Fine Diving: Boswell’s in Northside
Everything at Boswell’s has been around for a long time: the brick walls, the ornate wooden bar, even the regulars. They’re still here and happy that original owners Mike and Jan Beck are back to spread their love of the community.
Frenchie Fresh Turns Out French Burgers That Rival The Fries
Leave it to Jean-Robert de Cavel to Frenchify an American staple with plenty of style.
Fine Diving: The Brew House
Like all good dives, the Brew House claims to have the best burger in town.
Have It Your Way
In no particular order: Five joints where the burgers sizzle, the beer is cold, and there’s always a spot at the bar.
You Can Never Unsee This Monstrous Sandwich
Every restaurant specializes in something. At Sunnyside Grill, it’s coronaries.
Best Burgers Remix: Even More Burgers We Love
In July 2015, our staff ranked the 45 best burgers in the city—to which our faithful readers responded with a mixture of enthusiasm, outrage, and indigestion. Since then, a handful of other contenders have emerged: Nation Kitchen and Bar, Bru Burger, Chandler’s Burger Bistro, ZBGB, and Americano Burger Bar. In our never-ending quest to leave no bun unturned, we hit the burger beat yet again to see how the new kids stack up.
Opening: Nine Giant Brewing in Pleasant Ridge
The long-awaited brewpub is up next in the line of new businesses joining the up-and-coming neighborhood.
ZBGB’s Burger is a Beautiful Mess
ZBGB woos with rich flavors and a from-scratch ethos, but its burgers aren’t ready to settle down.
Takeout Hero: Ollie’s Trolley
President Obama gave the Ollieburger a thumbs up. But a basic burger stand Ollie’s Trolley is not.
Hot Plate: Americano Burger Bar
When an Italian chef immigrates to America, what does he dream of cooking? Burgers! Or so says Cristian Pietoso, who came to Cincinnati to helm Nicola’s in 2004.
