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20 Meal Deals You Can Get During Greater Cincinnati's Spring Restaurant Week

Support local restaurants and indulge in some delicious specials for Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week this week. Restaurant Week returns Monday-Sunday, April 15-21…

By Katherine Barrier

Nicholson’s Pub 625 Walnut St., Downtown $36 Lunch & Dinner First Course: Choice of: Grilled Romaine Salad (romaine heart, toasted breadcrumbs, Caesar dressing and shredded parmesan) or Tavern Salad (spring mix, dried cranberries, Granny Smith apples, Stilton blue cheese crumbles and house-made bee pollen vinaigrette) Second Course: Choice of: Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs (with garlic roasted potatoes, coleslaw and Scottish BBQ) // Grilled Salmon (with fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and highland beurre blanc) // or Lamb Loin Chops (two 4-oz. chops, charred broccolini, mashed potatoes and mint chutney) Third Course: Choice of: Sticky Toffee Pudding (Scottish steamed pudding, dates and toffee sauce) or Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (caramelized brown sugar pineapple and cherry topping)
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The Best New Restaurants in Greater Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 1 Best New Restaurant: Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar 535 Madison Ave., Covington Stunning views of Cincinnati and Covington and specially curated and intentional design elements that shift as you move throughout Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar will have you thinking you’re dining in a real gemstone. The design, lighting and food are a mood, the latter of which is an experience driven by the restaurant’s Grillworks wood-fired grill, the only one of its kind in a two-hour radius. This unique grill drives Opal’s open-fire grill and wine-forward menu, which features dishes made from fresh, local fare and products, and the craft cocktail menu and wine selection have been curated to complement the dishes. Menu recommendation: The Chicken: Al pastor yogurt chicken with carrots, charred onion, whipped feta, fennel pollen and piquillo peppers.
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28 of Cincinnati's Most Delicious Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants

Cincinnati is home to hundreds of different restaurants, ranging from upscale steakhouses to mobile food trucks. We have a diverse variety of…

By CityBeat Staff

Quatman Cafe 2434 Quatman Ave., Norwood; 224 West Main St., Mason Since 1966, Quatman has provided Cincinnatians with cheap burgers, soup and "the coldest beer in town." There are canned beers as well as a draft selection and rotating seasonal brews. They've also got daily specials where you can get a main dish plus fries and a drink for $10.
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Here are the Top 12 Restaurants Cincinnati Chef Jose Salazar Recommends

At CityBeat, we love giving restaurant recommendations, but we thought it was time to ask Cincinnati's culinary pros what they think. We…

By CityBeat Staff

Jose Salazar, proprietor of Mita's, Goose & Elder and the upcoming Moroccan-inspired wine bar Safi.
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We Miss These Greater Cincinnati Restaurants That Closed in 2023

It was undoubtedly a rough year for many of Greater Cincinnati's restaurants in 2023. From rising food costs to labor shortages and…

By Katherine Barrier

Nomad Bellevue bar and grill Nomad, which was best known for its milkshakes (both boozy and virgin) and tater tot baskets, closed at the end of November after about three years in business. The owners say a combination of factors, including too many bad-weather days and rising food costs, forced them to permanently close.
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The Hottest New Restaurants and Bars in Greater Cincinnati

Over the last year, the Greater Cincinnati area welcomed a lot of new and exciting restaurant and bar concepts to the local…

By CityBeat Staff

Razzo 1201 Broadway St., Over-the-Rhine Pendleton welcomed a new pizza and natural wine bar in the former Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey space this October. Razzo, which means “rocket” in Italian, is owned by Michael Guilfoil and Christy Wulfson, the team behind Bar Saeso and the Airbnb The Carriage House. Wulfson and Guilfoil created a cozy, neon-lit space with a bar, dining room and patio. The Italian menu, featuring Roman-inspired pizzas (a pan-baked version known for its rectangular slices and interesting toppings) and natural wines by the glass, plays into the Italianate architecture around Pendleton and the neighborhood’s European feel, as well as the team’s personal love of Rome. You’ll also find various pasta dishes on the menu and gelato for dessert.
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25 Restaurants Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Within Driving Distance of Cincinnati

Welcome to Flavortown. Guy Fieri is well known for his hit show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, on which he travels all over the…

