Get Comfortable at This New Covington Southern Food Restaurant

Kentucky fried chicken meets South Carolina oysters in an epic, tasty battle for which state makes the best bites at Covington's latest southern cuisine restaurant.

Great American Ballpark Knocks Its New Menu Out of the Park

Great American Ballpark has a new menu and a new head chef for its 150th season. Let's take a look at what's offered and where you can get each delectable item.

Wyoming Community Coffee Will Pour You a Delightfully Homey Cup of Joe

When you walk into Wyoming Community Coffee, you’re hit with some amazing smells: fresh baked goods, Italian Pizzelle cookies, and of course, freshly brewed cappuccinos.

The Baker's Table Is the Most Inviting Brunch Spot In Newport

This rustic Newport restaurant, cafe, and bar brings a lot to the table.

In Walnut Hills, Pickled Pigs Fly

The Leybmans love providing their distinct flavors and friendly atmosphere to the community through The Pickled Pig.

Newtown's Seafood Market Can Be Found at Lobsta Bakes of Maine

Ohio isn't exactly known for its seafood scene, but Lobsta Bakes of Maine is surely putting Newtown on the map for it.

Buona Vita Pizzeria's Recipes Have Been Passed Down for Generations

That charming little Italian restaurant sign you see from I-71 off the Buttermilk Exit belongs to this delicious, family-owned pizza place.

Covington's Sugar Whiskey Sis Serves Moonshine and Comfort Food

Sugar Whiskey Sis loves Moonshine so much, it offers a variety of them and even goes so far as to incorporate it into some of their dishes, too.

Platform's LOCOBA Is an OTR Bar With More Than Just Cleveland Craft Beer

Originally from Cleveland, Platform's coffee and craft beer concept at the corner of 12th and Main in OTR offers something to drink for any time of day.

The Arepa Place Dishes Up Colombian Street Food at Findlay Market

What started as a Colombian street food tent in Findlay Market has grown into a permanent brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Sitwell's Act II: Same Artsy Vibe, Fresh New Vegetarian & Vegan Menu

It is not every day a restaurant gets a sequel, but Sitwell's Act II is the local exception.

Rich's Proper Brings a Dash of Creole-Inspired Cuisine to Covington

Rich's Proper in Covington is leaving Creole traditions in the bayou and serving up their own take on the Southern cuisine.

Mahope Cooked Its Way From Popular Food Cart to Full-On Northside Restaurant

Mahope succeeded as a food cart so well, it earned a permanent place in Northside's restaurant scene.

OTR Bagel Bar Has a Monopoly on Board Game Bagel Spots

Parchisi and cream cheese go hand in hand at OTR Bagel Bar.

Cincinnati's Own Madisono's Offers an Array of Delicious Gelati

Madisono’s Gelato focuses on bringing tasty originality to a classic Italian dessert.

OTR's Boom Box Buns Serves Five-Star Cuisine from a Takeout Window

They sell ‘em until they run out; rarely does the supply last more than a few hours.

A Former Bengals Linebacker Gave His Mt. Adams Cafe a Slick Facelift

The revamped space now has a more European style with its airier color scheme and posh new light fixtures.

Enjoy Guilt-Free Pastries at Newtown's Fork and Pie Bakery

Which do you prefer, sweet or savory pies? It doesn't matter. Fork and Pie has both (and they're delicious).

Oakley's Flying Pig Irish Pub Has an Impressive Amount of Irish & Pig Paraphernalia

The Flying Pig Irish Pub is a delightful marriage of Irish memorabilia and Queen City iconography inside a very casual hometown bar.

A Passion for Cooking Led Chef Soleil to Cook for the Community

Watching her mother host dinners for friends from an early age, Chef Soleil developed a passion for cooking that ultimately led to opening her own local catering business.

Branch Enlivens De Sales Corner With Delicious Dishes and Art Deco Stylings

A Tiny Bar in OTR Is Said to Have Ohio's Largest Selection of Rum

The Other Room is meant to remind you of your grandparent’s basement—that is, if your grandparent’s basement was filled with an ungodly amount of rum.

An Old 1920s East Walnut Hills Bank Vault Lets You Withdraw Cocktails Today

In 1921, you stored your money on De Sales Corner in East Walnut Hills. Today, you spend it on a cocktail in that same exact spot.

If You're Fishin' for a Thai or Japanese Dish, Try Mariemont's Sushi Joint

Can't decide between Thai street food and sushi for lunch? Go here so you won't have to.

