🍦 where cincy locals actually shop

Happy Wednesday, Scoopers!

We know the holidays are crazy, so this week’s email is full of lists - places for you to do your Christmas shopping, places to grab some holiday drinks, and events to scope out for the upcoming week.

💗 Reminder as we close in on the holidays: People are always saying “shop local,“ but why? When you buy things from local + independent stores, studies show that 70% of your money stays in Cincinnati (vs 15% from big chain stores). That keeps rent from skyrocketing, helps your bartender friend make their car payment, and stops our neighborhoods from turning into a street of chain stores. Read on for our local recs!

Today’s email is a 4 min 40 sec read:

• 🎁 Your OTR Holiday Shopping Guide

• 🎅 Where to find festive drinks around Cincinnati

• ⚖️ Major changes happening in Ohio in 2026

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