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Symposium’s Three Bars Nestle into East Walnut Hills With Avian-Inspired Cocktails and 'American Tapas'

“We aspire to be an all-day destination for the neighborhood," owner J. Matt Nickels says.

By Maggy McDonel

Jun 30, 2022

A new wine bar and cafe has entered the East Walnut Hills culinary scene, albeit with a tricky start. Symposium had a soft opening May 6 only to be closed down days later due to a leaky sink...

Inside Symposium

The Empanada’s Box Brings Argentinian Flavors to Covington

“This is our passion and we want to show people a little piece of our culture,” says The Empanada's Box co-owner Lucas Nunez.

By Sean M. Peters
Jun 30, 2022
Soul Secrets in Over-the-Rhine Honors Owner’s Ancestors with Savory Soul Food

"Our recipes – that's what we bring to the table. They're historic, they're traditional, they are original, they're from scratch, they are made with love.”

By Sean M. Peters
Jun 16, 2022
Review: Seasonal Cuisine and Live Music Enhance Charming Ambiance on Sundays at The Baker's Table

To my surprise and delight, the meal turned into one of my top dining experiences this year.

By Pama Mitchell
Jun 16, 2022
Bloom OTR Nightclub to Open in Former Below Zero Lounge Space

Bloom plans to honor the legacy of Below Zero while cultivating its own identity.

By Maija Zummo
Jun 15, 2022
Look Who's Eating: Chef Jeffrey Harris of Nolia and Jimmie Lou's

Harris discusses where he's been eating in the Queen City and whether he prefers goetta or chili.

By Sean M. Peters
Jun 8, 2022
The True-Blue Story Behind Cincinnati's Blue Creamy Whip

Since debuting at Kings Island in 1984, blue creamy whip has become one of the Queen City’s delicious emblems.

By Sami Stewart
Jun 3, 2022
Hart & Cru Brings European Charm to Pendleton

Kevin Hart's mission is discovering and curating passionate farmers who make world-class wine.

By Sean M. Peters
Jun 3, 2022
Nolia Brings Elevated Southern Cuisine to Over-the-Rhine

Chef Jeffery Harris based Nolia on his New Orleans upbringing as well as his travels and other inspirations.

By Sean M. Peters
May 18, 2022
Look Who’s Eating: Mark LaRosa of LaRosa's Pizzeria

CityBeat asked LaRosa's Pizzeria's president and chief culinary officer to divulge his favorite Cincinnati restaurants and dining staples.

By Sean M. Peters
May 6, 2022
Mad Cheese Offers Vegan Alternatives for Cincinnati Charcuterie Addicts

Heather Donaldson says she has created a fairly unique style of vegan meat that also is gluten-free.

By Maggy McDonel
May 4, 2022
Review: Findlay Market Features Nationally Lauded Food and Drink

CityBeat dining critic Pama Mitchell explores Over-the-Rhine’s surprising variety.

By Pama Mitchell
May 4, 2022
New Over-the-Rhine Establishment Bar Bar OTR Aims for Connection without Pretension

“It’s a dive bar, but dive bar doesn’t mean it has to be a dump. It can be a nice dive bar.”

By Katie Griffith
Apr 6, 2022
Affordable Variety Is the Delicious Main Course in Cincinnati's Oakley Neighborhood

CityBeat dining critic Pama Mitchell explores another Cincinnati neighborhood’s culinary delights.

By Pama Mitchell
Mar 23, 2022
Meet the Codfather, the Patron Saint of Greater Cincinnati's Lenten Fish Frys

The Codfather is the alter ego of John Geisen, the CEO of Izzy’s and a member of Erlanger's Mary, Queen of Heaven parish

By Maija Zummo
Mar 18, 2022
Decibel Korean Fried Chicken in Walnut Hills Offers Twice-Fried Deliciousness for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner

From the team behind Dope! Asian Street Food, Decibel is the city’s first Korean fried chicken joint.

By Leyla Shokoohe
Mar 18, 2022
22 of Our Favorite Greater Cincinnati Fish Frys and What to Order There

These are our favorite things to order, including the Tommy Boy — fried cod inside a grilled cheese sandwich.

By CityBeat Staff
Mar 18, 2022
The Cincinnati Roots of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Sandwich

Did you know that the McDonald’s Lent- and pescatarian-friendly Filet-O-Fish sandwich was invented in Cincinnati?

By Maggy McDonel
Mar 11, 2022
20 Cincinnati-Style Chili Parlors You Should Have Tried By Now

By CityBeat Staff
Feb 24, 2022
15 Pet-Friendly Places To Drink With Your Dog

Greater Cincinnati is home to dozens of dog-friendly spots, welcoming well-behaved pups to enjoy a day out with their humans.

By CityBeat Staff
Feb 22, 2022
Covington’s Madison Avenue Showcases Dining and Drinking Delights

CityBeat dining critic Pama Mitchell explores the neighborhood’s culinary charm.

By Pama Mitchell
Feb 22, 2022

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Food & Drink Slideshows

28 Low-Key Cincinnati Bars For a Chill Night Out

A night out on the town doesn't have to mean navigating through crowded bars and dodging elbows — there are plenty of…

By CityBeat Staff

Jul 1, 2022

Covington Yard
401 Greenup St., Covington
Covington Yard is an outdoor gathering destination offering different dining and drinking options located inside shipping containers on the grounds. Current food vendors offer tacos, sliders and Korean barbecue. Grab a drink at their bar that features a rotating draft menu, specialty cocktails and alcoholic slushies. The yard is a hip place for friends, family and even pets to hang.

28 of the Hottest New Bars and Restaurants in Cincinnati Right Now

Cincinnati's dining scene has been heating up, and, judging from the number of new restaurants set to debut later this year, it…

By CityBeat Staff

Jun 30, 2022

Symposium
2835 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut
A new wine bar and cafe has entered the East Walnut Hills culinary scene, albeit with a tricky start. Symposium had a soft opening May 6 only to be closed down days later due to a leaky sink. The wine bar and cafe finally hosted its grand opening on May 11, and as co-owner J. Matt Nickels tells CityBeat in an email, the business has been going strong ever since. The space features a main dining room with a lounge known as The Nest, a private dining and event space called the Rumpus Room, an outdoor patio that currently seats 10 (weather permitting) and Symposium’s three bars. Each bar offers something different — one serves coffee, the other has drinks and the last, food. Cocktails known as “Birdtails” are delicious, imaginative and avian-inspired and include the Magpie Gin and Tonic, Macaw Mojito and Bird on a Wire espresso martini. For dinner, chef Aaron Owen offers small plates, canapés, charcuterie and cheese boards, all of which are collected as “American tapas.”

Cincinnati's 25 Best Restaurants Right Now, According to Yelp

The Queen City is full of delicious restaurants and, subsequently, plenty of online food reviewers. These Yelpers have some interesting and intense…

By CityBeat Staff

Jun 24, 2022

1. The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
"There is always a wait when we come to the Eagle, and for good reason! Their menu is not high, but if you're looking for chicken this is the place to go! Their fried chicken sandwich is excellent, and the southern chopped salad is amazing. Their mac and cheese was alright, but I've had better. The biscuits and spoon bread however were outstanding!" — Rachel G.

See Inside New East Walnut Hills Wine Bar and Cafe Symposium

A new wine bar and cafe has entered the East Walnut Hills culinary scene. Symposium had a soft opening May 6 only…

By CityBeat Staff

Jun 21, 2022

See Inside New East Walnut Hills Wine Bar and Cafe Symposium

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