Author: Randy A. Simes

Randy is an award-winning urban planner who founded UrbanCincy in May 2007. He grew up on Cincinnati’s west side in Covedale, and graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s nationally acclaimed School of Planning in June 2009. In addition to maintaining ownership and serving as the managing editor for UrbanCincy, Randy has worked professionally as a planning consultant throughout the United States, Korea and the Middle East. After brief stints in Atlanta and Chicago, he currently lives in the Daechi neighborhood of Seoul’s Gangnam district.

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Eclipse at Northside Tavern tonight

Northside Tavern’s new backroom is open, and will be the spot to check out Eclipse tonight. There will be no cover and music will start around 10pm.

Listen to Eclipse here!

Northside Tavern is open until 2:30am everyday and is a great spot to catch local music and enjoy a few drinks. Northside Tavern has received accolades like ‘Best new bar’ (2003 – Cincinnati Enquirer), ‘Best Public Living Room’ (2004 – CityBeat Best of Cincinnati), ‘Best Supporter of Local Music’ and ‘Best Bar/Nightclub’ (both 2005 – CityBeat Best of Cincinnati). One of the other great things is that it is situated nicely in the heart of Northside.

Feel free to get there a little early and take advantage of their happy hour that runs from 5pm-8pm M-F. You can get $2.75 pints, $2.50 well, $3.00 call and $3.50 wine. Northside Tavern (GoogleMap) also has a huge outdoor patio if you care to enjoy the lovely weather or if you need to get out and smoke.

Photo by The Club Creatures

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Weigh in on Agenda 360’s regional action plan survey

Agenda 360 is the regional action plan for the Cincinnati region that is being led by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.  It’s goal is to, “transform Cincinnati USA, by the year 2020, into a leading metropolitan region for talent, jobs and economic opportunity for all who call our region home.”

There is currently a survey asking for people to give their thoughts on how the action plan should develop from here and how it relates to your life within the Cincinnati region.  The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, but will have a lasting impact on how our region moves forward.

The easiest way to take the online survey is by following this link and clicking on the survey.  It can be taken in either English or Spanish.

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Scooters gaining speed in Cincinnati

Are you one of the many people riding around town on a scooter, moped, or motorcycle?  If you are then you’re in luck.  The City of Cincinnati has taken note of the increased number of these smaller vehicles and is planning to introduce five parking locations, throughout the Downtown area, for these vehicles.

These will be 10-hour, dedicated, on-street parking options.  Each of the five locations will accomodate between 3-5 vehicles each.  The City plans to have these locations set up and in place by the end of October and wants your input on where they should be located throughout the Downtown area.

Take the survey here!Shop for scooters today!

The City is also strongly considering some other neighborhoods for this program, but would like your input on where it would be best suited.  Clifton, Northside, and others (you know who you are) this means you.  Tell City officials that you think it would be a great idea for this program to be extended to your neighborhood, and help make this initial program a success.

The beauty of this program is that it not only makes things better for those who currently ride around on scooters, mopeds, or motorcycles, but it also makes the city more inviting to those considering these smaller vehicles as an alternative to a car.


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Happy Hour Cincinnati: Cock & Bull English Pub

Situated perfectly in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood, Cock & Bull is a great spot to grab a few pints of your favorite beer, enjoy live music, people watch from their outdoor seating, or just have a great time with a group of friends. It can be easily found on the SW corner of Main and 6th streets.

Cock & Bull English Pub was rated as having the ‘Best Beer Selection’ by America Online in 2006. You can choose from 25 beers on tap and roughly 70 overall. Beer not your thing? Cock & Bull also has 15 different wines to choose from and 10 different bourbons.

Live music is a staple throughout the week, as is their ‘Tap Time’ from 4pm-7pm M-F where you can get 20oz pints for $3.50. After 7pm, on Fridays, you can you’ll find DJ Special K and Ladies specials that include $2 domestics and $2 well drinks.

If you get hungry you should try their award winning Fish & Chips ($9 – $12), one of their 5 burgers ($8), or even their famous Fish Sandwich ($7.50). They also have plenty of appetizers and small plate options to choose from if you’re just looking for something to munch on.

Cock & Bull English Pub
601 Main Street (GoogleMap)
Covington, KY 41011
859.581.4253

Beer [bottle] | Beer [tap] | Wine & Bourbon | Food

Previous happy hour coverage on UrbanCincy:
Buddakhan — Via Vite — McCormick & Schmick’s — The Stand

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MPMF 3 day passes

MidPoint Music Festival is right around the corner (Sept. 25-27). The music festival showcases independent local, regional, national and international artists throughout Downtown and Over-the-Rhine. This will be the 7th year for the annual festival and should be better than ever with new/more venues and tons of great acts.

One of the new features of this year’s festival will be the Scion Streetcar route. The crossover vehicles will be made available to festival goers to travel between venues. This is also meant to introduce the Cincinnati Streetcar movement/proposal to a host of new people and get even more people excited about the project.

The best performances are sure to sell out, and quickly. Therefore, MPMF organizers recommend buying See It All 3 day passes in advance. The $29 See It All 3 day pass will allow festival attendees to access all 17 stages and concerts by all MidPoint bands. This is the best way to guarantee your access to the best shows by your favorites artists.

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