Cincinnati Foodies

In this episode we talk about specials of the week at Top of the Park. We highlight our foodie experiences at King’s Island and Disneyland and talk about Chef Kayla Robison’s new Pop Up at Avril-Bleh & Son’s. We attended the grand opening of the new Piada in Western Hills and went to both Mom N’ Em locations because we love their coffee shops! Next we get into restaurants that have opened in the last two weeks. We announce many soon-to-be-open projects happening around the city including a new Mad Tree in Summit Park! We have a couple closings to cover and then we get into Foodie News. UDF Peach Ice Cream? Restaurant burglaries in OTR? Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce? Pay with your palm at FCC? Then we end the episode with a few places you can see fireworks on July 4th. You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts! Buckle up for the next episode. We have so much to cover on Episode 13 including a chef interview with a surprise guest! Chef Kayla Robison and Avril-Bleh & Son’s Pop Up- https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct0WIO-M6Z8/ Binski’s Bar-  https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/camp-washington/its-your-local-camp-washingtons-newest-bar-binskis-is-serving-up-drinks-darts-and-a-sense-of-community Two Seven Two Bakery in Clifton-  https://www.instagram.com/p/CtxfeU2u2Le/?hl=en New Rooftop bar at 21C-  https://www.fox19.com/2023/06/14/downtown-cincinnati-hotel-debuts-new-peruvian-style-concept-rooftop-bar/ Nation and BetMGM moving into Galla Park space-  https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/06/21/nation-kitchen-bar-betmgm-sport.html Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce on best of list-  https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-bbq-sauces Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next? Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected] Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

*CHEF INTERVIEW* In this episode we talk about our experience at Top of the Park and the new martini service at Boca. We go over the happy hour specials at Emery in Mariemont and attended a cooking class for St. Elizabeth doTerra Center for Integrative Oncology. They are partnering with Cancer Support Community of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky the Incubator Kitchen Collective to provide these classes, free of charge to their patients and families who have struggled or are struggling with a cancer diagnosis. You'll hear about the grand opening of Ace's Pickleball + Kitchen and we will roll into restaurants and bars that have opened within the last 2 weeks. Good news is there's only 1 closing this episode! Next you'll enjoy a EXCLUSIVE CHEF INTERVIEW W/: Chef Kayla Robison. We have a lot of foodie news to cover. Is Monkey Bar named after a real monkey? Which Cincinnati pizza reheats the best? Someone owns the rights to "Taco Tuesday"? Cincinnati chili pizza? Will AI soon replace the service industry? Is the Claude Monet immersive exhibit worth a visit? Hot Honey Crunch ice cream? What kind of perks do Yelp Elites get? You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts! St. Elizabeth Community Classes- https://www.stelizabeth.com/events/calendar Qlicous Closing- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs6hJSoOtxK/ Chef Kayla Robison IG page- https://www.instagram.com/commandernbeef/ Tickets to the AI bar experience- https://gorillacinemapresents.ticketleap.com/spiritual-machine/ Tickets to the Juneteenth Free Peoples Party- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-peoples-party-tickets-637833526247 How to become Yelp Elite? https://blog.yelp.com/community/how-to-join-the-yelp-elite-squad/ Hoity Toity Donuts Update- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs9LjRgtF1f/ Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next? Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected] Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

In this episode we talk about the new Toast and Berry restaurant in Liberty Township. We went to VV Italian Experience in Mount Lookout, Jeff Ruby’s Downtown, Baru Downtown, and Via Vite on Fountain Square. We go over restaurants that have opened in the last 2 weeks. Next we slide right into an interview with commercial realtor Josh Rothstein. He tells us all about what’s happening in East Walnut Hills and mentions a new restaurant coming to the District at Deerfield development in Mason. Then we finish up with foodie news. Who bought the recently closed Pearlstar restaurant in OTR? Eckerlin meats is moving? Skyline Chili is serving nachos? The Gatherall in Norwood signs a lease with 3 new tenants? Who bought Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse? You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts!  Toast and Berry instagram reel-  https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUJzEar_5q/ Pealstar Space Update-  https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/a-new-oyster-restaurant-is-moving-into-the-former-pearlstar-location-in-over-the-rhine-15288615 Coming Soon to East Walnut Hills- https://www.instagram.com/p/CsQ08G3ui8W/ Get Tickets to see Marlon Wayans-  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marlon-wayans-x-nostalgia-vip-xperience-tickets-636695602687 Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next? Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected] Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

