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Frisch's Big Boy is Coming to CVG, Just in Time for Holiday Travel

Big Boy joins other Cincinnati favorites like Graeter's and Skyline Chili in the airport's concession lineup.

Aug 8, 2023 at 10:12 am

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Frisch's Big Boy is coming to CVG's Terminal A.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is expanding its food options to travelers with the addition of another popular Cincinnati brand.

Frisch’s Big Boy will be opening a franchise in CVG’s Terminal A and will be operated by United Concessions Group, an Ohio-based, family-owned airport concessionaire. The franchise is expected to open in November, just in time for holiday travel. It joins the airport concession roster of other local favorites like Graeter’s, Braxton Brewing Co., Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. and Skyline Chili.

Hey Early Birds, Frisch's is Bringing Back its Breakfast Bar: The bar is slated to fave all the American breakfast favorites for just $8.99.

“Our team is delighted for the opportunity to bring another iconic Cincinnati brand to CVG," Spencer Shaw, executive vice president of United Concessions Group, said in a press release. "We are dedicated to giving the team members and travelers of CVG the best the Queen City has to offer, and this is another step in the right direction.”

"Frisch's is helping to take CVG food options to new heights," Jordin Nabi, VP of Marketing at Frisch's, said in the release. "Now, travelers from across the country will be able to enjoy a Cincinnati favorite conveniently at the airport."

Frisch’s currently has nearly 60 locations across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, according to their website, and has plans to re-franchise additional locations this year.

More info: frischs.com

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Iconic Cincinnati Restaurants Where You Need to Take Visitors

Zip's Cafe 1036 Delta Ave., Mt. LookoutZip’s Cafe has been open since 1926 and is known for its Zip Burger, which Food & Wine named the best in Ohio. The small space is separated into a dining area and a bar by a saloon-style door with a model train circling above. Head to the back bar for a local beer on draft while you wait for space at a booth or a seat at one of the shared family-style tables.

Maury’s Tiny Cove 3908 Harrison Ave., CheviotMaury’s has been packed full of flavor and a West Side tradition since 1949. The dimly lit supper-club vibe will have you feeling like a regular on your first visit. The extensive menu consists of all the classic steakhouse options: tender, juicy steaks, seafood and chicken cooked just right, plus pasta, and a perfect martini. Ask for the Carol booth — the restaurant appears in the locally filmed, Oscar-nominated movie starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara — or take a photo with the Maury’s sign, featuring a kitschy cartoon steer holding a cocktail.

Camp Washington Chili 3005 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington Named one of the “10 Best Restaurants in Cincinnati” by USA Today, there’s no question as to why Camp Washington Chili has been operating since 1940. In addition to the amazing chili, the menu also includes burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, fries, coleslaw and salad – something for everyone.

Sugar n’ Spice Diner 4381 Reading Rd., Paddock Hills; 1203 Sycamore St., Over-the-RhineOpen since 1941, Sugar n' Spice's original pink Paddock Hills diner is known for its fun atmosphere and being a comfortable and family-friendly place to eat. Favorite menu items include the "wispy thin" pancakes and giant omelets. Lines at the petite original can be long, but there's also a second, larger location in Over-the-Rhine. And at the end of the meal, don’t forget to ask for a rubber duck!

Arnold's Bar & Grill210 E. Eighth St., DowntownArnold's Bar & Grill in Downtown is one of the oldest continuously operating drinking spots in the country and the oldest in Cincinnati, having opened in 1861 in the same room where you enter today. It also boasts the infamous Arnold's bathtub, reportedly used to make bootleg gin during Prohibition. There is even a rumor that this bar is filled with spirits – both the alcoholic and dead-people kind.

Skyline Chili Multiple LocationsSkyline has been one of the pioneers of Cincinnati chili since opening in 1949. First founded by Greek immigrants, the chili parlor pours the Queen City staple over spaghetti or hot dogs and tops it with a mound of cheese, oyster crackers and — depending on your taste preference — onions and beans. Also available are chili burritos, fries and vegetarian chili, which is made with black beans and rice.

Graeter’s Ice Cream Multiple Cincinnati locations including 332 Ludlow Ave., Clifton; 511 Walnut St., Downtown and 2704 Erie Ave., Hyde Park Graeter’s is famous for its French pot ice cream, especially the kinds that come with giant chocolate chunks. To make these, ice cream artisans pour gourmet chocolate over churning cream. It forms a shell that is then broken apart. The most iconic Graeter's flavor is the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, a bestseller that is made with black raspberries from Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

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