10 Dog-Friendly Bars That Have Us Sitting & Staying For Happy Hour

When you don’t want to leave your furry friend at home during a night out, these bars welcome them.

A Couple Turned an Old Schoolhouse Into a Public Winery and Private Residence

Drinking a bottle of wine is not only permitted, but encouraged in this schoolhouse.

A Covington Eatery Inspired by a Nearby Parlor From the Past

The motto of the Parlor on Seventh is, “Kick back, relax, and grab a cold one.”

Goose & Elder Is One Part Healthy, One Part Comfort Food, and Every Bit American

Its owner and chef, Chef Jose Salazar, developed Goose & Elder with the goal of creating a versatile space suitable for anyone looking for a laid-back, airy hangout by day and a great place to grab a drink by night.

Beef Is Praised at This French Neo-Bistro in East Walnut Hills

Le Bar a Boeuf offers a more approachable twist on the French dining experience. The East Walnut Hills spot specializes in some tasty beef dishes in addition to the rest of the French menu.

You'll Fall Hard for Pins Mechanical Co.'s Autumn Cocktail List

Pins changes their cocktail menu seasonally, and their new autumn cocktail list is out. It includes something for everyone.

Share an Upscale Dining Experience With Someone Special at Abigail Street

It's all about sharing. Your next date night, celebratory dinner, or just good old fashioned memorable evening in Over-the-Rhine should be spent here.

West Chester's Saigon Noodle Bar Brings a Taste of Vietnam to Ohio

Whether you love Vietnamese food or want to try it for the first time, a trip to Saigon Noodle Bar should be in order.

Slice Night at Yeatman's Cove Was All About Eating Pizza to Help Cancer Research

People came out to try all kinds of pizza at this year's Slice Night to fight cancer and to find out which local pizzaria ranked supreme.

Dayton, KY Has a Coffee Shop Infused with the Flavors of Honduras

Unataza Coffee mixes Honduran flavor with local goodies to blend the two homes of the owner, Alejandra Flores, together.

This Anderson Brewery Only Charges For What You Pour Into Your Glass

For most, a hobby remains a hobby. For others, it turns into much, much more, as it did for Dave Emery and partners when they made the leap from home brews to a brewpub with Big Ash Brewing in Anderson Township. The impetus for Big Ash Brewing bubbled up in the early 2000s when Emery and a few friends started making batches of beer in his kitchen for fun.

If You Find This Japanese-Inspired Pop-Up Around Town, Your Tastebuds Win

There's a Stockpile of Small Plates, Creative Cocktails, and Funky Art at Lost & Found OTR

Quench Your Thirst with a Technicolor Cocktail at Homemaker's Bar

According to its website, HomeMakers Bar is "the slightly retro, mostly modern cocktail bar that feels like a house party." That about sums it up!

Kaze in OTR Gets a Makeover and a Wu-Tang Clan-Inspired Bar

Haven't been to Kaze in awhile? It looks and tastes a little different.

Contemporary Restaurateurs Spice Up a Corner Downtown With West Coast Flavors

Merging Californian influence, its menu is made up of locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.

Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar Splices New American With European Cuisine

There’s always something new to try at this New American Mason restaurant.

Braxton Went All-Out On Their New Rooftop Bar in Covington

FACT: Braxton's beer tastes even better several stories up beneath an evening sky. This is one Covington rooftop bar you need to hit.

New Richmond's Green Kayak Is Both a Pub and an Airbnb At Once

A New Richmond restaurant has history, sand volleyball, and place for you to rent overnight.

Mazunte Centro Is the Best Addition to Downtown We've Seen In Awhile

Mazunte's popular flavor, which Cincinnatians have obsessed over for years, opened a second location Downtown. And (spoiler alert!) it's just as great as you'd think it'd be.

From the Food to the Aesthetic, Fairfield Market Is Our Favorite Bellevue Spot

Three meals a day, brunch on the weekend, cocktails, local beer, and an extremely stylish space within which to enjoy it all? We wish there was a Fairfield Market on every corner in the Tri-state.

Noodle & Hot Pot Takes Chinese Food to a Bowl New Level

Hot pots are a traditional Chinese dish that consists of large broth bowls surrounded by plates of raw meat, veggies, tofu, and other sides that are added to the soup to boil at the table.

Northside's Popular Bridges Nepali Cuisine Is Now Also Downtown

Bridges Nepali Cuisine opened a second location across the street from the Courthouse downtown, and the restaurant's mission of connecting the community through food remains the same.

