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10/25/2026

🚨 PUBLIC CERVIX ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Well, folks, we've done it.

BaldWhiteGuyReviews is now sitting at 903 followers.

Now, before anybody starts asking... no, this isn't a fundraiser for a worthy cause.

I'm not raising money for sick puppies.

I'm not collecting donations for stranded astronauts.

I'm not even trying to save the world from overpriced onion rings.

But I am asking for something that's almost as important...

HELP A BROTHER OUT.

We're only 97 followers away from 1,000!

That's right.

Ninety-seven.

I've seen longer waits at a drive-thru for a cold cheeseburger and a side of disappointment.

So here's what I need:

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Tell your friends.

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Tell your coworkers. Even Mitchell.

Tell that one person on Facebook who shares 37 inspirational minion memes before breakfast.

Let's hit 1,000 followers THIS WEEKEND!

As the great philosopher Donnie Baker would say...

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And if we hit 1,000 this weekend, I promise to continue providing honest food reviews, questionable life advice, and enough sarcasm to make your cardiologist slightly concerned.

10/25/2026

BaldWhiteGuyReviews 🍔🤔☕

Question of the Day: Does anybody else get ridiculously hungry about an hour after eating McDonald's breakfast? Or am I the victim of some sort of fast-food mind control experiment? 🤨

Yesterday started way too early for a weekend. We were up before sunrise, heading to the University of Cincinnati Homecoming festivities, and naturally, we needed breakfast. Our first stop was the McDonald's near Kings Island.

We pull up and the guy on the speaker informs us:

"All we have are burritos."

Wait...what? are😳

Immediately, all I could think was:

"Sorry, folks, park's closed. The moose out front should've told ya." 🫎😂

Now maybe I'm being dramatic, but the last time I ate a McDonald's breakfast burrito, it made me so sick that food exited my body through routes that were never intended by God or modern medicine.

Once something comes out your nose, you start rethinking life choices. 🤢

So we politely declined the Burrito Challenge and jumped back on the interstate.

Next stop: Montgomery Road McDonald's.

Honestly? Probably the nicest people I've ever encountered at a McDonald's. Super friendly. They accidentally shorted us a sandwich, but we caught it before pulling away, and they fixed it immediately. No drama. No attitude. Just, "Oops, our bad." 👍

Breakfast costs around $7. Not terrible in today's economy, where a bottle of water costs roughly the same as a small mortgage payment.

The food?

Well...it was McDonald's at 5 AM.

Let's just call it aggressively average. 🍳😐

Here's the part that has me concerned...

About an hour later, we were BOTH starving.

Not snack hungry.

Not "I could eat" hungry.

I'm talking "I'd wrestle a raccoon for a corn dog" hungry. 🦝🌭

So I have a theory.

What if McDonald's has secretly developed a patented Hunger Elixir™ and injects it directly into every Sausage McMuffin?

You eat.

You feel full.

Sixty minutes later, you're suddenly considering a 10-piece nugget, two cheeseburgers, and a McFlurry.

Coincidence? 🤔

I think not.

Where are the MAGA moms with the Facebook research degrees?

This seems like something worth investigating. 😂🔍

Thankfully, it is officially White Soccer Mom Pumpkin Season™ 🎃, and the University of Cincinnati had a Starbucks conveniently located on campus.

Now, for the record, I am NOT a Starbucks fan.

I ordered what Starbucks calls a Grande, Venti, Mega Ultra Pumpkin Liberation Unit, or whatever ridiculous size name they're using this week. 🙄☕

I simply called it a large black coffee like a normal human being.

The coffee tasted slightly burnt, which I understand is kind of Starbucks thing.

BUT...

We also grabbed one of those Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins.

And let me tell you something.

It has pumpkin in it.

Pumpkins are vegetables.

Therefore, by my calculations, that muffin was basically a salad. 🥗🎃

The muffin was warm, amazing, and somehow kept me full until well after the festivities were over.

So now I'm left with questions.

Have they chemically altered my Sausage McMuffin?

Is this why I'm fat?

Has Ronald McDonald been running a secret hunger operation this whole time?

RFK Jr., get a hold of these people and report back. 😂

What do you think?

