New downtown lunch spotspick

Five new restaurants, and one revamped menu, to mix up your lunchtime routine

By Amy Schoenfeld

Metromix
April 13, 2010

New downtown lunch spots
The Beef Barbeque sandwich with edamame-wheatberry salad from Wicked-wich downtown. (Credit: Jon Berndt | Metromix)

Whether you work there or find yourself downtown during lunchtime, finding a new spot to grab a bite has never been easier. A slew of new restaurants have opened up within the year, from delis to pizza joints. Ditch the boring brown bag you've been toting all winter and check out a new place you could probably get to on foot.

The 'Wich on Sycamore

425 Sycamore St. - Cincinnati
513-421-9424

Your boring bologna has nothin' on these naughty concoctions. Wicked-wich is a fresh idea on the usual sandwich, with choices like Beef Barbeque, Veggie Bella sandwich and the Broom Closet Salad. Or build your own with slow-cooked meats, veggies and cheese on butter-toasted bread.

Capri Tavola Calda

Capri Tavola Calda

420 Walnut St. - Cincinnati
513-345-7985

Pizza slices don't have to conjure up images of grease-soaked paper plates. Capri Tavola Calda caters to the lunchtime crowd with homemade and healthy Italian, pizza, sandwiches and salads.

It's Just Crepes

It's Just Crepes

151 W. Fourth St. - Cincinnati
513-632-7373

A second downtown location makes it easier to get your crepe on. "Savory" crepes include the Southwestern, Mediterranean or the Vegetarian, while "Sweet" crepes like the Cookie Monster are a tasty way to end a lunch date.

Arnold's Bar & Grill

pick Arnold's Bar & Grill

210 E. Eighth St. - Cincinnati
513-421-6234

OK, we know Arnold's has been around forever, but they are offering a new Recession Buster lunch menu, with all lunch items costing $4.99. Options include Irish stew, spaghetti and sausage, turkey pot pie and burgers.

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