Jackie Danicki

Edgecliff

Originally uploaded by dynamist.

It’s funny that I read so many comments on local blogs about the fact that there’s “nothing to do in Cincinnati”. The fact is that, every night of the week, there are usually multiple events going on that my friends and I have to choose between. (I guess that’s why I don’t read many local blogs. Too much negativity and misinformation.)

Bob and I hit The Edgecliff last night with another friend of ours. They threw open a bunch of the condos and had food from several local restaurants on offer in each one. (The duck, sausage and cannellini bean combo - a sort of deconstructed cassoulet - from Vineyard Café & Wineroom was by far the best and most interesting, though the crabcakes from the Mt. Adams Fish House were also fab. Sung Korean Bistro disappointed by disappearing in the middle of the event, leaving empty pans of food and many hungry party-goers.) It was all free, even the wine.

One thing our friend, who has lived all over the US, noted was how cheap it is to rent luxury housing in Cincinnati. You can rent a place for about $1500/month that would sell for $500k. At the Edgecliff, they let you test drive their units; if you rent and then decide you want to buy, they’ll apply 75% of the rent you’ve already paid as a down payment on the home.

All my photos from last night are here. Bob’s are here.

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