Price Hill Transformation Continues

By: Betsy Ross

Cincinnati Skyline from Prima Vista

If you haven’t been to the top of Price Hill lately, you’re missing out on a neighborhood transformation that, over the last decade, has turned the west side community known best for its long-gone incline into an after-hours hangout, a theater destination and a foodie’s delight.

Of course, most people are familiar with the grande dame at the top of the hill, the Prima Vista restaurant inside Queen’s Tower, featuring fine dining and an even better view of downtown. It’s the winner of numerous people’s choice awards, including “Best Italian Restaurant,” “Best Dining with a View,” “Best Date Spot,” “Most Romantic” and many others. See what they have to offer at http://pvista.com/.

But you don’t have to go far from Prima Vista to see new, exciting choices for dining and entertainment. Right across the street from Prima Vista is the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, which spent last summer creatively staging concerts outside on the top deck of the parking garage. In a “normal” season the theater presents such favorites as “Carousel,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and similar productions. Keep an eye on the website https://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/ for this year’s schedule.

Incline Public House

Also at the top of the hill is the Incline Public House, one of the first restaurants to lead the Price Hill transformation. Again, the spectacular views are what bring people there, but come back for the craft beer and scratch kitchen entrees. Brunch also is extremely popular--check out the choices at https://www.inclinepublichouse.com/.

Somm Wine Bar

Travel west on Price Avenue and you’ll fine Somm Wine Bar, with an extensive wine list to go along with their food selections. Order by the glass or by the bottle—either way you’ll take your tastebuds around the globe from New Zealand to France, to Italy and back to Napa Valley. See the menu at http://www.sommwinebarcincinnati.com/.

Veracruz Mexican Grill

Across the street from Somm is Veracruz Mexican Grill, offering a full menu with all your favorites along with a full bar and a welcoming interior. Dine in, take out or have it delivered, this family-owned restaurant also offers off-street parking in the next block. Check them out on Facebook.

Let’s Get Physical Fitness

After you’ve enjoyed so many dining options in the Incline District, you might feel like a little exercise. Let’s Get Physical Fitness offers beginners’ yoga classes through Price Hill Will on line during the week and, when the weather improves, outside in Olden View Park next to the Incline Public House and the pavilion at Mt. Echo Park, just south of the Incline. See their schedule and their on-line classes on Facebook.

Whether you’re looking to dine out, a night out or a workout, it’s all available at Price Hill. Come for the view, stay for the community renaissance.