In addition to the catering services offered through banquet events, Ovations Food Services also offers famous Cincinnati food items through the retail dining experience available in the Exhibit Hall, Expresso Cafe and other areas in the Duke Energy Convention Center. 

Ovations offers two self-branded concession stands, Black Angus Grill and Cincy Fresh, in the Exhibit Hall.  Cincy Fresh is highlighted by freshly prepared offerings in the spirit of an “Everything’s Fresh“ program.

To compliment those retail food options, Ovations has also partnered with Cincinnati brands LaRosa’s Pizza, Graeter's Ice Cream, and Skyline Chili to offer a "Taste of Cincinnati" to convention center guests.  The Skyline Chili concession stand offers the popular 3-way, 4-way, and 5-way to go chili dishes.

Ovations also offers portable dining options with proprietary brands such as Tamales, a Mexican-themed concept that offers made to order burritos, taco platters and nachos supreme.