Second Sunday on Main

Upcoming OTR Holiday Events!

OTR is always the place to be, but that’s even more true this holiday season! Check out some of the upcoming events:

Cincinnati Unchained, Saturday November 19th

Get a jump on your Holiday shopping by buying local at your favorite Over-the-Rhine stores and galleries on Main Street, Vine Street and Findlay Market on Saturday, November 19th. Cincinnati Unchained is an event that highlights the positive affects on a community when people buy from their local independent merchants.

OTR Bar Crawl, Wednesday November 23rd

Spend the night before Thanksgiving in Over-the-Rhine. Hop to all the bars on Vine, Main and in between!

Holidays in the Bag, Friday November 25th

Avoid the rush of the malls by shopping Over-the-Rhine for unique, local gifts in a relaxed atmosphere. Over-the-Rhine is holding its fourth Holidays in the Bag event. Buy the official “Holiday Bag” and receive a 20% discount at participating stores. Proceeds from the sales of the holiday bags benefit the Freestore Foodbank.

Snow White, November 30-December 31

Ensemble Theatre’s Snow White has is it all! The eighth collaboration between ETC perennial favorites David Kisor and Joseph McDonough, this enchanted and memorable musical will delight audiences of all ages this holiday season.

For tickets or info: (513) 421-3555 or www.cincyetc.com

Stroll and Shop, Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th

Main Street rolls out the red carpet for this holiday favorite! Come to Over-the-Rhine to find the best, most unique gifts from your favorite stores and party with A-Line magazine.

Caroling in the Quarter, Saturday December 10th

The third annual Caroling in the Quarter is on Saturday December 10th. Come to Over-the-Rhine and enjoy the restaurants and shops as local choirs and roving carolers perform throughout the neighborhood, spreading holiday cheer. Get your holiday shopping done at The City Flea Christkindlmarkt at 12th & Vine.

Light Up OTR, Friday December 16th

Light Up OTR is a community-based holiday party hosted by Ionic Collective. Guests work together to assemble and distribute over 1,000 luminaries throughout Over-the-Rhine. Once the candles are all lit, all guests are welcomed back to Neon’s for the lighting of the holiday Christmas tree with entertainment and fun!

The Final Friday Before Christmas, December 23rd

Over-the-Rhine will sparkle for last minute shoppers at December’s Final Friday Before Christmas on the 23rd. It’s the perfect time to pick-up unique, locally-sourced gifts at the stores and galleries as well as celebrating the season at your favorite restaurants and bars.

Mark your calendars, and keep watching otrgateway.com and Facebook.com/MerchantsofMainStreet for more details!

Posted October 26th, 2011
By Tamia
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Chef Wright’s Vermouth Braised Cod Recipe

As in previous months, Second Sunday on Main visitors in October got a tasty culinary treat at the Celebrity Chef and Wine Tasting event, this time courtesy of Daniel and Lana Wright of Senate. They kindly served up a preview of one of the dishes on the menu at Abigail Street, set to open November 1st. Here’s the recipe:

Vermouth Braised Cod

Ingredients:
1 1/4 pound cod or halibut filet
12 oz. dry vermouth
4 T butter
1 T olive oil
1 pound fingerling potatoes
1 medium zucchini (diced)
1 medium yellow squash (diced)
1/4 pound fresh peas
4 oz. creme fraiche
2 oz. chopped shallots
1 t sumac
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse fingerlings and toss with olive oil. In a small bow, mix chopped shallots and creme fraiche together, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Place potatoes in an oven safe container, and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and set aside.

Turn oven up to 450 degrees. Gently warm a large oven-safe saute pan, place potatoes in the pan, then place the cod in, top with vermouth and 2 T of butter. Bake for 15 minutes or until fish is fork tender.

Remove cod from oven and gently plate potatoes with the cod on top. Add diced zucchini, squash, and peas to remaining sauce. Reduce the sauce with vegetables on medium heat, add remaining butter. Once the butter has emulsified the sauce and thickened, top the cod with a few tablespoons of sauce and vegetables. Place one dollop of shallot creme fraiche on each piece of fish. Top with a touch of sumac and serve.

Wine Pairing

Wine expert extraordinaire Mario Polito of City Cellars paired it with Australian Sauvignon Blanc Emeri from De Bortoli, which has “soft tropical fruit flavors, fine persistent bubbles, and a clean refreshing finish.”

