Date Night Cincinnati Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 25

I

was ready for date night. It was
Saturday afternoon, and I had spent
all morning in a stuffy gym full of sweaty
kids at a Kendama Expo. I had listened
to the click clack of kendamas for three
hours while my 12 year-old-son blew up
my phone with texts begging for me to pick
up a ‘Son of Baconator’ burger on the way
home.
I needed alone time with my husband
in a quiet, adults only restaurant and
I could not wait for our reservation at The
Presidents Room that evening.
I cannot express how much we loved
The Presidents Room, but I’ll try! First, it
was super easy to find, located on Race
Street in downtown Cincinnati. I love dining downtown, but always worry about
parking. Well, there is a parking garage conveniently located right next door, and that
night it was only $2 to park, score!

champagne, as are all first timers. We
decided to start with the Charcuterie
Platter and cocktails. This appetizer is
served with bread from a local baker, 16
Bricks, as well as delicious artisan cheeses,
smears, peppers and meats. It was a great
start.
Along with our appetizer, we were
served melt in your mouth fried biscuits
with apple butter.  Oh my, they were delectable!!!
My husband chose the Tonnarelli for his
main course. This was a delicious dish of
pasta, garlic and steamed cockles. I went
with the Agnolotti, another pasta dish, but
with seared pumpkin, butter and brown
sugar.  Both were delicious and the portions just enough. I love trying new things

We walked into The Presidents Room
and took an elevator up one floor to enter
the dining room. The atmosphere is spectacular with its rich wood paneling, floor to
ceiling book shelves and fireplace. It’s very
cozy for such a large room. Right outside
the dining room there is a pianist and a
huge marble staircase.  It’s such a beautiful
lobby. We felt very fancy!
We were greeted with complimentary

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