Downtown Loveland's New Bar & Restaurant Is French Quarter-Inspired

After a fire in 2017 burned the downtown Loveland building, Bishop's Quarter opens post-renovation along the Loveland Bike Trail.

Karrikin Spirits Co. Puts Fairfax on the Map With Booze and Food

A Fairfax distillery that'll definitely raise your spirits.

DogBerry Brewing Offers a Casual Craft Beer Experience in West Chester

The brewery’s new digs let former home-brewer and stay-at-home dad Tony Meyer stretch his legs, thanks to a tenfold increase in brewing capacity. And it also remains a great place for outings with friends and family.

East Walnut Hills' O Pie O Serves One Eggcelent Brunch

On Sundays, O Pie O will fill your pie hole with delicious food for every meal of the day.

A Mason Nano Brewery Makes Flavors Designed for Locals

What started as a little Father’s Day gift turned into a full-fledged brewery.

A Streetcar History-Themed Bar Serves the Corner of Washington Park

A special light inside the bar lights up when the modern day streetcar is minutes away, too.

We're All-In on 19 Steak & Seafood Inside Belterra Casino

We're willing to bet big money on the fact that you'll have a dang good dinner if you head to 19 Steak & Seafood inside Belterra Casino Resort.

Staff Picks: Favorite Lunch Spots Around Cincinnati

When both hands of the clock point north, you know what time it is. Swipe that time card, ditch the office, and go get yourself your favorite midday meal.

Hit up the Birdcage Bar & Lounge for Dancing, Drag Shows, & More

The corner of Court and Race Streets Downtown just got a whole lot more fun, guys.

A Chocolate Shop All About Innovation Jumps to Rookwood Commons

Why You Should Add Buck's BBQ to Your Restaurant Rotation ASAP

Fair warning: Come hungry. The portions are super-sized and super-tasty.

Get Tipsy in an Igloo at This Downtown Rooftop Bar

Get toasty...then get toasted. We won't tell anyone. Promise.

One of West Price Hill's Oldest Bars Is Both Haunted and Irish-Themed

There's a lot to unpack about West Price Hill's haunted, Irish-themed, live music-filled Crow's Nest.

Bellevue Bistro Is Everything a Bistro Should Be

There is nothing fancy about Bellevue Bistro, and that is what makes it so special. It offers approachable fare in a cute, artsy space, and serving breakfast bakes that are a perfect way to begin the day.

Downtown's Money Chicken Has a Colorful New Take on a Traditional Recipe

Money Chicken, a new fast-casual fried chicken restaurant, distinguishes itself from other local chicken joints with its unique take on traditional recipes and modern, psychedelic interior design.

Prost! Moerlein Launches a New Tradition in Its Taproom

The Moerlein Lager House Band will be playing rock and pop hits, requests from the audience, and a few German classics. You can join in and have your fill of great beer starting Saturday, December 8.

Top Cats' Return to Short Vine Is Something to Sing About

From aspiring local bands, to soccer-loving podcasts, Top Cats is covering all of Corryville’s entertainment bases.

Downtown's Galla Park Doubles as Both a Restaurant & Nightclub

The Banks' newest tenant is proving to be a great addition to the riverside entertainment district.

An LA Coffee Shop Experience Beget a Caffeinated Pop-Up in Cincy

"Either we had incredible coffee and poor service, or poor coffee and great service. I was always thinking to myself, 'Why can't we have both?'"

The Largest Brewery In Warren County Is Now Open

In a saturated Cincinnati beer market, Sonder Brewing is exactly the sort of place that stands out from the rest. It has everything you could want in a craft brewery, and it’s only going to get better from here.

Quatman's Cafe Hasn't Changed Much in 50 Years for a Reason

Paper plates, lite beer, and burgers. No, this isn't a fancy OTR eatery. Yes, it's perfect this way.

Get the Ball Rolling on a Fun Night out With a Visit to Pins

Pins Mechanical Co. in OTR promises pinball, duckpin bowling, foosball, and booze. No way you can throw a gutterball with a combination like that.

Covington's Pike Street Corridor Has an Upscale New York Deli

The owners of Wunderbar in Covington opened an NYC-style deli on Pike Street and it's the perfect addition to the steadily-growing community around it.

This Train Depot-Turned-Deli Definitely Has Us Onboard

Yes, it's has sandwiches and a background with trains. No, it's not like Subway.

Price Hill's BLOC Coffee Co. Is Back and Better Than Ever

This craft coffeehouse got a new address, but it's keeping it's menu and mission the same.

