ILLUSTRATION BY EVAN VERRILLI
Primavista
Behind a “secret” door in the lobby of Queen’s Tower lies this classic Italian restaurant with spectacular views. The intimate bar is perfect for people-watching. 810 Matson Pl., Price Hill, (513) 251-6467, pvista.com
Oriental Wok
The Hyde Park outpost has some of the over-the-top charm of the Buttermilk Pike original, including a bright red bar top and a house brew (Wok Star) from Rhinegeist. 2444 Madison Rd., Hyde Park, (513) 871-6888, orientalwok.com
Le Bar a Boeuf
Jean-Robert de Cavel’s spirit is alive and well inside The Edgecliff. Diners heading to Playhouse in the Park or the Aronoff fill the dining room, but seats at the bar let you chat with servers and maître d’ Marilou Lind. 2200 Victory Pkwy., East Walnut Hills, (513) 751-2333, lebaraboeuf.com
Crown Republic Gastropub
Rustic new American fare may be the draw here, inside the Encore Apartments, but a strong cocktail menu and a long bar certainly don’t hurt. 720 Sycamore St., downtown, (513) 246-4272, crownrepublicgastropub.com
Rosie’s Italian
The red-sauce sister to Crown Republic on the opposite corner of the Encore gives bargoers a show via the view into the kitchen. 300 E. Seventh St., downtown, (513) 381-1243, rosiesitaliankitchen.com
Cartridge Brewing
The setting along the Little Miami River is gorgeous, and the industrial vibe of the apartments in the Peters Cartridge Factory is matched by the brewery. 1411 Grandin Rd., Maineville, (513) 697-3434, cartridgebrewing.com
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