Bakersfield

Last stop of the night was to the taco shop. I got 2 different styles. On the right is the short rib taco which was topped with queso fresco and crema. On the left is the cochinita pibil, which was an achiote braised shredded pork topped with pickled red onion and habanero salsa. The pork definitely had more flavor and spice as compared to the relatively bland short rib taco. Also of note, the tortillas were only single layered rather than what I usually see...the double stack.

1213 Vine St
Cincinnati

The Eagle

Item 2 on the journey was the fried chicken. I had heard from some people at another restaurant that this chicken was good. The place was packed and had to wait even at the bar. The chicken was spicy and crispy...didn't feel greasy at all.

Also a bonus was item 3 - a kale salad. It was nice and cool, topped with Granny Smith apple slices, cheddar cheese, cornbread croutons, and bourbon marinated raisins topped with a vineagarette.

1342 Vine St
Cincinnati

Senate

Item 1 in a potential food exploration of Cincinnati over-the-Rhine. This is the Trailer Park hot dog, described as a beef hot dog wrapped in bacon topped with American cheese, cole slaw, and crushed Grippos potato chips. I guess the chips are a Cincinnati local thing. Will rank at the end of the night.

1212 Vine St
Cincinnati