Am I onto something, or am I just a guy who got hungry after breakfast?

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10/23/2026

🍔🌊 **THE DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT** 🌊🍔
📍 The Dockside Restaurant | 6452 Lucas Lane, Hillsboro, OH
🌐 www.thedockside.restaurant.com

Sometimes you need a day off, a good meal, and a reminder that life doesn't have to be one giant to-do list.

It hardly ever happens, but the Mrs. and I BOTH had a Friday off work. I think this is some kind of retirement training program. We knocked out our morning activities, got hungry, and figured it was time to find someone to cook for us. 😂

I'd been following The Dockside Restaurant at Rocky Fork Lake on Facebook and wanted to check it out. Today was the day!

Now, before we get to the food, let me tell you why this trip meant a little more to me.

I spent much of my childhood camping with my grandparents on North Shore Drive at Rocky Fork Lake. Those are some of my favorite memories, and that little home away from home will always hold a special place in my heart.

Rocky Fork has always been one of those places where I can breathe, slow down, and forget the rest of the world for a while.

So we punched the address into GPS and hit the road.

Now, I know how to get to Rocky Fork. I've been going there since I was a kid. But I wasn't exactly sure where The Dockside Restaurant was, so GPS decided we needed the deluxe scenic tour. 🚗

County roads, farm fields, some harvested and some not, and a trip through Amish country. Seeing the Amish children in traditional clothing and tending livestock was pretty neat. It almost felt like we had accidentally driven into a different century.

We also kept an eye out for the Highland County manhunt. You know, just in case we stumbled across the guy everybody was looking for.

Now, what exactly two people in a pickup truck and a lunch reservation would do if we found him is a question best left unanswered. We had no plan. But we were LOOKING. 👀😂
😜

🌊 FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We pulled into The Dockside, and the first thing I noticed was plenty of parking, a nice-looking building, and that beautiful lakefront location.

Inside, there's plenty of room, with both high-top and regular tables. They even have outdoor seating right over the water. It was a little chilly for my liking, so we ate inside. I'm a big fan of lake views, but I'm also a big fan of keeping my body temperature above refrigerator temperature.

The place was BUSY!

We were easily the youngest people in the room. For a brief moment, I wondered if we'd accidentally walked into an AARP convention.

Now, keep your comments to yourself. I'm technically old enough for AARP, but I have NOT joined.

There is a difference between being eligible for something and admitting you need it. 😂

The inside was clean, nicely decorated, and spacious enough to accommodate groups without everybody sitting on top of each other. The restrooms were also spacious and clean, which matters. Nobody wants to discover that the dining experience includes a questionable bathroom adventure.

My one little complaint?

CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR WINDOWS!🤣

I know. I know. Most people go to a restaurant to look at the menu. I apparently go to inspect the windows.

It's a pet peeve of mine. You have a beautiful location overlooking Rocky Fork Lake. Let people see the lake through clean glass! I'm not asking for a NASA space station here. Just a little window washing.

Other than that, the place made a very good first impression.

🍹 THE SERVICE

Our staff was friendly, attentive, and on the ball. Drink orders came out quickly, and Catie F. took our food orders promptly.

The Mrs. and I both went with water because we're trying to be responsible adults.

The Dockside also has a stocked bar for those who prefer their lake views with a little adult libation. 🍹

No complaints about the service. We were taken care of, and nobody had to wave a menu around like they were trying to land a helicopter.

🍔 WHAT WE ORDERED

**THE MRS.**

She ordered a cheeseburger without the bun and a side of green beans.

First, let's establish something important. A burger without cheese is a crime against humanity. Frankly, I'm suspicious of anybody who orders one that way. 🇺🇸😂

But then she went and ordered hers WITHOUT THE BUN.

Apparently, we're just throwing all the rules out the window now.

She eats healthy, though, so I'll give her credit. Somebody in this marriage has to make good decisions. At the rate I was going, she'd probably outlive me by several years.

Her verdict? The burger was nice and juicy, and she enjoyed it. The green beans were green beans. You know, green, bean-shaped vegetables doing exactly what green beans are supposed to do.

Not every side dish needs its own documentary.