Why Does Everyone Recommend Tortilleria Garcia? Because It's Awesome

At this point, you can't talk about tacos in Cincinnati without mentioning Tortilleria Garcia, and that's mainly because it's just *that* delicious.

Check Out What French Chefs Are Cooking in Old Milford

You needn't head Downtown for a taste of France in Cincinnati. Old Milford's Chez Renée French Bistrot has a kitchen full of French chefs.

The 8 Cincy Restaurants Guy Fieri's Visited On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Whether you love him or love to hate him, no one can deny that Guy Fieri has a gift for finding some of the best and most underrated restaurants in the US. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Networkshows Fieri traveling around the country for a taste of interesting specialties loved by locals. The show, which is currently in its 30th season, has featured Cincinnati twice. Eat your way through all eight places Fieri's visited with this Triple D guide to Flavortown the Queen City. 1.

Yes, There Really Is a Food Truck That Makes Healthy Fast Food!

These on-the-go dishes will keep your health on the up-and-up because Harvest Mobile Cuisine serves ingredients from the farm to give a healthier spin on comfort food.

Covington's Japanese Bakery & Cafe Should Be On Your Must-Visit List

A Japanese chef and baker spent over 30 years as a nurse before pursuing a culinary career in her Covington café.

A Before-Look at March First Brewing's Upcoming Distillery Inside the Old Millcroft Inn

The historic Millcroft property has served as a Revolutionary War vet’s home, a tea room, a church headquarters, and is poised to be home to a distillery for Sycamore Whiskey.

The Cheesecakery in Madisonville Makes Over 75 Flavors of Cupcakes

Cupcakes are good. Cheesecake cupcakes are GREAT! This Madisonville bakery has perfected the art of the cheesecake cupcake over the course of the last 10 years.

A Swanky Downtown Rooftop Bar Pays Homage to a Long-Lost Historic Garden

The 10th floor of the City Club Apartments features a bar and restaurant named after a garden that existed on the same site over 170 years earlier.

Bourbon-Lovers Should Check Out This Mainstrasse Spirit Shop

Bourbon Haus 1841 has 150 bourbons just waiting to be poured, sipped, and enjoyed.

North South Baking Co. Combines Local Ingredients with Age-Old Baking Traditions

North South Baking Co. might be a small batch bakery, but they’re making a big name for themselves, delivering their goods to dozens of spots across the Tri-State.

The Area's Most Secluded Food Truck Is Hidden On the Site of an Old Ferry Landing

It's easy to miss, but we'll give you the low down on how to get to the area's best-kept food truck secret: Brent's Landing.

Busken Bakery Is Filling Donuts with Graeter's and UDF Ice Cream Now

This food truck essentially takes a ton of Cincinnati-bred sweets and combines them into a brand new, delightful treat.

Head to Cappy's For a Rare Beer, Then Leave With a Growler

Part tap room, part bottle shop, Cappy's is all about enjoying drinks on the Little Miami River. Though you can take booze home, you're probably more likely to want to stay for the chill atmosphere and a bite at the on-site food truck.

7 River Restaurants That Are Sure to Float Your Boat

It's hot! Chow down and drink up at the edge of the water at these 7 recommended river restaurants.

Yonder Is a Sweet Red River Gorge-Inspired Rooftop Bar in Covington

If Yonder is over Commonwealth Bistro, what's over Yonder? Nevermind. This rooftop bar rules.

Silverton's New Eco-Friendly Brewpub Is Inside an Old Municipal Building

Normally, the founders of a brewpub brag about their outstanding service, fabulous food, and—of course—array of craft beers. But the founders of Silverton’s HighGrain Brewing Company speak with similar passion about geothermal HVAC systems.

If You Go The Coach House Tavern, Get This Secret Off-Menu Burger

While many eateries have embraced the farm-to-table movement, The Coach House is taking the effort two steps further.

We're Excited There's Detroit-Style Pizza in OTR Now

Detroit-style pizza makes an appearance in Over-the-Rhine at Taglio's new restaurant at 12th and Walnut Streets.

We Checked Out Cincinnati's Food Truck Park in the East End

Food trucks assemble in a lot on Kellogg Avenue every day, bringing a variety of food with them to the East End.

We Can Safely Say This Is the Best Llama-Themed Coffee Shop in Cincinnati

Llama tell ya 'bout this weird and wonderful little coffee shop in Madisonville...

Please the Tongue, Take the Cannoli Home From Del Gardo's Italian Pastry Shop

Owner Steve Del Gardo wanted to put his own spin on an Italian café, so he took his specialty cannoli recipes and added wines and craft beers to the mix to make a great spot for an Italian treat.

