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March 21, 2019 The restaurant business is no big thing. It’s thousands of little things, and all of those little things—each one of them—have to be addressed,” said restaurateur Jeff Ruby. “And then things change all the time—they get redesigned, or at least I do. I keep reinventing myself. I keep re-evaluating what I’ve done, and I say, ‘you know what, I think I’ve got a better idea than that other idea.’” Dressed in a Kentucky-blue sequined blazer decorated with symbols of the state, wearing a black fedora and smoking one of his signature cigars—his hand adorned with a diamond-encrusted University of Kentucky basketball championship ring—Ruby is seated on the patio of Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Cincinnati, discussing his namesake restaurant brand’s most-recent location in Lexington, whi...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– Despite years of setbacks, failed financing and frustration, Lexington’s City Center is taking shape. One of the first to sign on when it was Centre Pointe, has kept its commitment and is almost ready to open its doors for what’s billed as more than a restaurant…it’s the Jeff Ruby experience. Ruby first developed his brand in Cincinnati, Ohio, and expanded to four other cities. But one market remained elusive. “I’ve wanted to do Lexington more than any other city, I’ve never been as excited as I am,” Ruby said. As the first big name to say yes to Dudley Webb’s vision of Centre Pointe, the company had to exercise patience and set aside some pride to endure delay after delay, and resist the urge at times to call it quits. “As much as I love Dudley and I love Lexington, this was a challenge...

By Erin Caproni  – Digital Producer, Cincinnati Business Courier  The VIP tent at Turfway Park’s annual Kentucky Derby prep day was sold out on Saturday as Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment played host to the event for the second year of a three-year agreement. Guests in the sold-out VIP tent were treated to a grand buffet prepared by Jeff Ruby’s culinary team along with premium open bar service. The heated, enclosed tent was set up alongside the homestretch of Turfway’s 1-mile track and held 1,500 guests to view the day’s 12 races. The Jeff Ruby Steaks was one of several races throughout the day and serves as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. Other undercard races run at the event include the Bourbonette Oaks, a points race for the Kentucky Oaks; the Rushaway Stakes; the Latonia Stakes and th...

By Nikki Kingery  – Projects Editor, Cincinnati Business Courier  Feb 25, 2019, 1:56pm EST Updated Feb 25, 2019, 3:25pm EST The Cincinnati Business Courier hosted its annual Mentoring Monday event at Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash on Feb. 25. The morning began with a networking breakfast and a keynote address by Britney Ruby Miller, president of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment. The attendees then broke into one-on-one sessions for seven-minute "speed coaching" conversations. The Courier was one of 43 Business Journals that simultaneously hosted casual, fast-paced coaching sessions featuring local business leaders. More than 200 women received coaching in every market from more than 40 mentors in every market, adding up to roughly 10,000 women across U.S.

The Business Courier has lined up dozens of influential executives, business owners and entrepreneurs this month for our Bizwomen Mentoring Monday. This year's gathering takes place Feb. 25 at Cooper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash. Click here for more event details and registration. The morning will begin with a networking breakfast and a keynote address by Britney Ruby Miller, president of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment. The attendees then break into one-on-one sessions for seven-minute "speed coaching" conversations. Click through the slideshow to see the 40 mentors who will attend the event. Every attendee should have the opportunity to talk with between one and seven mentors. The format gives everyone a chance to gain some excellent career advice while making plenty of valuable connections. Mentoring Monday will take place in 43 Business Journal markets on t...

Carlo & Johnny: 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2019 As Voted by OpenTable Diners Setting the table for romance involves an array of ingredients: scrumptious food, alluring ambiance and unmatched service. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a new romance, partner or friend, the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants list for 2019 offers the perfect backdrop for creating delicious and lasting memories. Our list of honorees is based on an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 28,000 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners.

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Nashville Named One Of America's 25 Most Romantic Restaurants   FSR Magazine and TripAdvisor taps Jeff Ruby's Nashville gem as one of their Valentine's Day must-visit romantic eateries.

Though the decor and menus vary from coast to coast, from Western-style steakhouses to old-school Midwest supper clubs to big-city temples of haute beef, these are the best places to sate your carnivore cravings and enjoy a side of local flair. **** Restaurateur Jeff Ruby once said, "People don't come here because they're hungry. They can go to the refrigerator for that. Our guests come here to celebrate life." That mantra has pervaded Ruby's namesake steakhouse, which counts locations in both Columbus and Cincinnati (as well as three in Kentucky and Tennessee), with a high-end experience that combines prime steaks, seafood and sushi, live nightly entertainment and impeccable service. The art deco design mirrors that refined sensibility, with a 30-foot-long original Rothschild & Sons hand-carved bar, Swarovski crystal chandeliers and an eclectic mix of antiques from Ruby's per...

By Andy Brownfield  – Reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier  Cincinnati restaurateur Jeff Ruby was among three people, and only two living, included in the first class of the Ohio Restaurant Hall of Fame. On Jan. 13, Ruby was inducted into the Ohio Restaurant Association's Hall of Fame along with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants CEO Cameron Mitchell, and, posthumously, Billy Ingram, founder of White Castle. Ruby got started in the Cincinnati restaurant scene with the Precinct in 1981 and now owns Jeff Ruby's Steakhouses in Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Columbus and Lexington as well as Carlo & Johnny in Montgomery.  "I told the dishwashers in Columbus that congratulated me this: 'Nobody inducted in the Hall of Fame in any sport did it without the help of his teammates, coaches, trainers, etc.,...

The holidays are here and Nashville is a city known for its festive spirit and many holiday events. In the midst of planning season, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the right spot for your holiday soiree. Whether you’re planning the office ugly sweater party or a black-tie New Year’s Eve gala, Music City is sure to make your event sing. This month we offer a round-up of great locations for your next event. For most planners, budget is the first element of planning that needs to be confirmed.  Once those details are set, finding the perfect location is the next step. The beauty of Music City is the diversity of locations that will fit any budget or style. Taking the annual holiday festivities out of the office and planning your event at a unique location is a great way to make wonderful memories. Here are some of our favorites around town. RESTAURANTS Rest...