Milford, Ohio is one of the older more established neighborhoods in the Greater Cincinnati area. Its historic downtown area is filled with stores that have been there for many, many years. Some of these stores include Allen’s which sells vacuum parts and vacuum pumps, Enchanted Moments and a store that repairs shoes. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of new businesses that have established themselves here and are creating a lot of buzz. Not only are these companies successful, they are also breathing new life into this downtown district. Four of these businesses include 20 Brix, Padrino, Sugar and the Bridge Cafe.

The owners of 20 Brix, not only built a new building that is a cornerstone in the downtown development, they also have created a destination restaurant that features excellent food and superior wine. The menu is an eclectic mix of items that have been chosen carefully and paired with featured wines. They host a variety of tastings and can accommodate most size parties. There is also outside seating for enjoying the weather and scoping out the passer byes. In addition to their restaurant, they also have a retail portion of their space that sells unique wine accessories, glasses and other entertaining supplies.

A second new business that is drawing many people is Padrino. The same owners of 20 Brix started this quaint family oriented restaurant that features Italian food. They serve a variety of pizzas, pastas and appetizers. Many nights they have live music, beer tastings and other themed events. They also have a few tables outside for sidewalk dining at its best. While the style of some of the stores in downtown Milford remains slightly old-fashioned, Padrino does a great job of bringing an element of urban, modern dining to this area.

The most recent addition to the business district of Milford is a small cupcakery named Sugar. They are capitalizing on the nationwide trend of cupcakes being the desert of choice. The building where this store is located was transformed structurally to maintain the original look while being totally updated. The facade is painted a fresh shade of dark purple with a crisp cream accent on the trim. It looksfresh and inviting. The cupcakes are offered in a choice of flavors and are beautifully decorated. Each piece looks like something that could be photographed for a magazine. Whether people buy these cupcakes for the dessert for a big party or just purchase one for an afternoon treat, Sugar provides wonderful choices that everyone is sure to enjoy.

The fourth company to have a great, new existence in downtown Milford is The Bridge Cafe. This is a restaurant that is open for breakfast and lunch. It is run and operated by Sonrise church and it’s volunteer members. It features a full coffee bar, homemade cookies, desserts and inviting spaces to visit with friends. The food is fresh, light and very good. The proceeds from sales go directly to the church. While it may seem like they would be promoting their religious beliefs, they do a wonderful job at making this a great restaurant where anyone is welcome, regardless of their spirituality.


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