7 Local Places to Get a Delicious, Meatless Burger

They're delicious, they're better for both your health and the environment, and no cows are hurt in the process of slapping them together. These are burgers you can confidently consume without a hint of guilt, and you don't have to go far to do it.

A Pleasant Ridge Coffee House Inspired by World Travel

Wake up to a coffee inspired by travel and fresh, healthy breakfast at Apricot Coffee House.

What Was Once a Saloon and Pharmacy 130 Years Ago Is Now Redwine & Co.

The Redwines were hands-on in the establishment’s renovation, returning it to its former watering-hole glory when they opened their doors in 2017.

OTR's Vodka Bar Delivers Eastern European Spirits to 12th & Main

Eastern European drinks and dishes have claimed their spot in OTR's culinary landscape, and Sarah Dworak is to thank for it.

Monica Meier Got the Ball Rollin' on Vegan Food Truck Options

No animals were harmed in the making of this food truck.

The Ice Cream Shop That Puts 24 Karat Gold Leaf on Its Signature Cone

Covington's RiverCenter Has a Trio of Great Restaurants Owned by Just One Dude

There’s a scrumptious stretch of eateries along Rivercenter Boulevard in Covington, adjacent to the Roebling Suspension Bridge, that may just strike your fancy if you’re the kind of person who likes eating a diverse selection of food—maybe even all in one meal outing. They all reside on the street level of Covington's RiverCenter complex, sharing the address of 50 E Rivercenter Boulevard.

Living Breathing Kitchen Is the Pop-Up You Absolutely Shouldn't Sleep On

There's a weekly pop-up in Mecca that combines the culinary expertise of worldly chefs with international flavor to create a dining experience that's one-of-a-kind in Cincinnati.

Joe's Pizza Napoli Bakes Authentic Italian Pies on the East Side

Some of the ingredients at this Milford pizza spot are sourced directly from Naples, Italy. It doesn’t get much more authentic than that.

Ripple Wine Bar Is Making Waves on Pike Street With Great Food & Drinks

"We are excited to bring something new and different to Downtown Covington. You're guaranteed an experience with each visit along with an incredible glass of wine." -Kathleen Haws, co-owner

This Italian Cafe in Walnut Hills Has Been Baking Bread For Over 30 Years

If you eat at popular spots across town, chances are you've had bread from Giminetti Baking Company.

Delwood's Kitchen Serves Pub Food With Latin American Flavor

Delwood gets its name from its location on the corner of Delta and Linwood Avenues in Mt. Lookout, and it gets its flavor inspiration from Latin America.

A Coffee Shop in Camp Washington Was a Gift From Two Brothers to Their Mom

Did you call your mother today? Why? Oh, no reason. Tony and Austin Ferrari just opened an entire coffee shop for theirs. No, it's okay, we know you're busy.

Be the Architect of the Greatest Taco Known to Tastebuds With One Visit to Condado

When a restaurant's tacos are THIS customizable, the taco limit does not exist.

Buckabee Brownies Goes Beyond Chocolate When It Comes to Cocoa Confections

A sweet new bakery in Blue Ash is giving us everything brownie, going beyond its traditional chocolate roots.

Bite, a Milford Restaurant, Has the Freshest Menu East of the I-275 Loop

When the garden is right outside the restaurant, you know you’re getting some extra fresh flavor in each meal.

The Wine at Fulton Grove Is Both Handmade and Award-Winning

This winery in Withamsville has such good wine, it actually won Best in Show in the 2018 Ohio Wine Competition.

6 Terrific Under-the-Radar Taco Spots Around Cincinnati

When your friends come calling with a Taco Tuesday invite, instead of hitting up the popular hot spots like everyone does, consider trying one of these six spots instead.

Villa Hills' Only Coffee Shop Makes Signature Lattes That Are Worth the Trip

A mutual love for coffee led this couple to meet in a coffeehouse, and their continued passion it led them to open up their own shop after years of marriage.

The Farmstand Market and Cafe Puts Fresh, Local Meals on Kentucky Tables

Though customers can get a fresh meal made with local ingredients, the Farmstand Market and Cafe is also an active store with locally made products.

The Cincinnati Zoo Gets a New Chef & Unveils An Upgraded Menu

Food trucks, upscale menus, and a new head chef are just a few exciting changes coming to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

A Colorful Montgomery Dive Bar Serves Everything From $2 Beers to Upscale Cocktails

Enjoy a cocktail or a beer while your eyes drink in all the colors and patterns of The Belle and The Bear's eclectic decor.

