the Banks

Bar brawl over rent

Tana Weingartner — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:52:30 +0000

The folks at Toby Keith's I Love this Bar and Grill have more than hamburgers and beers on their plates. According to court filings, the restaurant hasn't been paying its rent.

An affiliate of The Banks developer is filing suit against the restaurant's owners. Court documents allege Toby Keith's hasn't paid rent since November of last year. The monthly rent is $41,066.67.

The developer is asking for all rents, payments, fines and other related costs.

New restaurant at The Banks to hire 200 workers

Howard Wilkinson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:09:25 +0000

The Yard House, a national chain of 43 restaurants, is looking to fill more than 200 positions for its March 24 opening at The Banks, between Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium.

The restaurant, known for its menu of "American fusion fare," is looking for servers, bartenders, hosts, expediters, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.

Another restaurant coming to The Banks

Tana Weingartner — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:54:44 +0000

Jefferson Social will take up residence this Spring at The Banks. The neighborhood bar and restaurant style facility will serve Mexican street food. It will be operated by Tony Cafeo, who also owns Jefferson Hall at Newport on the Levee.

“Our focus will be on serving artisanal drinks with freshly squeezed juices and quality liquors, and serving tacos and nachos made with fresh ingredients,” says Cafeo. “Customers will be able to enjoy themselves in a design and layout conducive to socializing, eating, dancing and partying.”

Jimmy John's Coming to The Banks

Maryanne Zeleznik — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:25:33 +0000

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches is coming to the Banks. A release from the development team of Carter and The Dawson Company says it will open in April on the south block of Freedom Way. “The addition of Jimmy John’s helps round out the ‘something for everyone’ atmosphere at The Banks,” said Scott Stringer, Executive Vice President at Carter.

Fort Washington Way meeting Tuesday night

Tana Weingartner — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:05:54 +0000

Cincinnati is holding a national competition to get design ideas for building decks over Fort Washington Way to connect the Central Business District to the Banks.

Possibilities range from adding green space to business, retail or entertainment space.

The competition is called "Connect the Blocks." The city wants design, architectural and engineering experts to create concepts and cost estimates.

The city wants to hear from the public as well. There's an open meeting tonight at six o'clock at the Main library branch downtown (800 Vine Street - Main Branch Tower Room).