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HAPPY MOUTH – December 2009

HAPPY MOUTH – December 2009

Ed’s month to pick, so December 2009 was spent at Walt’s Barbecue. I really enjoy BBQ, and Walt’s does a great job. It is a very family-friendly place with plenty of affordable options for kids and adults alike.

New Year 2010 Off to a… Start!

New Year 2010 Off to a… Start!

Happy 2010, everyone! On December 30, 2009, Wendy & I were enjoying a day puttering around, doing errands, chores, and the like. I had to run out to Kroger to pick up some items, and Wendy suggested I pick up a couple sandwiches for lunch.…

HAPPY MOUTH – January 2010

HAPPY MOUTH – January 2010

The first meeting of The Happy Mouth Supper Club for 2010 was a success! It was Angel’s month to select, and her original selection was Arthur’s in Hyde Park Square. However, Arthur’s does not accept reservations. Angel’s plan to arrive early and get seats was foiled, though, when it was revealed that it would be at least a 90 minute wait for a party of our size.

Instead, we ended up at The Echo (right next door to Arthur’s) for diner-style food and much fun. It was a large, animated group – widely agreed to be one of the most enjoyable Happy Mouth meetings of the last several months.

After tucking into comfortable, well-prepared food like my turkey breast over stuffing with cranberry sauce (“cut from a real turkey!,” observed Carrie) or Wendy’s build-your-own omelet, we walked down to Graeters to put a sweet ending on the evening.

Tracy observed that her next selection will be her ninth for Happy Mouth! Wow! It’s been a fun lot of years!

Joanne Drilling to leave Slims Restaurant

Joanne Drilling to leave Slims Restaurant

Chef Joanne Drilling will leave Slims Restaurant to take the Executive Chef position at Murphin Ridge Inn. Drilling has been Executive Chef at Slims since late 2008. Her last day at the helm at Slims will be Saturday, Feburary 6, 2010.

Exclusive Interview with Chef Joanne Drilling

Exclusive Interview with Chef Joanne Drilling

I sat down with Chef Joanne Drilling, recently of Slims Restaurant in Northside, to talk with her about her culinary inspiration, point-of-view, and her upcoming transition to Murphin Ridge Inn, about 1 hour east of Cincinnati in beautiful Adams County Ohio. Joanne and I met…

HAPPY MOUTH – February, 2010

HAPPY MOUTH – February, 2010

For February, 2010, Dave & Robin selected Chi-nattis Pizza, and the food was pretty darned good! Deep dish pizzas, Italian beef submarines, fried calamari, and other dishes came (sorta slowly – it takes 30 minutes for a deep dish pie) out of the kitchen.

MESH Restaurant to Close February 13, 2010

MESH Restaurant to Close February 13, 2010

News from the Cincinnati restaurant front… Mesh Restaurant is closing after service on February 13, 2010. Sadly, as this was one of the better non-chain restaurants north of the city. I’ve been told that the building may be purchased by Eddie Merlots Stone Creek Dining Company,…