Brew River's Sensational Creole Menu Has Never Tasted Better

Brew River has been known for Creole cuisine since it opened, but now, in their new location, their focus is even more targeted toward creole and the craft beer they’re named for. Brew River moved just up the street into the former Bella Luna space. The space just spoke to owner Joby Bowman. “I knew that it fit our branding more than where we had been before,” she says. “Once we made the decision, everything fell into place. ” The building, built in 1862, already had a New Orleans feel.

12 Vegan-Approved Local Restaurants You Should Try

You don't have to be vegan to crave a vegan dish. Next time the urge strikes for vegan or vegetarian food in the Queen City, give these 12 restaurants a try.

Photos: The 9th Annual Asian Food Fest at The Banks (May 11-12)

The 9th annual Asian Food Fest was presented by Kroger and included live entertainment, fun family activities, local craft and Asian beer, and, of course, plenty of Asian cuisine provided from over 30 vendors.

50 West Is Partnering With Barleycorn's to Release a New Red Lager

For more than 44 years, Barleycorn's has been a staple in Northern Kentucky, serving locals with a smile (and by name! ). This summer, Barleycorn's is introducing a new 50 West beer available exclusively at its restaurants.

Keep Your Eyes Peeled For This Exquisite Poutine Food Truck Next Time You're Out

This Scooby-doo-lookin' van has something infinitely better than four kids with 70s fashion sensibilities and a talking dog. It has poutine!

A Local Caterer Almost Wound up Fixing People Instead of Feeding Them

Michael "Funky" Forgus comes from a family of doctors. The pressure to become one himself was palpable. But he had other plans. Instead of following in the clinical footsteps of his forefathers, Funky found that feeding people was more fulfilling.

Downtown's Metropole Restaurant Has a New Head Chef & New American Flavor

An Irish Pub Around the Corner From the Aronoff Is One of Our New Favorite Spots

Whether you’re looking for a nearby dinner before catching a production at the Aronoff or just a place to enjoy some fish while watching an FC match, Street City Pub on 6th Street is the place to go.

Some of Covington's Best Bites Are Served Out of a Window In an Alley

Little known fact: Covington's best hotel (at least, in our opinion it's the best) has a walk-up window where you can get delicious food from 10 PM to 2 AM. It's conveniently located in the alley right next door to the hotel.

This Tucked-Away Deli Has Served Downtowners a Delicious Lunch For Over 25 Years

Downtown already has a grocery store, and it's on Elm Street. In fact, it's been open since 1993. It's also famous among locals for serving a chicken salad sandwich that'll bowl you over.

Crzy Monk Spices Up Main Street With A Healthy Helping of Asian Cuisine

Crzy Monk on Downtown's Main Street prides itself on its health-conscious Asian dishes that are just as filling as they are tasty.

Oddfellows Has Our Vote for Quirkiest Cocktail Bar in Cincinnati

If you can peel your eyes off the plethora of colorful, eccentric decor, make your way to the bar for a well-crafted cocktail.

Court Street Lobster Bar Celebrates 2 Years With Rolls, Oysters, and a Giveaway

Discount lobster rolls, oysters, and randomly selected guests winning gift cards for more delicious seafood. Get your fins to Court Street Lobster Bar this Saturday!

Pleasant Ridge Has a Texas-Inspired Steakhouse With Retro 60s Flair

The owner of Tokyo Kitty, Video Archive, and other flashy Cincinnati bars heads west with his new retro roadside steakhouse in Pleasant Ridge.

Pendleton's CHX Rules the Roost When It Comes to Fried Chicken

It's pronounced "chicks" and it gives Colonel Sanders an honorable discharge. Don't believe us? Go to Pendleton tonight and find out for yourself.

Israeli-Inspired Street Food & Spirited Cocktails Land on Liberty Street in OTR

Because where else in Cincinnati can you get a Cinnabon cocktail and falafel in the same joint?

Mikey's Late Night Slice Is the Rock 'N Roll Pizza Church of OTR

Pay. Eat. Leave. That's how Mikey's pizza joint rolls.

Cincinnati's "Oldest New Brewery" Is a Delightful Neighborhood Spot

When you walk into the Wiedemann taproom in St. Bernard, you feel like it's been a staple of the neighborhood for decades. It just feels right.

A Non-Profit Restaurant That Brings Opportunity and Good Food to the Table

Social OTR is a restaurant that serves chef-inspired cuisine while building skills and careers in the kitchen.

Get the First Taste of Spring from New Riff's Seasonal Cocktails

In addition to bourbon, New Riff also has new craft cocktails they’re rolling out just in time for spring.

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.