"Red Tree Gallery & Cafe"

Red Tree is a newly relocated art gallery in Oakley that has added a cafe and shop, all under the same roof on Madison Road. See my 11/13/09 article in the Weekend section of the Cincinnati Enquirer for details. We stopped by their opening-night party for the November art exhibit last night and chatted with Wendy Smith, the gallery's owner. It's a comfy place to hang out with coffee and your laptop, and in a great location near Oakley shops and restaurants. Photo of the lunch my friend & I had there is above -- quiche, soup and a wrap.

Salt of the Earth -- article in Cincinnati Enquirer

Jean Huwer & I ate lunch at Salt of the Earth a couple of weeks ago, and my story about it appears in the Weekend section of the Enquirer (10/16/09). It's a nice place to stop, and I think it's an especially good gourmet-to-go option if you're looking for something for dinner. This photo shows the case with all their savory offerings (sorry about the glass glare), from quiches to poached salmon.

Here's the link to the Enquirer article:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091016/ENT01/9101603171026High+quality+a+constant+at+Salt+of+the+Earth