In this episode we talk about many foodie adventures to NKY! We went to Bouquet & Lisse restaurants in Covington, Amador in Newport, and Conserva in Ludlow. We do a feature on Oriental Wok for AAPI Heritage month and slide right into openings and closings from the last 2 weeks. Next you'll hear an exclusive interview with Chef Eric Clark who is the pastry chef at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse. Then we get to the foodie news. Paxton's patio crash? Taste of Cincinnati desserts? Unexpected speak easy bar? A local chef on a national TV show? Where will Cackleberry's breakfast sandwich trailer pop up next? Listen now to get the full scoop! Bouquet and Lisse in Covington - https://www.instagram.com/p/Crt5apJPXo0/ Amador in Newport - https://www.instagram.com/p/CrpKYProzb0/ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Purse Desserts - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp29m0TOYT9/ Red's Helmet Dessert at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cqc6741Mzc4/ Taste of Cincinnati - https://tasteofcincinnati.com/ Cackleberry Pop Up at Lost & Found OTR- Listen for dates Check the menu- https://www.eatcackleberry.com/ Lost + Found OTR - https://www.lostandfound.com/ Watch Guy's Grocery Games Season 16 episode 32 to see local Chef Kayla Robinson featured! Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next? Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected] Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

In this episode we cover our recent foodie adventures while drinking bourbon and talking about a few restaurants we love. We go over openings and closings from the last 2 weeks. Many of which are opening or coming soon to the Northern Kentucky area. Then there's so much foodie news! Guy Fieri is in town? Peanut Butter Tequila? 3-Way Chili Ice Cream? Pizza Vending Machines? Strawberry Funnel Cake Ale? You'll hear all about it! We end the episode with a fun story about how the Hofbrahaus came to be in Newport. New Taco Shack at Moerlein Lager House  Instagram Reel- https://www.instagram.com/p/Crj63Yioqjt/ Kiji Habatchi express opens in Deerpark https://www.kijihibachiexpress.com/  Chance to get a sneak peak at Piada in Western Hills-  https://mypiada.com/vip/western-hillsHofbrahaus story- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/04/20/hofbrauhaus-newport-oldest-in-america/70063886007/ Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next? Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected] Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

This is our first remote episode! G is traveling this week and we are recording remotely! We highlight our experience at Goose and Elder for Brunch and Galerie candy. We go over openings and closings from the last 2 weeks and feature an interview with our new secret foodie. We close the episode talking about an upcoming event benefiting cancer research and mention some of our favorite patio restaurants!  Goose and Elder Brunch Instagram Reel- https://www.instagram.com/p/CqyWvbsOcEf/ Drew’s on the River  https://www.facebook.com/DrewsOTR/ NEW OPEN Livery in Montgomery Quarter- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8Zsnptims/ Wine, Women, and Shoes Event- https://www.winewomenandshoes.com/event/cca/ Wildweed’s new spot- https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/04/06/pasta-centric-restaurant-wildweed-coming-cincinnati-over-the-rhine-this-year/70087921007/ Khora City Beat Review- https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/review-the-new-iteration-of-khora-at-the-kinley-hotel-is-a-bit-lackluster-compared-to-its-2020-debut-14963558 Khora Closure-  https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/03/khora-restaurant-closed.html Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies  Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next?  Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected]  Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!

