Photograph courtesy Zingaro
Zingaro Opens Next Week in Madisonville
On Tuesday, March 24, Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani will open Zingaro, his newest Italian restaurant concept, at 5380 Medpace Way in Madisonville at the Madison Square development. “Zingaro” means “wanderer” or “traveler” in Italian, which reflects the restaurant’s focus on multiple regions of Italy, “from the northern regions of Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont to the rustic countryside cooking of Tuscany and the Roman Regions finishing in the Sunny coast line of Amalfi and Sicily.”
Coffee Shop/Taphouse Opening Downtown Soon
Last week, California natives Rodney and Janine De Iorio announced that they have plans to open Brewd in a storefront at 3CDC’s Court Street Condos project. The coffee shop/taphouse, which is scheduled to open later this month, will offer locally roasted coffee from La Terza, tea from Churchill’s Fine Teas, and a rotating collection of Cincinnati brews including Rhinegeist, Brink, Bocce, Westside, and HighGrain.
Cava Opens First Ohio Location
Earlier this week, Cava officially opened its first Ohio location at 3356 Madison Rd. in Oakley. The Mediterranean fast-casual eatery offers chef-curated and build-your-own bowls and pitas, a variety of pita chip flavors, housemade juices, and more. “Cincinnati has a strong sense of community, and that’s exactly what we hope to be part of here in Oakley,” said Jeff Gaul, chief development officer of CAVA, in a press release. “We believe great food brings people together, so whether guests are stopping by after work or fueling up before a Bengals or Reds game, we’re looking forward to bringing the fresh and craveable Mediterranean flavors to the neighborhood.” Get a peek at its first day here.
LaRosa’s Taphouse Opens
LaRosa’s Taphouse opened last week in the former Big Ash Brewing space at 5230 Beechmont Avenue. “We’re thrilled to officially open our doors to our loyal Guests and to welcome new guests,” said Nick Fucito, LaRosa’s Taphouse franchise owner. “For more than 40 years, the Mount Washington community has supported us, and we’re excited to offer a bigger, more dynamic space where guests can gather, relax and enjoy everything they love about LaRosa’s.” Renovations include a full-service dining room/beer hall with seating for 100, 14 big-screen TVs, an outdoor beer garden with live music area, and an enclosed, dog-friendly four-season patio with total seating for 210.
Prim and Ghost Baby Host Bourbon Experience
Prim has selected three single-barrel bourbons directly from the Bulleit vaults for its “Single-Barrel, Zero Apologies” experience on Wednesday, March 25. The event will feature custom-blended, one-of-a-kind pours. RSVP is required.
Jersey Mike’s Annual Day of Giving on March 25
On Wednesday, March 25, 130 Jersey Mike’s locations in Ohio will donate all sales to help Team Ohio athletes attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this June as part of the sub chain’s nationwide 16th Annual Day of Giving. During the Month of Giving, the company hopes to surpass its $30 million fundraising total from last year.
Moerlein Lager House Changes Its Name
Earlier this month, Moerlein Lager House announced a name change. The riverfront brewery and restaurant is now known as Cincinnati Lager House. The new name reflects a broader celebration of Cincinnati’s brewing traditions, past and present. “This evolution allows us to celebrate not just one chapter of Cincinnati’s brewing history, but the entire story—from the early 1800s when Cincinnati became known as the Beer Capital of the World, to today’s vibrant craft brewing community,” said Greg Hardman, managing member of Cincinnati Lager House, in a press release.
Home Court Tavern Reopens in Old Allyn’s Space
The owners of the recently shuttered East End restaurant Home Court Tavern (previously known as Sinners & Saints) say they’re moving ahead with plans to move into Allyn’s Café, which closed last October. Home Court closed last month to move to the spot at 3538 Columbia Parkway, which is scheduled to open in May or June. “A brand new and very similar version of us will reappear a few months from now in the old Allyn’s Cafe spot,” said in a post on the bar’s Facebook page. “A complete redo. It is gonna be awesome. We cannot wait.”
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