March 2024
Features
Best New Restaurants No. 10: Opal
This Covington rooftop restaurant flame-grills its dishes to perfection.
Best New Restaurants No. 9: Luca Bistro
A joyous and approachable taste of France tucked away in Mt. Adams.
Best New Restaurants No. 8: Alcove
MadTree serves up elevated casual cuisine with an emphasis on local farm-to-table ingredients.
Best New Restaurants No. 7: Al-Posto Italian Ristorante
Take a culinary trip to Southern Italy at this Hyde Park restaurant.
Best New Restaurants No. 5: The Aperture
Mediterranean cuisine meets fine dining at the new restaurant in the Paramount Square Building.
Restaurant and Bar Workers Reach a Tipping Point
Servers, bartenders, and line cooks left the hospitality industry during the pandemic. Those who remain are banding together to push restaurant and bar owners to improve pay, protect tips, and find a better work/life balance.
Best New Restaurants No. 4: Colette
Chef Danny Combs serves up hearty bistro fare and house-made pasta in his new (mostly) French spot.
Best New Restaurants No. 3: Atwood Oyster House
A seafood destination with an emphasis on honoring seasonal and fresh ingredients.
Best New Restaurants No. 2: Nolia Kitchen
A James Beard–nominated dining experience of modern Southern cuisine.
Best New Restaurants No. 1: Five on Vine
A fresh take on American comfort food in an elegant space.
Coming Soon
New culinary experiences to expect in 2024.
A Renewed Call to Support the Arts
As ArtsWave approaches its 100th anniversary, the fund-raising organization asks Cincinnati once again: how much do we value our culture and our artists?
Frontlines
Julian Collins Makes Menswear Fun
This community engagement officer and sewing instructor has a bold pattern for every occasion.
Alvin Crawford Set His Life to Music
The retired orthopaedic surgeon recounts a life of hard work, high notes, and crescendos in his new autobiography.
Nothing Rains on Jim Scott’s Parade
The beloved media icon stays positive despite his health issues.
Radar
A Living Wall at a New Garage
Check out the massive installation of greenery between TQL Stadium and Findlay Market.
Columns
Editor’s Letter March 2024: Best New Restaurants
On trying to appreciate and enjoy every dish.
Dr. Know: Parking and Taxes
The Good Doctor breaks down our bizarre parking habits, imaginary ZIP Codes, and a massive tax-filing party.
Kindness Is a Trap
Is being mean the opposite of being kind? Not always.
Dine
Keep The Party Going with Digestifs
Originally served in the 18th century to aid digestion, after-dinner digestifs are still all over restaurant and bar menus.
Surf at The Turf Club
Revisiting the iconic burger destination in Linwood.
Kait Lott Knows What You Crave
This foodie runs a successful Instagram account showcasing Cincinnati’s food scene.
Pressing On Monmouth
Sandwiches and bowls are the backbone of this Newport daytime cafe.