I'm Right Here Mural is a massive and nice mural located on the exterior wall of popular Newport…read moreKentucky Newport on the levee. Best viewable and visible from the large roundabout you hit before entering te levee area. Mural is well done and has a comic strip type vibe to it. Pays homage to all of the hero's in the healthcare industry. An industry that has been through it especially these last few years. So a very nice way to pay tribute to these folks. Overall a beautiful mural and a great addition to the Newport Kentucky area.

The best way to describe the location of this mural is that it is on the loading dock wall on the…read morefar left exterior (as facing it) of the Newport on the Levee shopping area. It was a collaborative effort between St. Elizabeth Health Care and ArtWorks and was painted in 2021. Evan Hildebrandt served as the lead artist on the mural and managed a team of six apprentices to paint it. The mural is painted in a comic-book style and depicts a health care worker wearing a mask saying "I'm right here." There is a speech bubble in the lower left corner that says "Thank you." I am assuming that is from any member of the general public. On the top of the mural you will see a banner that reads "THE HEALTHCARE HEROES SAVE THE DAY." The mural uses basically 3 colors, blue, green, and white. Even though, there are only a few colors used in the mural, it still works for me. I like the message and join with the people behind the mural and would like to say thank you to all the healthcare workers out there. Even though the mural is a bit after the height of COVID, it is never too late to say thank you. For those that would like to park and get a closer look, there are a ton of commercial garages available to park, that all have varying rates. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions such as the Levee, and aquarium or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

If you love cardio/spinning, you need to go to Cyclebar located in Hyde Park. From time to time…read morethey like to throw small events or get togethers. Rock the Bridge is our huge event of the year. The party was at the Newport Southbank Bridge (aka Purple People Bridge). This is exclusive to Cyclebar riders, however you were able to sign up friends and family on the website. All rides (spinning class), food, drinks, and activities were free. This was my most memorable and favorite event of the year. 75 riders were able to go spinning on the bridge. We also had our own personal DJ for the cyclebeats! The weather was perfect and loved the view of the Cincinnati Skyline! There were 4 different times to sign up. 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All with different instructors. My friend and I did the 7:00 p.m. with Bethany and Sammy! You get to choose your own bike. Water and hand towels were provided. If you did not want to ride, you are still invited to enjoy the other activities. This is also for a great cause. All proceeds and donations go to the American Heart Association. I donated and did not know you get your choice of a tank, sunglasses (they offered more, I got the tank). Activities: *Free shuttle service from CB Hyde Park to the Purple People Bridge before, during and after the event. *You had to be there 30 minutes before your ride to check-in and get your shoes. If you are not checked in 15 minutes before your ride, your seat will be given up. *Free rental on cycling shoes when you present your ID in exchange *Free bag check and changing rooms available if you want to bring a change of clothes. *Food and beverages (craft beers, white wine, coke products) will be provided all evening. Vendors: Mama Mimi's (my favorite was the vegetarian pizza! So good!!), Street Chef Brigade (offered pulled pork sandwich and hamurger), and Current Catering. *You can participate in their dunking booth, jousting and bungee run games for a chance to enter our raffle and win a 10 free ride pass. *Grab your friends and family for a souvenir group photo at the TapSnap photo booth. *Fireworks show at 9:50pm, presented by Queen City Pyro Productions. *Live band, Johnny Clueless, will play from 10pm-midnight Since I had to work the next day, I wasn't able to stay for the Fireworks and the live band. All I have to say that this event was EPIC! The bridge was all ours!! Cyclebar definitely knows how to throw a party! I can't wait for the next event!! Besides the events, I really enjoy spinning at Cyclebar. The instructors are top notch and the music playlist is off the hook! I've also met so many wonderful people and at the same time I am keeping fit! I am proud to be a part of the Cyclebar crew!! Thanks Cyclebar for all you do for your riders!!!

Rock the Bridge was the end of the summer spinning party for CycleBar. CycleBar is a spinning…read morestudio in Hyde Park. They offer climate controlled spinning classes in a theater with an awesome sound system and the best instructors. They also add value to their classes via metrics visible on the bike, free towel rental, shoe rental, fruit, water and water bottles (sometimes they also have premium juice, coffee, or frozen yogurt). Rock the Bridge was an outdoor event on the purple people bridge with all proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association. Five different ride times (5, 6, 7, 8, and 9) each featured two cyclestars (instructors). Two video screens highlighted the instructors and the participants (up to 75 of them). A live dj provided awesome beats. Tank tops were available for donors. Pizza from Mama Mimi's and burgers and pulled pork from Street Chef Brigade were available for all participants free of charge. Water, soft drinks, beer, and wine were also available to participants free of charge. There were also bounce house type things and a picture station. Getting the bikes, shoes, and crew to the bridge was an incredible feat (they even offered shuttle service from the studio). This was an outstanding party and definitely one I will remember. I hope to see a similar event next year!

