We hope you’re hungry because Taste of Cincinnati is around the corner.
This week, judges sampled and rated dishes entered into the Best of Taste competition, which represents over 80 culinary pros from restaurants, Findlay Kitchen start-ups and food trucks.
Gold, silver and bronze awards were granted in three categories: appetizers/side dishes, entrees and desserts.
Taste of Cincinnati returns to Downtown over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. Here are the dishes that took home the glory at the pre-event competition this year.
Best of Taste 2025 restaurant winners
Appetizer/side dish
Entree
Dessert
Best of Taste Findlay Kitchen winners
Appetizer/side dish
Entree
Dessert
Best of Taste food truck winners
Appetizer/side dish
Entree
Dessert
When is Taste of Cincinnati 2025?
The annual food festival takes place Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati, stretching from Fifth Street between Elm and Main streets. It takes place during these times:
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Best of Taste winners revealed for Taste of Cincinnati 2025. Here’s the hot new list
Reporting by Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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