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TGS Parent Picks: Favorite Local Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Cincinnati
"Last year, my husband and I had reservations to celebrate our anniversary at Salazar but the pandemic put an end to those plans and so much more. This year, with both of us vaccinated and our anniversary landing on a gorgeous spring Sunday, we ventured to eat out for the first time in one year. Salazar’s brunch is a hidden jewel I’ve only just discovered."
"José Salazar has been doing amazing things since departing the Palace restaurant and opening Salazar in the fall of 2013. For the best Cubano in town, Salazar’s lunch menu is the place to go. Recently, brunch debuted, with a Croque Madame that checks all the boxes."
"Nicola's in OTR closed for a week to figure out how to change from a fine-dining Italian restaurant to a to-go restaurant. They are offering a simplified menu with salads, three kinds of pasta plus a daily special and three $25 entrees like chicken parmesan involtini and steelhead trout. Their pastas, like tagliatelle Bolognese comes in three sizes: $12, $17 and a family-sized $22."
"Next up is Central Business District's Boca, situated at 114 E. Sixth St. With 4.5 stars out of 392 reviews on Yelp, the Italian and French spot, which also offers gluten-free options, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge."
"Our table started with the pommes soufflés which are always a crowd favorite. I got the kale & ricotta ravioli which is to die for!. I am not a big kale person usually but this dish changed my mind."
"Skyline Chili is a chain of American fast food restaurants and a must try in Cincinnati. Skyline Chili is known for its quick and friendly customer service. It is a pocket-friendly restaurant, especially for big family dinner evenings."
"Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/235465442/sizes/o/. A visit to Cincinnati wouldn't be complete without partaking of its renowned chili!. Skyline was rated "Cincinnati's Finest" by the Cincinnati Magazine."
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"Chili Time puts a unique spin on the Cincinnati tradition with their Chili Cheese sandwich. The chili doesn't have as much spice as many other Cinci places, so it's ideal for visitors that prefer milder dishes."
"If you want some of Cincinnati’s finest Korean cuisine, look no further than the Sung Korean Bistro, located on Elm Street in Cincinnati’s vibrant downtown. Serving noodles, Bokum, and sushi, the Sung Bistro is a truly enjoyable experience for even the most casual fan of Asian food. When you finish dinner, consider stopping in at the Sung Bar to sample some of their specialty sakes and craft beers."
"Located inside Hotel Covington, Coppin's is all about locally-sourced New American fare in a rustic-chic setting. Go for a classic like biscuits & gravy or a breakfast sandwich, or try the Roebling benedict made with goetta. Small plates can include chorizo grits, bread pudding, and a breakfast "corn dog." (Menu changes seasonally.) Drop into Hotel Covington and enjoy brunch at Coppin's on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m."
"Authentic Italian comfort food at its finest, Pepp & Dolores dishes up satisfying plates of pasta that would make any Italian nonna proud. A glass of vino to accompany the “Dunk,” a baguette served with herbed olive oil and vinegar for dipping, is the perfect introduction to your meal. Follow it up with soulful pastas adorned with meaty Sunday sauce, roasted beets and goat cheese, seafood, lamb ragu, or pesto or chili-flecked lemon."
"Pepp and Dolores is as good as it gets when it comes to authentic Italian food in Cincinnati, Ohio. For starters, all pasta dishes are made in-house, making it the highest quality pasta in town. They also have a wide variety of delicious wine that pair perfectly with the tapas appetizers and delicious pasta entres."
"Owl's Nest Park was originally developed on a 5.5-acre plot of land at the border of Cincinnati's Evanston and East Walnut Hills neighborhoods, donated to the city in 1905 by Charles and Edward Perkins in memory of their parents' homestead, known as "Owl's Nest." Throughout the 1920s, the site added an additional five acres, bringing its total park space up to 10.4 acres today. Though its estate house no longer stands, the Perkins homestead is commemorated with a plaque, with 16 brick columns preserved from the home's original fence foundation. Bronzed doors at the park's entrance also retain the home's original landscaping, which was copied from the wrought-iron fence located near the Charles River Bridge and Boston's Harvard University facility."
"Whether you’re looking for a cone, a slushie, or some freshly made cookies, this place has something sugary and delicious for the whole family. The old-timey atmosphere of the store invites customers in and encourages them to sit and stay a while. Be sure to check out all of the historic photos posted along the walls as you enjoy your cone."
"A Cincinnati institution since 1870, family-owned Graeter’s Ice Cream uses a French pot process to churn out its ridiculously rich and creamy finished products, two and a half gallons at a time for ultimate quality control. And don’t expect to find any wimpy little chocolate chips here. Graeter’s drizzles its chocolate into the mix, resulting in irregularly shaped toothsome chunks that stay soft in the ice cream, like finding pieces of buried treasure."