8/7/2023 0 Comments Midwest foodie pinterest![]() When you visit Findlay Market, you’re seeing the state’s oldest surviving market house, which has been a smorgasbord of local and ethnic foods since 1855. Of particular note is the city’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, an area that was once abandoned but is now experiencing a resurgence in the form of young, professional residents and hot new dining and drinking establishments. Cincinnati, Ohioįew among us would think of Ohio as a culinary destination but, in recent years, Cincinnati has seen a massive explosion of restaurants – a whopping 200 in the last decade. ![]() They churn out wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas that feature – what else? – local ingredients and house-made sausage and pepperoni, as well as a regional ham and fresh oyster bar. Housed in a former mechanic’s garage, Garage Bar is a pizza and beer joint with a young, hip and hand-crafted feel. You know they’re seriously committed to local ingredients because the place is owned by a local farmer. In the hot new neighborhood of East Market Street (better known as NuLu), check out James Beard award-winning restaurant Harvest. While you’re there, be sure to take advantage of the city’s intimate relationship with bourbon by trying local favorites like Old Forrester and ordering up dishes that incorporate the flavorful spirit. Louisville, KentuckyĪ little bit Midwestern, a little bit Southern, Louisville has really come into its own in the last few years as a sophisticated destination for foodies. ![]() Paul’s is housed in a renovated Victorian mansion and boasts a changing menu of seasonal farm-to-table ingredients, diverse wine flights and a thoughtful drink menu that showcases the area’s many craft brews and spirits. Visit for a tour of the distillery and then stop in at the modern yet rustic tasting room for small bites and craft cocktails that use their house-made whiskey, gin, rum and vodka. Journeyman Distillery is part of a rising trend in small distilleries making artisan spirits. There is an emphasis here on everything small-batch and locally grown, so it’s a foodie’s heaven. It should come as no surprise then that local restaurants offer a level of cuisine that’s higher than your average small towns. Though not technically one town, but a string of coastal towns in coastal southwest Michigan, Harbor Country has long been a favorite vacation destination among Chicagoans. One can still feel the power of the city’s bratwurst and pretzel roots here, but acclaimed chefs are featuring upscale offerings that incorporate those roots while also dazzling the discerning palate.Ĭheese connoisseurs should be sure to check out the Wisconsin Cheese Mart, a veritable queso cathedral dedicated to Wisconsin cheeses.īraise is the acclaimed creation of chef David Swanson, a pioneer of the locavore food movement, which has been flourishing here since 2006 Sometimes known as Chicago’s little brother to the north, Milwaukee is more than just beer and cheese… although it is true that they’re absolute pros at both. Here are some of our favorite stops to travel to! Well, the Midwest is quickly becoming a treasure trove of hidden gem foodie towns with burgeoning culinary scenes that any serious foodie would appreciate. Of course it’s also great to eat outrageously well in food meccas like Napa Valley and Manhattan, but somehow it just doesn’t feel as special or as earned as when you stumble upon a hidden gem. ![]() There’s something sort of magical about discovering a little-known hole in the wall that serves up the best pasta you’ve ever eaten or the most perfect crab cakes that have ever crossed your lips. ![]()
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