Jungle Jim's International Market is so much fun and so unique that we have been featured in the Press Media nationwide. We have been on television with shows such as ABC News Good Morning America and the Food Network. We are featured in articles from publications such as Business Week and Supermarket News as well as local media such as Cincinnati Magazine and The Enquirer newspaper.
Jungle Jim’s International Market, and owner Jungle Jim himself, has been featured in numerous articles in publications around the world, including public interest magazines like Redbook and Smithsonian, to trade publications such as Produce News and Specialty Food Magazine, to local and national newspapers.
Smoke Signals
Jungle Jim's International Market has more than doubled cigar sales since it began hosting cigar tastings. Even when its 20 degrees in Fairfield, Ohio, cigar enthusiasts can be found puffing away on the heated terrace at Jungle Jim's International Market's Oscar Event Center. For fols there, Thursday night means cigar-tasting night - a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy a drink from the cash bar and try brands like Cohiba, CAO, Arturo Fuente and others.
Its a Jungle in There
Ohio's gargantuan grocery store offers everything you want - and a lot more. Touted as one of Time magazine's 50 Authentic American Experiences of 2009 and the No. 1 tourist attraction in Ohio's Butler County, Jungle Jim's may be a grocery store, but it isn't really "competing with other grocery stores' when you consider all that you can find there, it's easy to see why.
Top Independent Stores in America
Jungle Jim’s International Market is more than just an average grocery store; it's more like an amusement park. Debby Hartinger of Jungle Jim’s said, “We are not a grocery store, but a destination.” What makes Jungle Jim’s different from other grocery stores?
50 Authentic U.S. Experiences
We scoured the country to find places, things and activities that speak to the real America. Some of them are fairly obscure; some of them are not. But they're all fun and diverse, and reveal the genuine U.S.
Each year the Uptown Park plays host to the Oxford Wine and Art Affair. The Wine and Art Affair attracts numerous visitors from all over the Tri-State. The showcase event provides the opportunity for Chamber members to advertise, partner or sponsor auxiliary events. This year's event was special for us. Sarah Kaufmann, 'The Cheese Lady' is an important person to us at Jungle Jim's. Sarah was the Creative Services Director at Jungle Jim's for 12 years. She left two years ago to pursue her cheese carving business fulltime.
Sarah was part of the Oxford, Ohio annual Wine & Cheese event this past June and had a booth sponsored by Jungle Jim's International Market. During the event, Sarah carved a smoked gouda palm tree, Jungle Jim cartoon tiki god, the show logo, a dugout canoe and Jungle Jim's logo among other carvings. Her carvings are so good that she travels the country carving cheese, has been on television and is even going to be carving a full-size astronaut in the near future.
While Sarah was carving, she had samples of the different cheeses she used, with a contest for the favorite cheese sampled. The winners were gruyere and smoked gouda. But the real winners were the people in attendance. Not only were they able to sample great cheese, but they watched a nationally known, top cheese carver at work.
Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America
In his latest book, Retail Superstars, George Whalin captures the essence of what it takes to be a successful independent retailer today. With a critical look at 25 of his favorite independent stores, Whalin uses his strong knowledge of the retail industry to highlight those qualities which make these businesses so successful. He not only proves independent retailers like 'Jungle' Jim Bonaminio can succeed in the highly competitive retail industry, but explains just what sets apart the best retailers from the rest.
The Best of Cincinnati Awards 2009
Jungle Jim's International Market has been selected for two Best of Cincinnati honors for 2009. These honors include Best Wine Store and Best Ethnic Store. CityBeat Magazine's Staff and it's Readers joined together for CityBeat's 13th annual Best of Cincinnati issue and cast over 5,000 votes for favorites in multiple categories: Out & About, Jocks, Eats, Public Eye, Urban Life and Goods & Services.
The Stores You Love...and Hate
We asked you, our AOL users, to tell us which grocery stores bring you pleasure...and which bring you pain. And your responses surprised us! We expected the message boards to be teeming with stores that drive you crazy. And there was some of that, but as it turns out, there also seems to be many great supermarkets out there.
Jungle Jim's Monorail Glides To Life
Rail System Could Open To Public By End Of Year
FAIRFIELD, Ohio -- A one-time feature at Kings Island is now up and running at Jungle Jim's. Jungle Jim's purchased a monorail system 10 years ago from Kings Island. It has been lying in wait in the snake building ever since, just waiting for its day in the sun. Jungle Jim's is nationally known for its eclectic blend of international food items and unique atmosphere. Not to mention its award-winning bathrooms.
Electrician Jeff McCleese has been busy working to get the monorail in working order. He said he’s made a few changes to it since its Kings Island days but it’s ready to go now. Once all the kinks are worked out, the rail line will transport passengers from the parking lot to special events at the Oscar Event Center.
