The Loving Café - in Pleasant Ridge is all vegan. It was formally the Peapod. Located at 6227 Montgomery Road, 513-731-2233 • thelovingcafe.com

Asiatique Bistro and Lounge - a pan-Asian restaurant opened in West Chester. 513.847.1299

Padrino's - opened in Milford 513.965.0100

Troy's Café & Catering - opened at 4877 Smith Rd. in West Chester. They also have a coffee bar & free Wi-Fi. 513.860.3206 • www.troyscafeandcatering.com

Blue Star Café - opened in Newport at 529 Overton Street, where Levee Perk was. 859-360-2331

Blue Ash Chili - opened in Mason at 4200 Aero Dr. 513.492.9650

Chick-Fil-A - opened on Glenway Ave in Bridgetown and opened its first store in Northern Kentucky in Florence in the late fall of 09.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries - opened in the new Calhoun Street Marketplace in University Heights. Open from 11-11. 513-559-9900 AND just recently at Crestview Hills Town Center in KY. 859-331-1269 Their next location will be at 7806 Tylersville Road. • www.fiveguys.com

Casa Mexico - opened in Covington at 21 E. 32nd Street. It features a full menu, a banquet hall, live music on the weekends and a game area. 859-292-8226

Eli's Sports Bar & Grill - will open at 3825 Kraus Lane in Ross. This is the 2nd location for Eli's. The first one is located in Mason. 513.738.3547 • www.elissportsbar.com

iZen café - at 212 McMillan, University Heights is open for breakfast at 7 a.m. thru 9 p.m. daily. 513.381.5905

Siam Orchid - will open in the former location of Martha Jeanne's in Bellevue, KY.

The Yellow Rose of Texas - at 900 Main Street, Milford, OH is open for breakfast at 5:30 a.m. thru 10 p.m. 513-965-8330 • www.yellowroseotexas.com

Tazza Mia - opened a second location in the Carew Tower. The company plans to open 3 more stores in Greater Cincinnati. • www.tazzamia.com

Noodles and Company - a quick casual restaurant that serves noodles and sautéed Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine, opened at 4960 Houston Road in Florence in Northern KY

Kosher catering at Lerner Fisher Hall - When individuals and organizations rent Adath Israel Congregation's Lerner Fisher Hall in Silverton located at 3201 E. Galbraith Road, they are now assured of a kosher in-house catering service. The agreement is with A La Carte Dessert and Catering Co. The hall can accommodate gathering up to 650 people. 513-793-1800 or • www.adath-israel.org

Cock & Bull English Pub - in Covington expanded to Glendale, OH in the former Glendale Pub at 275 E .Sharon Road. 513-821-1990

Jean-Robert's Table - will open at 713 Vine Street in the former location of the Buddakhan and prior to that, Longhorn Steakhouse. His menu will be French, yet casual and flexible with an average dinner check of $30. They will also be open for lunch.

Marco's Pizza - who started in Toledo, OH is expanding here with 3 stores, Middletown, Hamilton and Maineville. • www.marcos.com

M Café & Bistro - opened in the Meridian Conference Center and Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in West Chester at 7500 Tylers Place Blvd. Open 4-10 Mon-Sat. 513-771-1101 • www.meridianconference.com

Annabel's - has opened at 1004 Delta Ave., in Mt. Lookout Square and is open for breakfast and lunch. 513-417-8669

Kar Ma - a new Thai Restaurant located at 7418 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township is open. 513-233-0444

Suzy Wong's on Madison - opened at 1544 Madison Rd. by Alex Chin. 513-751-3333 • www.suziewongs.com

Bib Papa Slim's - opened at 233 Main Street in Milford. 513-340-4256

Noce's Pizza - of Cheviot opened a 2nd location in Montgomery in the former Moy Moy's Chinese restaurant at 9797 Montgomery Road. They serve New York Style Pizza, hoagies and pasta dishes. 513-791-0900 • www.nocespizza.com