Ugh. To say the past few weeks have sucked balls is not even the half of it. First, my comrade is…read morequitting. That's enough suckiness, because like who am I even going to talk to, but I'm inheriting her hard work. Like I'm not even that smart. Well, but whatever. Then my brother sprained his ankle. I tried to help out a lot and it's just kind of tiring. Then, when he started feeling better, my husband was mugged in San Francisco! Like why would someone just go up to another person and punch them in the face? Because they want their wallet. Which is how I ended up here, looking at this mural again. I'd say it's worth going through security to look at the mural, even though I said before that it's not. These security people were nice, at least the security lady is. Since I had to go to the federal building last week, I made it a point to really look at this. It's very cool. Like I took a million pictures. I looked at the fat mallard for a long time. Also, I liked the grey, spikey owl. Oh! And the snail is cool. BTW I also thought the deer and elk and moose were cool. And one of my favorite things was the alligator about to eat a sheep. I love chompy mouth animal pictures. Listen. If you're mugged and your green card is stolen, you have to fill out some forms and pay another $450 for a replacement. It takes six months to get a new one, but you can get a stamp on your passport. Well, and then $590 more when it expires, which in our case is about 9 months from now. That means we'll have the $450 new green card for about three months. LOL But you're required by law to carry your green card all the time. Hopefully you aren't a victim of a violent criminal attack because it's one thing after another that might make you so angry. But when you think of these things and go down to INS, just to see if maybe life is a little more fair than you think (it isn't), take some time to look at all these little animals. Most important is that you aren't dead and these little tile animals will make you so happy.

In the lobby of the federal building, you'll find a wall-sized, tiled mural of animals created by…read morethe brilliant, 1950's and 60's illustrator, Charlie Harper. While you're in the neighborhood, check out the gallery of Charlie Harper prints (some signed), posters, and memorabilia at Fabulous Frames and Art, a few blocks away at 17 West 4th st.

Just a few blocks from my AirBnB- I managed to get over there twice during my stay. First time, was…read moreabout 30 minutes before close- but I got my Babushka's perogies! I also snagged an apple crumb mini pie, cookies and found a chocolate shop with marvelous St Patrick's Truffles! The public art surrounding the market is vibrant and playful. When I returned on my last day, my first stop was for coffee and I enjoyed (even though it was bitterly cold) the outdoor market. The flower shop was delightful and I found myself in several shops buying various items like an apron, teas, honey and more! I even snagged quiche at a small bakery. I am so happy I made time to explore and I highly recommend. Locals must love all the meat markets, delis, produce and eateries!

Love the market. Great food, shopping, people watching & great gathering spot with friends. Would…read morehave given it a 5 but their music (not the entertainment) is WAY TOO LOUD!!! Almost impossible to have a conversation.

Only one weekend after the Bacon Fest in Des Moines, I found myself ponying up to the creamery…read morebooths at Jungle Jim's Cheese Fest in Cincy. I'm pretty certain my body is officially pissed at me. My fridge is loaded with recovery veggies as we speak. All this to say, wowzers, what a great deal and fun afternoon of cheese sampling and discovery. I walked away with a new favorite cheese from Cypress Groves in California - their cheese was a close tie with the Trillium and European Cultured butter from Tulip Tree Creamery in Zionsville, IN. For $15 you can sample your way through cheeses, charcuterie, olives and more. I loved the way they organized the space by origin (East Coast (primarily Vermont), European, regional, West Coast, etc.). And, if you're looking to kick your ticket up to the next level, for $25 you can sample wines and beers every few stations between the cheese. That appeared to be a heck of a deal as well. When it's all said and done, you can go downstairs into the marketplace to purchase your favorite frommage finds of the day.