A Mason Eatery Makes a Name for Itself as Anything but Ordinary

The only thing to decide is whether or not you’re going to visit for brunch or dinner. Better just go for both to be safe.

Lala’s Blissful Bites Just Might Take the Cake for Best Local Bakery

The baked goods at Lala’s Blissful Bites are made from scratch and with love.

The Second Annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival at Music Hall (11.10.18)

The second annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival was the perfect cold-weather event for aficionados and casual coffee-drinkers alike.

Bring Your Pup to Any of These Dog-Friendly Coffee Shops

Dog-friendly coffee shops are a rare breed. Luckily, these five shops around town allow—and even encourage—bringing the pooch along for a cappuccino.

Urban Artifact Made a Beer Using Yeast From a Rediscovered 150-Year-Old Vat

This has never before been done. The process of producing beer using original brewer’s yeast of this age is unprecedented. Cincinnati brewing history continues to be made by actually using history itself to brew new beer.

A Local Pastry Shop Makes German Holiday Treats so You Don't Have To

Servatii uses Old World recipes to create the best holiday cookies around.

Montgomery Inn: Beloved by Locals & Former US Presidents Since 1951

How many ribs are too many? The limit DOES NOT EXIST.

8th & English's New Menu Is the Result of Months of Careful Refinement

Cincinnati may be in the Midwest, but it feels almost coastal when dining at 8th & English. We've been there before, but the tides have changed at the O'Bryonville restaurant since it opened in March of 2017.

Hyde Perk Is the Friendly Local Coffee Shop With a Drive-Thru and Wine

A drive-thru for the coffee. Not the wine. (There's a lounge for that.)

Pendleton Gets Its Just Desserts With a Sweet Ice Cream Shop

Pendleton Parlor serves ice cream, sure, but did you know it also offers edible cookie dough, shakes, and coffee?

Award-Winning Indian Restaurant Dusmesh Just Got a Tasty Refresh

You know Dusmesh, that Indian restaurant on Ludlow that everyone loves? It's looking (and tasting) especially good these days. The reason for that is pretty simple, too.

OTR's Please Has Cocktails and a $62 Vegetarian Tasting

Five courses designed without meat in mind from one of Over-the-Rhine's best chefs. Complement it with a fashionable cocktail from the Please bar and you have yourself one memorable meal.

A Blue Ash Restaurant Grows Its Own Produce On-Site to Ensure Freshness

It doesn’t get any more farm-to-table than this.

Incline Public House Pairs New Dishes and Cocktails With the Season

Check out Incline Public House’s new fall menu. You should also consider taking part in their Annual Adult Pumpkin Patch Contest—the winning patron gets a free Thanksgiving meal for eight.

PeeWee's Place Is a Bar & Grill With Great Food and Undeniable Charm

If you’re from the Northern Kentucky area, you probably know who PeeWee Reese is. If you’re not and you don’t, I’m happy to be the one to introduce him.

Hyde Park's Milk Bar Cafe Marries Breakfast and Dessert

Holy cow, this place rules. Why'd it take us this long to get a rolled ice cream, bubble tea, AND cereal place!?

How Servatii Makes Its Delightful, Decorated Cakes so Delicious

Can you guess how many cakes these guys pump out a day?

This Market Has Been in the Family for Over 100 Years

Head less than a mile off of NKY’s Buttermilk Pike Exit, look for the big red barn, and you’ve arrived at one of the best delis in the area.

Cruisers Diner Gives You All the 1950s Feels

You know that diner from every feel-good Hallmark movie? This is basically it.

The Bagelry Opened Its Own Shop and It's About Dang Time

Do you pronounce it "bay-gel" or "bag-el?" Trick question. There's no time for words with a mouthful of delicious Bagelry bagels.

Photos: Cincinnati Refined Happy Hour

On Wednesday night, we hosted a Happy Hour event to culminate our Eats & Drinks themed month at the newest restaurant about to open its doors in Over-the-Rhine's Gateway Quarter. We're talking about The Mercer.

Grab a Beer at the Oldest Irish Pub in Cincinnati

It may not be St. Patrick’s Day yet, but this Mount Adam’s Irish pub is worth a visit.

Urbana Café Cultivates Community with New East Walnut Hills Shop

Urbana Café wants guests to brew up human interaction over their coffee, leaving the texts, emails, and other technology at the door.