Enjoy!

Posted October 19th, 2011
By Tamia
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Foodie Finale

The last Second Sunday of 2011 went out with a bang (a nibble? a sip?) at October’s Foodie Fest, with everything from organic gardening tips and a chili cook-off to an ice cream truck and mimosa brunch.

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Huge thanks to all of the sponsors, vendors, merchants, volunteers, and visitors who helped make this year’s Second Sunday on Main a success! Add your pictures to the Second Sunday Flickr pool, join us on Facebook and follow @SSonMain on Twitter for updates about the exciting activities happening in OTR this holiday season!

Posted October 12th, 2011
By Tamia
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Second Sunday on Main Foodie Fest!

Fellow foodies, this one’s for you!

Noon – 5pm: Street Festival
Browse for creative goods and goodies from food and craft vendors, listen to great live music, and enjoy an ice cold beverage in the official beer garden.

FOOD

Bring your appetite! You’ll definitely want to get your grub on at:

Iris BookCafe (1331 Main): Try in-house made soups, made to order sandwiches, vegan baked goods, and coffees.

MOTR Pub (1345 Main): Serving Chicken -N- Waffle (Buttermilk Waffle topped with Cornflake crusted Chicken served with Whiskey-Honey Syrup for 8.50) and fresh peach Bellinis and Mimosas for $5. http://www.motrpub.com/

Park+Vine (1202 Main): Browse and sample vegan appetizers at the VeganEarth Open House

Jeni’s Ice Cream from Columbus, OH: Handmade, locally sourced, artisan ice cream in signature and seasonal flavors, including a Parmesan & Zucchini Bread Ice Cream featuring Blue Oven Bakery’s wood fired Zucchini bread. http://jenisicecreams.com/

Higher Branches (1341 Main): Children’s craft table: Bring the kids by to make chef hats and aprons out of recycled plastic and paper bags in the craft area.
Chili cook-off: Stop by and taste–then vote on–the best chili!

2:30 pm Celebrity Chef Demo at 1419 Main Street (Falling Wall Condos), Unit 2: Daniel & Lana Wright of Senate preview a tasty dish from their new restaurant Abigail Street (opening November 1st!), paired with a wonderful wine from City Cellars. If you enjoy the wine, you can buy a bottle at the tasting!

MUSIC

12:30 pm TBA

2 pm TBA
3:30 pm Brighton from Chicago

A very special thanks to Findlay Market for all of their time and donations throughout the 2011 season, and thanks to the team at Riveriro for City Council for acting as Official Beer Ambassadors this month!

Posted October 7th, 2011
By Tamia
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Kids of Second Sunday on Main

Sure we serve beer and have wine tastings, but Second Sunday on Main is also a family event! Witness all of the mini-people who enjoy the festivities on Main Street:

Is the cuteness getting to you yet?

Posted September 30th, 2011
By Tamia
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Fun at Second Sunday Dance on Main!

Everyone had a great time dancing in the streets at Second Sunday Dance on Main! Despite some unpredictable weather (sunny and rainy?), our guests, vendors, and dancers kept the energy up and the party went on!

With everything from modern dancers to drill teams to line dancers to belly dancers to skateboarders, there was something for everyone!

Dance party host Jai All Day got people up and moving, even in the rain!

Chef Joanne Drilling of Edible Ohio Valley made a wonderful salad using fresh veggies from Carriage House Farm.

The Jeni’s Ice Cream truck made a surprise (and much appreciated!) appearance…

…While our Beer Ambassadors served up a different type of refreshment!

A great time was had by all! Did you stop by? Share your experience with us on Facebook and add your pictures to the Second Sunday Flickr group!

Posted September 14th, 2011
By Tamia
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Dance on Main!

We’re dancin’ in the street this month! Come to Main Street to enjoy live, interactive dance performances from local companies. Performance areas are located at 13th and Main, the stage at 14th and Main, and the corner of Orchard and Main Streets.

Noon – 5pm: DANCE FESTIVAL
Browse for creative goods and goodies from food and craft vendors and see performances by some of the best dancers in the area, including:

12pm – 1pm: Cincinnati Contradancers
1pm – 2pm: Jai All Day Dance Party from WVQC 95.7FM
3pm – 4pm: Greater Cincinnati Dance Alliance and MamLuft & Co. Dance
4pm – 5pm: Belly Dance-off!

