BEST CHEF AND BEST STEAK
Mike Nelsen, Tony’s Steak and Seafood
Instead of traveling downtown for an exquisite steak; Tony’s near Loveland and Mason serves aged, all-American beef alongside its fantastic seafood. While the quality can’t be beat, Executive Chef Mike Nelsen makes sure each steak is cooked to perfection. Tony’s also has a truly impressive wine list, so make sure to ask your server for a recommendation to pair with your meal. 12110 Montgomery Road, Loveland • 513-677-1993, tonysofcincinnati.com.
experience. 9456 Water Front Drive, West Chester • 513-779-5292, mitchellsfishmarket.com.
Freeze also offers a vegan option. 7721 Voice of America Centre Drive, West Chester • 513-777-9999, freezeyogurtbar.com.
BEST FROZEN YOGURT
BEST ICE CREAM
Freeze takes guilt-free dessert to another level with its organic frozen yogurt. Delicious toppings includes California almonds, granola and even peanut butter chips.
There’s nothing quite like Graeter’s ice cream. Thanks to the brand’s expansion into gelato and low sugar ice cream, there are even more ways to enjoy this Cincin-
Freeze Yogurt Bar
Graeter’s
nati favorite. 5076 Natorp Blvd., Mason • 513-339-0140, graeters.com. BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEEHOUSE
True West Coffee
True West Coffee has dedicated itself to serving fine coffee, with all coffee fair or direct trade. It also has a large menu, though, which features fantastic sandwiches and salads. Owner Chris Cannon says, “True West is a place for community. We are a local shop that focuses on great products, high-end coffee and friendly service.” 313 Main St., Hamilton, 513-6681488 • 221 High St., Hamilton, 513-668-5815 • truewestcoffee.com. BEST ITALIAN CUISINE
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
With its authentic and light options, BRAVO! makes sure that everyone gets to enjoy delicious Italian food. Try the Pasta BRAVO!, its signature dish, for a tasty mix of chicken, mushrooms, rigatoni and roasted red pepper cream sauce. 5045 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, 513-234-7900 • 9436 Waterfront Drive, West Chester, 513-759-9398 • bravoitalian.com.
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