I'll probably be at the bar around here tomorrow night, I'll certainly keep that in mind. I'm a gin and tonic kind of guy, personally... been meaning to find out what kind of gin they use at this one bar here. Then again, I think their secret could be that in a 7oz glass, there's a bit of ice, chunk of lime, and damn near 50/50 gin and tonic. Somehow, it doesn't have that "bite" you get with hard liquor. Best G&Ts I've ever had, and only $1.25 for one of those (strong) 7oz-ers. They also have some beer brewed in another part of the state (WI) for $.75 for the same size.

Anyway... my main concern is the neighborhoods out there. Other than Over-the-Rhine, where should I avoid going? Sounds like Liberty and Central is the epicenter of that area, but how far does that really stretch? Sorry to sound paranoid, but I am the son of a cop

Also, any good places to look for some good chili? Y'know, something the locals eat and are more familiar with than anyone else. Suburbs are fine if needed, I'll probably go to Fairfield to see Jungle Jim's International Marketplace (saw it on TV not too long ago, I can't resist)

Thanks again!