THE BALD GUY

I had several options. The Philly cheesesteak was tempting because, in my humble, completely unbiased opinion, it's one of humanity's greatest inventions.

But then the Mrs. pointed out the HOT HONEY CHICKEN MAC-N-CHEESE.

Folks, I am currently in my hot honey era. I don't know how long this phase will last, but right now, if you put hot honey on something, you've got my attention.

And macaroni and cheese?

Come on. That's comfort food with a college degree.

So naturally, I ordered it.

🔥 **AND BOY, AM I GLAD I DID!** 🔥

This dish was fantastic!

The presentation was excellent, the chicken was delicious, and the hot honey brought the perfect balance of sweetness and heat. It wasn't trying to burn the paint off the walls. It simply delivered a great flavor that worked beautifully with the chicken.

And the macaroni and cheese?

Let's talk about it.

This wasn't the sad, watery macaroni and cheese you get at a family reunion after somebody's cousin leaves the lid off the crockpot for four hours.

This was creamy, rich, cheesy comfort food. The kind of macaroni and cheese that makes you stop talking halfway through a sentence because your brain decides chewing is now the only priority.

It was the edible equivalent of napping on a Sunday afternoon with absolutely NOTHING on your schedule.

Every bite was delicious, and I would absolutely order it again.

The Hot Honey Chicken Mac-n-Cheese gets two enthusiastic thumbs up from the Bald Guy. 👍👍

💰 THE DAMAGE

Our total came to about $34 for lunch for two, which I thought was pretty reasonable for a good meal and a relaxing afternoon out.

I'll admit, the $15 cheeseburger made me blink a couple of times. That's a pretty ambitious burger. At that price, I half expected it to come with its own mortgage payment and a complimentary set of steak knives.

But prices are what they are these days. Inflation has everybody reaching for their wallet like they're paying a ransom.

I'm not even sure who we're blaming for that anymore. Biden? Obama? Trump? Reagan?

I've lost track. At this point, I'm ready to blame the guy who invented the dollar menu for giving us unrealistic expectations. 🤣

All jokes aside, the food was good, the service was friendly, and we enjoyed our lunch. That's what matters.

❤️ THE FINAL VERDICT

The Dockside Restaurant is a great place to get away for a while, enjoy a good meal, and take in the beauty of Rocky Fork Lake.

It's clean, comfortable, spacious, and welcoming. The staff treated us well, and that Hot Honey Chicken Mac-n-Cheese alone is enough to get me back through the door.

But for me, this visit was about more than lunch. It was about returning to a place filled with childhood memories, spending time with the Mrs., and enjoying a Friday without watching the clock or worrying about what needed to be done next.

Sometimes the best adventures don't require a plane ticket, an expensive hotel, or a detailed itinerary. Sometimes you just need a tank of gas, a scenic country road, a little lake breeze, and a plate of really good food.

**A FEW THINGS TO KNOW:**
✅ Plenty of parking
✅ Beautiful lakefront location
✅ Indoor and outdoor seating
✅ Friendly, attentive staff
✅ Good food and a stocked bar
✅ Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so check their current hours before heading out!

If you want a place to escape the daily grind, check out The Dockside at Rocky Fork Lake.

Bring your appetite, enjoy the view, and give yourself permission to slow down.

And if you happen to see a bald guy inspecting the windows, don't panic. I'm just doing quality control. Somebody has to keep these restaurants honest. 🤣🪟

THE BALDWHITEGUY VERDICT
🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲 - 4 of 5 BaldHeads

Wash a window or two and you would warrant 5 of 5!

Support local. Roast gently. Laugh often. Nobody gets a free pass... including me!

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👉 What did you order?
⬇️ Drop it in the comments, like this post, share it with someone who needs a lake day, and follow BaldWhiteGuyReviews for more local food adventures!

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10/19/2026

The Clubhouse Sports Grille
📍 8188 Princeton Glendale Road, West Chester, OH�🌐 www.theclubhousesportsgrille.com

The Jalapeño Rolls Are the Star of the Show. The Philly Cheesesteak? Needs a Pep Talk. 😂

The better half needed some new digs for a work trip and presentation, so we had a free day and decided to take a little field trip.

