For blogmas this year, I decided to switch it up and highlight local bloggers in the area that you should already be following! Dione, known as @drinkingdiningdione on Instagram, collaborated with me on this post to highlight some of the best foodie spots in Cincinnati to grab gift cards from this Holiday season. Be sure to check out all of her information at the end of this post!
Have a friend who loves to check out local restaurants? A sister who needs to quit eating at Applebees and check out what local businesses have to offer? I am here to tell you the best foodie stops in the city to grab gift cards to to gift this Christmas!
I’ve lined these up for literally every type of person in your life.
Share: Cheesebar
Share Cheesebar is Cincinnati’s first cheese bar! Located in Pleasant Ridge, Share Cheesebar caters beautiful charcuterie pictured above, hosts fondue nights, and has an amazing array of cheese to shop! A gift card here is perfect for any cheese lover in the fam.
Brown Bear Bakery
If you follow Brown Bear Bakery on social media, it’s likely to have left you craving something sweet. These homemade pastries, baked goods, and desserts are unlike any other in the city. Grab a gift card here for your friend who works downtown! Brown Bear is likely a stop they will want to make before work.
Fausto
Fausto is located inside our beloved Contemporary Arts Center. Have a couple you deeply love or have no idea what to grab your art loving brother-in-law? Grab a gift card from Fausto! Not only will you be setting them up for amazing cuisine morning, lunch or dinner, giving them this gift card will be the perfect reason for them to go on a date night.
Mom ‘n Em Coffee & Wine
Who doesn’t love coffee and wine? This is a place where you can, not only start your day, but end your day with a smile. Featured as one of the best coffee shops in America by Food & Wine, Mom ‘n Em has delicious coffee and a wide variety of wines to choose from. A gift card here is really good for anyone. But let me suggest you grab this for your friend who works from home. Mom ‘n Em is such a quaint shop with lots of space, different areas to sit, and loads of light to keep your friend awake while he/she works. But, let’s not forget the Avocado Toastie, we all need that before work, and no, it’s not the same at home.
Del Gardo’s Cannoli
A Cannoli Bar… need I say more? Stopping at Del Gardo’s for a gift card means you are giving the gift of a delicious artisan cannoli to the family member with a sweet tooth. Located in Covington, Kentucky, sticking this gift card in your dad’s stocking is bound to make him smile.
Poke Hut
You guys know I visited Hawaii this year, so you should know, we couldn’t have left out Poke Hut. Poke Hut is in OTR and offers an Asian fusion cuisine and bubble tea! It is a fast-casual dining experience perfect for the international food lover in your family.
The Quarter Bistro
Here is to the fine diners in our life. Mariemont’s Quarter Bistro has absolutely amazing seasonal cuisine. It’s always crowded for a reason. Beautiful plates, delicious cocktails, and impeccable service. You’re sure to make someone happy with a gift card to this local restaurant.
27 Bar & Kitchen
We couldn’t leave out the life of the party! 27 Bar and Kitchen is in Newport, Kentucky. It offers a full menu, and some absolutely amazing cocktails. Have you had the best mule in the city? Well, you haven’t unless you’ve been here.
Half Day Cafe
Last but not least, I know you have been searching for a place to grab a gift card to for your friend that sends you that text every Sunday…
“Brunch?”
Half Day Cafe has two locations – Wyoming and Mason – and is a local Mom n Pop shop. The breakfast here is absolutely to die for. I promise your friend will be impressed if you take them here for brunch next Sunday.
More About Dione:
Dione has been a Cincy resident for 4.5 years. She loves exploring the up and coming city through the restaurant/bar scene and sharing it through her Instagram! Be sure to follow her to stay up to date on all things Cincy food!
https://www.instagram.com/drinkingdiningdione/
Which Cincinnati gift card will you be grabbing? Comment below and be sure to enter mine and Dione’s instagram giveaway! You could win gift cards to all of these restaurants! Click here to enter!
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