467023 Thu Dec 06 10:39:10 -0800 2007 5 8 Midwest 0 3185073 Hey folks, I am from San Deigo, big fan of downtown sophisticate eats and martinis. This time is special cos my gf is coming with me. I was looking for any nice eats and places to hangout both in Indy and . We love ethinic food too, any recommendations in this area would great too. Last time @ cinci, I was at Belugas and loved it. similar recommendations would be great. thanks. Thu Dec 06 10:39:10 -0800 2007 39246 theseventhdawn 1 3185699 Hello, I'm not familiar with the Cincy dining scene, but I can give you some recs of places in Indy and the area. R Bistro or Elements downtown. Bongie's Tavern in Perkinsville or Tallent in Bloomington. Good luck. Thu Dec 06 13:38:14 -0800 2007 3185073 24358 napolean 2 3187586 R Bistro and Elements both have great atmospheres but only 2-way liquor licenses (so no martinis)...just wanted to mention it so that theseventhdawn won't be disappointed. Fri Dec 07 07:39:56 -0800 2007 3185699 129956 Kate_N 1 3186426 Via Vite Just opened on fountain square. simple italian, owners are father and son Nicola and Christian Pietoso: http://www.viaviterestaurant.com/ Live music, fun contepmorary atmosphere. I loved it when I went, have heard mixed reviews from others. Jean-Robert de Cavel has two restaurants and a very new sexy bar downtown: Pigall's JeanRo and Twist: www.jeanrobertgroup.com Last, Nada just opened this week, Mexican from the chef who owns Boca in Oakley. I haven't been but it has good buzz already. http://www.eatdrinknada.com/main.html Thu Dec 06 17:28:47 -0800 2007 3185073 37063 kingstreet 2 3186728 where in cincy will you be? Thu Dec 06 19:46:09 -0800 2007 3186426 99136 AMFM 1 3187114 thanks folks. I will be around downtown but I am to driving further for a good meal. Fri Dec 07 01:08:03 -0800 2007 3185073 39246 theseventhdawn