NKyTribune staff
Actor, producer and restaurateur Mark Wahlberg was in Cincinnati Monday for a red-carpet event to celebrate the grand opening of the downtown Wahlburgers restaurant.
Academy Award-nominated actor and producer Mark Wahlberg wave to fans outside of Wahlburgers restaurant in downtown Cincinnati (provided photos).
He was joined by Wahlburgers Midwest Franchise Owner Nino Cutraro and a host of local dignitaries, including Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, at the newest Wahlburgers location at 199 East Sixth Street.
Crowds line the street outside the restaurant to catch a glimpse of the award-winning actor.
Wahlberg has been nominated for two Academy Awards, as a producer of “The Fighter,” nominated for best picture, and for best actor in a supporting role in “The Departed.”
He co-founded Wahlburgers in 2011 in Massachusetts with members of his family and the business became the subject of an A&E reality series.
There are now Wahlburgers restaurants in 14 U.S. states and in Toronto, Canada.
Invited guests sample the fare at the newest Wahlburgers restaurant in downtown Cincinnati Monday.
About Wahlburgers:
Founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg, Wahlburgers debuted in October 2011 in Hingham, Massachusetts.
The subject of an A&E reality show, Wahlburgers offers a fun, casual, music-filled atmosphere where guests, like family, share great food, a few laughs and lots of love. While its walls celebrate the family’s story through photos and words of the Wahlberg brothers’ life journeys from Dorchester, Massachusetts neighborhood kids – to rising chef and internationally recognized celebrities – it’s the food at Wahlburgers that takes center stage.
Crafted by Chef Paul and served with heartfelt hospitality, the chef inspired menu features a variety of fresh burgers, house made condiments, crispy haddock, seared chicken and vegetarian options. Other signature items include Mom’s Sloppy Joe, thin crispy onion rings, tater tots and thick creamy frappes and floats. Gluten free options are available
Wahlburgers’ full-service bar is a popular gathering spot offering an impressive selection of adult frappes, cocktails, wines and beers including the signature Wahlbrewski – a Harpoon Brewery custom, unfiltered Pale Ale. Dedicated to giving back, Wahlburgers is active in every community it serves.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Wahlburgers offers full-service dining, counter service, take out and a full-service bar. For locations and more information Click here.
This is amazing news. Been hoping that they would open a Wahlburgers around here. We cant wait to check it out.