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Larosa’s Turns Up the Heat With New Hot Italian Pizza

November 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // CINCINNATI, OHIO – As fall temps cool down, bold flavors are heating up at LaRosa’s, with the introduction of new Hot Italian Pizza, available only for a limited time. Loaded with hot link sausage, spicy sausage and bold giardiniera peppers, the new Hot Italian Pizza takes flavor to the next spice level. A special Habanero Slice Spice is also included for Guests who want to fire it up even more.

Cincinnati, OH · 14h
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Why an Abandoned Auto Parts Shop Became the Most Unlikely PIZZA Destination in Dayton, OH

Open Sun–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM. Dayton has plenty of reasons to stop for pizza, but Old Scratch gives the familiar pizza-and-beer outing a particularly good backstory. An abandoned auto parts store became a gathering place where Italian-inspired pies meet Midwestern appetites,...

Dayton, OH · 3d
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A Hidden Ohio Italian Spot Locals Say Serves The Best Pasta Around

Tucked beneath the streets of downtown Cincinnati, Sotto is the kind of restaurant that feels like a well-kept secret even after you find it. This rustic Italian trattoria sits in a cozy basement space at 118 E 6th St, drawing in locals and visitors with its warm candlelit atmosphere and handcrafted pasta dishes.

Cincinnati, OH · 3d
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What is the top-rated fast-food chain in America? It's not Chick-fil-A

Crumbl Cookies may be closing locations, but things are looking a little sweeter for Jersey Mike's. The sandwich chain knocked Chick-fil-A from the top of the fast-food customer-satisfaction rankings, ending an 11-year streak. Jersey Mike's debuted at No. 1 in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index , edging Chick-fil-A by one point. The ranking comes as restaurants face tougher competition for increasingly cost-conscious customers. Here's what helped Jersey Mike's take the crown and where to find the chain in Ohio and Kentucky. Why is Jersey Mike's ranked higher than Chick-fil-A? Jersey Mike's earned a score of 84, topping Chick-fil-A at 83 and emerging as the new leader in customer satisfaction among fast-food chains. The ranking is based on 16,464 customer surveys conducted between April 2025 and March 2026. Chick-fil-A remains the top-rated chicken chain, but Jersey Mike’s stood out for freshness, menu variety and value, the report said. The chain added 238 locations in 2025 and reached $4.2 billion in systemwide sales. The report notes the sub chain has maintained quality while expanding rapidly. How many Jersey Mike's locations are in Ohio and Kentucky? Jersey Mike's has 141 locations in Ohio, including 13 in Cincinnati, six in Columbus and two

Ohio · 11d

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This Cincinnati Soul Food Counter Is Back Frying Crispy Chicken And Catfish, And Ohio Locals Are Glad It’s Back

Some places close their doors and quietly fade from memory. Others leave a hole in the neighborhood that people keep talking about for months. In Cincinnati’s West End, one small counter-serve spot fell into that second group, and now it is open again and frying crispy chicken and catfish for a city that never stopped asking about it. The comeback has brought back long lines, big portions, homemade desserts, and plenty of happy regulars who say they are simply glad it returned.

Cincinnati, OH · 10d

614now.com

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CRISPIE Creme:? How a beloved national donut chain borrowed its name from still-standing Ohio shop

One of America’s most recognizable doughnut chains has a surprising connection to a family-owned Ohio business. According to the family behind Crispie Creme Donuts in Chillicothe, the story of Krispy Kreme’s name dates back to a doughnut shop Jack Renison owned decades before the national chain was established.

Chillicothe, OH · 3d

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The Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurant In Kentucky That Serves The Best Steaks In The State

If you’ve been eating the same rotation of chain restaurants and wondering why dining out stopped feeling exciting, the answer to your problem is sitting in Cold Spring, Kentucky. Knotty Pine On The Bayou is a Cajun-inspired restaurant that serves fresh-cut USDA Choice steaks, Louisiana family recipes, and an...

Cold Spring, KY · 6d

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Classic Dayton diner listed as endangered now for sale

A Dayton landmark that was recently listed on an architectural endangered sites list is now for sale. The diner on St. Clair is posted by the city of Dayton on the Gov Deals auction website. The auction ends on Nov. 30. Preservation Dayton recently published its list of the top...

