Some of the best restaurant discoveries happen by accident, and Alcove by MadTree is proof of that. We’d actually had it on our radar for a while (it came up while we were researching OTR’s dining scene), but it took a nearby trip to City Flea at Washington Park to finally push us through the…
When I moved to Cincinnati, I wasn’t sure what the food scene was going to look like. I had vague memories of hearing about chili on spaghetti, which, I’ll be honest, did not sound like a selling point, and that was about the extent of my expectations. What actually happened is that I fell completely,…
Kanji OTR had been sitting on my restaurant list since the start of the year, one of those places I kept meaning to get to but never quite prioritized. Then, within the span of a few weeks, two different friends raved about it completely unprompted. That was all the nudge I needed. My partner and…
I originally went to the Taft Museum of Art for the museum. The café was kind of an afterthought. And then I took one bite of my Croque Madame and completely reassigned my priorities. The Taft Museum Café is tucked right inside the entrance of the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati’s Eden Park neighborhood,…
A few weeks ago, my partner and I decided to do something we don’t do nearly enough, a proper staycation right here in Cincinnati. We stayed near Kenwood Towne Centre, did a little shopping, ate our way through a few spots, and just soaked up the city like tourists for a weekend. It was exactly…
Café Mochiko is an all-day Asian American café nestled in Cincinnati’s vibrant Walnut Hills neighborhood. Founded by chefs Elaine Uykimpang Bentz and Erik Bentz, the establishment seamlessly blends their rich culinary backgrounds, offering a unique fusion of flavors. The café has garnered national acclaim, being named one of Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants in…
When I first moved to Cincinnati, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the food scene. I was picturing a whole lot of Skyline Chili, maybe some Graeter’s ice cream, and… that was about it. I was so wrong. Cincinnati’s restaurant scene is genuinely one of the things that won me over…
Cincinnati’s Culinary Scene Cincinnati is a city renowned for its vibrant food culture and diverse culinary offerings. With a wide range of restaurants that cater to various tastes and preferences, it has become a haven for food enthusiasts seeking memorable dining experiences. Let’s explore the vibrant food culture of Cincinnati and discover what sets its…