Happy New Year! January 2024 has been so busy, UN has been on call almost every single weekend. I’ve also arranged a few play dates for GH. What a fulfilling and satisfying start for the new year. Wishing everyone a 2024 where your dreams come true!

新年快樂！2024一月忙到不行，UN幾乎每週末值班，我也幫GH安排一堆play date，充實又滿足的新年開頭。希望大家2024年能心想事成！

Carl’s Deli

2836 Observatory Ave # A, Cincinnati, OH 45208
https://www.carlsdeli.com/

Even on a rainy day, there’s still a long line. Takeout only, and the wait can be long according to online reviews. But I only waited for five minutes before I got my order. The worker recommended numbers 18, 21, and 23. We ordered Gorlami, Roast Beef and Havarti on Croissant, and Crab and Artichoke Salad. The sandwich sauces were nicely done, but I think the sandwiches would taste better if they are toasted.

即使大雨天，店裡還是有好幾組人排隊。只限外帶，網上評價說速度非常慢，但我沒有等太久，大概不到五分鐘就拿到我們的食物。店員推薦18、21、23號。我們點了The Gorlami、一號Roast Beef and Harvarti on croissant和crab and artichoke salad（完全沒聽店員話）。三明治的醬配的很好，但如果麵包能烤過，三明治一定會更好吃。

The Baker’s Table

1004 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
https://bakerstablenewport.com/

Their sourdough is to die for! The perfect moisture and softness of the bread, just the first bite made me fall in love with this restaurant. Ending with the olive oil cake could not have been a more ideal way to conclude the night! The Baker’s Table closed down their pizza shop at the end of last year, but turned it into a kitchen workshop, where you can learn how to make sourdough, pizza, and pasta. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday they also sell fresh sourdough there, but you must order online.

這酸麵包驚為天人的好吃啊！完美發酵讓酸麵包口感帶有濕度的蓬鬆感，咀嚼完不會太酸。開始用餐第一口就讓我愛上這餐廳，最後的甜點Olive Oil Cake劃下完美句點。The Baker’s Table去年底剛關掉對面的pizza店，現在改為煮飯課，有教酸麵包作法、pizza、和pasta，但幾乎是一票難求。每週三、五、六能買到酸麵包（需網路預訂），讓上不到課的我也能在家享受被我稱讚到不行的酸麵包。

Sugar ‘n Spice

1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
https://www.eatsugarnspice.com/menu-OTR/

A nostalgic and very charming American diner with a colorful interior. After the meal, the waiter brought over a plateful of rubber duckies for the guests to pick one and take home.

美式diner風格設計，裝潢顏色好繽紛，非常有特色。餐後，店員拿了一盤店裡招牌小鴨給客人挑。

Jungle Jim’s

4450 Eastgate S Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245
http://www.junglejims.com/

What kind of store exactly is this!? You can find everything you can think of. Sorted by countries, you can find all kinds of delicacies here. They also have a huge selection of cheeses and wines. We were here for almost 3 hours and didn’t even get through half of the store. The store is full of surprises, no wonder it’s a tourist spot in Cincinnati. The only downside is that you are guaranteed to walk away with things that were not on your grocery list.

這到底是什麼店！你想的到的食物，這裡絕對有賣！各國特色食物、名產，一定能在這裡找到。除此之外，起司和酒的種類多到我們逛了三小時，還沒逛完整間店。到處都有驚喜，難怪這裡是辛城觀光景點之一。唯一缺點，你會在這買一堆沒在購物清單上的食物（印度豆豆零食和新加坡鹹蛋黃魚皮⋯）！