First Financial Center

This week, we have hosted the 2026 Official NOBCChE Conference, welcoming hundreds of black chemists and chemical engineers!

Our second floor looked a little more like the Serengeti this weekend. 🌿✨

We were honored to welcome Village Life Outreach Project’s Night on the Serengeti to First Financial Center for an evening celebrating 22 years of impact, connection and community.

The night brought Cincinnati and Tanzania together through entertainment, culture and a shared mission to expand access to education, healthcare and opportunity. 🌍

Thank you to Village Life Outreach Project and everyone who attended such a meaningful evening!

All the hashtags and heavy filters have us feeling nostalgic 🥹

Earlier this week, our catering team partners at Levy Restaurants braved the 95° weather for their volunteer day for Keep Cincinnati Beautiful! Thank you for cleaning around the Firefighter's Memorial on 6th St and Central Ave

Getting hungry after your event at FFC? Scroll to learn more about some of our favorites that are within two blocks of us!

Flight Club | 125 W 5th St
In the heart of the Convention District, Flight Club USA brings food, craft cocktails, stunning spaces, and Social Darts®️- a multiplayer, tech-enabled experience designed to bring people together.

Maplewood Kitchen & Bar | 525 Race St
Get California café-style dining without the travel at Maplewood Kitchen and Bar ! The gourmet food will make you believe you are sitting on a beach off the western coast. This café offers a beautiful, open atmosphere, while servicing you locally sourced and fresh ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Mita’s Bar de Tapas | 501 Race St
A beautiful 130 seat restaurant, located on the ground floor of the 84.51 building. Mita's offers a lively take on Spanish and Latin-inspired dining. The menu features a wide range of small plates designed for sharing paired with craft cocktails, and a curated w**e list. By Jose Salazar, a James Beard Award-nominated chef, Mita’s has been recognized among USA Today’s Top 25 Restaurants of 2026 and named a top 10 restaurant in Cincinnati.

Salazar | 101 W 5th St
From Chef Jose Salazar, Salazar is a cornerstone of downtown dining known for seasonal menus, thoughtful technique, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen highlights fresh, high-quality ingredients and dishes that feel refined, yet approachable. In addition to the main dining room and bar, Salazar features multiple private dining spaces that can accommodate everything from intimate dinners to large group gatherings with the ability to host events up to 50 guests.

Elm Street Plaza Pavilion Bar | 150 W 5th St
Elm Street Plaza’s Pavilion Bar brings everything you love about happy hour to an open-air urban oasis, right outside our front doors! The full-service bar offers something for everyone - from cold sodas and hot coffee to robust w**es and your favorite local beers - all of which pair perfectly with any of Elm Street Plaza’s free community events throughout the year.

Vintage on Race | 500 Race St
A mix of the luxury of an athletics club and the warmth of a family bar, is a balance of warmth and vibrancy for a sports bar and lounge. Its cuisine is a mix of Classic American Fare with the addition of some unique, eclectic, and healthy food options, along with upscale cocktails.

Prim | 70 W 5th St
Cincinnati’s newest destination for a night out; the place you start or the reason you stay out! is reimagining living room entertainment where no two nights are the same. Vinyl DJ sets, live performances, cocktails done right.

The Davidson | 501 Vine St
A classic American brasserie located in the heart of the Queen City. Inspired by the iconic timelessness of the Tyler Davidson Fountain, serves an à la carte menu with updated takes on French, Italian, and American classics.

Marigold | 60 W 5th St
By Crown Restaurant Group, adds a fresh layer of intrigue and elegance to a collection of already known for its distinctive dining experiences. This elevated English-style public house invites those with a taste for discovery to explore a soulful fusion of British and Indian cuisines.

bb.q Chicken | 150 W 4th St
The Korean fried chicken served at is the crispy, juicy, and tender combo you’ve been craving. Every dish is the result of both longstanding Korean tradition and modern research and development.

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse | 505 Vine St
Jeff Ruby’s has been a Cincinnati landmark for more than twenty years. They are continuing this legacy at their new home just a few blocks away, adjacent to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. The new location is the Ruby family’s largest and most luxurious steakhouse yet. With an interior design aesthetic featuring an updated homage to classic Art Deco opulence, you will feel transported to another place and time without having ever left town.

For Dolly 💕🦋