What you need to know Kush and Deep Patel are the latest franchisees to bring a fast casual food concept to the ever-expanding Union Promenade development in Boone County. Teriyaki Madness is a Japanese-inspired fast-casual restaurant that serves teriyaki-style dishes featuring grilled chicken, steak, tofu and stir-fried vegetables. Founded in Las Vegas in 2003, the […]
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NKY on Tap: Soaking up spring sun at Braxton
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. Spring seems to finally be in full swing in Northern Kentucky, and as with every year in this area, it couldn’t have come soon enough. Where March often only […]
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Rhinegeist and New Riff combine for new whiskey collaboration
Two of the region’s biggest names in alcohol have linked up for a collaboration sure to delight whiskey fans. Rhinegeist and New Riff released “DUET,” a new American whiskey, this past Friday. Since barley is a primary ingredient in the production of both beer and bourbon, the collaboration uses barley to focus on showcasing both […]
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Dayton’s Tuba Baking Co. to close after 8 years
Tuba Baking Co., located in Dayton, announced its closure in a Facebook post made April 13. In the announcement, Valerie and Drew Rath, co-owners of Tuba Baking Co., said they wanted to spend more time with their kids and focus on the next chapter. The Rath’s told LINK nky in December 2025, that business slowdowns […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria reopens in Newport
Following nearly nine months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is open for business at its new location on Monmouth Street. On April 12, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it was officially open for business at 708 Monmouth St., the former JerZee’s sports bar location. The new Strong’s […]
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NKY on Tap: Keep your Christmas in July; I want Oktoberfest in March
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 find that March in Northern Kentucky can often be a confusing time. The weather doesn’t know whether it wants to keep spring at bay a little longer, or […]
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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 itself within North Covington. It’s […]
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Florence Dutch Bros proposal approved
What you need to know An Arizona-based coffee shop chain is opening a new location in Northern Kentucky. In February, Dutch Bros requested a modification to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre parcel at 7606-7654 Mall Road in Florence to construct a 990-square-foot coffee shop with a drive-thru. This was done through Village at […]
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Find an NKY fish fry near you
Northern Kentucky loves a fish fry. From Ash Wednesday all the way up to Easter, plenty of churches and local businesses in the region will be serving up fried fish and good times around NKY. Scroll down to find all the fish you could ever want. Did we miss one? Reach out to us at […]
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By Golly’s opens new location in Union Promenade
By Golly’s is the latest restaurant to open in Union’s sprawling Union Promenade development. Community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening on Jan. 6. The Milford-based neighborhood restaurant franchise has expanded its presence in Northern Kentucky in recent years, opening its downtown Covington location in 2024. By Golly’s operates six restaurants across Greater Cincinnati, […]