Editor’s note: Sam Spector captures his take on a place I’ve written about a lot: Cincinnati. My father has lived outside Cincinnati for years, so I am in the area frequently. For a full guide on the city, click here for the Ultimate Guide to Cincinnati. And for more of Sam’s writing, click here to…
It is, without a doubt, one of the weirdest local variations on a classic I’ve ever tried. A slightly sweet chili (no beans) served on top of spaghetti with a mound of cheese the size of your fist, the classic three-way is the default method of eating Cincinnati chili. It is one of those foods…
When I was a child, I had a book of humorous poems about the American Presidents. From Washington to Reagan (wow that dates me), the book had an entry for each, some discussing aspects of their terms and others just talking about them as people. In writing this article, I searched my childhood bedroom for…
Cincinnati. Queen City. Once a hugely important river port and cultural hub of the Midwest, it has since faded mostly to obscurity. Nationally unimportant, it is, in a word, pleasant. Cincinnati isn't at the top of many tourist lists, and perhaps it shouldn't be, but a few days here can provide for a truly delightful…
About seven years ago, my father moved from California to Dillsboro, Indiana, just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. He had always wanted to try small town life, and chose Dillsboro since one of his closest friends lived there with her family. The town was good to him. He made some amazing friends, and formed a wonderful…
What makes a neighborhood evolve? Is that evolution good or bad - or can it be both? These are the questions in my head as I stroll the streets of Over-the-Rhine, an iconic urban neighborhood just north of downtown Cincinnati. OTR, as it is known to locals, is an area in flux, an historically working-class…
It's in the mid-20s, and a light snow is falling. My jacket and gloves keep out the cold... barely. But I'm happy. I'm at the observation deck at the top of the Carew Tower, Cincinnati's second tallest building and, despite the cold and snow, it is clear enough to see for miles. The Ohio River…
Are you considering a trip to the Queen City? Here are some tips from our staff to help! (And don't forget our Royal Tips for Memphis and Austin.) 1. The Cincinnati metro area covers parts of three states Cincinnati itself is at the southwestern corner of Ohio. The metro area extends a bit into Indiana…
Last week in Cincinnati, I got to visit the historic Spring Grove Cemetery. Some of my readers may be wondering why, with only a single completely free day in a city, I would spend a large chunk of it wandering among gravesites and monuments. There are three reasons I love visiting old cemeteries, and that…
Several years ago, my father, who you might remember from my Father's Day post, moved to a small town in Indiana just outside Cincinnati. Last week, he turned the big 7-0, so my sister and I ventured to the Midwest to be with him. To be honest, the first couple of time I visited the…