Putz’s Creamy Whip will reopen Monday, March 23, returning its classic soft‑serve and foot‑longs to Cincinnati’s West Side. The family‑run stand has stood on West Fork Road since 1938.

CAVA will open at Oakley Station (3356 Madison Rd) and has signs in Kenwood, joining other national fast-casual openings in Cincinnati.

Indianapolis‑based Café Patachou will open its first Ohio cafe at The District in Mason this spring, bringing signature breakfast dishes and daytime lunches to the area.

Chef Makoto Okuwa will open Suzu at Madison Square in May — a 6,000-square-foot contemporary Japanese restaurant with a 12-seat Edo-style omakase counter.

Wilmington food‑truck favorite Becker’s SMASH‑tastic Burgers is converting its trailer into a storefront at 31 S Fairfield St in Leesburg. A final health department sign‑off will set the opening date.

University of Cincinnati enhances its digital strategy, emphasizing innovative technologies like AI and extended reality, enhancing its AI Ready! program, and strengthening cybersecurity.

Dos Hermanos, a Columbus-based Mexican restaurant, opened its first Cincinnati location in the Findlay Market District, offering Oaxacan-style cuisine.

Bruegger's Bagels is closing all its Cincinnati stores for a rebrand to Einstein Bros. Bagels, with renovations for an "Elevate the Morning" design, while Hyde Park Plaza's location will shut permanently.

Chef's Cafe in Sharonville, Ohio, revived its storefront with a makeover through the city's Small Business Improvement Grant, drawing community praise and increased business.

The University of Cincinnati published a guide on budget-friendly grocery shopping for college students, emphasizing the importance of a grocery list for healthy eating and financial wellbeing.

FC Cincinnati ended their partnership with Lucius Q BBQ due to co-owner Aaron Sharpe’s controversial comments on Charlie Kirk’s death. Lucius Q disavowed Sharpe’s stance and quickly cut ties with him.

The Butler County Fair offers food, fun, and family activities, with the Sheriff's Office running a lemonade stand to raise funds for Christmas gifts for the needy.

The New York Times celebrates Cincinnati's Cafe Mochiko as one of the Best Bakeries in the U.S., recognized for its unique pastries and comfort food.