Cincinnati Originals hosts top chefs

Greater Cincinnati Originals, a group of local independently-owned restaurants, host their annual event, “The Original Spring Mix,” May 9. The group’s 23 restaurants, including Jean-Robert de Cavel’s restaurants, Jimmy D’s Steakhouse (pictured here), Kona Bistro, the Tavern Group restaurants, Encore bistros, Daveed’s and Brown Dog Café, put on a five-course dinner with wine pairings, and give guests a chance to meet the chefs. Part of the proceeds go to the Tatiana de Cavel scholarship program at Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State College.

It’s 6:30-10 p.m. May 9, at the Midwest Culinary Institute, 3520 Central Parkway, Clifton. Tickets are $150, or $175 to sit and mingle at the chef’s table. Buy tickets at www.cincinnatioriginals.com or 513-605-4700, ext. 18.

-- Polly Campbell