In this episode we are drinking– Michi White from Michael Gindl from our Mom ‘N ‘Em wine club! We had brunch at Primo in Middletown and went across the river to The Well in Covington. We go over openings/closings and feature an interview with our NEW secret foodie! We talk about the Candy Shop Pop Up at the Hard Rock Casino and are featuring a GIVEAWAY to win tickets on our instagram page! Towards the end of the podcast you can listen to some Foodie News, hear about new menu items at the Great American Ball Park, and learn about some restaurants offering Easter Brunch in our city! Candy Shop Pop Up Ticket Giveaway-  Giveaway- https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYRpvNv_Wd/ Tickets- linktr.ee/cincinnatifoodies – and click on Candy Shop Pop Up  Best of Cincinnati City Beat Event Tickets- https://tinyurl.com/City-beat-event Savor Cincy Magazine Event-  linktr.ee/cincinnatifoodies – and click on Savor Chef’s Table  New or Soon-to-Open Restaurants-  Cedar + Yuca - Covington Red Leprechaun Irish Pub - The Banks Skyline Chili- CVG Airport Hi-Wire Brewing- Norwood March First Brewing- Fountain Square  Knowledge Bar and Social Room- Covington  Closings-  Wahlburgers Okto  High Street Cafe Get Easter Cannoli at DelGardo’s  https://www.instagram.com/p/CqS2kI7u9IE/ Easter Brunch Restaurants-  Primo Middletown  Lou Vino Coppin’s Covington  Eddie Merlot’s Palm Court at the Hilton Netherlands Via Vite -Forno- Nicola’s -Usually offer Brunch on Easter

In this week's episode we start drinking wine. This week we are featuring a Cabernet Sauvignon gifted from Posh event space in OTR. We ate at Northstar in Liberty Township-- Get a FREE drink at Northstar off the Specialty Drink list when you show the cashier our instagram reel through March 31st! We had lunch at Teak in OTR. We talk about our experience at Jeff Ruby's, Wine Festival, and Sotto. We go over openings/closings and feature our first Chef Interview with Vanessa Miller who was promoted from Metropole to an executive position within the 21C Hotel. We end the episode going over some ideas of things to do for Red's opening day.  Get a FREE Specialty Drink at Northstar in Liberty Township:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpnVNsEsH9_/ https://www.thenorthstarcafe.com/location/northstar-cafe-liberty-center/ Posh Event Space in OTR:  https://instagram.com/posheventscinci Wine Fest Recap: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpyFz20vs77/ OPENINGS: Teak OTR Plans for a Second Location in Loveland: https://www.wcpo.com/entertainment/local-a-e/local-dining/over-the-rhines-teak-to-open-new-location-at-loveland-station-development Bridges Nepali Opens in Elmwood: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/02/24/bridges-nepali-cuisine-opening-3rd-cincinnati-restaurant-elmwood-place/69940010007/ Hard Rock Opens Constant Grind Bistro:  https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/hard-rock-casino-opens-gourmet-coffee-shop-constant-grind-14874346 Rokaru Ramen Opening on the West Side:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/chowdowncincinnati/permalink/1413549699391048/ Wine O' Clock Tasting Room in Pleasant Ridge-  https://finewineoclock.com/?page_id=404 Wine Cracked Pot Coffee in Middletown Opened Recently: https://m.facebook.com/100083611800622/ https://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/dining/family-coverts-realtor-office-into-coffee-crepe-shop-near-downtown-middletown/7GRAND4CMRCCVDOO7V35ZZ4LDU/ Teranga World Market and Restaurant (temporary closure due to fire)  https://www.fox19.com/2023/03/08/beloved-hartwell-restaurant-reopen-after-devastating-fire/ Dear Restaurant Closes and Reopens as Al-Posto Italian: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/08/dear-restaurant-butcher.html Spoon Market in Covington Closes: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/09/spoon-kitchen-market-closing.html Rally's Fish Sandwich Menu  https://www.checkers.com/5115/menu/fish/

