Dear Restaurant & Butchery opens its blue door in Hyde Park!3 min read

Dear? I invite you to a wonderful meal with great company…  

Who’s behind the scenes? 

So, this is what is going on behind the blue door nestled in the middle of Hyde Park Square. Owners Ashely & Austin Heidt who were born and raised in Cincinnati had dabbled in the restaurant business in Colorado. Lucky for us they decided to move back to Cincy with an idea…to open Dear Restaurant & Butchery.  They were able to hook Chef Brian Young, from Boston to be the creative kitchen wiz.  Young has had a few creative foodie stops on the way.  He brings great experience and bragging rights from his stint on the show Top Chef. He’s also an experienced butcher… so his skills come in handy in the front of the house which offers top of the line cuts of meat, sandwiches, and more for take home.

 They wanted to make the old Teller’s spot into a restaurant and butchery, the name spirals from the idea that “Cincinnati is family and eating with those who are near and “dear” to you?”  An experience of surrounding yourself with family and friends as if you all got a special invitation… “Dear friend”… Awwww, I love that. 

New vision. Iconic spot 

If you have been in Cincy for a while or a lifetime, like me you have seen the cool, iconic building transform from a bank and, when I was in high school, it briefly housed many individual shops. It was awesome and we couldn’t wait to shop and spend our babysitting money on clothes… Then, for 25 years it was Tellers, a local hangout. Now, after gutting it (but keeping the historic vault) they have done a fantastic job remodeling the whole building and making it an eating destination that you will want to frequent. When the weather allows the wonderful outdoor patio and bar are perfect with such a great atmosphere. 

Food & Drink 

I got to experience one of the prix fixe menu nights with a wine pairing (bonus Anothony is a Sommelier). They’re thinking of continuing these in the future (Valentine’s Day being the next one) and sometimes I love to be able to sit down and just enjoy what is brought to me and not have to decide.

Meals to take home and more…

 As if all that isn’t enough, remember I said they are a butcher? Yes, you can come to pick up fine cuts of meat for fantastic meals at home. They’re open throughout the day to grab a sandwich, salads, and other great grab and go items. Join them bright and early to start your day with a coffee, breakfast sammy, and make sure you get there early to grab one of Chef Caitlin Steiningers’ unbelievably yummy bakery items. 

So, if you haven’t caught on yet… my prediction is this place is going to be around for a long time in this iconic building, with an open invitation to come and enjoy with your Dear ones. 

Need to know:

Address ~ 2710 Erie Ave. 

Hours ~ Butchery & Market ~ Wednesday – Sunday 8 am-6 pm (grab a coffee)

Restaurant Hours ~ Wednesday – Sunday 5:30-10 pm

Parking ~ meters on the street and there is a metered lot behind the building