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With Cincinnati, Ohio bordering two neighboring states, it’s easy to see how this quirky city becomes overlooked by travelers. With regional classics such as Cincinnati-style chili and goetta (pronounced GET-uh), any foodist looking for unique opportunities to chow down will have their dreams fulfilled.
In this episode, I interview Jacob Zimmerman, the host of the Seasoned to Taste Podcast which focuses on how food shapes relationships and culture. Through his own life experiences and interviews with guests, Jacob shaped his own worldview on food and why it’s so important to our lives. We discuss his personal food and travel experiences and dive into his hometown of Cincinnati as a prime foodist spot.
From his library of episodes, Jacob recommends anyone interested in listening to his podcast to check out the following episodes:
Episode 18- Gardening and Eating Disorders
For planning your trip to Cincinnati, travelers should plan for a weekend trip or a max of one week. The city has everything most larger cities in the United States have like a zoo, aquarium and other tourist attractions.
Those traveling for food will find classics, such as Cincinnati Chili, a delectable reason to explore the intricacies of the city. Start off with booking a stay by the bank of the Ohio River downtown.
From there, check out Skyline Chili for a taste of one of the OG Cincinnati chili joints, or shoot for Gold Star Chili a little bit outside of the city center. For the more adventurous, head on a short drive to Blue Ash Chili for a Chili Philly or Price Hill Chili for a few more takes on the Cincinnati staple.
With over 100 locations, United Dairy Farmers is a gas station and convenience store that boasts the love of locals as their favorite milkshake spot. Jacob recommends a malt for the unique flavor and texture.
Jacob’s foodist favorites not to miss:
Skyline Chili
254 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Gold Star Chili
504 W 4th St, Covington, KY 41011
Blue Ash Chili
9525 Kenwood Rd Suite 5, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Price Hill Chili
4920 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
United Dairy Farmers
1124 St Gregory St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Riverside Korean Restaurant
512 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
Taglio
56 E 12th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hofbrauhaus
200 3rd St, Newport, KY 41071
A Taste of Belgium
16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
For a unique way to spend your time, check out Jungle Jim’s International Market, a ginormous grocery store with a wonderful variety of foods from around the world. This is more than a supermarket, but a full-on foodist experience with unique delicacies from around the world
Jacob’s recommendations:
Jungle Jim’s International Market
4450 Eastgate S Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
With all that Cincinnati has to offer for food lovers, do not skip this city. Stay for a day or the weekend and make it a unique experience.
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Chris Kretzer has traveled the world visiting over 35 countries and eating his way through every city. With his wife Tiarra, they explore different food cultures and create food guides, podcasts, and travel articles helping everyone experience the world through food.