Hello again, everybody! Today, I'm going to take the time out to ask you, the readers, about your favorite places to eat around town. Remember, they cannot be chains, even if it is based here in Cincinnati (i.e. LaRosa's, as great as they are, does not qualify)!
I want to know what each of your favorite "mom-and-pop" places are around town, and what makes them special to you. What is your favorite item on their respective menus? What kind of atmosphere does each place have, and do you like it? Do the servers treat you well? Let me know, because the one that sounds the best might be a place I will feature on here in the coming weeks!
See you soon!
Your blog looks good so far!
ReplyDeleteAs I said before, I'm a West Side guy through and through, and I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on Price Hill Chili. Although it might be safer if you venture to PHC with a Westsider so you don't end up drowning in purple!
ReplyDeleteAnd I might not consider PHC really a "hidden gem" either since it gets plenty of publicity.
One place I really enjoy is the Proud Rooster (which has a location on Glenway Ave as well as one closer to campus I believe). They've got some really cheap breakfast deals and the service (at least here on the West Side) is generally very good.
On the topic of West side hidden gems... J & J Restaurant on Glenway is truly a hidden one. A cash-only diner, it has the biggest deli sandwiches you have ever seen (literally), all awesome, and all about $5. Worth the drive.
ReplyDeleteJ&J's is another one my dad brought up when I discussed hidden gems.
ReplyDeleteOne of my aunts loves that place.
Awesome stuff guys, I'll definitely will have to check those places out in the West Side during this quarter! The West Side is something of a "final frontier" for me as far as Cincy goes, since I rarely venture out that way.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this counts, but the York St. Cafe in Newport is really cool! It's kind of hidden among a residential area and the inside of the restaurant is so cool. The walls are completely covered with little knick-knacks and pieces of art. It's a little pricey and I would never go there just on a whim--it would have to be for a special occasion--but it's so worth it!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of your blog. It's always good to learn of a new place or a spot that no one really knows about. I'm curious to see what people come up with.
ReplyDeletenot being from the cincy area, i am still trying to find my neighborhood gem. in clifton, however, i have grown very fond of krishna. the five booth, styrofoam containers, and warm smell of indian spice greets you as you walk through the door. my favorite is the chicken tikka masala. and i am a wimp, seeing as i only get a 2 on the spice level, but the flavor is what keeps me going back!
ReplyDeleteI am not from Cincinnati so I'm glad your blog is dedicated to informing us where the best places are to eat! Can't wait for the recommendations!
ReplyDeletehave to agree with Jacquelyn, Krishna is an amazing restaurant. There's a lot of good independently owned restaurants up on McMillan, like Tea & Bowl.
ReplyDeleteShanghai Mama's is great. It's downtown, open late, has great Asian cuisine and a wonderful atmosphere. It's a little pricey, but being able to watch the bar crowd and eat delicious food at the same time is worth it.
ReplyDeleteI already mentioned to you my love of the Van Zandt and I can't wait to hear what you have to say about it!
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