Cincinnati CityBeat : 12/06/2006 : Look Who's Eating

Todd Shanks' journey to Kona Bistro began at the Queen City Culinary Academy and included stops at the Symphony Hotel and What's for Dinner? He's proud that Kona is very community oriented -- on Wednesday nights, Community Night, servers and bartenders donate a portion of tips to a featured local nonprofit. Todd keeps Kona's prices low (the top entrée is $18) by keeping everything homemade, except Aglamesis ice cream and one dessert from Bonbonerie, and by not being wasteful. (Anne Mitchell)

CB: Where did you eat your last great meal and what was it?

Todd Shanks: There were two: Aqua, where I had sushi. I spent time in San Francisco, and sushi's something I miss. The other is Essencha, where I had a good cup of tea.

CB: Oakley -- is that a hot spot, or what?

TS: Definitely. It's diverse. Fine dining at Boca and Pho Paris, ice cream at Aglamesis, pizza at Deweys.

CB: I think there are some places in Oakley that don't serve food.

TS: (laughs) You're right. Hey, I'm glad you didn't ask me what's in my refrigerator. There's nothing there! I'm always here.

Kona Bistro, 3012 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-842-KONA

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