Buying furniture is not as easy as food shopping. Shoppers need to consider cost, functionality, style, and service when shopping for furniture. Best Furniture Gallery in Fort Thomas has been helping Northern Kentuckians with their furniture needs for 81 years, and the current owners have owned it for 20. Charlie Best founded Best Furniture Gallery […]
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Are you ready for this weekend’s Oktoberfest Newport?
Oans, zwoa, drei, gsuffa! That’s German for “One, two, three, drink!” and you may recognize the words because they are part of a very popular Oktoberfest song. You’ll be able to sing it all you want at Oktoberfest Newport, which is returning to Newport on the Levee from Sept. 23 to 25. The Music If […]
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NKY’s four Indian restaurants serve up food and culture
India produces around 75% of the world’s spices and was the first country in the world to refine and consume sugar. So even if you have never eaten Indian food, odds are that you have tasted Indian seasoning. Though Northern Kentucky and India are separated by more than 8,000 miles and two oceans, Northern Kentuckians […]
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It’s that time of year again … time to scare the ship out of yourself!
If you know someone with naviphobia – the fear of boats or cruise ships — there is a good chance that you could never get them aboard the USS Nightmare. The historic steamboat dredge along the Newport waterfront is one of the scariest Halloween attractions in the region, and it opens for its 30 season […]
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Cedar and Yuca: Sister restaurants run by NKY family
Cedar and Yuca are sister restaurants in NKY. And — just like humans who run them — they have some similarities. Cedar Culinary Group is a family business that owns both restaurants. The LLC has three partners: Executive Chef Jeremy Faeth, and his parents, Michelle Faeth and Tony Faeth. Jeremy’s sister, Skyler, manages food. His […]
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Alcoholic slushies, laser tag and cosmic nights: These NKY bowling alleys are ready for you
Strike! If you hear that word, you’re either at a bowling alley or a labor dispute. But today, we are talking about bowling. It’s an interesting sport with a rich history. An ancient form of bowling dates back to 5200 BC in Egypt. If you believe what you see on “The Flintstones,” by the year […]
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Mainstrasse Village: The Epcot of NKY
Walt Disney World’s Epcot is home to World Showcase, which has pavilions with restaurants, shops, entertainment, and cast members from 11 countries. Some of the pavilions have rides, too. While Covington’s Mainstrasse Village does not have theme park rides, it does have restaurants from different countries. World Showcase’s pavilions represent Morocco, Germany, Italy, France, the […]
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Couple brings authentic Japanese food to Covington
Have you ever tasted authentic Japanese food? If your only experience with Japanese food is sushi from the supermarket or a teriyaki dish from the fast food Japanese eatery at the mall’s food court, the answer is no. Those foods are Japanese-inspired, not genuine Japanese cuisine. If you want to taste authentic Japanese food prepared […]
