This week we revisit some well known spots – arguably the most notable brewery chain in NKY, a decades old restaurant loved for generations and a pizza spot that brings in foodies from across the country. Fort Mitchell is this week’s destination for iconic spots along Dixie Highway. Greyhound Tavern With seemingly endless choices for […]
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Grub for game day or grab and go in Wilder
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 11, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This Streetscapes, we turn left and right from the Licking Pike exit off I-275. We’ll start with a brewpub, then double back for a new Indian restaurant and end with a local favorite. […]
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These small places have big followings
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 4, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. For this week’s Streetscapes, we head to Park Hills for three small, familiar and comfortable spots. Coffee, beer and burgers all await along Dixie Highway. Join us as we visit Reality Tuesday Cafe, […]
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Find hometown charm in Burlington eateries
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 27, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This Streetscapes takes a look at the Burlington area. We visit a new hometown bar, sample some Chinese staples and take a detour to end with regionally famous ice cream. Join us! Old […]
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Healthful and delicious? Find both on Dixie Highway
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 20, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, we start with a new restaurant that does it all – breakfast, lunch and dinner. A Mexican dessert and drink shop follows, and we finish with Japanese cuisine and sushi. This […]
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Head to Levee’s Galley for great grub
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 13, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. With so many places in one space, it can be hard to narrow down which is right for each occasion. This Streetscapes we are going to delve into the drinking and dining options […]
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Take turn off beaten path to Oakbrook Road
This Streetscapes takes a look at some local businesses on Oakbrook Road in Florence. Just a few minutes away from a slew of chain outlets along Burlington Pike and U.S. 42, these places prove it’s worth taking a turn off the beaten path to a small strip of local businesses. Bourbon House Pizza Deep dish […]
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Streetscapes: The greatest hits tour
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. I’m a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident and self-appointed food and drink connoisseur. I’m also the author of Streetscapes, where each week I choose a street (or part of a street) in Northern Kentucky and write about its restaurants, bars or coffee […]
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Best date night spots in Northern Kentucky
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. Date night: When you want to go somewhere a little special with your someone special. With so many options in every corner of Northern Kentucky, it can be hard to narrow down the best spots for special occasions, so we did […]
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Ritchie Avenue can feed you morning to night
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 30, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. In this Streetscapes, we head to Ritchie Avenue in Crescent Springs, where we snack on doughnuts, enjoy some hibachi and end with pizza and beer. Moonrise Doughnuts Moonrise originally rose to local fame […]