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Welcome to the Best of Cincinnati® 2023

This is CityBeat's 27th-annual ode to the best people, places, businesses, eats and arts in town, as chosen by readers and staff.

By CityBeat Staff

Mar 29, 2023

Every day, we all go about our business in Greater Cincinnati. We work...

Welcome to the Best of Cincinnati® 2023

These are Cincinnati's Best Bars, According to CityBeat Readers

By CityBeat Staff

No. 1 Best Overall Bar: Good Judy’s
4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside

Sorry, Pete Rose, but MLB Commissioner Keeps Telling Everyone You're Banned Forever

During a recent podcast, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made it clear where he stood.

By Allison Babka

Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose signs baseballs in 2010.

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Beautiful: the Carole King Musical (Touring)

@ Aronoff Center

Fri., March 31, 8 p.m., Sat., April 1, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., April 2, 1 & 6:30 p.m.

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Ohio Lawmakers Require Norfolk Southern's Name to Appear on Ballot For Rail Sale

By Madeline Fening

A Norfolk Southern EMD SD60E rebuilt locomotive.

Despite Ohio's Anti-Trans Bills, Cincinnati Will Recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility with Flag Ceremony

By Allison Babka

Cincinnati officials will raise the trans pride flag at City Hall for International Transgender Day of Visibility and LGBTQIA advocates will lead an affirming rally and march on March 31, 2023.

Mita's, Nolia and Chef Elaine Uykimpang Bentz of Cafe Mochiko Nominated for James Beard Awards

By Katherine Barrier

Nolia is a nominee for Best New Restaurant in the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.

Barge Fire Forces Riverside Residents to Shelter in Place

By Madeline Fening

The Anderson Ferry moves over the Ohio River near Cincinnati in February of 2023.

Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto of Anti-Trans Bill

By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern

This session, Kentucky legislators introduced 11 anti-LGBTQ bills, according to an American Civil Liberties Union tracking site.

9 Quotes From the Second Hearing on HB 6 to Ban Trans Females from Ohio Sports

By Ken Schneck, The Buckeye Flame

Jean Schmidt, Republican from Loveland in the Ohio House of Representatives

Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Stages Return to Historic Emery Theatre

By Rick Pender

A rendering of the historic Emery Theatre as the home of the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati.

Ohio Slated to Funnel More than $300 Million Toward Police in Schools

By Nadia Ramlagan, Ohio News Connection

Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing $388 million to staff Ohio's schools with school resource officers.

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Cincinnati Reds Opening Weekend
Opening Day Parade: 12 p.m. March 30
Game 1: 4:10 p.m. March 30
Game 2: 4:10 p.m. April 1
Game 3: 1:40 p.m. April 2
If you’re a baseball fan, the weekend starts Thursday with the kickoff of the 2023 Reds season. The Cincinnati Reds Findlay Market Opening Day Parade steps off at noon Thursday before the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 4:10 p.m. The series continues Saturday, April at 4:10 p.m. and Sunday, April 2 at 1:40 p.m. Sure, the expectations for this baseball season could be higher, but Cincinnati sports fans have been pleasantly surprised before. mlb.com/reds.

11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (March 30-April 2)

No. 1 Best Hidden Gem Restaurant: Mazunte
611 Main St., Downtown

Cincinnati's Best Hidden Gem Restaurants as Ranked by CityBeat Readers

Best Neighborhood Restaurant (Downtown/OTR)
Winner: Sotto
Runners-up: Pepp & Dolores & The Eagle (TIE), Pho Lang Thang

The Best Eats in Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers (Part 2)

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