DINING REVIEWS
Morsel & Nosh Offers More Than Just Cheese
This charming bodega feels like a proper New York City deli nestled in Northside's eclectic business district.
Inkazteka Serves Up Peruvian / Mexican Meals that Pop
Tucked away in the Dillonvale Shopping Center, Inkazteka is a true family restaurant serving delightful South American cuisine.
Repertoire Explores Many Regions of New American Cuisine
Traipsing as it does from Kentucky to the Southwest, Repertoire's menu cuts across America’s flavor-rich regions.
Chick’nCone Delivers Portable Poultry
Chicken and waffles go for a walk at the new Hamilton location of this popular franchise serving chicken in waffle cones.
Metropole Gets a Makeover
Metropole is a downtown institution, and now it has a new chef, a new menu, and a new attitude. But the burnt carrot salad remains.
Sleepy Bee On The Fly Is Designed for Busy Brunchers
Whether you’re a carnivore, a vegan, or just hungry and in a hurry, Sleepy Bee On The Fly has you covered.
A New Barbecue Joint In Madisonville Is Worth the Wait
You’ll want to get to Bee’s Barbecue in Madisonville early if you want to avoid the line of friendly regulars.
Farmhouse Flavors Meet Fine-Dining Elegance at Dear Restaurant & Butchery
This Hyde Park restaurant with an in-house butcher shop is a love letter to its guests, its neighborhood, and the whole city.
Pop-Up Taco Stand Pata Roja Finds a Home in Pendleton
Pata Roja, Derrick Braziel’s love letter to tacos, has finally found a permanent spot in Pendleton at Bar Saeso.
K&J Seafood Is a Taste of New Orleans in the Midwest
Cajun comfort food fills the menu at this seafood shack with locations in Findlay Market and Clifton Heights.
BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
Local Chefs on the Best Restaurants, Best Bars, and What’s Missing
We sat down with 8 chefs from the best of Cincinnati's dining scene to learn their favorite spots in the Queen City.
Best New Design Trends
Ron Novak, design architect and partner at Oakley’s Drawing Dept—which has created spaces for Boca, Sotto, and Taft Ale House—says, “the best trend is no trend.”
Best New Markets
Feed your need for the obscure, hard-to-find, and mom-and-pop-iest of foods. (Sorry, Findlay, this isn’t your list.)