Jungle Jim's second location = closer to L'ville

A 2nd Jungle Jim's is slated to open in the Eastgate Mall area of greater Cincy (Mt Carmel). They are looking for a summer 2012 opening. The new store looks to be only about 9 miles closer but having driven both of the routes many-many times I'm thinking it is conservatively 20-25 minutes shorter drive (since you are not having to drive thru downtown). On a semi-related note, isn't there some kind of big-ass liquor store going in around the same area ? Maybe that was Newport I'm thinking of.

That's great news about JJ's; it's been rumored for around a dizen years now, as stories had them buying one property after another (I remember at one time they supposedly had bought Cincinnati Micron right off of I-71), so it's nice this is finally happening!

I can't find anything about a huge liquor store, however. I tend to doubt that, as Ohio is still an ABC Store state, and as the state government mandates which brands can be carried and sets pricing, there's little incentive for a superstore to move in. Wine & beer, sure - Jungle Jim's has a fantastic wine selection - but hard stuff would be different . . .

Andrew,

This new location is really going to work well for us...We drive right by Eastgate at least twice a month. It's gonna be tough to keep the ol' food budget under control "Like" it that JJ is showing their support for American workers...

As for the Liquor store thingie, now that I think about it the store waas on the KY side...some kind of a souped up Liquor Barn type of store...I think it was going in near Newport. We were discussing it on here a couple of months ago, I'm sure Justin will locate the link for us.

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Steve,

I read somewhere that JJ's is opening or considering a branch in Cleveland.

OK...So here's a link to the new Liquor store thing (The Party Source), it is on the Kentucky side...30'000 square feet. Not sure how this stacks up to the L.B. but between this and the new J.J. it does make for some interesting road trip opportunities.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/newintown/2 ... -underway/

OK...So here's a link to the new Liquor store thing (The Party Source), it is on the Kentucky side...30'000 square feet. Not sure how this stacks up to the L.B. but between this and the new J.J. it does make for some interesting road trip opportunities.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/newintown/2 ... -underway/

Thanks!

OK...So here's a link to the new Liquor store thing (The Party Source), it is on the Kentucky side...30'000 square feet. Not sure how this stacks up to the L.B. but between this and the new J.J. it does make for some interesting road trip opportunities.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/newintown/2 ... -underway/

I've visited the current Party Source store, and I think it's already larger than the Springhurst Liquor Barn. After they finish this 30,000-square-foot expansion it's going to be immense. I'm looking forward to the 40-tap craft beer bar they're planning.

I've visited the current Party Source store, and I think it's already larger than the Springhurst Liquor Barn. After they finish this 30,000-square-foot expansion it's going to be immense. I'm looking forward to the 40-tap craft beer bar they're planning.

I agree- we've been to the existing Party Source many times ( we try to visit when in that part of Cincy). This blows Liquor Barn away. I'll be interested to see if they expand their selection of gourmet foods ( already good) at the new location.
Note that Party Source is local; they are the same folks that owned the Party Source at Springhurst- in what is now the Liquor Barn space.

[Robin Garr]

Note that Party Source is local; they are the same folks that owned the Party Source at Springhurst- in what is now the Liquor Barn space.

Yeah, the two companies were actually somewhat related, as I recall. The Party Source guy is from Northern Kentucky and had stores there and here; Liquor Barn was a big Lexington firm. Party Source basically sold their Louisville business to Liquor Barn, which put up new signs, but it wasn't even as much of a change as closing one store and then opening a different store.

Note that Party Source is local; they are the same folks that owned the Party Source at Springhurst- in what is now the Liquor Barn space.

Yeah, the two companies were actually somewhat related, as I recall. The Party Source guy is from Northern Kentucky and had stores there and here; Liquor Barn was a big Lexington firm. Party Source basically sold their Louisville business to Liquor Barn, which put up new signs, but it wasn't even as much of a change as closing one store and then opening a different store.

Ken Lewis, the president of Party Source, is from Louisville and to the best of my knowledge still lives here.

Also if I remember, the Liquor Barn company itself was sold to a Canadian income fund a couple of years ago . . .

Also if I remember, the Liquor Barn company itself was sold to a Canadian income fund a couple of years ago . . .

Yes, yes they did sell to a Canadian firm and the employees, particularly those who have been around for a while, universally DESPISE them.

Anyway...back to Jungle Jim's.

Every once in a while we get someone posting that they are thinking about making their first trek to Jungle Jim's...well with the new opening this summer the "trek" just turned into a hop-skip and a jump. One thing that doesn't often get mentioned when talking up J.J. are the number of events and classes they hold. This past October they held their (annual) Fiery Food Show and there are always beer and wine tastings, cooking classes, cigar "tastings", etc, etc. It's just a really fun place to visit. We love it.

Every once in a while we get someone posting that they are thinking about making their first trek to Jungle Jim's...well with the new opening this summer the "trek" just turned into a hop-skip and a jump. One thing that doesn't often get mentioned when talking up J.J. are the number of events and classes they hold. This past October they held their (annual) Fiery Food Show and there are always beer and wine tastings, cooking classes, cigar "tastings", etc, etc. It's just a really fun place to visit. We love it.

I'm taking a couple of friends from New Albany to JJ on Thursday. They have never been and it is a perfect extension of our prime objective, Ikea. I only go to JJ when I'm within striking distance for the same reason Justin Hammond stated the last time JJ came up; they have nothing I can't get here.

I'm taking a couple of friends from New Albany to JJ on Thursday. They have never been and it is a perfect extension of our prime objective, Ikea. I only go to JJ when I'm within striking distance for the same reason Justin Hammond stated the last time JJ came up; they have nothing I can't get here.

Being able to "get it here" and being able to "get it" (ALL) at one massive food alter are two different things. But I see yer point. I guess for us...as much as anything else...our being Ohio natives (Buckeyes) and all, it's just an opportunity to support our local businesses.

I'm taking a couple of friends from New Albany to JJ on Thursday. They have never been and it is a perfect extension of our prime objective, Ikea. I only go to JJ when I'm within striking distance for the same reason Justin Hammond stated the last time JJ came up; they have nothing I can't get here.

Being able to "get it here" and being able to "get it" (ALL) at one massive food alter are two different things. But I see yer point. I guess for us...as much as anything else...our being Ohio natives (Buckeyes) and all, it's just an opportunity to support our local businesses.

Yep. If I drove that way twice a month I would too.