By CityBeat Staff

Big Jays Place 930 Hempstead Drive, Finneytown Season 38, Episode 1 Big Jays Place in Finneytown offers a menu bursting with flavor from its Caribbean comfort food dishes, like the Soul Food Plate, featuring jerk chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and cilantro rice, or the half-pound Jerk Burrito, which comes with a choice of shrimp, jerk chicken or salmon. But what Big Jays is best known for is its oxtail, which Fieri got to try on his visit, saying, “If you don’t like oxtail, then come on down here to the oxtail conversion program.”
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We Can't Wait to Try These Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week Meal Deals

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is nearly here, and you can enjoy a ton of specially-priced meals for a good cause from some…

By CityBeat Staff

Butcher & Barrel 700 Race St., Downtown $46 Dinner First Course: Choice of Chorizo Meatballs (romesco sauce, goat cheese, balsamic-fig jam, basil, grilled ciabatta; Tomato Bruschetta (black pepper ricotta, marinated heirloom tomatoes, lemon arugula, balsamic; or Tuna Tartare (fried avocado, hearts of palm, jalapeño and lime crema, jasmine rice, chicharrones) Second Course: Choice of Grilled Caesar Salad (grilled romaine hearts, house Caesar dressing, parmesan, garlic croutons); Wedge Salad (chopped romaine, marinated heirloom tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese dressing, applewood bacon, hard-cooked egg, blue cheese crumbles, peppercorn ranch available); Cacio E Pepe Salad (arugula, prosciutto, pine nuts, preserved lemon and pecorino vinaigrette, crushed black pepper; or Chorizo Clam Chowder Third Course: Choice of Steak Milanesa (breaded sirloin cutlet, lemon-basil risotto, wild mushroom demi, lemon arugula, sunny egg, charred lemon; Grilled Salmon (Papas Brava, grilled asparagus, avocado chimichurri, charred lemon); Grilled Chicken Napoleon (crispy gnocchi, baby spinach, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoked provolone, red pepper romesco sauce, garlic breadcrumbs; Steak Frites (+$12) (10-oz. skirt steak, crispy French fries tossed in beef tallow and chives, with barrel sauce on the side)
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15 Greater Cincinnati Restaurants That Closed So Far This Year

We've passed the halfway point of 2023, and, unfortunately, this year so far hasn't been without its casualties to some of Greater…

By Katherine Barrier

PearlStar Nashville restaurateur Terry Raley permanently closed this popular oyster spot in Over-the-Rhine without warning in February and deleted its social media. PearlStar opened in the fall of 2021 in the former A Tavola storefront on Vine Street. The restaurant, highly anticipated at the time, offered both East and West Coast oysters and other raw delicacies such as crudo, ceviche and tartare. The kitchen also featured a wood-burning grill to create (non-raw) burgers and steak sandwiches, and the menu included items for vegans and vegetarians. "We didn’t want to do just seafood; we really wanted it to be a place where you can have something for everyone," culinary and operations director Leroy Ansley said before opening. But Cincinnati oyster lovers can celebrate because a new oyster spot is opening up in PearlStar’s place; veteran restaurateurs and owners of The Pony and Liberty’s Bar & Bottle Garth Lieb and Tom Stephen signed a lease with 3CDC for the spot in May.
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31 Hip Cincinnati Restaurants Open on Mondays

Mondays, amirite? The start of the week can be super stressful and the last thing you want to do after work is…

By CityBeat Staff

Mita’s 501 Race St., Downtown Mondays are for margs and Mita’s: Chef Jose Salazar is a continent away from his mamita and the hand-cranked mill she still uses to grind corn for arepas and empanadas, but his restaurant, Mita's, is a tribute to her spirit and to Spanish and Latin American food. Mita’s menu is described as eclectic and farm-inspired with both traditional and modern food and drinks from both regions. You’ll find tapas, ceviches, cured hams, cheeses and large plates on the menu along with a wine program that “emphasizes Spain and the Old World,” says Mita’s.
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The 27 Hottest New Restaurants in Greater Cincinnati

Over the last year, the Greater Cincinnati area welcomed a lot of new and exciting restaurant concepts to the local dining scene.…

