Thompson Enamel is the last manufacturer of art enamel in the Western Hemisphere, and it happens to be in Bellevue. Next door to the manufacturer is the Carpenter Art Enamel Foundation, started by Woodrow Carpenter, a self-made businessman. He bought Thompson Enamel in Chicago and brought the company to Northern Kentucky in 1983. The enamel […]
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Entrepreneurial nonprofit partners with Braxton to create new coworking space
Braxton Barrel House in Fort Mitchell is the pilot location for a new coworking space program, thanks to a collaboration with entrepreneurship nonprofit Blue North. Coworking is an arrangement in which workers of different companies share an office space. The concept has becoming an increasingly popular tool for on-the-go entrepreneurs, freelancers and anyone who needs […]
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Galley Food Hall set to open at Newport on the Levee next summer
Coming in the summer of 2023, frequenters of Newport on the Levee will get to enjoy a new 7,900-square-foot micro food hall and bar in the development’s entertainment district. Galley Food Hall will operate adjacent to the central plaza at the Levee. Once a customer orders from their desired eatery in a centralized location at […]
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New Beer and chicken-focused spot from Riverside Korean owners to open in Covington
Riverside Korean Restaurant owners are opening a hip new spot in Covington that will focus on beer and Korean fried chicken. Since the 1990s, Riverside Korean Restaurant has been a Covington institution. In 2006, Bruce Kim and his wife, Yujin, moved to the area from Chicago and started working for Riverside. In 2014, they bought […]
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Check out the cute boutique that just opened in LINK nky’s former home
On an autumn day, three generations of goddesses and business owners—Holly Nicole; her mom, Heather Vagedes; and her mom, Donna Brown, a crystal residence therapist—are gathered at the boutique Pink Moon in Covington, which opened on Oct. 21. This is their second location—in July, they opened at Trade at Newport on the Levee. Tarot decks, […]
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Sweet Tooth Candies has been pleasing palates for 50 Years
How sweet it is! Sweet Tooth Candies, which has been around for 50 years, sells chocolate candies, ice cream, ice balls, malts, shakes, and many candies from other companies. And the sweet shop’s history is as rich as the flavor of its candy. Robert Schneider founded Schneider’s Sweet Shop in 1939 in Bellevue. He managed […]
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Padrino Fort Thomas celebrates indoor dining space
Last week Hunter Thomas and his staff, along with city and business leaders, and a good showing of community pizza lovers, celebrated the return to indoor dining at Padrino Fort Thomas. Thomas cut the ribbon on Friday, Oct. 28, and shook hands with Mayor Eric Haas to officially open the restaurant’s new space. With room […]
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How sweet it is: Nancy Aichholz bakes up her next act with That’s So Sweet!
How sweet it is: Nancy Aicholz bakes up her next act with That’s So Sweet! Sweet Treats and Gifts. Add one part gourmet cookie shop with a loyal fanbase, add a dash of famous artisan cakes, and mix in one tough cookie of a female entrepreneur, and you get the area’s most exciting gourmet cookie and cake shop rebranding just in time for the holidays.
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Artifact: A gallery, a studio, and a haven for locally made art
Your home is your castle, and they say the artwork you display represents who you are. If you want to shop for art and support a local business, then Artifact in Cold Spring is your kind of place. It is an art gallery with a wide variety of home décor items created by local artists. […]
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The Hive East Coast Kitchen: New Jersey flavors served in Erlanger
Many restaurants in Northern Kentucky offer tastes from other countries; few serve flavors from regions within the United States. The Hive East Coast Kitchen in Erlanger serves East Coast-inspired cuisine. Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette opened the restaurant early this year. The Hive’s origins date back to 1989 when the LaCorte family – Jessica, her parents, […]
