Cincinnati just earned a spot in its food scene for 2026.
It ranked 19th in U.S. News’ rankings.
This puts Ohio city among the publication’s top food destinations for the year.
U.S. News placed Cincinnati behind several major food destinations, including New Orleans, New York City and Chicago. New Orleans took the No. 1 spot, followed by New York City and Chicago, according to the ranking.
Cincinnati was the only Ohio city included on the list. The recognition puts the city alongside destinations such as Philadelphia, Louisville, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Milwaukee that U.S. News highlighted for their regional food traditions and evolving culinary scenes…