By CityBeat Staff

Rusk Kitchen + Bar 2724 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills Just opened in April, Rusk Kitchen + Bar serves up eclectic American cuisine and elevated bar food alongside beverage options like beer, wine and housemade cocktails you can enjoy on their rooftop patio. With its cozy, welcoming vibes, Rusk aims to become a neighborhood go-to where you can watch the game, enjoy date night or just hang out with friends. The menu features a variety of lunch and dinner dishes, including sandwiches, like what would surely be Michael Scott’s favorite sandwich, “That’s What Brie Said” (grilled chicken, melted brie, honey dijonnaise, lettuce and tomato served on a croissant), burgers, entrees, salads and power bowls, as well as daily specials. Brunch is served from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with classics like eggs benedicts, pancakes and a breakfast burger on the menu.
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32 Restaurants in Greater Cincinnati That Have Been Open for More Than 50 Years

It takes a lot to keep a restaurant running, especially for 50-plus years, but these Cincinnati establishments can proudly claim they've been…

By CityBeat Staff

Sugar N’ Spice 4381 Reading Road, Paddock Hills (temporarily closed); 1203 Sycamore St., Pendleton; 10275 Summit Parkway, Blue Ash Huge, fluffy omelets and “wispy-thin” pancakes have made Sugar n’ Spice a bona fide breakfast institution since 1941. One of the city’s most popular places for people of all ages and backgrounds to dine and socialize, the original Paddock Hills location got a sister spot in Over-the-Rhine when the owners renovated an old diner with their signature colorful and vintage flair. The breakfast diner also opened its first suburban location in Blue Ash this past January at the Approach at Summit Park. They are famous for giving patrons little rubber ducks as a souvenir – a charming tradition that keeps people coming back.
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Unwind After a Long Work Day With These Greater Cincinnati Happy Hours

It's 5 p.m. on a Wednesday and you're already tired from a work week that's stretching on for another two whole days.…

By CityBeat Staff

The Righteous Room 641 Walnut St., Downtown Unwind from a stressful work day by sipping on a happy hour special and enjoying artwork from local artists Shawna Guip and Pall Coors and New York’s David Ellis at the Righteous Room. The bar is in the heart of Downtown’s arts and entertainment district, making it an excellent pre-Aronoff show destination for their happy hour’s half-price drafts and wells and $5 6-ounce pours of Proverb Rosé (4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday). The Righteous Room also has a reverse happy hour on Sundays from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. where you can get half-price drinks, as well as specials offered throughout the week.
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All the Delicious Meal Deals You Can Get During Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week

Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week is nearly here, and you can enjoy a ton of specially-priced meals for a good cause from some…

By Katherine Barrier

deSha’s American Tavern 11320 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township $36 Lunch & Dinner FIRST COURSE (Choice of one): Tomato Basil Bisque // Chipotle Wedge Salad SECOND COURSE (Choice of one): Wild Mushroom Meatloaf // Buttermilk Fried Chicken // Apricot Glazed Salmon THIRD COURSE (Choice of one): Carrot Cake // Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice cream and Pomegranate Sauce
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These Are The Best New Restaurants in Greater Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 1 Best New Restaurant: Mama’s on Main 621 Main St., Covington
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Cincinnati's Best Hidden Gem Restaurants as Ranked by CityBeat Readers

Every year, CityBeat publishes the Best Of Cincinnati®, wherein readers and staffers alike pick which bars are the booziest, which people are…

By CityBeat Staff

No. 1 Best Hidden Gem Restaurant: Mazunte 611 Main St., Downtown
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23 Fast-Food Chains We Wish Would Come to Greater Cincinnati Already

Cincinnati has no shortage of great places to eat, but at CityBeat, we believe there's no such thing as too many food…

By Katherine Barrier

Whataburger Opened in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950 during the “golden age of drive-ins and American automobiles,” Whataburger grew from a burger stand to over 900 stores across the western and southern parts of the United States. Unfortunately, none of the 900-plus restaurants are in the Tri-State area. What are we missing out on? The classic Whataburger comes with a large beef patty on a large bun with tomato, lettuce, pickles, diced onions and mustard. You can also swap the bun for a brioche bun or Texas toast or add American or Monterey cheese, jalapeños, bacon or avocado. Sauce lovers can also ask for their spicy ketchup or famous honey butter, both of which go great with fries. Other all-time favorites include the Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, the Whataburger Patty Melt and a Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich. If none of those are hitting you, the menu, which varies based on location, also lists chicken strips and sandwiches, breakfast options, fries, onion rings and a selection of delicious shakes and malts – including a limited-time Dr. Pepper shake that looks divine, if only because we can’t get our hands on one.
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All the Delicious Menu Items You Can Order for $10 During Cincinnati's Asian Cuisine Week

