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By Keith Pandolfi - May 5 2025
A popular Downtown Mexican spot is relocating. Here's the big plan
Crown Cantina, the modern Mexican restaurant that opened downtown in 2022, is relocating to Pendleton, inside the former Nation Kitchen + Bar spot. Owner Anthony Sitek told me the restaurant should open sometime in June. He will use the original Crown Cantina on Eighth Street as a special event space for rehearsal dinners and other celebrations.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Downtown Cincinnati eatery expands hours, menu to accommodate growing lunch crowd
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A downtown Cincinnati Mexican-themed restaurant is expanding its hours and menu to capitalize on an influx of midday crowds. Starting Sunday, May 5, Crown Restaurant Group’s Crown Cantina, which is located at 326 E. Eighth St. in the Central Business District, will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Local 12 / Cincinnati Business Courier
Sink your teeth into one of the best lunch specials in town
It's been four years since the pandemic. But offering lunch downtown is still a risky move. A lot of people continue to work from home. And those who are in the office are usually in just two or three days a week. That's why I was elated when one of my favorite downtown spots, Crown Cantina, announced it was starting seven-day-a-week lunch service back in May. I stopped by last Wednesday to see how things were going.
Cincinnati Enquirer
These 10 Restaurants Are Doing all the Thanksgiving Cooking this year
No need to worry about your cooking skills (or the clean up) this year—several local restaurants are offering dine-in and carry-out Thanksgiving meals. Here are our top picks to help keep everyone’s bellies full this Turkey Day.
CINCINNATI MAGAZINE
National Taco Day: 10 Spots in Cincy for The Best Tacos
October 4th is National Taco Day and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in some of Cincinnati’s most mouthwatering taco creations? We’ve curated a list of the city’s top 10 taco restaurants that promise to satisfy all your taco cravings and more.
101.1 WIZ NATION
10 Restaurant Design Mistakes to Avoid
Restaurants have one chance to make a great first impression. Small design errors can lead to a bad customer experience, no matter how stellar the food is.Here, experienced operators and designers share 10 common restaurant design mistakes.
RD+D MAGAZINE
Female Founders: Haley Nutter-Sitek, Crown Restaurant Group
Some of the best ideas come from a night out with friends. That's how the concept for Crown Restaurant Group got started for Haley Nutter-Sitek.
Cincinnati Refined
Crown Restaurant Group Launches Campaign to Help Businesses After Social Media Shutdowns
CRG is collecting narratives from small businesses who were unexpectedly locked out of their social media accounts.
CITYBEAT
These are the 5 best new Cincinnati restaurants of 2022
Is it over? Are things finally back to normal? It’s a question I ask myself whenever I sit down at a restaurant, bar or bistro these days.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Top 9 new restaurants in the Tri-State in 2022
One thing the Tri-State offered in 2022 was an abundance of new restaurants, bars and businesses. The service industry continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation...
WCPO CINCINNATI
Do You Really Need To Skim Your Soup?
Experts Explain This Mysterious Step. Scum, froth — whatever you want to call it — do you really need to remove it?
The Huffington Post
2022 Dining in Review: How Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Came Out on Top This Year
How Greater Cincinnati restaurants combatted rising costs, a workers shortage and more to find success in 2022.
CITYBEAT
What's the Best Investment You've Made at Your Restaurant(s)?
That’s an easy answer—it’s the people that we invest the most in. Everyone who works in our restaurants contributes to the success
PLATE
Grilled Oysters with adobo butter
At Crown Cantina in Cincinnati, chef and owner Anthony Sitek shucks oysters and dresses them in his gluten-free ponzu sauce ...
RESTAURANT HOSPITALITY
Top Trendy Restaurants, Bars in Cincinnati
The city of Cincinnati is continuously growing their food and bar scene. For my blog, I'm always on the hunt to find the best spots in our city, featuring tasty food and a unique ambiance.
CINCINNATI REFINED
Tips for Packing and Transporting Food for the Holidays, According to the Pros
Learn how to best pack and move casseroles, pies, and more.
REAL SIMPLE
OUR ULTIMATE LIST OF STREATERIES, FOOD TRUCKS, ROOFTOPS, AND MORE
Patios and rooftops! Walk-up windows and food trucks! Box parks and streateries! Strolling in DORAs!
CINCINNATI MAGAZINE
Hottest New Bars and Restaurants in Cincinnati
The former Cheapside Cafe space downtown has gotten new life thanks to local Crown Restaurant Group
CityBeat
