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. I’d like to start this article by talking a little bit about my restaurant industry experience and my culinary pedigree, so to speak. If I were to write you […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY dining
Northern Kentucky has never met a meal it couldn’t make memorable. From down-home diners and hole-in-the-wall burger joints to fine dining destinations and craft cocktail bars that could hold their own in any city, the NKY food and drink scene is as diverse as the people who love it. Whether you’re chasing the perfect plate […]
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What should go into the old Covington roundhouse?
What you need to know Residents of Covington’s Eastside and Westside neighborhoods came out to the old Duro Bag building and historic roundhouse Monday to share their views on what should eventually occupy the site. Recommendations included everything from a market space to a skate park to a community center, but everyone agreed it ought […]
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Is one of Newport’s last ties to its Sin City roots coming to an end?
The Brass Bull and Brass Ass, Adult entertainment clubs, and Huddle’s Cafe, a bar in Newport, have all been marked as permanently closed on Google. Until Monday, the only operational strip bar in Newport was the Brass Ass. Its neon red electric sign featuring a martini glass and cartoon donkey is a remnant of a […]
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The Factory Floor Is Changing. Northern Kentucky Is Ready.
American manufacturing is having a complicated moment. More than $1.7 trillion in domestic manufacturing investments have been announced since the start of 2025. Reshoring and foreign direct investment created 244,000 jobs in 2024, the second-highest total on record. Tariffs, supply chain realignment and geopolitical risk are pushing companies to rethink where they make things — […]
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‘Traveler’s Table’ to replace Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas’ Grassroots & Vine is being replaced with a new dining experience. Taste Food and Wine Group announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August. Traveler’s Table will replace Grassroots & Vine at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. The new restaurant represents the next chapter for restaurateurs Lauren and […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY family and health
Taking care of yourself and the people you love is practically a community sport in NKY. From top-notch pediatric practices and trusted chiropractors to dance studios, martial arts academies and yoga classes that actually make you want to show up, NKY’s got it. Our region is home to a vast network of health and wellness […]
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Up There hopes to bring new life to iconic Covington rooftop
What you need to know With pristine views of the Cincinnati skyline, this Covington bar is revitalizing one of the city’s most enticing commercial rooftops. Perched atop the landmark Republic Bank Building at 535 Madison Ave. in the heart of Covington’s Central Business District, Up There promises to bring an elevated experience to the city’s […]
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River City Barbell is more than a gym. It’s a community.
Rivercity Barbell isn’t your run-of-the-mill, membership-based gym. Sure, there’s 24/7 access, and plenty of equipment to choose from. But, unlike a national gym chain, chances are, you actually know the people working out beside you, and maybe you’re even vocally cheering them on. The gym was originally founded in 2012 by Jim and Nicole Phillips, […]
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New Covington Skyline sets opening date
The new location of Skyline Chili located on the corner of 5th Street and Philadelphia Street in Covington will open its doors on Monday at 10:30 a.m., according to a social media announcement from the restaurant. The restaurant also has another older location on 3rd Street and Philadelphia Street, but that location will close for […]
