Join us in welcoming Dos Hermanos to the Findlay Market District at their grand opening on Friday, January 30 at 11 AM!

Dos Hermanos serves up authentic Oaxacan food and are best known for their bestselling Mexican street tacos and traditional banana leaf tamales. Their grand opening on Elm Street marks their first location in Cincinnati, adding to their strong repertoire of locations in Columbus and Athens, OH. We will be celebrating with remarks from CFFM and Dos Hermanos leadership, a ribbon cutting, and tunes from a mariachi band!

Run of Show:

• 11 AM: Welcome Remarks and Congratulations from Jordon Kuhn, Findlay Launch Program Manager

• 11:05 AM: Robert Packer, Director of Operations, Dos Hermanos

• 11:10 AM: Ribbon cutting, Mariachi Band Starts

Specials:

• Free taco when guests sign up for Rewards by Dos at the event

"We started with a food truck and a lot of love for what we do. Fourteen years later, that hasn't changed - we just have more locations now. Dos Hermanos has always been about more than tacos. It's about showing up for people — with good food, real hospitality, and a place where everyone's welcome. Every new location is a chance to meet new neighbors, feed more families, and keep doing what we love. That's the soul we bring to every community we join." - Robert Packer, Director of Operations, Dos Hermanos

Taste the love this Valentine’s Day with our Love at First Bite Brunch Tasting Tour!

Grab a loved one and head down to the Market to sample delicious dishes and drinks from Market businesses! Tickets are $35 and include all samples, drinks, and treats received during the tour. There are only 12 tickets available for this tour. 

Participating Merchants:

• The Empanada's Box: Nutella Empanada

• Melanin Flame Candle Company: Wax Melt to Take Home

• Makers Bakers Co.: Heart-Shaped Oven Tart

• Yee Mama: Wonton Sampler (Vegetarian options Upon Request!)

• Barlion's Seafood & Poultry: Oyster

• The Empanada's Box: Sweet Empanada

Tickets for this tour are currently SOLD OUT. Please visit our Tours page for information about upcoming tours.

This year’s Sweet & Savory Stroll combines the best of Valentine’s Day with Mardi Gras! You’ll get to sample sweet and salty dishes alongside Mardi Gras classics like king cake, gumbo, beignets, and more. This special event is a great way to spend time with your loved ones sampling delicious dishes from Findlay Market Merchants,

Participating Businesses:

• Always Canning - Mini Jelly Filled Donuts

• The Arepa Place - Heart Mini Cheese Arepa

• Babushka Pierogi - Cajun Mac & Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream

• BanaSun Smoothie Bar - Cocoa Smoothie topped with Strawberry

• Barlion’s Seafood & Poultry - Gumbo 

• Chamaele - Honey Glazed Cornbread

• Chez Marcel - Macaroon, Madeleines, and/or Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

• Churchill’s Fine Teas - Pumpkin Spiced Chai Black Tea

• Dats Ole School Cookin - Dirty Rice and/or Bourbon Chocolate Pound Cake

• Dean’s Mediterranean Imports - Date Bar and/or Cajun Cashews

• Deeper Roots - Coffee a la Rose (Drip coffee, rose syrup, cream)

• Dojo Gelato - Choice of Gelato

• Eli’s BBQ - Smoked Shrimp and Grits

• Eliza Jane’s Bakeshop - Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookie

• Harmony Plant Fare - Muffaletta Sandwich Bites   

• Dos Hermanos - Mini Churros with Chocolate Sauce

• Gibb’s Cheese - Caramel Sea Salt Fudge 

• MaiRo & Co - Donut Dog Treat

• Makers Bakers Co. - Amoré Italiano Sandwich and/or Strawberry Champagne Banana Pudding 

• Mama Lo Hizo - Mini Elote

• Maverick Chocolate Co. - Raspberry Hot Chocolate

• Nay Nay’s - Mini King Cake and/or Jalapeno Grilled Cheese

• Pet Wants - Mardi Gras Themed Dog Cookie

• Pho Lang Thang - Pandan and Ube Creampuffs

• The Rhined - Gorgonzola Dolce Ice Cream Cone with Honey

• Ruby’s Chocolate - Chocolate Covered Bacon

• Taste of Belgium - Mini Mardi Gras Waffle with Whip 

• The King's Baker - Cinnamon & New York Cheesecake and/or Mardi Gras Crownwiches

