Brianna Connock

Dec 19, 2024 | cincinnatimagazine.com | Brianna Connock

Occupation: Cincinnati Children’s Billing Department | @auburnartisanStyle: Eclectic with all the colorsHow did being the child of two artists influence your style growing up? My parents were very open to me and my siblings expressing ourselves in any way. I’m from a small town, and we were the eccentric kids. We all dressed out of the norm. I’ve always been in big colorful outfits and waking up at 5 a.m. to put on my heels.

Dec 6, 2024 | cincinnatimagazine.com | Brianna Connock

Cincinnati Off-Road AllianceFor those who like to get off the beaten (or paved) path, the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance maintains 115 miles of trails for biking, hiking, and running in the area. CORA organizes weekly group bike rides to get out on the various trails. • coratrails.orgSkate Downtown CincyStrap on your skates and get out to one of Skate Downtown Cincy’s rinks at Sawyer Point and the OTR CRC. There are regular group skates featuring DJs and coinciding with downtown events.

Dec 2, 2024 | cincinnatimagazine.com | Amanda Boyd Walters |John Fox |Brianna Connock |Claire Lefton

Stickers: The Sticker ShopGen X mom/author/blogger/disability activist Amy Webb had a brainstorm in January 2023: She wanted to open a sticker shop. It might have seemed out of the blue, but digital fatigue, nostalgia, and a desire to connect with her daughters over creativity inspired her to sign a lease on a Wyoming storefront and transform it into The Sticker Shop.

Dec 2, 2024 | cincinnatimagazine.com | Brianna Connock |Amanda Boyd Walters |John Fox |Claire Lefton

Seafood Boil: Cincy CrabWhile the Buckeye state may be far from any ocean, dinner at Cincy Crab gives the impression that you’re enjoying a feast right off the coast. Its seafood boils are by far the stars of the menu and come fully customizable. Customers can handpick one pound each of their favorite seafood—from crab and lobster tail to shrimp and crawfish to clams and mussels, and everything in between—served with potatoes, sausage, and corn on the cob, all coated in a sauce of your choosing.

Nov 6, 2024 | cincinnatimagazine.com | Brianna Connock

Six months after the closure of Chef Jose Salazar’s namesake restaurant, Salazar, the James Beard Award–nominated chef opened his newest dining endeavor in the very same space. Safi Wine Bar (safi translates to enough, commonly used at the end of a good meal) is a Mediterranean-inspired space filled with intimate seating, warm tones, and comfortable throw pillows. While the extensive wine list might bring you in the door, stay for the menu of small plates with big flavor.