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'Tis the season for holiday cheer, holiday parties and let’s not forget those holiday bills.

My son lost his coat last week – the second of the season I might add – and he said,”Mom, Why don’t you just ask Santa for one so you don’t have to pay for another one?”

Every year it happens. I put myself on a budget and I do pretty well. I shop early, I price check and match, and then I usually monitor to make sure nothing has changed enough to warrant a call.

If you aren’t aware, many stores…

A cafe with at least 15 locations across the nation is opening its doors at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Bean Sprouts cafe will debut inside Union Terminal, which recently reopened after a $228 million restoration, on Friday. The kid-friendly eatery that features healthy options in whimsical shapes and designs will be located just outside the Duke Energy Children’s Museum.

Among Bean Sprouts’ offerings are the Grilledzilla, a grilled cheese sandwich cut into a monster face, and Do-Re-For-Me,…

We're just a few days away from Christmas, one of the most popular holidays in the U.S. and one of the most expensive.

In fact, the National Retail Federation projects that Americans will spend up to $720 billion over the holiday season this year, with the average person spending $1,007.24.

To determine which cities are best for Christmas celebrations, WalletHub compared the 100 biggest metros based on 31 indicators of a festive and affordable Christmas, such as traditions, shopping and costs.

And,…

Actual Brewing Co.’s new Clintonville brewpub isn’t just an arrival, it’s a return.

The craft brewer expects to open its new space at 2808 N. High St. in early January. It isn’t just about Actual expanding its own business and bringing new taps to the neighborhood – it’ll also have revered local chef Alana Shock running its kitchen and the local “godfather of craft brewing” Scott Francis pitching in some creations on the beer side.

“We’ve had a fun, lazy taproom for so long…

Nothing is more festive than the pop of a Champagne cork and the fizz of the bubbles as you poor a nice glass of sparkling wine.

With the holiday season upon us and New Year's Eve just around the corner, I thought it would be worth looking at some great selections for people wishing to toast their family and friends with a nice bottle of bubbly. Whether you want a luxury selection or a value pick, there are more than enough choices for all.

One of the best things about Champagne and sparkling…

And along with the season's dishes — such as prime rib, ham and roasted turkey — there are plenty of great adult beverages being offered by restaurants in the area, featuring the Yuletide flavors.

Food entrepreneurship is booming. Food trucks are one of the fastest-growing channels in the food service industry, pop-up shops are sprouting regularly and catering businesses are growing.

Caribou Coffee Co. announced a data security breach on Thursday involving at least 265 of its stores throughout the U.S.

This includes two stores in the metro area: one at 8722 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam, and one at 6370 N. Lucerne Ave. in The Village at Burlington Creek (formerly known as Tuileries Plaza) in Kansas City.

In a letter to customers, Caribou Coffee President John Butcher said the company identified unusual activity on its network Nov. 28. It launched an investigation with…

The city — host to the biggest story in American commerce — lacks its own chronicler.