The Over-the-Rhine economy continues to boom, with new street-level businesses opening every week. Entities like
3CDC,
The Model Group,
Urban Sites and
Over-the-Rhine Community Housing have helped spur much of the residential development in the neighborhood, and the influx of residents has led to a demand for more retail and eateries.
A number of new storefronts have opened recently, with several restaurants coming on-line soon to add to the area’s eclectic and diverse options. Here's a quick roundup:
Continuum, 1407 Vine St.
DAAP grad Erica Leighton-Spradlin opened
Continuum on May 8. She curates home décor, gifts and women’s clothing items that are designed by local artists.
Elm & Iron, 1326 Vine St.
Columbus-based
Elm & Iron opened its first Cincinnati location on May 13. The store sells a mix of new and vintage industrial home décor pieces and accessories.
Idlewild Woman, 1232 Vine St.
Article's sister store
Idlewild Woman opened on May 16. The shop features clothing and one-of-a-kind home accessories exclusively for women.
Kit and Ace, 1405 Vine St.
Created by the family of
Lululemon Athletica’s founder,
Kit and Ace focuses on luxury clothing. The OTR store will be the company’s third U.S. location, with the others in NYC and San Francisco. It's expected to open June 5.
Low Spark, 15 W. 14th St.
The overall concept and opening date are still under wraps for this tiny bar from the
4EG folks, but keep a tab on its
Facebook page for updates.
16-Bit Bar+Arcade, 1331 Walnut St.
Stepping into
16-Bit Bar+Arcade promises to be like a blast from the past, with arcade games, music and drinks straight out of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Work at the site is ongoing, and owner Troy Allen is shooting for an early summer opening.
TBA, 1429 Walnut St.
An as-yet-to-be-announced restaurant concept from the owners of
Cheapside Café and
The Rookwood.
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