty dining rooms, with one location having just a single diner at dinner time. The company's landlord has yet to finalize leases for 28 planned locations, while health inspections uncovered 20 violations including a salmonella case that couldn't be conclusively linked to the restaurant. CEO Tamer Afr has not responded to multiple requests for comment.
🏠 Historic carriage house hits market at $750,000 with pending offer. The Italianate-style home in Cincinnati's Prospect Hill Historic District was once a working stable from the 1820s before architect Donald Beck transformed it in the early 1990s. The three-bedroom, four-bath house features a stunning glass-covered courtyard that floods the interior with natural light. Featured in "Great Houses of the Queen City," this unique property boasts Tuscan columns, an open floor plan, slate patio, and a rooftop deck.
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Spacious updated home great location: This $449,900 NO HOA home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, updated features, and a finished basement on a no-outlet street, combining comfort and convenience close to highways, schools, and shopping.
Luxurious brick home million dollar: For $1,895,000, this spacious 4,447 sq ft brick transitional offers 4 bedrooms on a 1-acre cul-de-sac lot with first-floor primary suite, white kitchen with high-end appliances, and multiple entertaining spaces including a walkout lower level.
Updated brick ranch spacious plot: This $452,000 original-owner Dennis Ott brick ranch in Oak Hills LSD sits on .32 acres, boasting a traditional floor plan with a three-season room, poplar woodwork, crown molding, and solid doors, plus new roof and hot water heater.
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