What an awesome event! I've never ate so many cheese in my life! This was held at the Oscar Event…read moreCenter. Pricing was very reasonable. $30.00 VIP Early Admission, $12.00 (Adults) at the door, $2.00 Children. If you want to purchase $25.00 for alcohol, you get a glass which gets you unlimited wine and beer at the booths or bar. Good thing I purchased the tickets in advance because it was sold out once we got there. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday afternoon. This is my first time attending so I felt like the lineup was great! So many vendors to choose from. Here is the line up for this year: Champignon North America Rutherford & Meyer Red Apple Cheese BelGioioso Cheese Tillamook Bertozzi Specialty Parmigiano Reggiano Fabrique Delices Cabot Creamery Columbus Les Trois Petits Cochons Olivia's Beer Cheese Fromi USA Deer Creek Cheese Fortune Fish & Gourmet Burnett Dairy & Valley Lahvosh Finlandia & Kii Natural Crisps Ambriola & Oil Salami Monte Nevado BrewCity Sausage Co. Carr Valley Agora Foods International JJ Fresh Mozz Mackenzie Creamery Montchevre Yancey's Fancy Beehive Cheese Columbia Cheese Minerva Dairy Laura Chenel/Marin French Sweet Grass Dairy Jasper Hill Farm My Artisano Foods Vermont Creamery Widmer's Cheese Cellars Ed-Mar Dairy FraMani. Kerry Gold Volpi Foods Howard's Creek Authentic Beer Cheese Forever Cheese There was 4 stations where you can try the Mac and cheese and vote for your favorite using a ticket. Photo station to take pictures, a raffle to enter to win prizes, and more! I felt like the beers and wines paired well with the cheese! I also felt like the event was very organized and lines went fast. This event is worth going to for the price! I highly recommend it if you are a lover or cheese!

Booty werk. booty werk. booty booty booty werk. left cheek right cheek left cheek right cheek. My…read morebutt is sore today, but boys like firm butts so I commend the instructors for their intensity. Especially that warm up. I've never had a booty warm up like that. Yowzaas. I'm interested in more of their classes. Pilates, TRX, etc. I'll have to check them out. The close-knit classes are also appealing. Bravo bravo [claps enthusiastically]

Phew! Tough workout that was fun and a new experience for me. The instructor was great and audible…read moreover the awesome music that played throughout the workout. Like Jessica, I would be interested in trying a TRX or Pilates class, God only knows how bad my body would hurt after those! The location is great, except you will be tempted by Holtman's donuts and Graeter's and all the other restaurants as you walk/limp to your car. Thanks Cindy and Yelp for a unique exercise experience.

Oh my gosh! WHAT a privilege! The food was fantastic! The steak Diane was my absolute favorite. It…read moregets set on fire right at the tableside. The crab corn risotto came a close second. The french tomato soup was so unique. I think I'll try that at home. This experience was over the top. It's so beautiful there. I would've liked to see a race during dinner. What a view! The chef was extremely kind and down to earth. I thoroughly enjoyed to food demonstrations. I can't wait to try and make that pasta with my daughter. Hopefully I can instill some of those wonderful memories in my child's life, as was chef and Cindy's experiences. I love how the chef incorporates everyone memories into Favorites. I couldn't believe the amount of food we were able to try. What a pleasure. Soup, salad, pork, steak, chicken, fish, pasta, homemade bread, homemade butter, aunt's cheesecake... Everything was incredible! I'd like to thank everyone who made this event possible. It was an incredible experience.

Each course of dinner held so much visual appeal that you almost felt like you were tasting it…read morebefore you had taken a bite. Because I am a huge beet and feta fan, the appetizer was so adorable looking that I almost didn't want to eat it, but eat it I did! Along with that, we were brought out fresh breads made on the premises and (this part I could hardly believe, but) they actually churn their own butter there! What? Who does that? They do apparently. Something that added lots of depth to our dinner was the way that Chef Josh announced each course and most often regaled with a story as to what inspired that particular dish. His take on the "Frenched" Tomato Soup was unique and creative. My hubby, who is a huge James Bond fan, would have really liked the BLT Martini Salads.. with a Shaken but not Stirred Dirty Martini-like dressing prepared table-side. Cindy was such a good sport by partaking in making some of the ricotta cheese dumplings. I know that she and Josh both are from Italian families who like to cook, but it sure came as a surprise to me that they even make dumplings with ricotta cheese as a main ingredient. That was only one of many things served for the main course served family style: Crab and Sweet Corn Risotto (my favorite), Potato Crusted Chicken, Pork Milanese (yummy), Cavatelli, Gnocchi Bolognese, Chilean Seabass, Roasted Broccoli, and Steak Diane also prepared table-side. I never tire of seeing flames lapping high above the cooking pans. It's such a dramatic sight! In between courses, I was able to ask Chef Josh if his grandmother was his inspiration in becoming a chef and he said that both of his grandmothers were. They must be proud of him! And just when you didn't think you could eat another bite, out came the trio of desserts! Affogoto, Tiramisu in a cute cup made of chocolate and a most deliciously light and moist cheesecake from Chef's Aunt Jean's Recipe. Before going home, we were each presented with 2 chocolate dessert cookies to go. They weren't like any cookies I had tasted before and were a delight. Cindy started us off with a fun ice-breaker of telling everybody something interesting about ourselves. What a fascinating ensemble of Yelpers there! To me, getting to meet other Yelper's is just as delightful as the meal itself. Thank you to Cindy and to Favorites at Belterra Park.