Now, keep in mind, we live 8-10 minutes from TWO large outlet mall complexes that somehow contain absolutely nothing. 🤦‍♂️

So naturally, we drove about an hour south to spend money. Makes perfect sense. Found nothing!

Before the Cincinnati Premium Outlets international shopping marathon, we needed food. The family event planner picked Clubhouse Sports Grille in West Chester.

Here's how it went down.

🏈 THE ATMOSPHERE
Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The lot was pretty full on a Sunday afternoon, which is usually a good sign.

First thing I noticed? GOOD LORD, IT'S LOUD IN HERE! 😂

I know, I know. It's a sports bar, not a library.

The Browns game was blaring on the TVs, and naturally, everybody was trying to talk over it. Bengals Bye Week

Pretty soon, you're basically yelling your dinner conversation like you're trying to communicate with someone across a burning building.

The lighting was a little dim, but again, it's a sports bar. They're not trying to perform eye surgery in there.

Plenty of TVs, plenty of seating, and we got a table right away. No complaints there.

🍽️ THE SERVICE
Our waitress was very attentive. Unfortunately, I didn't catch her name. She may have introduced herself, but I'm a middle-aged male who had just driven an hour, so locating the restroom was priority number one.

If she told my hot date her name, that's between them. I'm just the guy paying for dinner. 🤣

The restrooms were clean, which is always appreciated.

Nobody wants their dining experience to include a bathroom horror story.

🍻 THE EXTRAS
✅ Full bar�✅ Kid-friendly�✅ Plenty of TVs for watching sports�✅ Loyalty program for the locals�✅ Weekday happy-hour specials
No weekend happy hour, though. Apparently, they make you pay full price for your happiness on Sunday afternoons. Bummer.

The loyalty program looks pretty good if you live nearby. Since we're not local, I probably won't be collecting enough points to retire on free appetizers anytime soon.

🌶️ THE JALAPEÑO ROLLS: A THING OF BEAUTY
Let's talk about the best part of this entire operation.
Roasted jalapeños, cream cheese, and mozzarella rolled into crispy wonton wrappers, deep-fried, and served with homemade Asian Zing sauce.

HOLY JALAPEÑO, BATMAN! 🔥

These things were fantastic. I'm a sucker for anything involving jalapeños, but these little bundles of joy absolutely delivered.

The wonton wrapper was crispy, with what tasted like a Parmesan-style dusting.
Inside was that creamy, cheesy filling with just the right amount of jalapeño flavor.

Then came the Asian Zing sauce. Sweet up front, followed by a little heat that reminds you your taste buds are still alive.

If you like jalapeño poppers, ORDER THESE.
Don't sit there looking at the menu for 20 minutes trying to decide. Just order them.
I'd honestly go back just for these things.

BaldWhiteGuy Jalapeno Popper Verdict: 10/10. These rolls deserve their own fan club. 🌶️🏆

🥩 THE BEEF-N-NOODLES THAT ALMOST WERE
I asked our waitress for a recommendation, and she suggested the beef-n-noodles.
She may have been absolutely right. It might be the best thing on the menu.
But I'm not a huge beef-n-noodles guy, especially when I'm sitting in a sports bar an hour from home.

I just couldn't bring myself to take that leap.
So, I passed.
Sorry, waitress. Maybe next time. Probably not, but maybe.

🥪 THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK: WE NEED TO TALK
I usually like to try a Philly cheesesteak when I see one on the menu.

Their description sounded promising: shaved ribeye, sautéed onions and bell peppers, melted provolone, and a hoagie roll.

I ordered mine with steak fries.

When it arrived, my first thought was, "Man, that thing looks kinda small."

Turns out, after demolishing those heavenly jalapeño rolls (all by myself 😳), the portion was actually about right. So the sandwich gets a little credit for portion control.

Unfortunately, the flavor department didn't show up ready to work.

The hoagie roll was good. The meat, however, was pretty underwhelming. Not much seasoning, not much flavor, and the cheese, onions, and peppers seemed to be on a strict budget.

It wasn't terrible. It wasn't offensive. It wasn't something I'd write home about, either.

You know that feeling when you order something you're excited about and halfway through, you're already thinking about what else you could've ordered? Should have gone with the Beef-n-Noodles 😜

Yeah. That.

