Meg Bolte

Journalist with a fierce passion for food (both writing about it and making it)

About Me

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2017 Cincinnati became my second home.

In April of 2022, I am graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Women and Gender Studies.

Ever since I was a youngster, I've been nuts about words so it shouldn't have been too much of a shock when I decided to make a career out of it.

About My Writing

My favorite topics to write about include but are not limited to: powerful women, food, and quirky community happenings.

My internship at CityBeat magazine opened my eyes to the world of community journalism, and I have a blast keeping the people of Cincinnati up to date on the food festivals and art shows happening around the city. 

In the future, I hope to be a full-time food writer and recipe creator. 

My Food & Farm Blog
CityBeat Cincinnati •

Latin-American Brunch Spot Yucca to Open in Bellevue's Former Fairfield Café+Bar Space

Beneath those are the homemade, steaming breakfast potatoes. The fresh jalapeño compliments the creaminess of the avocado slices and the tang of the house-made pico de gallo.

This made-from-scratch dish is called The Hangover, and it’s one of the most popular dishes at Covington brunch restaurant Cedar. It’s also one of the inspiration dishes behind an upcoming new restaurant. Photo: Francisco Hue
CityBeat Cincinnati •

Cincinnati's Loads of Love Teaches Sustainable Life Skills While You Wash Your Clothes

Life Skills Through Laundry has kicked off its second round of community outreach after its success in 2019.

The program was started by Kathy Wade, CEO of Learning Through Art, Inc., and Erica Page, a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati. Loads of Love teaches people valuable, sustainable life skills during the time it takes to wash and dry their laundry.

"We're meeting people where they are to provide sustainable life skills. We keep it simple and mea
CityBeat Cincinnati •

Amelia Animal Sanctuary Foreverland Farm Launches Campaign with Hopes of Expanding Impact

Just 30 minutes east of Cincinnati sits a quaint-but-jam-packed sanctuary aimed at helping at-risk animals. Since its creation in 2018, the nonprofit Foreverland Farm has taken in over 70 animals that were in danger of being slaughtered, abandoned, neglected or abused.

Foreverland Farm made headlines for itself back in 2018 when it hosted a baby shower for sheep Lala. Ironically, Lala’s original owner wanted to get rid of her because he believed she couldn’t have offspring.

Since then, the far
CityBeat Cincinnati •

5 Cincinnati-Themed Snack Ideas for Celebrating the Super Bowl at Home

While we won’t see any Cincinnati Bengals running around on the Super Bowl LV field, you can bring tastes of Cincinnati to your (pod-only, masked, safely distanced, COVID-era) watch party with these Cincinnati-inspired big-game snacks.

It’s a Cincinnati staple. Layers of cream cheese, (and onions and mustard, if you’re feeling wild), chili and a heavy helping of shredded cheddar cheese make this a salty, savory, scoopable masterpiece.