Also, don’t miss:
Keshvar Project
Know Theatre Parade
Pones Inc. Laboratory of Movement
Demetrius Klein Dance Company
Coco Loupe Dance
High Steppers Drill Team
PermaFringe Projects
Skate Board Demonstrations
and a surprise around 2pm!

2:30pm: CELEBRITY CHEF DEMO
Head to Falling Wall Condos (1417 Main Street, Unit #2) for the Celebrity Chef demo featuring Joanne Drilling of Edible Ohio Valley with fresh produce from Carriage House Farm. City Cellars will provide a specially selected wine to complement the chef’s dish. Get there early–seats fill up quickly!

Big thanks to this month’s Beer Ambassadors, Khoa Nguyen and Friends.

You know you want to come and get your dance on, so we’ll see you on Main Street!

Posted September 8th, 2011
By Tamia
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Recipe: Chef Salazar’s Tamale and Ceviche

If you were at August’s Second Sunday on Main Celebrity Chef Demo, you know how yummy the food and wine tasted! Now you can re-create the tasty tamales and ceviche at home with Chef Salazar‘s recipe–and be sure to pick up a bottle of Almira Los Dos at City Cellars to complement your meal!

Tamale filled with saffron, baby squash, and heirloom cherry tomatoes

Dough
4 cups masa harina
31/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon saffron
1 cup butter (diced and at room temperature)
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper or to taste

Filling
4 banana leaves
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ pound baby summer squash
Salt to taste

1. Heat the vegetable stock and add the saffron and allow to steep for at least 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the dough by mixing the masa harina and the spices in a mixing bowl. Add the warm stock to the dry ingredients and mix with hands until well incorporated and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Add butter and mix thoroughly.

3. Cut summer squash and slice corn off cob and blanch.

4. Place a small mound of dough on the banana leaves, then place the summer squash and cherry tomatoes on top. Season with kosher salt, and then place a little more dough on top. Wrap the banana leaf like a package and tie with butcher’s twine.

5. Steam tamales for 20 minutes.

Ceviche Mixto with avocado, corn and cilantro

1 pound fish or shellfish (medium dice)
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
½ red onion (minced)
2 Thai bird chilies (seeded and minced)
1 ear of corn
1 cup cilantro (rough chopped)
1 avocado
Salt to taste

Mix the fish with the onions, chilies, and citrus juices and allow to cure for about 2 to 3 hours or until “cooked.” Add diced avocado, corn and cilantro to the ceviche, and serve with fried tortilla chips.

Serves four. Pair with a glass of Almira Los Dos from City Cellars and enjoy!

Posted September 6th, 2011
By Tamia
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SSOM Indie Nati Pictures!

Another great Second Sunday has come and gone! The weather held up for most of the afternoon, and revelers enjoyed listening to live music, drinking good beer, buying handmade goods, and shopping on Main Street:

Add your photos to the Second Sunday Flickr group, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for information about next month’s event!

Posted August 16th, 2011
By Tamia
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August 14th Indie Nati Schedule!

August’s Second Sunday on Main is a salute to all things indie, from music to crafts to merchants. Come to Main Street between 13th and Liberty to vote for your favorite Second Sunday vendor in each category:

Sparkly (jewelry and baubles), Sewn (clothing, accessories, and stuffed), Tasty (food), 2-D (art and photography) and 3-D (sculpture, pottery, etc.). The winning vendor in each category gets a FREE booth at next month’s Second Sunday!

The Schedule:
Noon – 5pm: STREET FESTIVAL
Browse for creative goods and goodies from food and craft vendors, listen to great live music, and enjoy an ice cold beverage in the official beer garden.

KIDS: Bring the kids to Higher Branches (1341 Main Street) to interact with a fun “traveling bug house.”

12:30pm MUSIC: Nathan Holscher with Anne Winslow

2pm MUSIC: Oui Si Yes

2:30pm: CELEBRITY CHEF DEMO
Head to Falling Wall Condos (1417 Main Street, Unit #2) for the Celebrity Chef demo featuring pastry chef Summer Genetti and The Palace‘s Chef Jose Salazar. City Cellars will provide a specially selected wine to complement the chef’s dish. Get there early–seats fill up quickly!

3:30pm MUSIC: Darlene

Special thanks to our Beer Ambassadors Jon Powell and Prospect Hill Neighbors! See you on Main Street!

Posted August 10th, 2011
By Tamia
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