Cincinnati Magazine

Cincinnati magazine is a monthly publication that focuses on lifestyle topics related to Cincinnati, Ohio. It was established in 1967 by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and later bought by CM Media in 1981. By 1997, the magazine had a circulation of around 30,000 and was acquired by Emmis Communications, its current owner. In the early to mid-2000s, the magazine experienced significant growth, doubling its circulation and revenue, and relocating to Carew Tower, the tallest building in Cincinnati. It is also a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).

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Asian Eats!: Our Favorite Malaysian and Filipino Restaurants

5 days ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Garin Pirnia

Tea & BowlOwner Yvonne Chew hails from Malaysia and has introduced Malay cuisine to the UC crowd. The “tea” part of the name references a long list of bubble teas, including durian milk tea. As for the “bowl,” the best sellers are curry laska, a creamy coconut-based broth noodle soup, and nasi lemak, which contains rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan, and infused with blue butterfly pea flowers. 211 W.
There’s No Reason for the Reds to Panic About Matt McLain

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Chad Dotson

There are two things you need to know right off the top: (A) Hope springs eternal, and (B) I’m a Matt McLain fan. Admittedly, I wasn’t completely sold on Cincinnati’s young infielder until a couple of years ago; I have to admit this, since my words have been printed in both digital and physical pixels, and I can’t escape them. But despite the injury issues, I came into this season completely sold. McLain’s swing has always looked like it was drawn up in a UCLA biomechanics lab: short and explosive.
CSO 2.0 - Cincinnati Magazine

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Garin Pirnia

In January the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) appointed Robert McGrath as its new president and CEO. The 2025–2026 season kicks off in September, including new Music Director Cristian Macelaru (who replaces Louis Langrée as only the 14th music director in the symphony’s 130-year history). McGrath has been a part of the CSO since he moved to Cincinnati from St. Louis in August 2011.
Stephin Merritt Plays Your 69 Favorite Magnetic Fields Songs

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Steven Rosen

The rock band Magnetic Fields released its three-disc magnum opus, 69 Love Songs, back in 1999, and it was recognized immediately as a classic. The Village Voice’s Pazz & Jop Critics Poll, the most influential at the time, ranked it the year’s second-best album, while the poll’s creator, VV critic and author Robert Christgau, ranked it first.
How Did a Baseball-Playing Elephant End Up in the Basement of the Shubert Theater?

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

In the autumn of 1939, Cincinnati was a happy place. The Reds, after two decades wandering in the baseball wilderness, were back in the World Series, poised to silence the critics who claimed they took the pennant in 1919 only because the Chicago “Black Sox” gave it away. Although Cincinnati lost the first two games in New York, hopes ran high as the hometown team returned to Crosley Field. The whole town was buzzing.
Asian Eats!: Our Favorite Japanese Restaurants

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

MatsuyaLarge parties of five or more guests can take a step into Matsuya’s traditional tatami room and seat themselves on tatami mats on the floor around a low table. The restaurant’s extensive menu offers an array of authentic Japanese entrées, from kaiseki full-course dinners to nabemono (pot cooking at the table) to a full sushi bar to ramen and noodle bowls to staples like chicken katsu.
Modern Luxury Overlooking the Zoo

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Address: 3537 Eden Ave., AvondalePrice: $499,000A new development off Eden and Forest avenues—aptly named Eden Forest— features eleven modern, eye-catching homes. Their stellar curb appeal is no accident, because their design is the brainchild of renowned (and beloved) local architect, Jose Garcia. For more than 30 years, Garcia has pushed the envelope with his innovative designs, showcasing an uncanny ability to connect the natural world to his construction.
Foodie News You Can Use

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Aiesha D. Little

Kentucky Derby events at Braxton Brewing locations, sake at Jungle Jim’s, rocking out with cocktails/mocktails, and more. Kentucky Derby Weekend at Braxton BrewingCelebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby with Braxton Brewing on Saturday, May 3, at all Braxton locations:At Braxton Covington, Molly Wellmann will be making mint juleps from 1 to 4 p.m. for the “Derby Day in the Taproom” event.
Asian Eats!: Our Favorite Indian Restaurants

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton

Amma’s KitchenWith both North and South Indian offerings, Amma’s fully vegetarian menu is more of an adventure of discovery than the typical curry place. The beloved lunch buffet is the perfect place to try new dishes like sambar (tangy spiced lentil soup), medu vada (spiced lentil donuts), idli (steamed rice cakes), and the many different chutneys and sauces to dip your dosa (thin crispy rice crepes). A plus? The lunch buffet is vegan on Wednesdays.
Val Kilmer Gets His Time in May’s Indie Film Spotlight

1 week ago | cincinnatimagazine.com | Steven Rosen

Val Kilmer had both a thrilling acting career with many memorable hits and a tough luck one. He died on April 1 at age 65, officially from pneumonia, but the damage from the throat cancer first diagnosed in 2015 had left him struggling to speak. As Diane Janicki did after David Lynch’s and Gene Hackman’s recent deaths, she’s remembering Kilmer’s life with a film retrospective at the Esquire Theatre in May.