For students and parents of students entering CCM in the fall of 2008. .

<p>If you give a price range for places to eat I can give you many suggestions. The Ensemble theatre is 'just off of' downtown in Cincinnati. Meaning it is a walkable distance (about a 10 minute walk depending on speed) but the neighborhood is sort of on the fringe and many people do not feel comfortable walking from the downtown hotels to the theatre. </p>

<p>If you are looking for more out of the downtown area and intend to drive there is a completely different selection, obviously. I think parking around the Ensemble is pretty easy (I haven't been in a while).</p>

<p>Thanks, keepingcalm. We're staying a bit out of town, and we'll probably drive to the theater (if that's where we end up going). As to restaurants, I'd vote for something "interesting"--either in terms of food or in terms of the feel. Super expensive is not appealing, but more moderately priced meals (say $25 or less, excluding alcohol) are OK.</p>