Reviewers Rate Oceanaire, Taz, Koka, Rohan India

IN THE NEWS: City Beat’s Anne Mitchell reviews the Oceanaire Seafood Room (580 Walnut St., Downtown), while Heather Smith considers Koka Coffee House (1101 St. Gregory St., Mount Adams). citybeat.com … Cin reviews Taz (8950 Governors Way, Symmes Twp, www.tazrestaurant.com), Glendale Gaslight Café (1140 Congress Ave., Glendale), and Second Street Saloon ( 3703 Harrison Ave., […]

El Coyote Closes; Critics Consider Lavomatic, Arnold’s

IN THE NEWS: The Enquirer reports the closing of Edgewood’s El Coyote restaurant, open since 1999. … Polly Campbell reviews Lavomatic (1211 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine), while Pama Mitchell considers Mammoth Cafe (515 Monmouth St., Newport) and Jim Knippenberg visits Arnold’s Bar and Grill (210 E. Eighth St., downtown). cincinnati.com … Cin reviews Arnold’s Bar and […]

Reviewers Rate Pelican’s Reef, Relish Modern Tapas

IN THE NEWS: The Enquirer’s Polly Campbell reviews Pelican’s Reef (7261 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township), while Christine Mersch considers Taz (8950 Governors Way, Symmes Township). cincinnati.com … Cin reviews Colors Café (5948 Snider Road, Mason), and Relish Modern Tapas (5947 Deerfield Blvd., Suite 101, Deerfield Twp., www.relishmoderntapas.com). cinweekly.com … City Beat’s Heather Smith reviews John […]

Openings Include Habanero Latin American Fare, Uno’s

IN THE NEWS: City Beat’s Anne Mitchell reviews York St. Cafe (738 York St., Newport), while Lora Arduser reports the openings of Habanero Latin American Fare (Newport on the Levee) and a second Burrito Joe’s location at the former Union Station Video Cafe and Carol’s on Main at 825 Main St., and the reopening of […]

Critics Rate Mythos Grecian Grill, Relish Modern Tapas

IN THE NEWS: City Beat’s Heather Smith reviews Mythos Grecian Grill (100 E. Fourth St.). citybeat.com … Cin reviews Game On Bar and Grill (5880 Cheviot Road, White Oak), NuVo (7915 Dream St., Florence, www.dinenuvo.com), and Yat Ka Mein Noodle House (3546 Edwards Road, Hyde Park, www.yatkamein.biz). cinweekly.com … My Wine Education blog reports the […]

Lawsuit Prompts Ruby to Close Jeff Ruby’s Tropicana

IN THE NEWS: The Enquirer’s Polly Campbell and John Eckberg report that Jeff Ruby is closing his Newport on the Levee restaurant, Jeff Ruby’s Tropicana, June 30 because he is being sued over its name. … Gil Kauffman reviews Steamboat Bagels (336 Monmouth St., Newport). … Featured opening: Café Mediterranean (7454 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township). […]

Burbank’s BBQ, Casual Gourmet Top Best of Taste

IN THE NEWS: The Enquirer’s Polly Campbell notes the Best of Taste award winners, given at a kickoff event for Taste of Cincinnati along Fifth Street, downtown). Winning restaurants included Burbank’s Real Barbeque, Casual Gourmet Cafe, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill. … Campbell reviews NuVo (7915 Dream St., Florence), while Pama Mitchell considers Maribelle’s Tavern (2062 […]

Openings Include John Phillip’s, The Summit, Oceanaire

IN THE NEWS: The Enquirer’s Cindy Schroeder details the opening of Crestview Hills’s John Phillip’s Restaurant & Bar (in the former Mike & Jimmy’s Chophouse space at Crestview Hills Town Center), while the paper also details the reopening of Barleycorn’s at its original location on Dixie Highway in Lakeside Park. The restaurant moved for three […]

Reviewers Rate Rima’s Diner, Covington Chili, Amma’s

IN THE NEWS: City Beat publishes its annual dining guide, while Lora Arduser reviews Rima’s Diner (635 Madison Ave., Covington), while Heather Smith considers Amma’s Kitchen (7633 Reading Road, Roselawn). citybeat.com … Cin reviews Maury’s Lighthouse Cafe (6121 Dixie Highway, Fairfield), McAlister’s Deli (five locations locally including 7720 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, www.mcalistersdeli.com), and BJ’s Restaurant […]

Critics Consider Eddie Merlot’s, Moy’s Pacific Rim

IN THE NEWS: The Enquirer’s Polly Campbell reviews Eddie Merlot’s steak house (10808 Montgomery Road, Sycamore Township, eddiemerlots.com), while Gil Kaufman considers Moy’s Pacific Rim (7340 Kenwood Road, Kenwood). … The paper reports the opening of Relish Modern Tapas (5947 Deerfield Blvd., www.relishmoderntapas.com) and the closing of 25-year-old House of Tam in Finneytown. cincinnati.com … […]