Sauteed garlic, onions, and jalapenos simmered with black beans, cumin, and coriander, then partially blended for a thick, rustic texture. A warming, Cuban-inspired soup that delivers bold spice and creamy depth in every spoonful.

Ground turkey simmered with tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, vinegar, Worcestershire, and a touch of chocolate is ladled over spaghetti and topped with shredded Cheddar and green onions in true Cincinnati style. This warmly spiced, unconventional chili is a beloved Ohio comfort food tradition that converts skeptics with every bite.

Light, airy ricotta doughnuts scented with orange zest and cinnamon, deep-fried and dusted with confectioners' sugar. S

A refreshing Italian cocktail combining Aperol, prosecco, and sparkling water over ice. Garnished with orange and lime slices for a bubbly, bittersweet aperitif.

This cozy miso soup is one of those bowls that instantly makes you feel cared for; warm, nourishing, and full of beautiful textures from all the veggies and mushrooms. It comes together so quickly, but tastes like you spent the whole afternoon letting the flavors mingle.

Pinto beans simmered with cumin, coriander, and chipotle, mashed to a thick paste with some texture left for body, and finished with fresh lime. A flavorful, from-scratch staple that outshines any canned version and anchors the whole So-Cal menu.

Hand-ground fresh salmon patties seasoned with Dijon, jalapeno, lemon zest, and herbs, grilled and served on buns with all the fixings. A lighter, flavorful alternative to beef burgers that's ideal for closing out grilling season.

Equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and fresh grapefruit juice are shaken together and strained into a coupe glass. This perfectly balanced modern classic cocktail delivers bittersweet, citrusy complexity in a deceptively simple equal-parts formula.

Stovetop macaroni and cheese made with Cheddar and processed cheese for maximum creaminess, loaded with jalapenos and topped with toasted panko and cilantro. A spicy, indulgent comfort food classic that turns up the heat for a birthday feast worth remembering.

Cubed rib-eye steak is browned and simmered with poblanos, bell peppers, Anaheim peppers, serranos, chipotle puree, lager, pinto and kidney beans, and sweet corn. This multi-pepper, steak-house-quality chili builds serious heat from four different chile varieties while the tender rib-eye makes every bowl feel like an indulgence.