Restaurants

Ground breaking held for new Harrison Skyline location

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 10:34am

Ground breaking held for new Harrison Skyline location

HARRISON, OH (FOX19) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday for a new, larger Skyline Chili in Harrison.

The new Skyline location will offer Harrison residents a convenient and updated space where they can enjoy time with family and friends over Coneys and Ways.

Joann Wandsnider, or “Jo-Mamma” as many refer to her, has worked for Skyline Chili for over 28 years at the Harrison location. Wandsinder has a deep-rooted connection to the community donating time and monetary contributions to the local schools and programs that support Harrison youth.

The restaurant is located on Harrison Avenue.

There is no word on when construction on the new Skyline will be complete.

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Free froyo at Orange Leaf grand opening

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 12:35pm

HARRISON, OH (FOX19) - A large crowd is expected to gather outside the Orange Leaf in Harrison for the grand opening on Thursday.

Free froyo will be given away from 6 - 9pm.

Orange Leaf in Harrison is located in the 600 block of Ring Road.

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Jersey Mike's helping make a difference for local children attending the YMCA

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 4:10pm

Jersey Mike's helping make a difference for local children attending the YMCA

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - All local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will donate 100 percent of Wednesday's sales to help the Y help those who need it most in our community.

“The money raised will provide scholarships to help kids learn how to swim, provide them with a healthy lunch, and help families achieve their health and wellness goals,” said YMCA of Greater Cincinnati President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy Walker.

The Month of Giving campaign in 2012 raised nearly $858,000 for 74 different charities nationwide. “I would like to extend a personal invitation to come in and enjoy a Jersey Mike’s sub during our Month of Giving in support of your local YMCA,” said Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s founder and CEO. “The opportunities to give are all around us, so we hope this March, you will join us to make a difference in someone’s life.”

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Elder and Mercy High School Art Show

Submitted by Jenny Kroner Jackson, Communications & PR Specialist

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 10:05am

GREEN TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The art departments of Elder and Mother of Mercy High School invite the community to their collaborative art show at Aroma's Java & Gelato in Green Township.

An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the coffee and ice cream shop located at 6407 Bridgetown Road. Student art work from both high school's will be on display the entire month of March and several pieces will be on sale with 100% of the profits going directly back to the artist.

Stop by for a delicious treat and support Elder and Mother of Mercy!

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Free Yorks to Skyline Chili diners on Tuesday

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Monday, February 18th, 2013, 10:00am

Free Yorks to Skyline Chili diners on Tuesday

(FOX19) - In honor of National Chocolate Mint Day, Skyline Chili diners will receive a minty treat with their menu purchase on Tuesday.

Dine-in customers will get a free York Peppermint Patty on Tuesday, February 19 with any meal.

“Our customers tell us one of the delights of the Skyline Chili experience is tradition,” said Sarah Sicking, director of marketing for Skyline Chili. “Some of these include making cracker bombs before the meal, wearing their special Skyline bib, talking with their favorite server and getting their York Peppermint Patty to end the meal. We want to honor our customers and their Skyline dining traditions by celebrating National Chocolate Mint Day with our Skyline Chili family.”

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Have a donut on Valentine's Day... it's free

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 10:55am

Have a donut on Valentine's Day... it's free

(FOX19) - Every Busken Bakery, Remke-Biggs, and Cincinnati/Dayton United Dairy Farmers will be giving away one free Lite Hearted Donu on Valentine's Day to every customer while supplies last.

The Lite-Hearted Donu is a heart-shaped glazed donut targeted to calorie-counting consumers. Each donut contains just 140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, and zero trans fat and zero saturated fat.

“This year we're giving our hearts to the Queen City,” commented Busken Bakery president, Dan Busken. “As it turns out, our hearts are sweet, low calorie, and romantically guilt-free.”

This will be the largest giveaway in the company’s history, as the combined forces of over 150 stores hands out thousands of free donuts to customers around the city.

The Lite-Hearted Donut™ will be available at all 10 Busken Bakery locations, 135 United Dairy Farmers, and 13 Remke-Bigg’s.

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Get free pancakes at IHOP!

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 10:00am

OAKLEY, OH (FOX19) - For the eighth consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.

For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Donations made at IHOPs in the Cincinnati area will benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

IHOP hopes to raise $3 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $13 million.

To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

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