BaldWhiteGuy Verdict: 5/10. It showed up, did its job, and clocked out early. 🤷‍♂️

🥗 THE BETTER HALF'S HEALTHY CHOICE
The Mrs. went with a chicken breast, green beans, and a side salad.

BORING.

Absolutely responsible, sensible, probably good for her, and one more reason she'll likely outlive me.

Meanwhile, I'm over here conducting important research into deep-fried cheese and jalapeños. We're a balanced household. 😂❤️

She reported it was good and she enjoyed the “Homemade” Buffalo Sauce.

💰 THE PRICE: ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD
For two, with water and an appetizer, the bill was around $40.
In today's economy, that's not bad.

These days, you can barely look at a menu without feeling like you need to apply for financing, so getting two meals and an appetizer for around $40 was a pleasant surprise.

⭐ THE FINAL BALDWHITEGUY VERDICT

Clubhouse Sports Grille is a solid option if you're in the West Chester area and looking for a casual meal without taking out a second mortgage.

The atmosphere is loud, the menu is pretty standard sports-bar fare, and not everything is going to knock your socks off.

But those jalapeño rolls? Absolutely worth the stop.

Would I drive an hour just to eat here again? Probably not.

Would I stop in if I were already in the area? Sure.

Would I order the jalapeño rolls again? You'd have to physically restrain me.

Final Rating: 4 out of 5 Bald Heads 👨‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲

The appetizer is carrying the team, the Philly cheesesteak needs extra practice, and the price is a win.

📣 Have you been to Clubhouse Sports Grille?
What's the one thing on the menu I should've ordered?
And if you tell me it was the beef-n-noodles, I don't want to hear about it. My waitress already tried. 😂

👇 Drop your favorite dish in the comments, give this post a like, share it with your food-loving friends, and follow BaldWhiteGuyReviews for more local food adventures.

Tell them the BaldWhiteGuy sent you!

10/13/2026

🇺🇸 BALD WHITE GUY REVIEWS: U.S. SENATE EDITION 🇺🇸

Well folks, it's that magical time again... election season. The time of year when politicians suddenly remember we exist. 😏🍿

Let's start with 🫏 Sherrod Brown.

This man has been involved in politics since 1974. That's not a typo. Nineteen. Seventy. Four. 📼☎️

After more than five decades in politics, you'd think he'd have everything figured out. Roads paved with gold. Budget balanced. World peace. Flying cars. Something. Anything.

Instead, here we are... still arguing with strangers on Facebook. 🤷‍♂️

Now before anyone starts typing in ALL CAPS, relax. I'm equally skeptical of career politicians from BOTH parties. If you've been in government longer than most people have been alive, maybe it's time to update your résumé. 💼😂

Next up... 🐘 Jon Husted.

The unofficial King of Data Centers. 👑🏢

At this point I'm convinced Ohio is one giant extension cord with a state flag attached to it. Every time I turn around somebody's building another data center. Pretty soon we'll need a data center to keep track of all the data centers. 🔌⚡

Then there's ❓ William B. Redpath.

I'll be honest... I had to check and make sure he wasn't a witness protection candidate. Never heard of him. Not once. Not ever. 🤔

And finally ⁉️ Greg Levy.

Listed as an "Other Party Candidate."

What does that even mean?

Other than what?

Republican? Democrat? Independent? Jedi? Professional Co****le League? Fantasy Football Commissioner? I'm gonna need some clarification here. 😂

So there you have it.

One guy who's been in politics since disco was popular. 🕺

One guy building data centers like they're Dollar Generals. 🏢

One guy I've never heard of. 🤷‍♂️

And one guy apparently representing the mysterious political party known only as "Other." 🚀

What are your thoughts? Who gets your vote and why?

Keep it civil-ish. This is Facebook, so let's not set any records. 🍿🔥

🍿🇺🇸😂

10/13/2026

📢 Have You Registered to Vote? 📢

Seriously... if you're eligible to vote, do it.

A whole lot of people sacrificed a whole lot so you could have that right. Whether your candidate wins, loses, or ends up making you question your life choices for the next four years, your voice matters.

