The Cincinnati Regional Chamber has announced that over 80 culinary vendors will participate in the 2025 Taste of Cincinnati festival, sponsored by Kroger. The event is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend on Fifth Street between Elm and Main Streets in downtown Cincinnati.
The festival, which celebrates local food and music, will run from May 24 to May 26. Chelsea York, Vice President of Events and Experiences at the Chamber, remarked on the diversity of flavors: “From traditional Cincinnati favorites to bold international flavors, this year’s festival truly captures the evolving palate of our dynamic city.”
Winners of the Best of Taste competition have been revealed across three categories: restaurants, Findlay Kitchen start-ups, and food trucks. Highlights include Hankering Southern Kitchen's Fried Green Tomatoes winning gold for appetizers in restaurants and Twisted Greek's Hera’s Garden Gyro taking gold for entrees among food trucks.
The event is supported by sponsors such as Tire Discounters, Chevrolet, Reser’s, EverDry Waterproofing, and others. More details about vendors can be found on the Taste of Cincinnati website.