M. Leigh Hood
Find Nonalcoholic Wines in the Queen City
For those seeking sober sips, there are some delicious options out there.
Etxe Brings Basque Culinary Excellence to Cincinnati
One restaurant is deliciously transporting Queen City diners to the mountainous Basque region of Spain.
Salazar’s Delicious Second Life
What’s old is new again as Chef Jose Salazar's flagship restaurant blooms in its custom downtown digs.
The Best Things I Ate in 2025
After sampling many a dish at many a Cincinnati restaurant, here are a few favorites.
Best Restaurants No. 10: Salazar
The beloved restaurant from Chef Jose Salazar is back and better than ever with a menu focused on innovation, detail, and seasonality.
Best Restaurants No. 9: Phoenician Taverna
You're part of the family at this authentic Lebanese taverna and grill in Mason.
Best Restaurants No. 8: Colette
Chef Danny Combs is serving up fresh French-ish delicacies with beautiful parkside views.
Best Restaurants No. 7: Mita’s
Chef Jose Salazar's beloved tapas joint takes you on a flavorful journey through Spain and Latin America.
Best Restaurants No. 6: Abigail Street
Top-notch Mediterranean small plates have made this wine bar an OTR mainstay for 15 years.
Best Restaurants No. 5: Sudova
Chef Sarah Dworak's elevated Eastern European dishes are giving Cincinnatians a delicious modern twist on Old World cuisine.
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