Food Tour Etiquette: How to Eat Like a Local in Cincinnati
If you have done any traveling, you know food etiquette varies throughout the world. Street food and sandwiches are common in many areas. But in other countries, the only acceptable way to eat is while seated at the table using proper silverware. Most of our food tours are casual because most of the locals are…
My Top 10 Diners in Cincinnati
I like restaurants that are diners. I like the tables that are booths, the counter seating with the open kitchen, the servers, the wide range of menu options, and (usually) the prices. I like both the old-school diners, and I like the newer, local restaurants that take on a diner vibe. The main reason I…
Copycat Recipe Gomez Salsa Turtle
I’m sure at some time you’ve had that urge for a certain menu item at a restaurant, but you didn’t want to go out. Of course, you can call your favorite delivery service and hope the food shows up before your craving disappears. Or you can try to replicate the dish yourself at home after…
Your Favorite Restaurants Need Your Support
Recently two beloved local restaurants, one in Downtown Cincinnati and one in Over-the-Rhine, announced they would be closing their doors at the end of the year. Fausto first occupied the lobby at the Contemporary Arts Center in 2019, and Pleasantry was a trailblazer in Over-the-Rhine when they opened 7 years ago. Both cited numerous reasons…
Restaurants Open for Lunch in Over-the-Rhine
The holiday season is a great time to get together with friends. If lunch is your thing, you need to think twice about where to go. As the effects of the pandemic stretched staff, many restaurants adjusted their hours. Consequently, finding a restaurant that fits your schedule is a new challenge we all must confront….
Don’t Sleep on Cincinnati
Every now and then, I need a wake up call. When I start to take something for granted, I need someone to snap me to attention. I’m not talking about gratitude for food, shelter, and clothing, but rather I need to simply appreciate that I live in Cincinnati, OH. In the last year, I have…
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…
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…
A European Vacation Right in Cincinnati
Summer is here so vacation talk is everywhere. Maybe you’re headed to the beach or off in search of cool mountain breezes. Or perhaps you make an annual pilgrimage to a favorite lake house. Some of you may have bucket list travels on the calendar and will head to exotic places. For many, a European…
Home Grown Chefs
Since we’ve been doing food tours around the Cincinnati area, we’ve realized how fluid the restaurant industry is. It’s not uncommon for a server to work the lunch shift at one restaurant and then be behind another bar by the late shift. Or someone who has been doing a bang-up job at the host station…