"You're not gonna put groceries on it, not for shopping. It's for the event center at this point,” Jungle Jim's Director of Development Phil Adams said.
No date has been set for its officially opening but Jungle Jims promised that the rail would be open for business within the end of the year.
Jungle Jim's throne has officially been de-throned as the best bathroom in America. You'll have to head south to find the newest top potty.
Last year, Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield took top bathroom honors. The best restroom contest is sponsored by Cintas, which sells restroom supplies and work uniforms.
We have been informed that "Metro will not operate express services to Bengals home games for the 2008 season due to recent changes in federal charter regulations." *
Thank you to everyone who took advantage of the Jungle To Jungle Express in the past and good luck to the Bengals. We’re looking forward to a great season!
JOY is Coming
Between Unbelievable Loss And Unconditional Love - There is joy!
Joy the film has a date set to screen in Cincinnati. A select audience will to see the movie for the first time on October 18. Being the birth date of the film’s inspiration, Elizabeth Joy Hassett, the screening will be a celebration and remembrance. This day, July 12, also has great meaning, as it is the second anniversary of her and her unborn twins untimely passing.
Writer/producer, and sister, Julie Hassett says it is bringing her family great “joy” on this somber date to announce the film is finally coming to the big screen. The screening will be a celebration of Elizabeth’s life, and will feature a drum circle, a local gospel choir and bands from the film. The Foundation of Joy, the charity started by Julie in Elizabeth’s name, will be holding a charity auction in conjunction with the event that will benefit several Cincinnati area charities.
Behind the scenes there is much excitement for the JOY crew. Postproduction for the film is currently taking place in Cincinnati at Lightborne Studios. The film’s soundtrack and musical score is being set and will feature several nationally known artists along with well-known local bands. It will also include original songs for the movie.
In Los Angeles, plans are underway for film festival promotional materials inspired by Joy, including a cookbook and documentary.
The Joy cast and crew plan to reunite in the fall for the big day. See you on the red carpet! Until then, "spread the Joy", and THANK YOU SOUTHERN OHIO.
Stacey Walsh
Publicity, RED LOVE FILM- "spread the joy"
513-708-8383 www.redlovefilm.com
Having the Best Restroom in America Has Its Perks
When Cintas began the America's Best Restroom Contest who knew it would create new tourist destinations around the country. Many of the past contest winners have received lots of additional press and patrons as a result of having America's Best Restroom. Participating in the contest provides great benefits. More than 5,000 news stories...
The restrooms at Jungle Jim's International Market are still making news. This time we are included in an article titled "Developments & Trends in Commercial Washrooms."
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Grocery price hikes have consumers confronting choices
"Just because Washington's trying to bury us, doesn't mean we won't fight back," said Jungle Jim's International Market owner Jim Bonaminio, adding that the Fairfield store is slashing prices and losing money in order to keep customers.
A year ago, "borrowing" inspiration from the "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" book series, the Cincinnati Enquirer created a list for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Enquirer staff members helped compile the series of must-do and must-see things in the region, everything from chili joints, ice cream parlors, museums, boat rides, and church festivals, to other landmarks and experiences. Jungle Jim's placed number 21.
Jungle Jim takes you on a tour of Jungle Jim's International Market. Video Runtime is 4 minutes 43 seconds - link opens new browser window and streams video from cetconnect.org's website via YouTube.
Time Magazine
The Flavor of America: A Food Festival Guide
The Fairfield Echo
Soldiers to Attend Formal Calvary Ball in Fairfield at Oscar Event Center.
Gourmet News
The 2007 Weekend of Fire exceeds Jungle Jim’s wildest expectations.
Gourmet News
Article on Jungle Jim's and the Weekend of Fire Event.
Chinese Magazine
Article about Jim Bonaminio and Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio printed in the local Cincinnati-area Chinese Community Magazine.
Fine Wine to Table Wine…..Visit Jungle Jim’s Wine Cellar
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Supermarket News
At Jungle Jim’s International Market, owner Jim Bonaminio and his 350 associates make shopping for groceries seem literally like a day at the park — a massive international theme park, at that.
Cincinnati Magazine
The Foodie Factory...one & one half acres of produce, 1,600 cheeses, 1,400 hot sauces and one sheep's head. If you can't find it in Jim Bonaminio's palace of global gastronomy, you don't need it. Welcome to the Jungle.
The Food Network
Jungle Jim's is once again in the national spotlight with a segment on the Food Network's popular TV show, Unwrapped! The episode explored the world of super grocery stores - including Fairfield's own Jungle Jim's! The segment originally aired September 19, 2005. Additional air dates and times can be found by visiting the Food Network's website.
Business Week Online
The Wizard of Odd - Jungle Jim Bonaminio and his independent grocery store Jungle Jim's International Market
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Jungle Jim's to Anchor Market Street at Millworks Retail Development in Oakley
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