1 Findlay St., Over-the-Rhine
ESSEN is no ordinary take-away. Sure, the kitchen serves up soups, salads and sandwiches like any other respectable establishment. But there aren't any chicken Caesars or ham and Swiss sammies to be found here. In fact, ESSEN doesn't stock any meat, dairy or eggs at all: The entire menu is plant-based. Chef Yasel Lopez, a graduate of the University of Havana with a degree in food science and a resume that lists stints in restaurants from Cuba to Lexington, got creative and crafted a menu to appeal to not only vegans but also vegetarians and omnivores alike.