Ted’s OTR guidebook
Food scene
One of America's great and truly original urban markets (open every day but Monday)
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I-Marikhi yase-Findlay
1801 Race StOne of America's great and truly original urban markets (open every day but Monday)
1429 Race St. Very popular bar/restaurant. We personally like Nellie's Bar on the ground floor. www.taftsalehouse.com
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Taft's Ale House
1429 Race St1429 Race St. Very popular bar/restaurant. We personally like Nellie's Bar on the ground floor. www.taftsalehouse.com
1509 Race St. www.pokehutusa.com Fresh poke/fish offerings and bubble tea
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Poke Hut
1509 Race St1509 Race St. www.pokehutusa.com Fresh poke/fish offerings and bubble tea
1438 Race St. www.maizeotr.com Arepas, ceviche, bar. Venezuelan/Puerto Rican
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MAIZE - Arepas & Bar
1438 Race St1438 Race St. www.maizeotr.com Arepas, ceviche, bar. Venezuelan/Puerto Rican
1401 Republic St. - one of top Cincinnati restaurants – farm inspired. Tops. www.salazarcincinnati.com
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Salazar Cincinnati | OTR Restaurant & Bar | Chef Jose Salazar
1401 Republic St1401 Republic St. - one of top Cincinnati restaurants – farm inspired. Tops. www.salazarcincinnati.com
1342 Vine St. Fried chicken + craft beer. Expect to wait for a table. www.theeagleotr.com/
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The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine St1342 Vine St. Fried chicken + craft beer. Expect to wait for a table. www.theeagleotr.com/
1342 Walnut St. - Argentine empanadas, etc. We love it. www.checincinnati.com
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Ché
1342 Walnut St1342 Walnut St. - Argentine empanadas, etc. We love it. www.checincinnati.com
1437 Vine St. Modern take on a diner. Small plates. Late hours. www.sacredbeastdiner.com
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Sacred Beast Diner OTR
1437 Vine St1437 Vine St. Modern take on a diner. Small plates. Late hours. www.sacredbeastdiner.com
220 W. 12th St. - www.zundootr.com - good ramen, cozy setting
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Zundo Ramen and Donburi
220 W 12th St220 W. 12th St. - www.zundootr.com - good ramen, cozy setting
Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine St1135 Vine St. www.authenticwaffle.com
1801 Elm www.frenchcrust.com Classic French fare
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French Crust Café and Bistro
1801 Elm St1801 Elm www.frenchcrust.com Classic French fare
CityBird Tenders
1344 Vine St1344 Vine St. www.citybirdotr.com - offshoot of The Eagle
1211 Main St. - www.goodfellaspizzeria.com - NY-style pizza by the slice or up to 22” round. Great late night option
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Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main St1211 Main St. - www.goodfellaspizzeria.com - NY-style pizza by the slice or up to 22” round. Great late night option
1737 Elm St. www.therhined.com Different. Artisan cheese bar and one of our favorites www.therhined.com
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The Rhined
1737 Elm St1737 Elm St. www.therhined.com Different. Artisan cheese bar and one of our favorites www.therhined.com
Gomez
107 E 12th St107 E. 12th St. Taco window. www.gomezsalsa.com
Allez Bakery
1208 Main St1208 Main St. - Fresh sour dough bread + sandwiches. A favorite
Brown Bear Bakery
116 E 13th St116 E. 13th St. - Artisanal sweet and savory baked goods
Blue Oven Bakery
125 W Elder StWest end of Findlay Market - Wood-fired breads
1401 Vine St. - Cincinnati’s gold standard known for great “chip” flavors. Try Buckeye Blitz or Black Raspberry Chip
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Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine St1401 Vine St. - Cincinnati’s gold standard known for great “chip” flavors. Try Buckeye Blitz or Black Raspberry Chip
Simply Rolled Ice Cream
32 W 12th St32 W. 12th St. - Inventive Thai-inspired ice cream parlor
1501 Vine St - We have yet to get there, but neighbors and critics love it. Smaller plate, shareable Italian food just two blocks from our place.
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Pepp & Dolores
1501 Vine St1501 Vine St - We have yet to get there, but neighbors and critics love it. Smaller plate, shareable Italian food just two blocks from our place.
1505 Race St. - Great food, beautiful setting, right by us
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Fillo Greek Bake Shop
1505 Race St1505 Race St. - Great food, beautiful setting, right by us
South side of Findlay Mkt on Elder St. - very informal, phenomenal bagels
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OTR Bagel BAR
107 W Elder StSouth side of Findlay Mkt on Elder St. - very informal, phenomenal bagels
Corner of Walnut and 14th St. - posher of the two bagel places near us. A "go to" spot for a bagel sandwich. Easy to order online and pick up.
The Bagelry
Corner of Walnut and 14th St. - posher of the two bagel places near us. A "go to" spot for a bagel sandwich. Easy to order online and pick up.
Taglio OTR
56 E 12th StGreat Detroit pizza
Sightseeing
Washington Park
1230 Elm StUrban oasis
Changing arts experiences in downtown Cincinnati
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I-Centre for Contemporary Arts
44 E 6th StChanging arts experiences in downtown Cincinnati
Learn about the Underground Railroad
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom WayLearn about the Underground Railroad
Cincinnati's premier museum and one of the earliest major museums in the USA
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Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike StCincinnati's premier museum and one of the earliest major museums in the USA
Culture
Home of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Opera. Amazing space
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Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StHome of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Opera. Amazing space
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm StA modern and intimate Globe
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson StRepertory theatre.
Drink scene
18 W. 13th. Gourmet cocktails/great atmosphere. www.sundryandvice.com
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Sundry and Vice
18 W 13th St18 W. 13th. Gourmet cocktails/great atmosphere. www.sundryandvice.com
Holiday Spirits
1538 Race StOur local.
222 W. 12th St. – Fun/great burgers, right by Washington Park. www.qcrbar.com
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Queen City Radio
222 W 12th St222 W. 12th St. – Fun/great burgers, right by Washington Park. www.qcrbar.com
MOTR Pub
1345 Main St1345 Main St. An evening music option. www.motrpub.com
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm St1910 Elm St. - huge space, usually fun things going on.
1727 Logan St. - modern space associated with the Sam Adams brewery across the street
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Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom
1727 Logan St1727 Logan St. - modern space associated with the Sam Adams brewery across the street
Neighborhoods
Over The Rhine reflects the best of Cincinnati. People of all persuasions live together in an historical, ever-growing area that has interesting homes and apartments, great eating and drinking establishments, and interesting retail (Vine St. and Main St. north of Central Parkway)
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Over-The-Rhine
Over The Rhine reflects the best of Cincinnati. People of all persuasions live together in an historical, ever-growing area that has interesting homes and apartments, great eating and drinking establishments, and interesting retail (Vine St. and Main St. north of Central Parkway)
The commercial core starting from Central Parkway south to the Banks.
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Downtown Cincinnati
The commercial core starting from Central Parkway south to the Banks.