Adapt or Perish: How the Restaurant Industry Has Evolved Since the Pandemic
Three years ago, our lives were disrupted as the Covid-19 virus worked its way around the world. The health consequences were dire, but the economic repercussions were equally severe. Jobs were lost, supply chains were disrupted, and consumer behavior shifted. Particularly hard hit was the restaurant industry. In order to survive, restaurants had to pivot…
Are There Food Tours in the Winter in Cincinnati?
We are often asked “Do you do tours year-round?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!” While many tour companies around the country are “seasonal,” Cincinnati Food Tours operates all year long. Except for a few dates around the holidays, The Original Findlay Market Tour runs almost every Saturday at 3 pm. There’s no need to…
5 Ways To Get Around Downtown Cincinnati Without Your Car
Driving in a strange city can sometimes take all the fun out of traveling. Since Cincinnati’s urban core is very compact, it makes it easy to park at a hotel and never touch your car again until you are ready to leave town. Here are 5 convenient ways to navigate Downtown Cincinnati without a car:…
A New Cincinnati Experience in Hyde Park
For many of us, the Cincinnati neighborhood of Hyde Park is a little bit of the unknown. Younger people may know that Hyde Park is “somewhere near Rookwood Commons” shopping center. Others may know of the stately mansions or the Cincinnati Country Club. Few, however, know that Hyde Park was Cincinnati’s first real “city-burb” and…
Guest Post: The Saucy Schnitzel is Back!
Hello again – I’m Linnea, one of the guides for Cincinnati Food Tours and I love to talk about and make food! I’ve also started a Facebook page called “The Saucy Schnitzel” so you can see what else I’m cooking up. Several years ago, our friends Andrea and Scott Robbins, who I knew through working…
Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday OUTSIDE!
After living through a pandemic for the last year and dealing with remote learning and Zoom meetings, Cincinnati moms and dads can’t wait to get the kids outside! Thankfully spring is on the horizon so getting out of the house without boots and three layers of clothes is finally a reality. But what about your…
Bracing for Winter
The leaves are changing colors and starting to fall around Cincinnati. Even though markets display pumpkins and cornstalks, our thoughts are already shifting from Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas. With the constant reminders about COVID-19, no one is quite sure what winter will bring. Immediate concerns involve family gatherings and annual traditions. Who will travel…
Be Your Own Tour Guide at Findlay Market
We know this has happened to most travelers. You’re visiting a historic site or local attraction, and you’re ready to learn more. You’re intrigued enough to inquire about a guided tour, but you’re stopped in your tracks. Sold out. Or no tours available that day. You pick up a brochure and fumble your way around,…
A Taste of Italy in Over-the-Rhine
The Cincinnati neighborhood is known for its German heritage. But today it is known as one of the most diverse neighborhoods in all of Cincinnati. Historic Findlay Market has become a melting pot of food and culture from around the world. And now, the streets of OTR are scattered with what seems like the United…
Cincinnati is Cool. Here Are Your Talking Points.
Are you the parent of an out-of town guest who will be visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday? Or maybe YOU are the transplant who has family visiting you here in Cincinnati. Do you cringe when they ask, “What’s so great about Cincinnati?” or “Why do you want to live here?” To relieve the stress, we’ve…