You Can Get an East Coast Sandwich out of a Window in OTR

Philadelphia gave us its best dish. I guess we should open a Skyline Chili window in their city as thanks.

We're Very Fond of Oakley's Grab-N-Go Market and Deli

You have no excuse—the food is healthy AND local.

There's a Reason People Repeatedly Return to Zundo Ramen & Donburi

OTR foodies are loving this new Japanese restaurant that’s serving up ramen made the soulful way.

ESSEN Kitchen Is Growing a Healthy, Affordable Menu for OTR Residents

One of the healthiest, tastiest, most affordable OTR restaurants isn't even up and running yet and we're already excited.

The First Bakery to Bring European Tortes to Cincinnati Is Still Making Them Today

In which we ask the seminal question, “What is a cake?” Read on to find out.

LouVino OTR: Small Plates with Deceptively Huge Flavor

Wine flights and country donuts'nuff said.

You’ll Want Every Flavor from Five One Three Bagel Company

If you love bagels, the ones at Five One Three Bagel Company are definitely bae-goals.

This Maineville Eatery on the Loveland Bike Trail Isn't Monkeying Around

Whether you’re riding along the Loveland Bike Trail or just in the neighborhood craving some good food and music, you’ll want to swing by the Monkey Bar & Grille.

Blue Ash's Dolsot Bistro Is Korean Excellence in a (Very) Hot Bowl

Sung Korean Bistro downtown may have closed last year, but that has only given chef Sung Oh more time for special attention at Dolsot Bistro in Blue Ash.

Mainwood Pastry Is Sure to Sweeten Your Trip to Findlay Market

You’re never alone with a yummy scone. Grab a fresh one at Mainwood Pastry in Findlay Market.

The Return of Ludlow Garage Signals a Thriving Clifton Gaslight District

Once frequented by bands like The Allman Brothers, Santana, and Iggy Pop, Ludlow Garage is ready for prime time again.

Silverglades Deli: Charcuterie, Lavender Gouda, and Ryan Seacrest

For nearly 100 years, people in Cincinnati have craved delicacies of Silverglades Deli. Whether it’s a charcuterie board, a signature walnut and grape chicken salad sandwich, or lavender gouda you’re looking for, Silverglades has it.

Hop off Your Bike and into Fresh Press Juicery & Coffee

As the name suggests, Fresh Press Juicery & Coffee is all about fresh. They provide local and organic nourishment that'll get your juices flowing.

Forno Osteria & Bar Montgomery: A Mouthful to Say, a Mouthful to Enjoy

“Forno” is Italian for "oven," and the wood-fired ovens at Forno Osteria & Bar are cooking up some of Cincinnati’s best authentic Italian cuisine.

A Covedale Baker Uses a 19th Century Recipe to Make Cupcakes

George Sias' pastries are unique due to his process of using caramelized meringue (Chantilly cream), a French whipped cream dating back to the 1800s.

Bacall's Cafe in College Hill Is the Neighborhood Diner You Dream About

Not enough onion straws in your life? Let Bacall's remedy that.

Vine Street's South Korean Restaurant Is a Sleeper Hit

It quietly opened last year and has since been serving the CBD with only the finest South Korean dishes, like delectable kimchi fried rice.

Colonial Cottage Serves Up Home Cookin’ The Way Grandma Would

The fried chicken alone will knock your socks off. The goetta’s not far behind.

Combine Smoothie King with the YMCA and You Have This Place

Do your usual physical routine with the promise of a delicious post-workout smoothie. That's what Just Essential Nutrition is all about.

Donna's Been Making Cincy's "Best Cookies" Since the '80s

Part of a well-balanced diet is having a Donna's Gourmet Cookie in either hand.

The Ohio Ice Cream Trail Is The Sweetest Excuse To Explore Your State

They say you can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream. And when you take a journey on the brand new Ohio Ice Cream Trail, happiness inevitably follows.

Downtown's Color-Changing Skyscraper Has An Eatery That's Equally As Colorful

Depending on how adventurous you want your dinner, Crown Republic Gastropub is ready and willing to serve you either a delicious American burger or some octopus tabbouleh.

Let Covington's Alto Satisfy Your Late-Night Pizza Craving This Weekend

Sure, it has pizzas and cocktails, but the real triumph of Alto is the fact that it’ll deliver a pizza to you at Braxton Brewing next door if you want.

The WildWood Company Describes Itself As A "Coffeehouse With Consciousness"

Okay, so there's this cute little coffee shop in Maineville that's more than just a regular old place to grab a cup of joe...