Chef Jose Salazar Hosts Northern California Wine Takeover at New Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant

Salazar's expanded 7,300-square-foot space allows for expanded seating and private event hosting.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a wine glass repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the celebratory and artistic nature of the wine takeover event at Salazar restaurant.Salazar's wine takeover event showcases the diversity of Northern California viticulture through a curated selection of glass pours.Cincinnati Today

Salazar, a chef-driven restaurant in downtown Cincinnati led by James Beard-nominated Chef Jose Salazar, is hosting a glass pour takeover featuring wines from Northern California. The event includes a selection of wines from winemaker Martha Stoumen and is supported by Skurnik Wines, offering guests the opportunity to experience white, red, rosé, and orange wines.

Why it matters

The wine takeover event highlights Salazar's focus on seasonally-inspired cuisine and local partnerships, as the restaurant recently relocated to a larger 7,300-square-foot space in downtown Cincinnati's former Saks Fifth Avenue building, allowing for expanded seating and private event hosting capabilities.

The details

The wine takeover event at Salazar's new downtown Cincinnati location features a variety of Northern California wines, including selections from winemaker Martha Stoumen. The programming is designed to showcase the diversity of Northern California viticulture through specific glass pours and wine flights. The expanded 7,300-square-foot space represents a significant increase in operational capacity for the restaurant, allowing for more seating and the addition of three private dining rooms to host events and corporate gatherings.

  • The wine takeover event is taking place on April 14, 2026.
  • Salazar recently relocated to its new downtown Cincinnati location at 101 W 5th St.

The players

Jose Salazar

The James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Salazar, a chef-driven restaurant in downtown Cincinnati.

Martha Stoumen

A winemaker whose wines are featured in the Salazar wine takeover event.

Skurnik Wines

The wine distributor supporting the Salazar wine takeover event.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to showcase the diversity of Northern California viticulture through this special glass pour takeover event.”

— Jose Salazar, Chef and Owner, Salazar

What’s next

Salazar will continue to host special wine and culinary events at its new downtown Cincinnati location, leveraging the expanded space and private dining capabilities.

The takeaway

Salazar's wine takeover event highlights the restaurant's commitment to seasonally-inspired cuisine, local partnerships, and an elevated dining experience in its new, larger downtown Cincinnati space.