Cincinnati's Asian Cuisine Week is bringing you deals and secret menu items from over 40 Asian restaurants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area…

By Katherine Barrier

Lalo Restaurant 26 W. Court St., Downtown $10 Featured Dishes 1. Pork and Shrimp Noodle Soup 2. Mexi Pad Thai 3. Asian Street Tacos 4. Pork Belly over Rice (Pictured)
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These 23 Soups from Cincinnati Restaurants Are Guaranteed to Warm You Up

It's cold and whether you're trying to warm up, cut calories or you're like us and just genuinely love it, it's soup…

By CityBeat Staff

Noodle Soup from Fortune Noodle House 349 Calhoun St., Clifton This Clifton eatery specializes in hand-pulled noodles, the star of its menu. In a soup, the noodles soak up the broth but stay chewy, a quality unique to fresh, homemade noodles. Options range from pork rib noodle soup to beef tripe and noodle and a veggie noodle soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage and carrot.
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26 Tiny Cincinnati Restaurants You Should've Visited By Now

These quaint Queen City eateries range from authentic Thai cuisine to tasty taquerias and burger joints and what they lack in size, they…

By CityBeat Staff

Cincy Steak and Lemonade 2607 Vine St., Clifton Cincy Steak and Lemonade offers everything from burgers and gyros to cheesesteaks and chicken sandwiches — not to mention their super colorful lemonades, with flavors ranging from rainbow to blue raspberry, and pina colada. With only a few booths in the restaurant, it’s a cozy spot for fast, casual bites.
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25 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Restaurants Within Driving Distance of Cincinnati

Welcome to Flavortown. Guy Fieri is well known for his hit show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, on which he travels all over the…

By CityBeat Staff

Melt Bar and Grilled 14718 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Season 8, Episode 6 Fieri sampled dozens of grilled cheese sandwiches at Melt Bar and Grilled at its original location in Lakewood back in Season 8. And yes, he seemed to enjoy them all.
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22 Essential Over-the-Rhine Restaurants You Should Have Tried By Now

Cincinnati's bustling Over-the-Rhine neighborhood has developed a glittering reputation when it comes to its top-notch food offerings. From decade-old culinary staples to…

By CityBeat Staff

Pepp & Dolores 1501 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Inspired by Sunday dinners at Thunderdome co-founders Joe and John Lanni's grandparents' house, the restaurant aims to embody the spirit and hospitality from those special evenings while honoring their family. The menu at Pepp & Dolores features housemade pastas — like the pomodoro, a butternut and mascarpone pasta and a lobster and Sunday sauce pasta— along with a focus on shareable dishes, salads and bread. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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29 Iconic Cincinnati Restaurants to Take Out-of-Towners

From classic staples like Skyline and LaRosa's to new favorites such as Pearlstar and Pho Lang Thang, the Queen City has many…

By CityBeat Staff

Taft’s Ale House 1429 Race St., Over-the-Rhine Located inside a former church, the building is an ode to Cincinnatian and former President William Howard Taft. The multi-floor brewpub maintains some of the sanctuary’s charm (like the bell tower). The 14 beers on tap and a menu focused on tri-tip beef are practically begging you to spend Saturday afternoon drinking there. Photo: Jesse Fox
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Cincinnati Restaurants & Bars with Igloos, Heated Patios and Fire Pits for Outdoor Drinking

The weather is cooling down, and area bars and restaurants are heating up their outdoor spaces to offer safe and warm seating…

By CityBeat Staff

Cincinnati Restaurants & Bars with Igloos, Heated Patios and Fire Pits for Outdoor Drinking
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Inside Quan Hapa's Newly Renovated Over-the-Rhine Restaurant

Over-the-Rhine Asian gastropub Quan Hapa has set an official reopening date after the restaurant closed in early October to undergo what they refer…

