2 posts tagged “graeters”
So, some friends at Asthmatic Kitty Records (Sufjan Stevens, My Brightest Diamond) asked if I would do a quick write up about Cincinnati, something in the top 5 mode. Of course, i chose food, as Cincy as some great and unique foods that others may or may not know about. Here is a link to the article.
And, here is the text, if you are the too lazy to click a link type.....
Top 5 foods you have to eat when in Cincinnati
1) Skyline Chilli - There are actually a couple competitors to the best chilli in Cincinnati throne, but Skyline is king. Cincinnati Chilli is different in that its got no beans and is actually a bit sweet, Three Ways (Chilli, Spagetti, Cheese) are a delicacy here in town, truly legendary.
2) Graeters Ice Cream - I used to have a boss that had this stuff shipped out to him in California a few times a year he loved it so much. In addition to tons of great seasonal flavors, the Black Raspberry Chip is amazing.
3) Montgomery Inn Ribs - While the south is famous for BBQ ribs, Montgomery Inn is a local legend. The ribs are great but its the sauce that caused Bob Hope to be a lifetime fan and endorser.
4) Gliers Goetta - Goetta is a breakfast meat, as if we dont already have enough here in "Porkopolis." Goetta is a german recipe made of pork, oats, onions, herbs and spices. Given the German roots here in the Nati, Goetta is big enough for two annual weekend festivals here in town.
5) Izzy's Corned Beef - The best reuben sandwich outside of New York can be found at any Izzys location in Cincinnati. A piled up Reuben with a potato pancake is a great lunch and they have been dishing them out here for over 100 years.
One of the staples of Cincinnati is the ice cream company known at Graeters. Im not a huge fan of sweets but I do enjoy some Black Raspberry Chip often. Its like the best ice cream Ive ever had. The mint chocolate
chip is also quite enjoyable.
I had a boss in a previous job that loved it so much that although he lived in California he had it shipped out to his home on
a regular basis.
The seasonal flavors are always good too, since its summer time you can go for a Watermelon Sorbet, a Tangerene Cream or cool off with their Peach Ice Cream.
Theyve been churning it out for over 130 years, so if youre in Cincy, you gotta have some.
