Cincinnati Magazine

Cincinnati Magazine Your guide to the best things to eat, do, and experience in Cincinnati since 1967.

Apparently 2026 is the new 2016... here's some of what we were up to 10 years ago!Did you know you can browse past issue...
01/17/2026

Apparently 2026 is the new 2016... here's some of what we were up to 10 years ago!

Did you know you can browse past issues of Cincinnati Magazine on our website? Our archives are accessible for free at any time at cincinnatimagazine.com.

What do medical researchers do all day? Until recently, some of them arduously and meticulously tried to match drug mole...
01/16/2026

What do medical researchers do all day? Until recently, some of them arduously and meticulously tried to match drug molecules with potential diseases they could help alleviate. But after long and costly work, they’d often realize a side effect, metabolic variations, or other complications ruling out a potential match. It was back to the drawing board.

Technology has come to the rescue, quite literally, in the form of a drug discovery tool created at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital called ceSAR. It helps sort molecules 48,000 times faster to pick the best matches, the team reported in the journal "Science Advances." https://ow.ly/tCfg50XY5jp

🎨 Blair Kelly

When you step into Noche, the Italian-Argentinian restaurant on the corner of Madison Avenue and Seventh Street in Covin...
01/16/2026

When you step into Noche, the Italian-Argentinian restaurant on the corner of Madison Avenue and Seventh Street in Covington, you’re met with a vibe that lives up to its name. “Noche” means “night” in Spanish, and the space radiates warmth, with deep green and gold tones, soft lighting, and a full bar that’s both sophisticated and intimate.

It has a nightcap feeling, even in the middle of the day. It’s a setting that embodies what Chef Alfio Gulisano—the driving force behind Hyde Park’s Alfio’s Buon Cibo—set out to achieve: An elegant but approachable restaurant where pasta, cocktails, and conversation blend with ease. https://ow.ly/YxiK50XXUnq

📸 Catherine Grace

When the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closed its southbound lanes following a 2024 fire, Roebling Books & Coffee's Dayton,...
01/16/2026

When the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge closed its southbound lanes following a 2024 fire, Roebling Books & Coffee's Dayton, Kentucky, location experienced a significant drop in traffic and had to shut its doors. That is, until it reopened in November last year as Outsiders Artisan Maker Market. The reimagined space still offers Roebling’s beloved coffee bar and reading room, but now includes jewelry, clothing, home decor, arts and crafts, candles, and more from local, predominantly LGBTQ+ vendors. The makers receive 100 percent of the sales they earn, while Outsiders profits off of its coffee, tea, and books.

We talked to owner Richard Hunt and on-site manager Jaiden about how the bridge closure impacted business and how the two transformed the Dayton coffee shop into a beloved community market. https://ow.ly/p4qv50XXjtk

📸 courtesy Richard Hunt (left) and Jaiden (right)

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Fountain Square on January 8 as part of a two-hour-long “From Cincinnati to Minneapol...
01/15/2026

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Fountain Square on January 8 as part of a two-hour-long “From Cincinnati to Minneapolis: Stop ICE Terror” event in reaction to the death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good, shot and killed in her car the day before by an ICE agent. Within a 24-hour period and nonstop playing of the shooting video, public outrage was reaching a boiling point across the country.

The protest was organized by Party for Liberation and Socialism (PSL) less than a week after the organization held an emergency protest in front of City Hall against possible U.S. war with Venezuela. People of all backgrounds—parents, Boomers, activists, college students, kids, members of LGBTQ+ and POC communities, and many more—crammed onto Fountain Square January 8 to hear several speakers before marching on the downtown streets. https://ow.ly/Laar50XXj2S

📸 Mike James

01/15/2026

opened its first location in Ohio in Greater Cincinnati in the summer of 2025 (and a second one in the fall)—and the release of some new drinks felt like the perfect reason to FINALLY have it for the first time. So, if you’ve never been and are curious about the new Maple Waffle and Banana Bread Mocha drinks, this one is for you!

Have you had Dutch Bros yet? Let us know!

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will open its newest featured exhibition, "Jubilation! Ambassadors on a...
01/15/2026

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will open its newest featured exhibition, "Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey," on January 19, offering visitors a look at the origin and legacy of the Fisk University Jubilee Singers.

Traveling from the National Museum of African American Music, in Nashville, the exhibition serves as a tribute to the widely acclaimed student choral group that introduced the world to African American Spirituals. https://ow.ly/svQ750XXc7K

📸courtesy National Museum of African American Music

What started as a way to have fun and spread creativity became a successful business model for Megan Pando when she open...
01/14/2026

What started as a way to have fun and spread creativity became a successful business model for Megan Pando when she opened Maker’s Social. The Cincinnati native dreamt of owning a business that mirrored the same artistic environment she experienced while studying fine arts at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).

As a server in bars and restaurants throughout her college career, she found inspiration to mix the elements of bar life with DIY projects. During her studies, she saw that the same service industry model could work for Maker's Social.

Tonight, she’ll bring her DIY vibe to the investors on the business-related reality show Shark Tank. The episode airs at 10 p.m. EST on ABC. https://ow.ly/7khX50XWRiU

📸 Christopher Willard courtesy Disney

"When I drive on Victory Parkway, I wonder why it’s called that. Who did we defeat? Confederate soldiers? American India...
01/14/2026

"When I drive on Victory Parkway, I wonder why it’s called that. Who did we defeat? Confederate soldiers? American Indians? Was there some long march from Paddock Hills through Avondale and Evanston to Walnut Hills and Eden Park? Seriously, what was the victory?"

The Good Doctor investigates street names, memorial plaques on empty lots, and a dead mall’s demise. https://ow.ly/8ZQN50XWGHg

🎨 Lars Leetaru

Marc Orlando, M.D., is an interventional pain management specialist at Mayfield Brain & Spine, an internationally recogn...
01/14/2026

Marc Orlando, M.D., is an interventional pain management specialist at Mayfield Brain & Spine, an internationally recognized leader in neurological surgery known for patient-centered care. He’s researching spinal cord stimulation to help relieve pain for those with Restless Legs Syndrome and possibly other medical conditions such as Parkinson’s. https://ow.ly/5mKB50XWGSt

📸 Jeremy Kramer

01/14/2026

‼️It’s GIVEAWAY TIME‼️We just can’t wait to start the Cincinnati Chili Week fun, so we’re giving away $150 in gift cards to local chili restaurants!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow and (we’ll check!)
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend you’d treat to some Cincinnati chili!
Bonus: share this post to your story for an extra entry!

Giveaway ends 1/21/2026 at midnight. Winner will be contacted via DM on 1/22/2026. GOOD LUCK! 🤩

Psst… don’t forget that Chili Week begins February 23! Download the app today 😋

Address

221 E. Fourth Street, Suite 130
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cincinnati Magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Cincinnati Magazine:

Shortcuts

Share

Category