Top Shelf Sports Grille - opened in Lawrenceburg at 6507 Harrison Ave. serving lunch and dinner. 513-574-5600 • www.topshelfgrille.com

Jan's Chinese - formerly Casual Wok in Montgomery, is open at 10012 Montgomery Road. 513-891-3100

Big Poppa Slims Cafe - opened in Milford at 233 Main Street. Open 11am-8pm 513-340-4256 • www.bigpoppaslims.com

Tan Thai cuisine - has opened a second location in Springdale. Open for lunch and dinner, they are located at 11482 Springfield Pike. 513-782-8100

Stella 12 Beech - located at 12 Beech St. in Oxford is a college-town gem. 513-523-7835

Barleycorn's - is opening a new restaurant this summer in Florence at Pleasant Valley Commons.

Yellow Cab Pizza - is a New York-Style chain which opened at 9220 Allen Road in West Chester Township. 513-870-0450

Toppers Pizza, - a 26 unit pizza chain will open in 2010 in Ohio.

Poco a Poco - Latino, with a little Asian influence. Located in Hyde Park Square (formerly Red). Owned by Mark Jang, Riverside Korean Restaurant (Covington) Opening scheduled for early July 2010.

Niche, - a Thai restaurant, opened in Bellevue, KY from Alexandria in Oct. '09.

Blind Moose - Open for lunch and dinner in Maineville at 37 E. Ohio 22 and 3. 513-376-0025 • www.blindmoose.com

Great Scott Diner - opened in the former Perkin's in Amelia with a classic 50's diner theme.513-943-4637 • greatscottdiner.com

Red Robin - opened in Florence in March '10 at 7250 Houston Road at the corner of Ky 18.

Montgomery Inn - Opened in Dublin, OH seats 300 and is the company's fourth location.

Butterbee's - restaurant opened at 4022 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road in the former location of Tony Roma's. • www.butterbeesgrille.com

Fuji Steak House - opened at 4389 Eastgate Square Dr. with a Hibachi Grill, full Sushi Bar & a Full Bar. Open for lunch and dinner. 513-752-9222

Coco's - in Covington is open and about to become Sidebar. The menu is wings, fries, burgers & pizza,the music is blues & funk & the bartenders put on a show. 859-431-3456 • thesidedbar.com

Final Cut Steakhouse - opens at Hollywood Casino on April 3rd. 888-274-6797.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop - plans to open two locations in Northern Ky by September '09. The two locations are 2111 North Bend Road in Hebron and 7921 Mall Road in Florence.

The Cincinnati Dining Car Co. - is boardiing. 3 refurbished 1094's era cars have been turned into old-style dining cars. They will be making their first trip on May 23rd, then return every Saturday night starting at BBQ Revue at 4725 Madison Rd. in Madisonville. The trip takes 3 hrs. while a 3 course meal is served for $69.95 513-791-7245 • cincinnatirailway.com

Pergola Bakery - located at 15 N. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas opened June 12th, '09 for breakfast. Homemade scones, muffins, cookies, cakes and more in addition to coffee specialty drinks. Free WiFi.859-442-5555 • www.pergolarestaurantandbakery.com

Cuba Cafe opened - in Covington at 630 Madison Ave. in Covington, KY specializing in Cuban cuisine. Hours are 8-5. Saturday hours are 10-5. 859-261-1444

Bruegger's Bagels - opened on Columbia Tusculum.

