Cincinnati, Ohio's Little Organic Secrets

Cincinnatians know all the big name places to buy organic products, but they may not know about the little ones. Grocery stores like Whole Foods in Norwood and Trader Joes in Kenwood are the go-to places for organic grocery and produce items. Cincinnati based Kroger stocks its Private Selections organic line which includes baby food for little ones. Park+Vine, "Cincinnati's Green General Store" in Over the Rhine, offers a wide variety of organic and Green personal and household products,

To earn the USDA organic designation, products are produced and handled without the use of "synthetic chemicals." Producing organically helps keep harmful chemicals from contaminating the food and water supply and from compromising human lives. Organic shopping comes with a lot of benefits. It's a Green alternative that's gaining a higher profile in Cincinnati; still a few specialty retailers have remained little organic secrets.

Specialty Organic Items in Cincinnati

Paper Cloud Hand-printed Organic Fabric/Home Decorator Items

In a studio in Downtown, Cincinnati, the Paper Cloud husband and wife team creates beautiful decorator items for your home. They use eco-friendly 100% linen and 100% organic cotton fabrics to screen-print art-inspired designs by hand. They print using only water based inks and transform their unique hand printed fabric into a range of decorator household products from pillows to lampshades. The items are available for sale on line.
Website: paper-cloud.com
Phone: 513. 221.2862

Sock Monkeys Clothing

Cincinnati based, Industrial Sew-Tech, has operated a production sewing business for over 35 years. They are currently on Northland Boulevard. That's where they design and create Sock Monkeys Clothing for children with eczema, psoriasis, chicken pox and other irritating skin conditions. Their clothing line is made from organic cotton, a fabric more soothing against irritated skin. "Hand socks" prevent young children from scratching and harming skin with their fingernails. Seams are sewn on the outside and snaps are nickel-free for minimal irritation.
Website: sockmonkeyclothing.com
Phone:1 800.314.9818 or 513.403.5563

The Feed Barn of West Chester - Organically Grown Food For Pets

Animals want to go organic too. The Feed Barn in West Chester can help. They've got chicken soup for cats, turkey link treats for dogs and a wide variety of seed mixes for birds, as well. They also sell grass seed for organic lawns. All items are produced on their organic farm just north of Cincinnati at 9424 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. in West Chester. Check out their full listing of products on line.
Website: thefeedbarn.com
Phone: 513.779.6409

Eat Organic in Cincinnati

Findlay Market

From Spring through Fall the Historic Findlay Market comes alive with the feel of an old world marketplace. Local farmers sell local produce; but a growing number of local farmers sell organic too. Daisy Mae's Market, Gaudio Produce, Madison's at Findlay Market and Saigon Market offer fresh and organic produce at reasonable prices.

Green B.E.A.N Delivery (Formerly Farm Fresh Delivery)

Green B.E.A.N Delivery offers an organic produce option for those who don't feel like leaving home. Their service connects local farmers with residents who prefer an organic option. Members choose from a selection of fresh organic produce. Green B.E.A.N ( biodynamic, education, agriculture and nutrition ) Delivery puts the items in one of their big green bins and delivers them to their door. They also offer delivery service in Columbus, Ohio and Indiana.
Website: greenbeandelivery.com
Phone: 513.761.BEAN

Nectar Restaurant

Nectar Restaurant (formerly Aioli) in Mount Lookout offers organic inspired food with a "French Mediterranean flair." Make the trip to 1000 Delta Ave. near Linwood for a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes. Wherever possible, they purchase from local and organic producers. Meals can begin with a seasonal soup and end with locally produced, Kenny';s Raw Milk Cheese, or local favorite, Aglamasis' ice cream.
Nectar menu: dinenectar.com/menus
Phone: 513.929.0525

Source:

www.dineatnectar.com/menus/index.htm

www.greenbeandelivery.com/cincinnati/

www.thefeedbarn.com/products.htm

www.sockmonkeysclothing.com/

www.paper-cloud.com/