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Cincinnati's Wildweed Ranks Among NYT's Best 2025 Eateries

9/10/2025

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  • Wildweed, a pasta-focused restaurant in Cincinnati, earned a spot on The New York Times' 2025 best places to eat list.
  • Chef David Jackman co-owns Wildweed with his wife Lydia, following a successful pop-up and opening in July 2024.
  • The restaurant highlights local ingredients and features a rotating tasting menu at its chef's counter.
  • Two Tennessee restaurants, J.C. Holdway and Calliope, also made the NYT list.
  • J.C. Holdway is recognized for its wood-fired Southern cuisine and community involvement.