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 […]
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Covington nominated as finalist for ‘Best Culinary Town in the South,’ vote now
A magazine covering the American South is holding a competition for “Best Culinary Town in the South,” and Covington has made it to the finals. After thousands of votes were cast during the publication’s initial Readers’ Poll at The Local Palate, Covington advanced from a field of 15 culinary destinations across the South to the […]
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6 ‘N The Mornin’ to open at Covington RiverCenter this month
6 ‘N The Mornin’ is set to open at the Covington RiverCenter on July 11, two months after publicly announcing their move south across the Ohio River. The restaurant was previously located on Madison Road in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighborhood. Prior to this, the space at 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. was home to Honey […]
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Lisse in Mainstrasse closes without warning
The Dutch steakhouse Lisse in Covington has closed without warning. Lisse opened in 2016 at 530 Main St. in Mainstrasse Village. It was well-known for its focus on fresh vegetables, giant steaks and Dutch-inspired cuisine that reflected the heritage of owner Hans Philippo. A notice was seen posted on the restaurant’s side door Tuesday announcing […]
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NKY on Tap: Brewing at Barleycorn’s
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 […]