Jungle Jim’s International Market: Paradise for Foodies who love fun
Traffic signals beneath a Kraft-sponsored racecar instruct you to start your cart, and you’re off on an adventure that’s paradise for food lovers. Highlighted on Good Morning America, The Food Netwokl, NPR Radio, The Travel Channel and more, Jungle Jim's International Market features six acres of food from around the world set in a bizarre wonderland of giant displays and award-winning restrooms.
Taste and discover free food samples as you explore the store’s more than 150,000 different items. Select food from Spain, Mexico, Australia, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Visit the European Village and select ingredients from Germany, Greece, Scandinavia, Ireland, Italy and more. Find U.S. classics beneath the giant swinging can of Campbell’s soup, and discover the planet's best cheeses, wine, beer and more.
Along the way, take a break. Relax with a cup of coffee from the in-store Starbucks or have some lunch at Jungle Subs and Salads Sandwich Shop.
Call ahead and schedule a safari tour, a 90-minute adventure through this fun-house maze of a market. For $5, you’ll learn about the history of Jungle Jim’s, find out about the monorail train from Kings Island out front, the giraffes and fountains out back, the Hot Sauce Fire truck inside, and, course, The Singing Elvis Lion. More importantly, you’ll receive a $2.00 Jungle Jim's Gift Certificate and tasty food samples.
For a more elegant or adult affair, attend a Beer or Wine Tasting at Jungle Jim's. Experts will introduce you to the latest microbrews or a variety of new and interesting wines. Make reservations early and enjoy Wine Tastings on Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and Beer Tastings on Friday's from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Additionally, almost every other Thursday, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jungle Jim's hosts Cigar Tasting Events.
Go beyond a mere taste and learn even more at Jungle Jim’s through their cooking classes. Gain inspiration from talented instructors in a state of the art fully equipped, professional classroom. Check the schedule, and sign up for demonstration or hands-on classes. There are even cooking classes for kids.
HelloCincinnati Tip: Here’s a list of the numbers you need:
For tours call 513-674-6023
For wine and beer tastings call 513-674-6008
For Cigar tastings call 513-519-5830
Posted by Barbara David
