From hearty Southern-style breakfasts to traditional West African dishes, açai bowls to barbecue and authentic tacos, Cincinnati's Black-owned eateries are a vital part of our foodie landscape. Whether you want to grab a coffee or craft beer with a friend or feed your body and soul with homestyle cooking, there are plenty of restaurants, cafes and food trucks from local Black restaurateurs you can check out and support.
The Aperture is the real deal, a first-rate addition to our city’s dining firmament. Not downtown or in Over-the-Rhine, The Aperture is located in the center of Walnut Hills in a refurbished building on the corner of Gilbert Avenue and McMillan Street. The Aperture enriches an up-and-coming neighborhood with a Mediterranean-inspired, palate-thrilling splash.
This weekend is for the lovers and dreamers, Cincinnati. From concerts to baked goods and small business soirées across town, scroll down for our weekend picks.