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Ho Ho Ho! Join us on our newest Cincinnati Streetcar “Christmas” Food Tour Beginning Saturday Nov 27 & Sunday Nov 28 We added a new holiday tour that is guaranteed to fill you with good cheer, plenty of seasonal food and “memory making” fun!  From Thanksgiving to Christmas, it’s Downtown Dazzle time in Cincinnati and…

Cincinnati, also known as “The Queen City” founded in 1788, was on the western frontier.  European German immigrants crossed the oceans in waves beginning in the 1830’s to live the American dream.  Being situated on the Ohio River led to early manufacturing and commercial success. After years of decline from the 70’s to the 90’s,…

As owner of Riverside Food Tours, I get asked “Where is the best place to stay in downtown Cincinnati?”  I can answer that question. Since I host food and culture sightseeing tours downtown several days a week and I happen to live downtown, I’m very familiar with the newest hotels and the old favorites. By…

“The Queen City of the West” is the perfect destination for your next vacation. Cincinnati has something for everyone!  From the banks of the Ohio River to the oldest urban market in Ohio, you won’t be bored in Cincinnati.  Visit Cincinnati USA for a comprehensive list of all the things to see and do on…

Where are you traveling to this summer? Are you a smart traveler?  Do you work hard to save money and find the best deal? Do you research Trip Advisor to avoid costly mistakes? Join the crowd.  Every month, 456 million people – about one in every 16 people on earth – visit some tentacle of…

My favorite Coffee Shops in OTR – the little hidden gems. One of life’s simplest pleasures is ducking inside a cozy coffee shop for a steaming cup of coffee, right? And it’s no secret there are many to choose from in Over the Rhine, and downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.  It’s easy to find the big name…

By Murissa, Food Tours Kelowna, BC Canada February 11, 2020 A guide to Cincinnati, Ohio? No, I am not an Cincinnati insider as you might have guessed. But I know someone who is! Let me explain… You might have read, I am starting a food tour company and the website has officially launched! Along with…

My name is Emily and I was born and raised in Loveland, Ohio.  Growing up here, I thought Cincinnati was pretty boring.  In 1997, our family moved away.  Returning to Cincinnati for a visit in 2014,  I was so impressed with how much the city had changed that I decided to stay!  Being in the…

We live on Pleasant Street and our goal is to try all the restaurants in Over the Rhine.  With an ever changing array of restaurants, it’s a lofty goal. But owning a food tour business does give us a jump start. One restaurant that has stood the test of time is the Symphony Restaurant which…

Cincinnati is back on the map as one of the best 8 cities in the country to visit.  Over 26 million visitors a year stream into the Queen City, so there is a wide smorgasbord of things to choose from. But what if you only have one day to visit? Here’s our list of must…

  Is your holiday calendar filling up already?  Even though fall has just begun, now is the time to plan ahead!  Dates fill up quickly.  Company parties and outings are in stiff competition with family dinners, Christmas shopping trips, children’s pageants, holiday concerts, and not to mention football games. Now is the time to plan…

~ Find Your Perfect Tour ~ I’m visiting Cincinnati soon and there are so many tours to choose from.  Which one is right for me?  Cincinnati draws over a half million visitors a week!  There are multiple tours to choose from.  Before we list your options, what are you looking for? See the top sites…

Are you the party planner in the workplace?  Are you looking for something fun for your team to do?  If you’re tired of the same old happy hours, ball games and picnics, here are some new ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Plan your Escape Who’s really the best at solving puzzles?  Who’s the…

Nothing is more stressful than shopping for the perfect gift. How do you pick the right gift for the woman in your life? You play detective. Clothing ~ Please choose the right size or this gift will backfire. Clue: Look at the statements each month. Where does she shop? You’ll see the same stores over…

The 12 Dates of Christmas trend is becoming increasingly popular in gift giving.  Haven’t heard of it?  Here’s how it goes – one gifts their significant other with 12 pre-planned dates that they can use together throughout the year, (usually to be scheduled monthly), to create a gift that truly keeps on giving. We decided…

  By Laura Noyes, Owner of Riverside Food Tours, November 2017 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  Even Scrooge would enjoy these FREE Cincy Christmas events!   Macy’s Light up the Square Fri. Nov. 24 6 – 11pm    http://cincinnatiusa.com/events/macys-light-square Tree-lighting ceremony at 7:25 p.m. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Local band Naked Karate Girls to perform.  …

By Laura Noyes, Owner of Riverside Food Tours, March 6, 2017. We have a son who lives in New York City, so we love to explore the area around the Hudson River Valley.  One of my colleagues, Amy Koren Roth, is owner of Taste of Troy Food Tours in Troy, NY.  Since Food Tours are…