Don't be selfish. Get out and vote. ✅

Now that I'm stepping down from my soapbox...

Let's do one of those fancy political straw polls... or opinion polls... or whatever Facebook calls them before the comments section turns into WWE SmackDown. 😂

Let's talk Ohio Governor & Lieutenant Governor.

I know most of you already have your minds made up and will vote straight down the party line, but let's have some fun and keep it mostly civil.

👇 Cast your vote in the comments 👇

🫏 = Amy Acton & David Pepper

🐘 = Vivek Ramaswamy & Robert A. McColley

❓ = Don Kissick & James L. Mills

Now, I'm still "undecided." (That's sarcasm for those of you already typing an angry comment. 🤣)

If you believe the millions of dollars being spent on political ads:

🫏 Amy Acton is apparently either the greatest thing since sliced bread or a complete disaster, depending on which commercial comes on next. Is she drunk? Is she on drugs? Or is she on the ground crying?

🐘 Vivek Ramaswamy is either going to save Ohio single-handedly or personally transform the entire state into one giant data center prescribing ineffective alzheimer's medication by next Tuesday.

❓ Don Kissick? Honestly, I hear so little about him that I'm not sure if he's the most reasonable candidate in the race or if he spent his campaign budget on a yard sign and a tank of gas. Maybe he is a saint? Who knows?

So what's it going to be?

🫏, 🐘, or ❓

Drop your pick below and tell us why.

And remember... if your entire argument consists of calling someone an idiot, you're probably not changing any minds. 😂🍿

🍿🇺🇸

09/27/2026

🍺 Cartridge Brewing
📍1411 Grandin Road, Maineville
🛜 https://www.cartridgebrewing.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Saturday Bald Adventures...

The Cincinnati Bearcats Football had a late game, and there were two major problems with my going:
1️⃣ I'm old.�2️⃣ My bedtime is approximately 8:30 p.m.

And since I had to be up at 4:00 a.m. to go be a semi-productive member of society, I decided that actually going to the game was probably a bad idea.
BUT...
I did want to watch the pre-game concert. University of Cincinnati Bearcat Band - awesome as always!

So the Mrs. says, "Let's try Cartridge Brewing down by Kings Island."

Well... I'm always up for a new place to review.

And I like b**r.

So here we are.

GPS: ACTIVATED. 📡
We headed toward Kings Island, took a couple of roundabouts that appeared to have been designed by someone who really enjoys making people question their life choices, crossed the Little Miami River, and eventually landed at Cartridge Brewing.

You can also ride your bicycle right up from the Little Miami Scenic Trail.

Which is convenient because apparently, people around here enjoy exercising before drinking b**r.

I'm not saying that's wrong.

I'm just saying I've chosen a different path. 😂

🏭 NOW THIS PLACE HAS A STORY...

Cartridge Brewing isn't just sitting in some building that used to be a dentist's office in a strip mall.

This place has HISTORY.

The building is part of the historic Peters Cartridge Factory, which became the heart of Kings Mills' industrial community.
Gershom Moore Peters helped develop machinery for mechanically loading cartridges, and the Peters Cartridge Company was established in 1887.

Then things got... exciting.

In 1890, a railroad accident involving loaded cars triggered a massive explosion. Twelve people were killed, fires broke out, and multiple buildings were destroyed.

The factory was rebuilt, and the complex eventually grew into a massive am******on manufacturing operation.

The surviving historic buildings that make up the present-day complex were constructed primarily between 1916 and 1919.

During World War I, the factory became a major mu*****ns producer, employing thousands of people, many of them women, and producing more than a million cartridges a day.

That's a LOT of bullets.

And apparently, the place wasn't exactly known for being peaceful.

There were multiple explosions over the years.

One 1942 explosion was reportedly powerful enough to shatter windows 30 miles away.

Thirty……….Miles………

Imagine living 30 miles away, and suddenly your windows are like:

"Well... that's probably not good." 💥

The factory eventually stopped making am******on, the property changed hands several times, and after years of abandonment, it fell into serious disrepair.

It was eventually placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

The property later underwent environmental cleanup after being designated a Superfund site, and the historic complex was finally brought back to life.

Cartridge Brewing opened in 2020, giving the old factory a new purpose.

