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Bouquet Restaurant and Wine Bar

519 Main St.

Covington, KY 41011

Neighborhood: Riverfront

A cozy, quaint addition to MainStrasse Village, this wine bar is a must for lovers of the vine. Bouquet features a superb wine selection (hence its name), a knowledgeable staff and a small but well thought-out menu. Vegetarians rejoice: Bouquet offers tofu substitutes on all of their entrees. Currently, Bouquet's chef/owner is growing vegetables in a Covington community garden planted on Seventh Street. The full-service kitchen closes at 10 p.m., but it remains open for tapas until midnight. It's wonderful place to spend time with your sweetie, sweetie-to-be or your closest friends.

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The Melting Pot

11023 Montgomery Road

Cincinnati, OH 45249

Neighborhood: Indian Hill

What’s more fun than putting fruit and sweets on skewers, then dunking them into an array of flavorful dipping sauces? Fondue, the upscale version of playing with your food, is front and center at the Melting Pot. The restaurant serves up four-course meals using fondue, starting with a cheese fondue, followed by salad, an entre and ending with the popular chocolate fondue. Entrees include items such as filet mignon and lobster tail, and patrons can pick from several dips for their entre. The Melting Pot designs its meals to be shared, and nothing compliments a night out more than a cocktail. The bar concocts specialty drinks like the Love Martini and the Chocolate Fontini.

Quarter Bistro

6904 Wooster Pike

Cincinnati, OH 45227

Neighborhood: Mariemont

The Quarter Bistro, formerly known as the Latin Quarter, is a trendy chic restaurant located in the Mariemont village. It is another one of Cincinnatis fine elegantly casual restaurants perfect for a special date. This bistro offers an eclectic menu drawing from several different types of cuisine and a wonderful patio that seems to always be full on a nice summer evening. The Quarter is conveniently located right next door to the Mariemont Theatre and Greaters Ice Cream for a great after-meal duo. The contemporary bar has a wide-ranging wine list and offers happy hour Monday-Thursday.

Greenup Café

308 Greenup Street

Covington, KY 41011

Neighborhood: Covington/Mainstrasse

Ok, so this would have to be a lunch date or romantic brunch. This quaint spot in a classic Covington brownstone exudes a French bohemian flavor. John Kimzey, the restaurant's new executive chef, has put together a menu that ranges from the "Big Easy" muffuletta breakfast sandwich with cappicola, salami, mortadella, provolone and olive to crab cakes. Or, you could show your love through pastry.

Primavista

810 Matson Place

Cincinnati, OH 45204

Neighborhood: Price Hill

Order a glass of wine and toast to scoring a classy yet cozy spot with a great view. Known and named for its panoramic views of downtown Cincinnati, Primavista is a favorite for romantic Italian cuisine. Peel your eyes away from the windows and view the menu, lauded for its fine Italian, fish and veal. Bon appetite!

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lawman - January 15, 2010 at 5:50 PM

20 Brix wine bar and restaurant

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Maelyn - January 12, 2010 at 10:47 AM

Chef's table at Local 127

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TashaStewart - January 12, 2010 at 10:02 AM

We hear you both, and apologize - it was just an oversight on our part as we were compiling the dozens of restaurants for this project. Chalk it up...

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ieatcincy - January 12, 2010 at 9:39 AM

I agree with CatieQ ..Primavista is an icon for romantic dinner.These nominees in most of the categories don't make any sense?? My vote is Primavis...

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CatieQ - January 12, 2010 at 6:36 AM

What? No love for Primavista? I detect a West Side avoidance....no way it wouldn't be on this list instead of Greenup or that chain restaurant out ...

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