Vine & Dine is headed back up the hill. Around the Table, a Cincinnati event-and-catering outfit, has taken over the former Somm Wine Bar in Price Hill’s Incline District and is relaunching its Vine & Dine dining series with an opening night on April 10. The revived series, coming back after a five-year break, will pair chef-driven small plates with curated drinks and live blues in an intimate, communal setting that leans more dinner party than traditional restaurant service.
As reported by WKRC Local 12, Around the Table is now operating in the former Somm Wine Bar space and will debut the updated "Vine and Dine" experience on April 10. Local 12 notes that the series has been reimagined to fit Around the Table’s new culinary experience studio in the Incline District.
Julie Dowty, who originally created the Vine & Dine series, told WCPO that "Vine & Dine has always been about how everything comes together — the food, the music, the atmosphere." WCPO also reports that the April 10 kickoff will be New Orleans–inspired and will feature live music from the Nite Owl Blues Band, setting the tone with a Crescent City vibe.
Where It Will Be And Why It Matters
Dowty has signed a lease for the former Somm Wine Bar at 3105 Price Ave. in East Price Hill, a spot CityBeat reports she plans to rework as a modern neighborhood venue focused on small plates, wine and private events. According to CityBeat, the transformation comes after Somm’s closure in March 2025 and lines up with a broader push to energize the Incline District’s dining corridor, giving the west side another reason to stay on the hill after sunset.
What To Expect And How To Attend
Around the Table’s website lists an "Opening Soon in the Incline District" culinary studio and a calendar for upcoming experiences, noting that full event details and registration will be posted on its events page. For the latest updates and ticketing information, organizers direct guests to their events calendar and social channels, per Around the Table Cincy.
The return of Vine & Dine gives the Incline District a small, music-forward dining night that leans into neighborhood gatherings and chef-driven tasting menus rather than white-tablecloth formality. As WCPO notes, the series will combine curated beverage pairings, rotating chefs and local musicians to create experiences built around community as much as flavor.
