NKY on Tap: Grazing at The Gruff
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Nestled below the Roebling Bridge in downtown Covington is one of my favorite spots. The Gruff, a slightly unassuming neighborhood joint, has expertly leveraged…
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