Thursday, August 28 2014
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View the Fireworks This Weekend Over Some Cheese Fries
Around the tri-state, Labor day brings two things: WEBN fireworks and veritable deluge of spectators descending on the riverfront. If you've ever attempted to negotiate the crowds, you know getting a good vantage point can be hit-or-miss. CityBeat has your back though– they've put together a list of the best Bars and Restaurants from which to view the spectacle. Now whether you can actually get a table is another matter entirely.
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Tax Problems Closes Mahogany’s at the Banks Again
Embattled restaurant Mahogany’s was shuttered again this week by the state for not paying its taxes. The long-troubled restaurant owes $61,338 to the State of Ohio, according to an investigation by The Cincinnati Enquirer. In addition the the money the restaurant owes the state it also owes the City of Cincinnati about $28,000 in tax money from the $300,000 loan, which was part of the $1 million it received from the city while opening the restaurant. Mahogany’s owner, Liz Rogers, said Tuesday’s closure was a misunderstanding and hopes the have the restaurant opened again soon.
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Fly Frontier For $15 in October
Got plans in October? If not, you might consider capitalizing on super cheap air fares recently announced by Frontier airlines. The last week in October, you can get to Vegas from CVG, and four other destinations for just $15. Prices through the end of year are likewise pretty cheap, coming in below $50.
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Is McConnell Secret Recording a Big Deal? Depends On Who You Ask
The Nation released a secret audio recording of Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell speaking to a group of conservative donors, an event organized by the Koch Brothers. To no one's surprise, the spin machine immediately kicked in and the incident was broadcast as nefarious by some and completely transparent by others. In case you've been living under a rock, McConnell is knee-deep in a contentious reelection campaign against Democratic challenger upstart Alison Lundergan Grimes.
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Hyde Park’s Dancing Wasabi Closes
A $35,000 restitution order made in July against Dancing Wasabi’s owner Charlie Choi has forced the popular Hyde Park restaurant to close. The restitution order stemmed from a lawsuit filed by employees against Choi asking for unpaid minimum wages and overtime. Choi has moved on to manage the Mr. Sushi restaurant in downtown Cincinnati.
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