There probably are dozens of places in Greater Cincinnati to sample sushi, but restaurants that also offer an array of Japanese dishes are not as plentiful. That’s why I was intrigued to sample the downtown restaurant Baru.
The neighborhood now boasts not one but two bona fide wine bars, each helmed by savvy oenophiles who are adept at connecting with both novice and experienced wine drinkers — and everyone in-between.
Along with the burger-centric Heyday and another new addition, Rusk, Solstice gives city folk a nice choice of places to meet work colleagues or friends at lunchtime.
"Based on my recent visits to a few of the neighborhood’s dining spots, the scope and quality of eating and drinking options near Hyde Park Square remains impressive."
We made our way past the bells and whistles of the gaming machines to Council Oak for an elegant, complete meal with attentive service that almost rises to the level of pampering.
The culinary team at Khora was so impressive that Esquire magazine announced plans to name it one of the nation’s best new restaurants in 2021 — then, it all fell apart.