May Thai - opened at 1053 State Route 28 in Milford. 513-248-9100

Pike Street Cafe - opened at 222 W. Pike Steet and offers coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Serves breakfast and lunch from 7-4 Mon-Friday and 9-4 Saturday. • www.pikestreetcafe.com

It's Just Crepes - opened a second location at 151 W. 4th Street in the former La Tea Room Cafe. • www.itsjustcrepes.com

VanZandt Tavern - opened in North College Hill at 1810 W. Galbraith Road. 513-407-6418 • www.VanZandttavern.com

West Chester Bar & Grill - at 7334 Tyler's Corner, West Chester 513-777-2247 • westchesterbarandgrill.com

Anna Ree's Andouille - opened at 1329 US 52 in New Richmond serving New Orleans style food. Full Bar. 513-699-4102 • andouilleonline.com

Beef "O" Brady's - will open at the end of July '09 at 1723 Monmouth Street in the Newport Shopping Center.

Agapo's - opened at 1150 Harrison Ave. in the Tall Oaks shopping Center in Harrison. Greek and American restaurant. 513-202-1923

Chicago Joe's - opened in the Greenhills Shopping Center at 36 Eswin St. and serves Chicago style Vianna Beef hot dogs, Italian Sausage and Beef. 513-851-5637

Woe is Me - opened at Findlay Market on the south side and is selling Carolina -style barbecue dishes. 513-843-6570 • woeismefood.com

Mr. Sushi - opened in Downtown's Backstage District in the 580 building Feb '10. They are open for lunch and dinner. 513-827-9345

Lucky Slow John - will open at 2550 Woodburn Ave, Walnut Hills

Green Dog Cafe - opened. They cater to vegetarians and have a wine and bar menu. They are open for lunch and dinner. Located in historic Columbia Tusculum in the new development at 3543 Columbia Parkway. 513-321-8777

Bruno's Pizza - opened at 6752 Cincinnati-Dayton Road in Liberty Township. 513-777-8333 • www.brunoslibertytownship.com

Queen Mary Family Restaurant - A family restaurant with affordable prices, Queen Mary serves a variety of European food, including Greek and Mediterranean, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located at 4050 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211 513-661-8400

Roma - opened in White Oak in the former location of Chili Co. at Cheviot & Blue Rock roads. Open for lunch and dinner. 513-407-3865

ZZ's Pizza - opened at 2401 Gilbert Ave. at the corner of Florence in Walnut Hills. 513-961-3456

Hyde Park Pizzeria - opened at 3392 Erie Ave in Feb '09. They are open for lunch and dinner. 513-271-1616 • www.hydeparkpizzeria.com

Kate's Kafe - opened in Sycamore in the former location of Blue Wolf Cafe at 10764 Montgomery Square. They serve breakfast all day and lunch. 513-489-7999

Brothers Bar & Grill - opened at Newport on the Levee. The restaurant and Night Club has 17 locations in the Midwest. Open for lunch and dinner. 859-291-2767 • www.brothersbar.com

Marcello's, - located at 1960 North Bend Rd in Hebron KY is open for lunch and dinner with a full bar. 859-689-9700 • www.marcellosbistro.com

Quatman's Cafe - opened in November '09 in Historic Mason at 224 W. Main St. They have a beer & wine license. 513-229-0222 • quatmancafe.com

Bali's - Indian Restaurant opened in West Chester in the former location of Village Grill. Open for lunch & dinner.

View - opened in Feb.'10 at the former Edgecliff in Walnut Hills. The menu is American classics with an inspired twist. 513-751-8439 • www.viewcincy.com

Casual Wok becomes Jan's Chinese - Harry Hsu, who owns Casual Wok, located at 10012 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, hired a new chef who's an international Gold Medalist in Chinese cooking named W.J. Jan. He is also hiring a Peking Duck chef. Set to open on Nov. 19th. 513-891-3100

Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom - opened on the 2nd floor of Nordstrom in Kenwood Towne Centre and is open from 10am-8pm and noon-5 on Sunday. 513-699-4190 • about.nordstom.com

Q's Raxx, - a barbecue restuaurant, opened at 1455 E. Galbraith Rd. in Reading. 513-821-7299

Aroma, - a fine dining restaurant, opened at Kenwood Towne Centre next to Nordstrom's with an outside entrance. They are open for lunch and dinner. 513-791-0950 • www.aromacincinnati.com

