Along with LaRosa's and Skyline, Graeter's is in the holy trinity of Cincinnati foods.  So, naturally when a snazzy-looking new Graeter's opened up in Newport, we had to check it out... you know, for research purposes or something.  The ice cream, of course, was top notch as alway - Oprah would be proud.  But the real gem is the building itself.  Graeter's beautifully restored the 138 year old building at Monmouth and Fourth to make the ice cream chain fit in with the historical character of the neighborhood (something that can't be said for many projects in Newport.)  The result is something that feels like an ice cream parlor should.  From the intricately detailed woodwork on the doorways to the restored tin ceiling, the Newport location makes getting an ice cream cone seem like an experience.

If you are in a rush, they do have a walk-up window, but we highly recommend against it.  Sit down, grab some Black Raspberry Chip and soak in one of the world's best ice creams in the world in a place that finally does it justice.