Dayton, OH · 3d

The Coconut Mama

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Currito opening 4 new locations in Ohio

Currito is planning four additional restaurants in the Cincinnati area, with new locations slated for Mason, Milford, Eastgate and Liberty Township. The Ohio-born bowl-and-smoothie chain joins a wave of fast-casual…

Cincinnati, OH · 3d

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7 Hidden Dayton Delis That Most Visitors Completely Miss

Dayton, Ohio has a lot going on beneath the surface, and its food scene is no exception. While most visitors stick to the well-known restaurants and chains, locals know that some of the best eating happens in small, tucked-away delis that rarely make it onto tourist maps. These spots have...

Dayton, OH · 3d

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13 Ohio Restaurants Serving Homemade Soups That Deserve The Spotlight This November

Is it just me, or does soup start sounding a lot more appealing the moment November arrives? Ohio’s chilly mornings and gray afternoons certainly make a warm bowl difficult to resist. And while making soup at home sounds lovely, sometimes I’d rather let someone else handle all the chopping...

Ohio · 2d

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The Vibrant Ohio Mexican Restaurant Serving Handmade Tortillas Worth Every Mile

Tucked away on Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati’s College Hill neighborhood, Tortillería Garcia is the kind of place that keeps people coming back week after week. With a 4.6-star rating from over 1,100 reviews, this beloved Mexican restaurant has earned its spot as a community staple. From handmade tortillas...

Cincinnati, OH · 9d

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The 7 Most Nostalgic Burger Joints In Ohio Serve Up Vibes Straight Out Of Happy Days

Looking for the most nostalgic burger joints in Ohio that serve up vibes straight out of Happy Days?. These 7 burger joints bring the flavors and the feel-good atmosphere of the good old days right to your table!. 1. Zip’s Cafe (Cincinnati) If you’ve never made the trip to...

Ohio · 1d

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8 Falafel Spots In Ohio Perfect For When You’re Craving Something Different

Sometimes you just want something that breaks away from the usual burger-and-fries routine, and falafel is exactly the kind of food that delivers on that craving. These crispy, golden chickpea fritters wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh veggies and creamy sauces have been winning hearts around the world for centuries, and Ohio is no exception.

Ohio · 7d

CBS Pittsburgh

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3 eateries in Ohio make OpenTable's Top 100 restaurants in America list

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Pepp & Dolores, and Sotto were included on OpenTable's list of the 100 best restaurants in America for 2026.

Cincinnati, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Chillicothe Farmers Market Opens First Day in New Yoctangee Park Pavilion

The Chillicothe Farmers Market opened its first day in a permanent new home on Saturday, welcoming shoppers into the new multipurpose pavilion in Yoctangee Park as the centerpiece of the park’s grand reopening weekend in downtown Chillicothe. The market’s opening day in the pavilion came one day after the City of Chillicothe celebrated the completion […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

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Cincinnati Pizza Week Returns With $11 Pies at 25-Plus Restaurants

Starting Monday, more than 25 pizzerias across Greater Cincinnati will serve up $11 specialty pies for Cincinnati Pizza Week, the 11th annual edition of the citywide deal-fest running November 9 through 15. Diners who hit enough spots can walk away with gift cards, a mascot costume, or even a cornhole set.

Cincinnati, OH · 2d

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Arnold's Bar Turns Into Cincinnati's Cozy St. Nick's Speakeasy Nov. 25

Arnold's Bar & Grill is swapping its usual downtown Cincinnati tavern look for twinkling lights and spiked eggnog once again this holiday season. The bar is transforming into St. Nick's Speakeasy, a cozy holiday hideaway built around seasonal cocktails and festive decor. According to WLWT, the speakeasy will illuminate with...

Cincinnati, OH · 3d

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Lunch Feels Like 1950 Again Inside The Golden Lamb In Lebanon, Ohio’s Oldest Inn

Some lunch spots hand you a menu and a table. This one hands you a menu, a table, and about two centuries of company. In a small Ohio town, a four-story brick building has been feeding travelers and locals for generations, and the guest list includes authors and presidents. White tablecloths still cover the tables, and warm rolls still arrive before the main course.

Lebanon, OH · 3d

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Second local Pepp & Dolores restaurant location set to open

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Thunderdome Restaurant Group has announced an opening date for its suburban Pepp & Dolores outpost, the second location for the popular Italian restaurant born in Over-the-Rhine in 2019. Pepp & Dolores, located at 5200 District Park Drive inside the District at Deerfield, a $150 million...

Cincinnati, OH · 2d