El Toro Mexican Restaurant - opened at 3816 Paxton Ave. 513-321-4222

Europa's - in MainStrasse Village in Covington opened in June '09. 859-916-5511

InCahoots - in Blue Ash reopened at a new location on Kenwood Road. Formerly in Corryville and on Hunt Rd. 513-793-2600 • incahootsohio.com

Ichiban - opened at 1020 Delta Ave., in Mount Lookout Square where Aqua was. 513-919-2782

Senate - Opened on Feb. 19th, 2010 for lunch and dinner at 1212 Vine Street in the Gateway Quarter. 513-421-2020 • www.senaterestaurant.com

Newport Pizza Company - opened at 601 Monmouth Street in Newport, KY. On Monday - all pizza's are $10. 859-261-4900

Hana Tokyo Sushi & Steak House - opened at 1067 Ohio 28 in the Miami Pointe shopping center in Milford. 513-239-8083

Soft-Serve in Bridgetown - A new year-round soft-sere ice cream shop will open in March of 2010. They will give residents a chance to name it.

Chipotle Grill - opened at 589 Ring Road in Harrison, OH and at 2527 Wilson Ave in Campbell County, KY near NKU.

Om Cafe - opened at 329 Ludlow Ave. in Clifton. The Green Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 513-381-3436 • aquariusstar.com

Pera Mediterranean - opened at 1026 Delta Ave in Mount Lookout Square. It does not yet have a liquor license. 513-371-5195

Wise Owl - Wine Bar opened at 6206 Muhlhauser Road in West Chester. 513-889-2500

Lucky Slow John - opened at 2550 Woodburn Ave. in Walnut Hills. They have a market, flower shop and deli. 513-979-4829 • www.luckyjohnmarket.com

Buck's Tavern - opened in Deerfield Township in Sept. '09. 513-677-3511 • www.buckstavern.com

Bulldogs Roadhouse - has opened a second location at Newport on the Levee in the former Tropicana Restaurant, February, 2010.Open for breakfast on Sat & Sun. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 859-491-8800 • www.bulldogs-roadhouse.com

Tano's Bistro - in Loveland opened at 204 W. Loveland Ave. It is open for dinner on Tues-Sun. from 4-10 513-683-8266

Capri Tavola Calda, - a Neapolitian pizza restaurant opened downtown at 420 Walnut Street. Open from 10:30-6:30 p.m. 513-345-7985

Soup du Jour - opened in West Chester at 6064 West Chester Road. 513-874-7687. They serve soup, sandwiches and salads. • www.soupjones.com

Twin Bistro & Catering - opened in Covington on Feb. 1, 2010 at 111 Brent Spence Square. They are open for breakfast and lunch.

Wicked 'Wich - opened April 1st, 2010 downtown at 425 Sycamore St. serves wicked good sandwiches. It wil be open for breakfast & lunch 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mon-Fri.

City Barbeque - plans to open a new location at the former site of the Cronin Dodge dealership at 6475 Glenway Ave. The restaurant will seat 140 people and employ 30.

Carino's Italian Grill - in West Chester has closed

Pigall's - downtown has closed.

Texas Roadhouse - on Glenway Ave. in Bridgetown has closed.

Cold Turkey - at 130 E. 6th street, closed on Oct. 4th, 2009.

Daybreak - in Hyde Park closed in May '09.

Vineyard Cafe - in Hyde Park closed.

Riley's - in Greenhills closes after 29 years. The Riley's in Springdale is open.

The Phoenix Restaurant - downtown restaurant has closed. They will remain open for weddings, banquets and corporate events.

Oceanaire Restaurant - closed downtown.

The Reserve Piano Bar and Restaurant - at Newport on the Levee has closed.

Sully's - downtown has closed.

Monk's Kitchen - in Harrison has closed.