B**r instead of bullets.

Honestly, that's probably a pretty good career change.

And yes...

👻 IT'S ALSO SUPPOSEDLY HAUNTED.
The factory has long had a reputation for paranormal activity, with stories of unexplained footsteps, apparitions, and strange activity around the old buildings.

Considering the place's history, that's not exactly shocking.

You have a building where people worked around gunpowder and am******on, multiple serious explosions occurred, people died, the place sat abandoned for decades, and eventually became a brewery.

If the ghosts want to hang around for a b**r, I'm not judging.

I just hope they're tipping the bartender. 👻🍺

The Cartridge Brewing itself even leans into the "Historic & Haunted" reputation and offers tours that combine the brewing operation with the history of the Peters factory.

So apparently, you can get a history lesson, drink b**r, and potentially meet someone who technically died before indoor plumbing became a thing.

America. 🇺🇸😂

🚪 WALKING IN...

When we walked through the front door, there was some sort of celebration going on.

And by "some sort," I mean a bunch of people were standing around having a good time, and I had absolutely no idea what was going on.

The entry……It was crowded.

We kind of inadvertently blended into the party. Which is a skill I've developed over the years.

Nobody asked who we were.

Nobody asked for an invitation.

In fact, several people were incredibly nice and even apologized because they thought WE had been standing there waiting to be seated.

One person actually offered to take us to our seats.

This was hilarious. And honestly pretty damn nice.

Eventually, our future server, Morgan, spotted us, apologized for the delay, and got us seated.

No drama. No attitude.

Just good people trying to keep up with a busy room. 👍

🚽 THE OLD MAN PIT STOP
Of course, being an old man, I had to make the mandatory bathroom stop.

The bathrooms were clean.

This is important information.

There are restaurants where you go into the bathroom and immediately begin reconsidering every decision you've made since breakfast.

This wasn't one of them. 👍

🐻 BEARCATS + B**R = PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS

I came back out and immediately made a new friend who was also a UC fan.

Obviously, we did what grown men do.

We discussed the Bearcats as if we were personally responsible for the football program.

We talked about French IV and how he's been a good addition.

We discussed Sorsby.

We discussed our boy .

And naturally, we discussed how we can't understand why this man doesn't get the ball every single time.

I have no idea if the coaching staff is reading this.

But if they are... Scott Satterfield, we are ALL WATCHING 👀

You're welcome. 😂

🍺 THE VIBE
This place is COOL.
We had seats along the window and could see the brewery through the windows.
The décor fits the building instead of trying to hide what the building used to be.
There's plenty of seating, a full bar, and a really good atmosphere.
The old industrial bones of the place give it character.
You aren't sitting in a cookie-cutter restaurant that could be anywhere in America.
You know you're somewhere with a story.
And apparently some ghosts.
Again... 👻🍺

🍺 B**R #1: CARTUCHO
I'm not really an IPA guy.
I know that's probably sacrilege in a craft brewery.
I'm more of a Michelob ULTRA kinda guy.
There.
I said it.
Don't cancel me.😂
I asked Morgan what she recommended and told her what kind of b**r I normally drink.
She suggested Cartucho, a Mexican-style l***r.
It sounded like something I could handle without having to read a b**r dissertation first.
So...
Give me one of those.
Cartucho is an easy-drinking l***r with a crisp, light profile. It's brewed to be refreshing rather than beat you over the head with hops.
And it did remind me of Corona.
It had a little bit of an aftertaste that I wasn't crazy about, but adding lime definitely helped.
My verdict: perfectly adequate.
Would I order it again?
Probably not.
But if you're a Corona USA-type b**r drinker, you'd probably understand exactly where this one lives.

🍟 LOAD'EM UP FRIES
And because we were obviously "starving", we needed an appetizer.
The Mrs. picked:

LOAD'EM UP FRIES
Ladies' choice.
And Lord have mercy...
These things were GOOD.
Crispy seasoned fries covered with Cartridge's b**r cheese, sour cream, and bacon.
We left off the scallions because apparently, there are still limits to my vegetable consumption. 😂
The b**r cheese was a little heavy, but I didn't let that stop me.
I finished them.
Because I'm committed to journalism.
The combination of crispy fries and b**r cheese was excellent.
Were they healthy?
Absolutely not.
Were they delicious?
Absolutely.
Sometimes you just have to accept your fate.

