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Keith Pandolfi

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Restaurant & Dining writer at the Cincinnati Enquirer. James Beard Award-Winner. I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees.

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What are some of Greater Cincinnati's most underrated restaurants?

10.02.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Agree.

13.01.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I joined I followed a lot of people but for some reason I never see their posts.

13.01.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, Todd!

13.01.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Shawn. I was a fan of Brandon's and had the pleasure of hanging out with him a few times. He was a great human being and his passing was a tremendous loss for our city.

13.01.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This mom-and-pop Mexican joint serves real-deal tacos, real-deal vibes This is the kind of place you root for: a mom-and-pop business that serves inexpensive food made with care.

Not sure if I know anyone on this platform, but I'm the Restaurant and Dining writer at the Cincinnati Enquirer. Give me a follow if you're interested in Midwestern or Northern Kentucky cuisine.

13.01.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

A comedy team for years.

16.12.2025 01:48 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Therapy Is Great but Have You Tried Wandering Around Williams Somona? The moment I walk into a Williams Sonoma, I'm transported from a suburban parking lot or fluorescent-lit mall into the warm embrace of a French country kitchen. I love Williams Sonoma so much, I start...

A little essay I wrote for @foodandwine.com back in the day. www.foodandwine.com/why-i-love-w...

15.12.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The only proper soundtrack for Thanksgiving weekend is Some Great Reward by Depeche Mode.

26.11.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know Charleston's food scene is on fire right now, but I still miss Hominy Grill.

25.11.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Munich's US Sister City Hosts a Waterfront Christkindlmarkt Full of Soul Seek out schnitzel, Bavarian pretzels, roasted almonds, kettle corn, and raclette cheese scraped from a bubbling wheel at Ohio's Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. It's a true German festival with ...

Thanks, @foodandwine.com, for giving this humble festival the attention it deserves. www.foodandwine.com/cincinnati-c...

24.11.2025 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center (you know, the Mapplethorpe museum) had the most incredible food spread I've ever seen at a fundraiser. The walleye broth in this pasta dish from David Jackman at Wildweed, for instance, was one of the best things I've tasted this year.

24.11.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Long live the schooner.

18.10.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are we all foodies now? Describing oneself as a β€œfoodie” may be out of style, but the tastes and behaviors of the foodie may have made their way into your culinary habits more than you might think

Was on @marketplace.org talking about the history of the foodie, and how tariffs are affecting restaurants www.marketplace.org/story/2025/1...

18.10.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Politics, race and crime: Why a fight in Cincinnati went viral on social media Shaky video of a fight in downtown Cincinnati zipped around social media faster than police, or anyone else, could provide context.

Good analysis by The Enquirer's Dan Horn & Erin Glynn. "Many in the crowd appeared to be adults, not "teens" as some had said online, and the race of the participants, including the man who struck the woman, did not corroborate the Black-on-White crime narrative some had promoted online."

29.07.2025 15:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same.

27.07.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Say what you will about Cincinnati chili, but the version served at Tuba Baking (a small German restaurant in Dayton, Kentucky) is flawless. It's made with spΓ€tzle, Cincinnati lentil chili, four cheeses and raw onions. Stop by if you're ever in town.

27.07.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why No One Knows What’s Happening Tonight A love letter to music listings

In my debut for @theatlantic.com, I wrote about the disappearance of cultural listings from major New York media outlets, and what it portends for artists, audiences, institutions, and journalists. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

27.07.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 412 πŸ” 123 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 83
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This throwback diner is a reminder of why mom-and-pop restaurants still matter Opened in 1946, Hyde's Restaurant is proof of why mom-and-pop restaurants are still vital to our communities.

Why this 1940s diner in Hamilton, Ohio matters.

11.07.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Concorde-and-Caviar Era of CondΓ© Nast, When Magazines Ruled the Earth

Time Machine: Take me back to 1990s NYC. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/b...

28.06.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I just renamed my Subaru Harvey Milk.

27.06.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Remembering the Ribs Queen of Cincinnati.

26.06.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Sir.

26.06.2025 14:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's to hot slaw: One of Greater Cincinnati's most underappreciated foods Kentucky hot slaw is a Greater Cincinnati tradition. Here's what it is and where to get some.

In times like these, we could all use some more Kentucky/Cincinnati hot slaw. www.cincinnati.com/story/entert...

24.06.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Took my daughter to Jeff Ruby's for her 10th birthday. I don't think I've ever seen her happier than she was at this very moment.

21.06.2025 16:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fight the AI stupids and read a book.

21.06.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to both. Tejal is one of the best critics working today, and I love everything Ligaya Mishan has ever written. Nicely done, NYT.

11.06.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the best pork chop I've eaten in a decade (I almost wept) At Mita's, chef Jose Salazar serves an Iberian pork chop that is out of this world.

If you're ever in Cincinnati, go to Mita's. If there's a pork chop on the menu, order it. My work is done. www.cincinnati.com/story/entert...

04.06.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Owner of Price Hill Chili, one of Cincinnati's most iconic chili parlors, dies Beltsos' son, Chris Beltsos, died in 2016 at the age of 47 after a long battle with cancer.

We're losing our chili parlor pioneers. www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...

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