By CityBeat Staff

Inside Quan Hapa's Newly Renovated Over-the-Rhine Restaurant
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24 of the Oldest Restaurants in Greater Cincinnati You Have to Try

While it's hard to ignore Cincinnati's booming restaurant scene, it's incredibly important to pay homage to the restaurants that have stood the…

By CityBeat Staff

Herb & Thelma’s Tavern 718 W. Pike St., Covington Open in 1939 as Heine’s Café, the small drop-ceilinged dining room is what some may call a “hole in the wall.” Their incredibly friendly staff serves up simple but delectable made-to-order burgers. Their speciality is a juicy meat patty topped with cheese, onions and pickles; a short list of sides includes chili, soup or Husman’s chips. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Cincinnati's 25 Best Restaurants Right Now According to Yelp

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

By CityBeat Staff

6. Mighty Good: Meat n’ Three 1819 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine ”It's Mighty Good! The food is great. The price is right! Best value in OTR. Been a few times and all the meat choices are great. Loved the corn bread and the grits. But can't go wrong no matter what you pick.” — Joe H. Photo: Catie Viox
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Inside Downtown Cincinnati's Metropole Restaurant, With New Chef Vanessa Miller at the Helm

A Cincinnati native, Vanessa Miller came on board as executive chef at downtown's Metropole at the 21c Museum Hotel in the fall…

By CityBeat Staff

Metropole, with chef Vanessa Miller at the helm
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25 Over-the-Top Eats from Cincinnati Restaurants Sure to Satisfy Your Munchies

Sometimes a sort of unreasonable hunger strikes, and when that time comes, a regular ole' grilled cheese just won't cut it. Lucky…

By CityBeat Staff

Mikey’s Late Night Slice 2014 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine Mikey Late Night Slice's is known for its giant, foldable pizza slices and drunk-friendly menu items, like the "Pizza Dog," a hot dog stuffed with pepperoni and cheese, which is then wrapped in a slice of pizza as the bun. There's also the Cheezus Crust and Baby Cheezus, which is American cheese melted on top of two slices of pizza and pressed together into a sandwich. Photo via instagram.com/latenightslice
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22 New Cincinnati Restaurants You Need to Try This Spring

The Cincinnati food scene is about to get a lot more flavorful. Between two specialty meat and cheese shops, a cannabis-themed sub…

By CityBeat Staff

FB’s Kitchen & Lounge 126 W. 6th St., Downtown FB’s recently hosted their grand opening on March 10. The eatery boasts 4K TVs, fresh pasta and pizza and a patio, making it the “only Italian-inspired sports bar in Downtown Cincinnati,” their website says. The menu features wagyu beef meatballs, 12-inch specialty pizzas and a variety of cocktails. FB’s is a brainchild of the Earth + Ocean Restaurant Group (folks behind E+O Kitchen and E+O New Asian). Photo: Tony Frank
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25 Black-Owned Cincinnati Restaurants You Should Have Tried By Now

From barbecue joints to Caribbean cuisine, bakeries to Southern soul food, the Queen City is full of delicious Black-owned eateries to explore.

By CityBeat Staff

Just Q'in 975 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills Owned by Matt Cuff, Walnut Hills barbecue joint Just Q’in is “committed to the mission of Faith, Love and BBQ,” and offers their smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and more coupled with classic barbecue sides. Photo: Lindsay McCarty
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These 17 Much-Anticipated Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Are New or Opening Soon

2021 is looking up, at least when it comes to our culinary offerings. The Queen City is stacked with recent restaurant openings…

By CityBeat Staff

Pampas Argentine Gastropub 2038 Madison Road, O'Bryonville Taking inspiration from his heritage, Ignite Entertainment founder Juan Imeroni opened Pampas Argentine Gastropub, a new eatery that offers an approachable taste of the Argentine countryside in November. The ambiance blends the culture and flavors of two of his other local establishments: Che and Butcher and Barrel. Chef Patrick Bowling — formerly of Jean-Robert's Table and Restaurant L — is at the helm. The menu features meat dishes inspired by the “gaucho” experience in the flatlands of South America as well as salads and charcuterie. They boast a diverse list of cocktails as well, including the simple yet traditional Fernet y Coca. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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