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CINCINNATI'S RESTAURANTS

Discover the stories behind the city's beloved diners, innovative eateries, and fine dining establishments that define Cincinnati’s culinary scene.

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References:

- Krishnan, H. A. (1996). Skyline Chili: A case for small business growth and management. Journal of Small Business Strategy (archive only), 7(2), 77-90. - Lloyd, T. C. (1981). The Cincinnati chili culinary complex. Western Folklore, 40(1), 28-40. - Woellert, D. (2013). The authentic history of Cincinnati chili. American Palate. - Woellert. D. (2022). Personal Communications, [Author’s Files]. ART CITATIONS - Empress Chili Logo. Public Domain. - Camp Washington Chili cheese bowl, (2019), photo by Julie Kramer.

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References:

- Campbell, P. (April, 2017). How Cincinnati became the capital of coffeecake. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved from: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/04/07/how-cincinnati-became-capital-coffeecake/99313172/ - Eckberg, J. (2007). Have a crumby book: A collection of wit and whimsy from Cincinnati’s favorite bakery. Clerisy Press. - Gottenbush, Greg, (2022). Personal communication, [Authors Files]. - Thie, J. (2022). Personal communication, [Authors Files]. - Thie, T., & Beischel, C. (2010). Virginia Bakery Remembered. History Press. - Woellert, D. (2022). Personal Communications. [Authors Files]. ART CITATION - Servatii Hyde Park Floor Plan. 3760 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209. Operated 1974 - 1991. Courtesy of the Servatti. - Old Times Bakers (Circa late 1920s), Germany. Man in the Center is George Gottenbusch. Courtesy of Servattis. - Thie Baking Oven, T. Thie, Virginia Bakery Remembered, (2010). Courtesy of Jenny Thie.

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References:

- Chandler, A. (2019). Drive-thru dreams: A journey through the heart of America’s fast-food kingdom. Flatiron Books. - Jakle, J. A., Sculle, K. A. (2002). Fast food: Roadside restaurants in the automobile age. Johns Hopkins University Press. - Hogan, D. G. (1999). Selling ‘em by the sack: White Castle and the creation of American food. NYU Press. - Murdock, E. C. (1988). The Buckeye empire: An illustrated history of Ohio enterprise. Windsor Publications. - Woellert, D. (2015). Historic restaurants of Cincinnati: The Queen City’s tasty history. American Palate. - Woellert, D. (2022). Personal Communications. [Authors Files]. ART CITATION - Burger & Sandwich Schematic, J. Glenn (2019). Created for Cincinnati’s Foodshed: An Art Atlas (2020). - Big Boy logo (circa 1947). Diner Counter, stock image.

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References:

- Bovino, A. (2018). Buffalo everything: A guide to eating in “The Nickel City.” Countryman Press. - Burhans, D. (2008). Crunch! A history of the great American potato chip. University of Wisconsin Press. - Hippo, O. (2023). The little book of hot sauce: A passionate salute to the world’s fiery condiment. Welbeck Publishing Group Limited. - History of Bob Evans Restaurant. Retrieved from: https://www.bobevans.com/about-us/history - Krampner, J. (2014). Creamy and crunchy: An informal history of peanut butter, the All-American food. Columbia University Press. - Michaud, J. (2012). A Chunky history of peanut butter. The New Yorker. Retrieved from: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/a-chunky-history-of-peanut-butter - Montgomery Inn. (2021). Personal Communication. [Authors Files]. - Murdock, E. C. (1988). The Buckeye empire: An illustrated history of Ohio enterprise. Windsor Publications. - Perkins: A history sweeter than pie. (2023). Retrieved from: https://www.perkinsrestaurants.com/our-story/ - Woellert, D. (2022). Personal Communications. [Authors Files]. ART CITATION - From L to R: Frank’s Jumbo Peanut Butter, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce Ad, Mike Sells chip bag, Husman’s Potato Chip can, Grippo’s Bar-B-Q Chips Bag, Bob Evans Sausage Shop, Montgomery Inn logo, Pancake House Menu, Frank’s RedHot bottle, Tom & Chee logo, Hen of the Woods Buttermilk & Chi.

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