Basilico Organic Restaurant - on Tylersville Road in Mason closed.

Aqua - in Mount Lookout Square has closed.

Cafe Istanbul - at Newport on the Levee has closed (Nov. 09)

Rima's Diner - in Covington Closed.

Hideaway - in Northside closed.

Tink's Cafe - in CLifton closed.

The Landing Bistro - CLOSED in April 2010. Located at 1525 Genntown Drive in Lebanon.

Terry's Turf Club - located at 4618 Eastern Ave., Linwood is the first place to offer Bellota ham from Spain. Its air dried for up to 36 months. They have landed on Food Network magazine list of the "Ultimate Burgers". 513-533-4222

Kanak Indian Restaurant - in Montgomery now has a liquor license. 513-793-6800

Mytho's - now has a liquor license.

Allyn's Online - Allyn's in Columbia Tusculum now has online ordering for pick up at the restaurant. Place your order on www.allynscafe.net, then pick it up at 3538 Columbia Parkway. 513-871-5779 • www.allynscafe.net

Teller's of Hyde Park - Remodeled the restaurant with new furniture, carpet, tile, bathrooms and bar and dark-colored woodwork.

Young Chef's Academy - is holding chocolate fest for children ages 4-12 on Friday's in Mason located at 6691 Western Row Rd. Cost is $30 a child. 513-770-4267 • youngchefsacademy.com

Iron Horse Inn - has a new chef, Nate Blanford, who was formerly at Mesh as the chef de cuisine

Burrito & Taco Trucks - The Habanero Burrito Wagon will be a mobile catering truck delivering late at night. Customers can follow the trucks on Twitter. One is from Habanero and the other, Hyde Park Tavern. A third truck in Senor Roy's Taco Patrol from Hyde Park Tavern.

Palm Court - has brought back afternoon tea on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. with live music at 35 W. Fifth St. $27. 513-421-9100 • www.orchids@palmcourt.com

Take the Cake - in Northside is now open for brunch on Sunday. Located at 4035 Hamilton Ave. 513-241-2772 • www.takethecakecincinnati.com

Chalk Food + Wine - in Covington is introducing a new brunch on Sunday from Noon-4 p.m.

Essencha - is open for breakfast at 3212 Madison Rd. in Oakley from 10:30-3 p.m. on Sunday. 513-533-4832 • essencha.com

Morton's the Steakhouse - introduces power bites for $5 at 441 Vine St. 513-621-3111 • www.mortons.com

Neal's Cafe - in Hamilton moved to 802 S. 4th Street. 513-893-1363

Troy's Cafe - in West Chester Township now has a license to serve beer & wine. 513-860-3206

Oriental Wok - in Hyde Park has a private dining room it calls the Emperor's Room. 513-871-6888

Bicyclists deliver Habanero food - Habanero Latin-American Restaurant is teaming up with the Flying Food Co. to offer bike delivery service within a 2-3 mile radius of the restaurant at 358 Ludlow Ave in Clifton from 11-11. 513-961-9800

Cafe de Wheels, - a kitchen on wheels will offer burgers and fries, cuban sandwiches, soups, grilled cheese and a veggie burger. Website is www.cafedewheels.com • www.twitter.com/burgerBgood

Parkers Blue Ash Grill - has a Champagne brunch Sundays that includes a carving station, eggs Benedict, shrimp, fried chicken, desserts and more for $19.95. Located at 4200 Hunt Road. 513-891-8300 • www.selectrestaurants.com

Tonic teaching mixology classes - Tonic on 4th classes are hands-on & taught by Josh Durr. Classes are 2x a month from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Call 513-721-1345 for more information. • www.toniconfourth.com

Slims - Slims remains open in Fri & Sat. with a prix-fixe menu. Tues. thru Thurs. the space becomes Vout and will serve Puerto Rican and Cuban dishes. 513-681-6500 • www.slimsrestaurant.com