In this week's episode we start out with talking about new restaurant openings in our city. Then we move onto closings and tell you about events. The upcoming event this week is Cincinnati Wine Festival. Each week we try a different restaurant and give you the 411. This week's feature is 6 N' the Mornin' a breakfast restaurant in Kenwood, Ohio. We end the episode with some foodie news and rumors. Don't forget to check out our BONUS episode this week covering our favorite Lenten Fish Frys around the city! Tickets to the Cincinnati Wine Festival March 9-11 — https://tinyurl.com/cincinnatiwinefestival Garnish Catering To-Go Meals- https://www.garnishcincinnati.com/garnishtogo OPENINGS: Trophy Pizza- Sharonville/Evendale https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpHHKSTMzNf/ https://www.mytrophypizza.com/ Bru Burger Bar- Montgomery https://www.bruburgerbar.com/ Level One Bar- https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/over-the-rhine/over-the-rhines-level-one-bar-and-arcade-to-feature-more-than-50-games-sets-opening-date Hard Rock Casino- Downtown https://www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com/dining FCC Releases New 2023 Season Menu- https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/23/fc-cincinnati-kicks-off-season-with-new-food-items.html https://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CpFvJ5oMqNe/ Roy Rogers- Cleves https://www.facebook.com/RoyRogersRestaurants/photos/a.175968746143/10160145562016144 Primo Italian- Middletown https://primeprimo.com/ CLOSINGS: Mighty Good OTR- https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/24/mighty-good-restaurant-closing.html https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDlz6mjSSl/ Gomez Salsa- Pleasant Ridge https://www.instagram.com/p/CovGVSjP9AB/ Enson Harbor-  https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/27/enson-harbor-dim-sum.html EVENTS: Cincinnati Wine Festival- March 9-11 — https://tinyurl.com/cincinnatiwinefestival Weekly Restaurant Feature-  6 N’ the Mornin’ - https://www.6nthemornin.com/ White Castle- New menu item only in Cincinnati markets https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/02/27/white-castle-french-toast-slider-cincinnati-locations/69948512007/ Mio’s Violates Child Labor Laws- https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-pizza-mios-child-labor-violations-fine/43022205 https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1192ep2/us_labor_department_fines_cincinnati_pizza/ Cincinnati Magazine features a closed restaurant on the cover- https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/best-restaurants-2023-kerfuffle-how-this-happened/ R & B Brunch we were talking about- https://instagram.com/randb_brunch

Fish Fry Special! In this week's bonus episode we highlight a few notable fish fries around different areas of the city. Towards the end we mention some local businesses doing fun foodie items for the Lenten season. Links are provided below to make it easy for you!  Price Hill- St. William Church in Price Hill is a quick and easy drive thru only option. https://saintwilliam.com/fish-fry Anderson- Immaculate Heart of Mary- Dine in and carryout available No link- Call this number for more info 513-388-0031 Anderson- St. Veronica- Dine in, order online and pickup, carryout https://stvfishfry.cloudwaitress.com/ West Side- St. Aloysius or St. Al’s for short- Drive thru only https://saintals.org/fishfry/ West Side- Incline Smoke Shack at 13 Below Brewery- Dine in, pre-order online, carryout https://inclinesmokeshack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=740737374251909&set=a.585586896433625 Ripley, Ohio- A very well known fish fry. People drive from all over the state of Ohio to get food from here. https://www.facebook.com/smsfishfry/ Milford- Lehr’s Prime Market- A few tables for dine in but mostly carry out only https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=692919025939757&set=a.537394278158900 Pleasant Ridge- Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church- Dine in or carryout Erlanger, KY- Mary Queen of Heaven- Dine in, drive thru, curbside pickup https://mqhparish.com/2022-fish-fry/ Kenwood/Montgomery- All Saints- Dine in and carry out https://www.allsaintstville.org/fish-fry Madeira- St. Gertrude- Dine in, carry out, order online for pickup. https://www.stgertrude.org/fishfry.html Montgomery/Blue Ash- Good Shepherd- Dine in and drive thru. https://good-shepherd.org/fish-fry-days Downtown- Alabama Fish Bar- Mostly carry out only https://www.facebook.com/ALABAMAFISHBAR North Bend- Chole’s Eatery at Carriage Hill Farm- Dine in and carry out https://www.facebook.com/ChloesEatery Loveland- Seafood Station- Buy fresh raw seafood and cook at home! https://seafoodstation.net/index.html Find us on instagram @cincinnatifoodies  Have a restaurant recommendation or question? Where should we eat at next?  Slide into our DM's on instagram or email us at [email protected]  Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!