Best of Metromix Cincinnati 2012Local chef
Who's got the best kitchen?
And the winner is…
Michelle Brown
Jag's Brown is one of the few women executive chefs in the Cincinnati region.
Nominees
Paul Barraco
Italian food of all kinds – from the pizza at Padrino to the delicacies of 20 Brix – come out his kitchens.
Mark Bodenstein
Now the executive chef at Nicholson's, he made many fine meals at NuVo and Chalk.
Lauren Brown
The University Club chef also had a star turn on the "Queen City" reality series last summer.
Matt Buschle
Virgil's Café owner saw business boom after being featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
Sean Daly
Hugo's chef/owner serves sophisticated food inspired by Southern traditions.
Jean-Robert de Cavel
The famed chef of Maisonette and Pigall's now has his own Table for fine French food.
Julie Francis
Chef and owner of Nectar is dedicated to tapping local farmers for raw ingredients.
Steve Geddes
Local 127 chef creates heritage recipes with contemporary techniques and attitude.
Summer Genetti
Does she make everybody's favorite cupcakes? We think so. Among all the other things she does as the pastry chef at Honey, of course.
Jimmy Gibson
Chef offers French classics, plenty of Asian influences and classic American steaks at namesake eatery.
Shoshannah Hafner
Creative chef/owner of Honey gets the most out of simple ingredients in flavor-intense presentations.
Sean Kagy
Chef offers contemporary and interesting menu at the Summit, with changing, seasonal preparations.
Todd Kelly
First off, as executive chef at Orchids was named chef of the year by the American Culinary Federation last summer.
Jeremy Luers
Enoteca Emilia chef, formerly of Boca and Mario Batali's Babbo, explores the surprises and delights of Italian classics.
Owen Maass
Cumin chef creates dishes with the same vibrancy of flavor and expert layering of elements that are so good in Indian cuisine.
Trew Quackenbush
The master of grilled cheese and tomato soup – both with a gourmet touch – is the man behind all the down-home goodness at Tom + Chee.
Jackson Rouse
Former chef at the Iron Horse now is adding an upscale touch to SmoQ's menu.
Jose Salazar
Palace Restaurant’s executive chef serves modern, imaginative food that's beautiful to look at.
Daniel Wright
Senate chef serves food full of bold flavors, crispy textures, and rich, belly-filling carbs.
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trippE - January 24, 2012 at 6:56 PM
Ummmm, Rich Harris anyone. The Precinct was the best restaurant in the city for a reason, where he goes next will be #1 in the future.
Report This CommentAlvalee - January 20, 2012 at 9:18 AM
PAUL BARRACO at 20Brix!!!!!!
Report This Commentgardengurl - January 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM
This Voting thing is kind of a joke. No 20 Brix, no Chef Paul. Boooooo...
Report This Commentjaistle - January 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM
I agree with the folks listing Paul Barraco from 20 brix. I live in Las Vegas and have and have "unlimited choices of places to eat and Chefs to c...
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Report This CommentDeward14 - January 19, 2012 at 1:25 AM
PAUL BARRACO at 20Brix!!!!!! He is the best in this town. Very creative! Unreal what he comes up with for their Wine Pairing Dinners. Come on Metro...
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