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 […]
Category: NKY Eats
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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. […]
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Behind the Recipe: Carmelo’s with Chef Mitch Arens
What is Behind the Recipe? Each month, I (LINK’s digital editor and newsroom food aficionado) am going behind the scenes with a local chef, bartender or barista to learn how their recipes came to be and what makes them unique. This month, we’re stopping by Carmelo’s to hear from chef Mitch Arens. In October, Carmelo’s […]
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Covington gets its first taste of Nepal with Bridges Nepali
What you need to know Ash Chipalu aims to introduce people in Northern Kentucky to Nepali cuisine, which he believes can help bridge the cultural gap between his home country and American communities. Chipalu hails from Nepal, a landlocked, mountainous country in south Asia, nestled between India and China. In 2015, the country was devastated […]
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Fry Guys visit: Bard’s Burgers & Chili
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? Over […]
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Here are the NKY restaurants participating in Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Join the region for a celebration of culinary tourism in the Greater Cincinnati area with the return of Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week. From Sept. 22 to 28, this is a whole week dedicated to prix fixe three-course menu specials for $26, $36, $46 or $56. The restaurants include an array of dining styles, price points and […]
