Dayton’s Wayfarer Tavern was named a “Top 50 Independent Restaurant” of 2026 by FSR Magazine. FSR magazine is a trade publication and digital media platform focused on the full-service restaurant industry. It covers operations, culinary trends and business strategies for casual dining, fine dining and independent hospitality groups. The magazine said the 50 restaurants were […]
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Bellevue’s Vine & Rind to celebrate grand opening
Vine & Rind, offering artisanal wines and cheeses, charcuterie, catering and provisions in Bellevue, is hosting its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting. The event will take place Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at 421 Fairfield Ave. “What started as a dream has grown into a place where we’ve been able to share good food, great […]
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A Newport on the Levee favorite is heading to the Ohio suburbs
One of Northern Kentucky’s favorite bars is branching out across the river to the suburbs. Beeline, the popular cocktail joint at Newport on the Levee, is opening a new location at The District at Deerfield. It will be the fourth Beeline, joining locations in Columbus and Naples, Fla. The brand is owned by Cincinnati’s largest […]
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Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: Sanctuary Social
No, your GPS isn’t wrong, although you may think that given the winding road you have to take to find where Sanctuary Social is hiding in the Sanctuary subdivision of Villa Hills. “This place is all word of mouth, social media, it’s all Google searches, and you have to question your GPS driving here,” said […]
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The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
What you need to know The Mad Piper co-founder, Will Hodges, wanted to create an authentic Irish pub atmosphere in the heart of Covington, drawing on his vacation experiences in the British Isles. Hodges told LINK nky that pubs are central to the community experience in Ireland and Scotland, where people have gathered for generations […]
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NKY on Tap: Munich by way of Northern Kentucky
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. Had I not been part of this, I’m not sure I would fully believe it. This is the story of how two friends in Northern Kentucky independently met two […]
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McAlister’s Deli opens in Cold Spring Town Center
McAlister’s Deli is officially open in Cold Spring. McAlister’s Deli is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes, salads and its signature sweet tea. It is located in the Cold Spring Town Center development at 3725 Alexandria Pike. The new business held its ribbon-cutting on July 20. The first 100 guests receive […]
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Elliott Coffee wins Cincinnati Preservation award
The Garage/Elliott Coffee received the Cincinnati Preservation 2026 Preservation Excellence Awards’ Impact Award for transforming a historic Dayton building into a neighborhood gathering space. Led by Yard & Co., the project reimagined The Garage as Elliott Coffee, located at 825 6th Ave. in Dayton, creating a destination that has helped spark renewed community activity and […]
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Covington coffee and tea house KungBrew Cafe rebrands with new name and logo
One of Covington’s most popular coffee and tea joints is changing its name. KungBrew Cafe, located in MainStrasse Village at 640 Main Street, has now become Fei House. Owner Hana Chu announced the name change today in a social media post. The original name matched KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, the Covington eatery she formerly co-operated with […]
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Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival returns to Newport this weekend
If the smell of sizzling bacon, the taste of Kentucky bourbon and an ice-cold craft beer sound like the perfect summer weekend, Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival has you covered. The festival is coming to Festival Park, located at Festival E Park Dr. in Newport, from July 17 to 19. The festival brings chef-driven dishes featuring […]