• Wendigo Tea - Sweet Guava Wood Smoked Black Tea

• Yee Mama’s - Chicken and Basil Wontons with Scallion S

Tasting event tickets are sold in bundles. One ticket = one sample. Tickets are 8 for $20 or 18 for $40. Purchase your tickets today!

You are invited to join us for a special celebration of Findlay Kitchen's 10th Anniversary with drinks and gourmet small bites from current Findlay Kitchen members and alumni. This fundraising event will be full of good company, great food, and the opportunity to continue supporting this essential culinary hub in the heart of our city.

The event will feature:

• Small bites from 9 different Findlay Kitchen Members and Alumni

• A full bar

• Engaging testimonials from Findlay Kitchen Members

• Paddle raise and raffles

Participating Findlay Kitchen Members & Alumni: 

• The Arepa Place 

• The Empanada's Box

• Honey Child Pops

• Lotus Street Food

• Makers Bakers Co.

• Tablespoon Cooking Co.

• ...and more to come!

Since opening in 2016, Findlay Kitchen has helped nearly 300 food entrepreneurs start, grow and scale, with a specific emphasis on supporting those with higher barriers to entry in the restaurant industry - BIPOC, women and immigrant-owned businesses. 84% of current members fall into one or more of those categories. Findlay Kitchen empowers and embraces the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem, right here in the heart of our city. In 2025, Findlay Kitchen was awarded the prestigious "Incubator Kitchen of the Year Award" at the Golden Whisk Awards.

Join us on March 5 to celebrate ten years of this amazing community!

Schedule of Events

• 5:30 - 6 PM Registration

• 6 PM Tasting stations open

• 6:30 - 7 PM Program

• 8:30 PM Event concludes

About Findlay Kitchen

Findlay Kitchen is a nonprofit food business incubator located in the historic Findlay Market district. It offers food entrepreneurs affordable access to fourteen licensed commercial kitchens, professional grade equipment, business development support, and generous storage space. The facility is designed with flexibility in mind so members at any stage of their journey can access the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Join us in celebrating Reds Opening Day at the annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. The parade will kick off at Findlay Market at 12 PM and end at Taft Theater. 

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Art & Poetry is our annual FREE celebration of the creative arts. Spend the day making poetry and art with friends, watch live performances throughout the day, and sign up to participate in the Open Mic or Poetry Slam. 

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In celebration of Juneteenth, we are hosting a free panel discussion about the history and significance of the holiday. We invite four Black community leaders to sit on the panel and speak on their personal experience with Juneteenth and what it means to them.

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Night Market is our annual free outdoor event where we stay open late so you can shop, eat and drink until the sun goes down. Market House Merchants and Outdoor Market Vendors alike will be popped up outside serving food and selling locally made products, and storefronts on both Race and Elm Street will stay open until 9 PM. There will be various interactive stations as well as live music all evening. 

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Enjoy food from top local chefs and market merchants, wine pairings and more, all while raising funds for vital Findlay Market initiatives.

The flavors will fly again this September at our annual fundraiser, Flavor of Findlay, as we bring together market merchants and Cincinnati’s top culinary talent to celebrate our local food scene.

All event proceeds support Findlay Market's local food entrepreneurship initiatives, food access for low-income individuals, community-building efforts, and sustainability initiatives.

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Trick or Treat at Findlay Market!

Our Merchants dress up and pass out candy to any kiddo in costume. Findlay Market invites you to the best Trick-or-Treating in town. All families, school groups, and neighbors are welcome to join us from 4 - 6 PM on Halloween to trick-or-treat from our Market Merchants and partners. Kids will have the chance to get candy inside of the Market House and at our surrounding storefronts. All businesses passing out candy will be clearly marked so you know where to stop!

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