Bar Louie   

Bar Louie, a Chicago-based chain of bars and restaurants, has set up shop on the Ohio Riverfront with a new location at Newport on the Levee, the popular entertainment and dining complex just across the river from downtown Cincinnati. Bar Louie works hard at creating a hip, urban feel, from the decor -- eclectic artwork, wood-finished bar, velvet furniture, exposed brick walls; to the atmosphere -- popular music and great views of the city; to the menu -- overstuffed sandwiches, seafood, burgers, chicken, wraps and pasta; to the drinks -- trendy martinis and more than 20 draft and bottled beers. Skip the dessert: Bar Louie features dozens of martinis for your sweet tooth, like its signature Strawberry fizz -- Stoli, strawberry puree and champagne. There's also a kids menu featuring burgers, chicken fingers and noodles.