Cincinnati, OH:
*Scotti's Italian Ristorante (this place is ancient, but my Grandma knew the owner and it's the closest thing to what she used to make when she was alive)
*Jean-Robert's Pigalls (He used to be the chef at the Maisonette, a five star restaurant, and branched out on his own...heavenly!)
*DaVeeds (this is in Mt. Adams actually, but it's a great place with a menu that changes each month!)
Indianapolis, IN:
*Dodd's Town House (steaks & the best chicken EVER!)
*Mezzaluna (lots of garlic, but lots of creative seafood dishes!)
*St. Elmo's Steakhouse (the name says it all!
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