While in town, I visited the I Love Cincinnati shoppe to pick up a few souvenirs. This is…read moredefinitely the place to go as they sell all types of souvenirs and apparel. You can find a lot of local sports team merch here too. I picked up a couple of magnets and a WKRP sticker. For those not in the know, WKRP used to be an old sitcom from the late 70's-80's about a radio station in Cincinnati. The shop is located on the 2nd floor of the historic art deco style Carew Tower. This tower is also home to the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland. The interior although grand was sparsely occupied by businesses. Ghost town vibes for sure however the grand architecture within the building is worth walking around in. The only difficulty we had was finding parking. This shop is in the downtown area and parking spaces are hard to come by. My husband ended up driving around and picked me up when I finished shopping.

My hubs dropped me and my son off at what looked like an abandoned mall. As we walked around I…read morejoked how it was like dawn of the dead, my son did not get the reference and wondered what we were doing. No signs, nothing, just abandoned space, you keep walking and then you're like well should we try going up these stairs? We finally found someone and asked how to find the gift shop. Up more stairs! So we went and it was really hot up there. I see another review from 2022 about it being hot so I guess they never did fix that AC :P anyway the guy was nice who worked there, friendly and I felt bad he has to sit in that hot store all day. We got our stuff and left. The little expedition made me think to just grab stuff in the airport on our way home from now on :P It's not only Cincinnati but lots of towns it can be hard to find a shop like this.

This hidden is great for straying away from the big name stores, and provides a more intimate…read moreexperience when you're shopping for your loved ones around this time of the year! The prices are well worth it, there are gifts for the babies first Christmas, or grandma and grandpa picking out their yearly ornament.

Metallic Giraffe is a great gift shop/boutique which has an incredible ever changing assortment and…read moregreat customer service. Always friendly and helpful; these ladies have the perfect formula of great product and great service. You can find great one of a kind gifts - jewelry, home, entertaining, baby, clothes and local sports teams. Follow them on social media; they have great promotions and events. I like to stop by often as they are always getting new unique products. This place will not disappoint- a must see!

Advent Calendar: I have to confess that I've had an Advent calendar every Christmas for most of my…read morelife and intend to keep getting one for every Christmas season to come. An Advent calendar is essentially a countdown to Christmas beginning on December 1st and lasting until December 24th. There are 24 numbered "doors" or "windows" to open. Behind each one is a piece of chocolate (usually Christmas themed). Popping the chocolate into my mouth each year instantly brings me back to the best Christmases of my childhood. Typically, I opt for a more Christmas themed image, but being the Star Wars fan that I am, I was gifted with a Grogu stylized one from The Mandalorian. This particular calendar is distributed in the U.S. by Galerie Candy, and I believe the chocolate is made by Jean-Talon Chocolate in Canada. My only minor complaint is it seems like a wasted opportunity to not make the chocolates into various shapes from the Star Wars universe (ships, characters, weapons), they are instead the same shapes found in other Jean-Talon Chocolate Advent calendars. Luckily, that means they also have the same great nostalgic taste and are Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

alling all candy lovers! If you're looking for a sweet spot to stretch your dollar for Easter…read morebasket goodies, check out @galeriecandy in Cincinnati! I got to check out some of their stuff this week ‍ #AD From bulk candy case deals to unique candy items and seasonal treats, they've got everything you need to make your baskets extra special. Plus, don't miss their Kellogg's Cereal Straws - they're filled with fruity goodness and make sipping milk even more fun! And if you're feeling creative, you can even snag items from your favorite brands and build a custom basket that's perfect for your loved ones. I loved that they had fun licensed items like Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Spider-Man and more! So why wait? Hop on over to @galeriecandy and get ready to indulge in some sweet treats! Located near @cvgairport 4 stars because it is out of the way but it does have great deals if you need a lot of candy for things like parties or holidays! For more follow me @angieknowsthetruth on instagram!

Stopped here for lunch today. It's a cozy little breakfast/lunch spot. The employees were friendly…read moreand greeted us immediately. We ordered the tuna salad sandwich and the fried chicken sandwich. Both were on sourdough buns from 16 Bricks, also Cole slaw and tater tots. The sandwiches were large. Both were very good. The pickled red onions on the chicken sandwich were a nice touch, a little acid to cut through the fried chicken. The Cole slaw had the the right amount of dressing. It was very good. Tots were crispy, just right. Prices are very reasonable. It's a great little place! Certainly a return visit will be necessary!

Love all of the little knick knacks and things this place has to offer. Also love that they change…read moreout items to fit with the current season!

The most amazing customer service during the super busy HOCO season! It was greatly appreciated!read more

Brandi, store manager, as well as other employees were above and beyond helpful and courteous. Gave…read moreextra time to help with picking out dresses and very personalized and quick attention. Very friendly and helpful, as well as courteous.

I was looking for Cincinnati Cyclones shirts. Ashley helped me today and I appreciate her…read moreassistance! She went the extra mile to see if a smaller size was available. She was friendly and helpful! Thank you Ashley!

I went here for hats found them, but would have bought a jacket but all you have 2xl . Don't y'all…read moreknow you have bigger people that require bigger size 3xl, 3xlB , 4xl and 5xl. Yeah you probably can get online, but I like to try on merchendise . So please put the bigger sizes in stores. Thanks

Amazing legit Mexican food in Cincy--this supermarket/food counter is now our go-to for Mexican…read moretake out. Ordering is in 100% Mexican as is the food. Pay at the check out counter after ordering at the food counter and get ready to smile.

We've been here a few times and never disappointed. We've tried almost everything on the menu and…read moreit's always delicious and fresh. Their chicken tamales with verde sauce are spicy, the red sauce tamales are mild, mole version is decent, and the jalapeño with cheese & peppers is really great. The burrito was huge and delicious. Fresh made tortillas for their food, and you just can't go wrong. You order at the counter in the restaurant area, and while your food is being made, go grab a drink in the grocery area, pay at the register by telling them what you ordered. They also have fresh produce, meat counter, and fresh baked bakery goods. They only have a small seating area insides but it's A MUST try!

I am a choc-o-holic. My weakness is dark chocolate, especially a spicy dark chocolate. I had some…read morereally good dark chocolate mixed with Tabasco, when I was in New Orleans, but around here, it didn't seem to be a thing...until Maverick Chocolate Co. These folks have Fahrenheit 513 bar that is absolutely fabulous...so i had get one. The other bar I bought is the Hawaiian Coffee dark chocolate bar. It was described as a smooth chocolate covered espresso beans (which I love...hi figure). They also have truffles. So, as the saying goes "A kid in a candy store"...well I am a big old kid and this is a fantastic candy store.

A nice little tour in a quaint local chocolate shop. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly and…read morethe tour was informative. Definitely a fun find on a hot summer day. Book tours online then pick up a few truffles or chocolate bars afterwards.