At CityBeat, we know a thing or two about the best of what Cincinnati has to offer. And for the 27th anniversary of our annual Best of Cincinnati® issue, we’re throwing a big party that will embody all of what makes the Queen City amazing.

Including what makes Cincinnati amazing: THE FOOD. And for our big party, some of the best restaurants, coffee shops and bars are contributing their offerings to fuel you for all the fun. From delicious bagels to enormous wings covered in cilantro, mint, fried garlic and lime, plus wine, coffee and margarita samples, here are some of the food and beverages you’ll find at the Best Of Cincinnati® Celebration.

Learn more about the Best Of Cincinnati® Celebration, including how to buy tickets, here.

Dope! Asian Street Fare Dope! Wings: Wok fired in dope sauce, topped with fried garlic, cilantro, mint and lime wedges. Take-out available. Photo: Provided by Dope! Asian Street Fare
Metropole 21c Crispy deviled avocado topped with blue crab, shallot and pickled mustard seeds Photo: Provided by Metropole 21c
Cincinnati Pizza Week Nov. 7-13 Do you want to know the secret to happiness? Simply live your life like every day is a pizza party. Melted cheese atop crisp, fluffy crust? That’s always going to be a “Yes, please.” During Cincinnati Pizza Week, you can visit local participating pizzerias for a $9 specialty pie. There are so many slices to devour, they even made an app to help you keep track. We dare you to eat them all (CityBeat is not responsible for any upset tummies earned from “too much” pizza).Nov. 7-13. Multiple locations. Photo: facebook.com/Dewey's Pizza
Revel Urban Winery Wine samples of three wines: Red Blend Rouge, Sauvignon Blanc Blend and Rosé. Photo: facebook.com/RevelOTR
Skyline Chili Coneys and 3-Ways Photo: Provided by Skyline Chili
Holtman’s Donut Shop 9558 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester This Greater Cincinnati-based donut chain might already be familiar to Cincinnati residents, but it’s still worth stopping at their newer location further up I-75 to grab one last sweet treat before heading back down to the city. The family-owned bakery sells yeast and cake donuts made the old-fashioned way, but with a modern twist. Re-experience your favorite childhood cereals on top of a Fruity Pebbles or Lucky Charms round or indulge in a Maple Double Bacon pastry. They even sell a Oreo vegan donut for an animal-product-free sugar high. ASK FOR: A S’mores donut, which features a housemade glob of marshmallow perched on top of a chocolate and graham cracker-coated yeast donut. Photo: Jesse Fox Photo: Jesse Fox
Coffee Emporium Their famous cold-brew coffee Provided by Coffee Emporium
Decibel Korean Fried Chicken Korean fried tenders with Gochujang BBQ and side of mac salad Photo: facebook.com/decibelchicken
Al’s Delicious Popcorn Sample bags of popcorn: Cheddar cheese, caramel and Cincinnati-style chili flavors Photo: Provided by Al's Delicious Popcorn
Marx Bagels Plain and combo bagels cut up; samples of tuna salad and egg salad; and two cream cheeses (TBD) Photo: Provided by Marx Bagels
Taglio Bar + Pizzeria Pepperoni and Hot Honey Detroit-Style Pizza Photo: Provided by Taglio Bar + Pizza
Taste of Belgium Taste of Belgium’s famous fresh-baked Liège waffles with whipped cream and fruit topping Photo: Provided by Taste of Belgium
Mazunte Chorizo Bites: Corn tortilla chip, guacamole, chorizo and mango salsa Photo: facebook.com/MazunteTacos
Best Delicatessen Winner: Izzy’s Runners-up: Carl’s Deli, Jungle Jim’s International Market Photo via facebook.com/Izzy’s
Camp Washington Chili Mini 3-Ways with crackers Photo: facebook.com/campwashingtonchili
El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill 940 Pavilion Ave., Mount Adams As its name suggests, El Barrill Mexican Sports Bar & Grill is part restaurant — boasting both Mexican street food and bar bites — and part sports bar. The menu ranges from street tacos, piled-high nachos and meat-stuffed burritos to more traditional bar food like loaded burgers, mozzarella sticks and wings. Enjoy your feast and an ice-cold margarita in one of three indoor dining areas, or on the first- or second-floor patios. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Classic Jack Burger in slider form: Premium wagyu beef topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, pickles and Jack Brown’s sauce Photo: Catie Viox
No. 5 Best Takeout: Gomez Salsa 107 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine Gomez Salsa in Over-the-Rhine has a walk-up takeout window, so it’s no wonder it made it on this list of best takeout. Between Gomez’s signature turtles — a burrito-sized tortilla stuffed with meat, veggies, salsa and sauce and sealed with a crunchy cheesy kiss — tacos, burritos and fresh drinks, there is something for everyone. Gomez also has a restaurant in Walnut Hills for sit-down dining. Photo: Lindsay McCarty Photo: Lindsay McCarty
Nicholson’s Tavern & Pub 625 Walnut St., Downtown Photo via Facebook.com/NicholsonsGastropub Photo: Facebook.com/nicholsonsgastropub
Rich’s Proper Food + Drink 701 Madison Ave., Covington Rich’s Proper Food & Drink operates out of the more than 100-year-old building formerly occupied by Rich’s Gruen Watches, a high-end jewelry store. Owner/operator of the eatery, Bill Whitlow, spent considerable time and effort restoring the building, helping to expose its history. The bar’s menu includes wine, beer and cocktails (the Proper Mule is jumbo-sized and hypothetically shareable), with a special emphasis on bourbon. The kitchen provides Southern fare with Creole and Kentucky influences, including raw oysters. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
The Pub 2692 Edmondson Road, Norwood The Pub serves a range of authentic comfort foods like Mum’s Pot Roast and Shepherd’s Pie, granting customers a quick trip to the U.K., no passport required.
Kitchen 1883 PBLT Slider: Hot honey-glazed pork belly, egg, lettuce and tomato Photo: facebook.com/Kitchen1883