The time: 1:30 PM
The watch: Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola
For this episode of Time & Taste, I decided to grab lunch at a place I haven’t been to in quite a while. Hebron Grille is where locals gather for hearty plates and a taste of comfort crafted with care. This laid-back favorite is known for taking southern classics and giving them a little extra punch. Pair that energy with the Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola, a watch that doesn’t just tell time but sings it, and you have an experience where flavor meets artistry.
I started with the Grippo’s Cheese Curds, golden nuggets of panko-crusted joy tossed in Grippo seasoning, famous in Cincinnati for its unique savory and spicy flavor, and served with ranch. They’re crunchy, tangy, and addictive, like the melodic chime of the Bel Canto’s complication, pulling you in with every strike. Both are small indulgences with outsized impact, proving that sometimes the most playful details carry the most character.
Next, the Bacon Jam & Beer Cheese Burger delivers a juicy half-pound of beef, perfectly seasoned, and stacked with bacon and onion jam, melty beer cheese, red onion, and pickle housed inside a semi gloss brioche bun that holds this creation snuggly. It’s rich, layered, and satisfying, with the right amount of heft. A dish that mirrors the Bel Canto’s layered architecture. Just as this burger stacks flavors in perfect harmony, the watch layers its mechanical ingenuity with breathtaking artistry, making complexity feel effortless.
The Pairing
Why the Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola? Because Hebron Grille is about more than filling plates, it’s about making an impression. The Bel Canto shares that mission, introducing a chiming complication to collectors at a level once thought impossible outside haute horology’s rarefied air. Both the restaurant and the watch democratize excellence, delivering experiences that feel extravagant yet accessible.
Look closer at the Bel Canto Viola itself: a timepiece that commands attention with its radiant violet dial and sculptural bridges. Its chiming hour strike transforms the passing of time into music, a poetic reminder that beauty doesn’t just come from appearance, but from resonance. Much like Hebron Grille, which finds its soul not only in the food but in the warmth of its welcome, this watch is more than an object, it’s an experience you carry with you. Think of the watch’s violet dial as the horological version of Hebron’s Grippos Cheese Curds, unexpected, bold, and unforgettable. And like the burger’s perfect balance of savory richness, the Bel Canto’s harmony of mechanics and aesthetics proves that the best creations are built layer by layer, flavor by flavor, note by note.
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