Entrepreneur Cindy Jiang’s passion is matcha. She’s turned her passion into a vibrant and trendy cafe that’s drawing customers from both sides of the Ohio River. “The minute I was introduced to it, I was like, I freaking love this,” she said. Her love for it dates back at least ten years, as she shared […]
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Japanese-style pizzeria, cocktail bar now open in Covington
Tokyo Pie, a Japanese-style pizzeria and cocktail bar, officially opened on Madison Avenue this week. The venture comes from the creators of Agave & Rye, and it is located right next to the Covington Agave & Rye location. According to their Facebook page, Tokyo Pie serves up “72-hour fermented dough, miso cream, wagyu sausage, chili […]
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Stonehouse Settlement Winery blends family, history and handcrafted wine
From 1913 through 1938, the Oakland 12-Mile School operated as a one-room schoolhouse for children in Campbell County. In 2025, the building is now the tasting room for Stonehouse Settlement Winery. Walter, Jean and Patsy Scott attended the school during that time. Three generations later, Sandy and Steve Scott bought the old school building on […]
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Fry Guys Visit: Tickle Pickle
Will Johnson is a member of the LINK nky editorial board, and he loves, loves, LOVES french fries. Come back each month for a new column on deep-fried delicacies around the region. The only thing better than a good french fry is a great french fry. But where have all the great fries gone? That’s […]
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NKY on Tap: Oktoberfest near and far
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Come back each month for a new column on the latest brewery opening, Joe’s seasonal favorites, and more. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Had I discovered running marathons before drinking good beer, perhaps I […]
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Eat, drink, repeat: LINK Team’s go-to NKY restaurants, bars
There are too many good places to eat in Northern Kentucky to count, and the people on the LINK team certainly like to eat (and occasionally drink), so we thought we’d share some of our favorites. To get you the best recommendations I could, I (LINK’s digital editor) asked our team members (and myself) six […]
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A cut above: NKY butchers keep craft alive
The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington or letting your dog roam free in Florence, Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be in cities […]
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What’s new (and gone) in NKY restaurants so far this year
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant landscape continues to evolve, 2025 has proven to be a transitional year. One of the most consequential local events of 2024 was the closure of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which led to the shutdown of several restaurants at Newport on the Levee and in the surrounding river city communities. Below […]
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In Search of the Best: Local apples
Beth McDaniel’s In Search of the Best column explores her adventures in food around Northern Kentucky as she looks for the best … everything! If you have an idea for the perfect something, email Beth at mcdaniel.elizabeth@gmail.com. Click here to meet all of our food writers. At the first hint of fall, it’s everything pumpkin. […]