🍔 THE MENU
The menu is pretty much what you'd expect from a good brewery/bar:
🍗 Wings�🥨 Pretzels�🧀 Cheese curds�🥒 Fried pickles�🌶️ Chili�🍟 Loaded fries�🥗 Salads for people who apparently came to a brewery to make responsible decisions�🍕 Pizza�🐖 BBQ�🍔 Burgers�🥪 Sandwiches
And they even do Friday night prime rib.
So there's plenty to choose from.

🍯 MY HOT HONEY CHICKEN
I went with the Hot Honey Chicken.
Spiced chicken breast, garlic aioli, hot honey, pickles and a brioche bun with fries.
Why did I pick it?
Because apparently I have an unhealthy relationship with aioli.
I see the word "aioli" on a menu, and apparently, my brain stops functioning.
I don't even completely understand what aioli is.
I just know I LOVE the stuff.😂

Unfortunately...
The sandwich itself was mediocre at best.
The chicken was pretty small and seemed a little overcooked.
The breading was hard around the edges.
Not bad enough that I was sending it back, but when I cut off the tougher edges, the already-small chicken got even smaller.
So...
Good for portion control.
Not so good when you're hungry.
😂
But the garlic aioli + hot honey combination?
🔥🔥🔥
That part was fantastic.
And the fries?
Top notch.
So the sandwich wasn't a total loss.
It just wasn't the star of the show.

🍺 B**R #2: SSCHÜTZENSTYLE L***R
After finishing the Cartucho, I told Morgan to pick another b**r for me.
I told her I trusted her judgment.
She came back with the Schuetzen Style L***r.
And this one was more my speed.
It's a light, pale l***r with a clean, crisp character and low bitterness. Think refreshing, uncomplicated, and easy to drink.
It was clear, fresh and had a nice little fizz to it.
Nothing aggressive.
Nothing, trying to prove ,something.
Just a nice b**r.
Between the two b**rs?
Schuetzen was my winner.
Would I drive two hours just to drink it?
No.
But if I'm already at Cartridge?
Absolutely.

🍗 THE MRS.' REVIEW
Mrs. had chicken strips with buffalo sauce and fries.
She said they were good.
That's it.
No poetry.
No deep analysis.
No 14-point investigation.
Just:
"They're good."
Ladies and gentlemen...
Journalism. 😂

💰 THE DAMAGE
Our total was about:
$53
That's for:
🍺 Two draft b**rs�🍟 An appetizer�🍔 Two meals
Honestly?
Not bad.
That's pretty much in line with what you're going to find at similar places.
Nobody had to take out a second mortgage.
Nobody had to sell a kidney.
Nobody had to call Dave Ramsey.
That's a win.

THE BALDWHITEGUY VERDICT

🧑‍🦲👨‍🦲🧑‍🦲👨‍🦲🧑‍🦲
5 OF 5 BALD HEADS
Yep.
Five Bald Heads.
The building alone makes this place worth checking out.
The history is fascinating.
The restored factory is cool.
The atmosphere is great.
The location along the Little Miami is pretty damn nice.
The staff was friendly.
Morgan took good care of us.
The food was good overall.
The Load'Em Up Fries were excellent.
The Hot Honey Chicken was just okay.
The Schuetzen was my favorite b**r of the two.
And the Cartucho?
Well...
It won't be receiving a Christmas card from me.
😂
But here's the thing:
I really liked this place.

If you're heading to Kings Island, this is absolutely a place I'd consider stopping before or after a day at the park.
It's also a good destination if you're looking for somewhere with a little more character than the average restaurant.
And if you're into history, old buildings, b**r, bicycles, ghosts or all five...
Well...
You're probably going to have a pretty good time here.
Just don't blame me if you hear footsteps upstairs.
👻

👇 NOW IT'S YOUR TURN
Have you been to Cartridge Brewing?
What's your go-to b**r?
What did you order?
And most importantly...
Did I completely screw up my b**r selection? 😂
Drop it in the comments.
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