New Cincinnati restaurants of 2019!5 min read

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Here are some of the awesome restaurants I visited in 2019 … I ‘m going to list while looking    through (and drooling) at my pictures :), so no ranking here just damn good places to put on your radar

Station Family & BBQ – 400 Wyoming Ave. Another great addition to the busy lives of sisters Kelly & Caitlin!  See my blog post HERE.

Boom Box Buns – (soon at 1400 Republic St. ) Fantastic steamed buns are full of deliciousness! Very exciting news –apparently, I wasn’t the only one that loved them because now they’re getting a new real space…moving up from the cute walk-up window! See my blog post HERE.⠀

The Bakers Table – 1004 Monmouth St. Newport- Adorable and a fantastic brunch that caught on so well they are now open for dinner! It was not only on Hey Michelle’s fave brunches, but it also made USA Today best restaurants for 2019 :) See my IG post  HERE.

Branch– 1535 Madison Rd.- Great rehab of an old bank that is now full of life and charm. This is a sibling of Littlefield in Northside and has an amazing winter menu offered right now. Don’t forget they also have a great brunch. See my blog post HERE . 

On The Rhine Eatery – 100 E. Court St. (Inside Kroger) – The best “food hall” around because it is all local restaurants in one place. Grab the fam and go because there is something for everyone! Kitchen 1883, Django, Dope, Queen City Whip, Eli’s BBQ and a full bar. See my IG post HERE. 

The Pickled Pig – 645 E. McMillan St. – Some amazing fermented delights! This is like your local kick-ass deli with some really creative foods. Stop in and say Hi… it’s that kind of place :) 

Goose & Elder – 1800 Race St.- James Beard Nominee and really cool guy, Jose Salazar, opened this really cool eatery that is home to the most delish fried bologna sandwich and much more. Business in the front; party in the back (there’s a great bar in the back area, so check it out)! See my IG post HERE .

Fausto – 44 E. 6th St. – The Ferrari Brothers are taking care of you from dusk to dawn with their new place in the lobby of the very cool Contemporary Arts Center. Really talented guys doing really great stuff. See my IG post  HERE 

Karrikin Spirits – 3717 Jonlen Dr. – Ok, so it technically opened in December 2018 but, I didn’t get there until 2019, so it counts. This out of the way distillery, has a big open space and somehow found a way to make the dining side very cozy and hip. They serve up some really great food. 

The Lonely Pines Steakhouse – 6085 Montgomery Rd. – Jacob Trevino and the Gorilla Cinema Group opened their first restaurant and I dig it. Read HERE for more. 

Social OTR – 1819 Elm St. – A restaurant with a cause… doesn’t get much better than that! Not only is it a cool spot, but it also gives culinary training for people looking for employment. So, go eat and leave with a full belly and heart. 

Tortilleria Garcia– 5917 Hamilton Ave.- Whoop, Whoop! This place is really delish and tort-ally authentic Mexican food. The fun part is watching them pump out the fresh tortillas all day! 

View at  Shires’ Garden -309 Vine St. 10th floor- Some of the greatest views in town! The building has an amazing history and the cozy feel of the dining area is awesome with little sitting areas in addition to regular tables. Views, of course, can be enjoyed inside as well as outside. There is dining outside even in the winter with the igloos! See my IG post HERE 

Mazunte Centro – 611 Main St. – If you know you know! Mazunte in Madisonville is AMAZING and now they have a location downtown and it has a really cool vibe and an even cooler menu! 

Parlor on Seventh – 43 W 7th St. Covington- Love this little gem and I adore the staff even more. Seriously great menu (breadsticks are a must). Great cocktails and you can grab some bites and head over to Braxton Brewery. See my IG post HERE 

The Highland Room Mt. Adams/The View Mt. Adams -1071 Celestial St.- Mondays aren’t for staying home anymore! The unbelievably beautiful place opened by Funky’s Catering is an event space, but on Mondays only, it is open to the public. The menu changes monthly and you’ll have one of the most stunning views of the city! 

Forty Thieves – corner of Race & Liberty- It’s a bar, it’s fun and it has a very creative walk-up window restaurant. It is Mediterranean food but then every Sunday they bring in different chefs and they create their own menu for the day! I love this… get on their IG so you can see what creative force is working the stove. See my blog post HERE . 

Bridges – 133 E Court St.- Momos that’s all I’m going to say… go get them:) They do have more — great Nepalese food.  Only open until 3 downtown, so head there for lunch or hit their Northside location for dinner.  

Pepp & Dolores -1501 Vine St.- Amazing decor, food, and bars(yes, they have two bars and you just need to go see it). See my blog post HERE . 

Kitchen by Butler’s Pantry-50 E. Rivercenter Blvd.- There has been a takeover and a revamp of KBBP! They have an amazing brunch on the weekends with a great bloody mary bar. They are open all week for breakfast and lunch. See my IG post HERE

Mesa Loca– 2645 Erie Ave.- Located in the heart of Hyde Park Square Mesa Loca offers a really fun vibe and some tasty Mexican. I can’t wait for warm weather to sip on some tequila on the back patio!

If you opened in 2019 and aren’t listed … I’m on my way :) So many great places so little time.  Have fun and make sure to tag me in your pictures when you go and tell them that Hey Michelle sent ya ;)

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