Taste Cellar & Pantry recently celebrated its opening inside the vacant storefront that was previously occupied by the Fort Thomas Drug Center. Challis and Lauren Hodge hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Taste Cellar & Pantry, their latest business venture, with officials from the City of Fort Thomas on Dec. 5. The Hodges are well known […]
Category: NKY Eats
Point/Arc’s ‘Perk the Halls’ Christmas market set for Saturday
Covington-based nonprofit The Point/Arc is set to host its ‘Perk the Halls’ holiday market at the organization’s Point-Perk coffee shop. The event — slated for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — will feature nine local vendors, most of whom previously participated in Covington’s summer farmers market. A student string trio from Northern Kentucky […]
Craving Skyline pizza? Kroger now selling limited quantities through the weekend
The rumors are true: You can now get a Skyline pizza at the grocery store (for a limited time). After seeing pictures on social media of “Skyline Cheese Coney Pizza” in local Kroger stores, we reached out to Skyline Chili ourselves to figure out the truth. The answer is, yes, all Kroger locations in Cincinnati, […]
Plan for NKY’s first Jaggers restaurant advances
What you need to know Boone County is one step closer to getting Northern Kentucky’s first Jaggers franchise. Jaggers, a restaurant franchise under the Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse umbrella, plans to open a new location on a 1.55-acre parcel of land on the northwest side of Houston Road in Florence. The parcel is situated between Family […]
New wine bar, restaurant to open in Bellevue
Wine bar and restaurant Vine & Rind is opening in Bellevue Join Vine & Rind for a soft opening this Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. at 421 Fairfield Ave. The new spot describes their fare as fine wine, cheese and accouterments. Vine & Rind was “born from a shared passion for exceptional flavors and […]
A fresh pour: Mrs. Teapots Tearoom enters a new era
After 20 years, Mrs. Teapots Tearoom and Eatery on Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue has new owners, and they plan to keep traditions alive. Co-owner and executive chef Jacob Perry said that he has had an eye on the space for a long time. Perry’s partner has owned and operated Le Sorelle Boutique next door to […]
Carmelo’s nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best New Restaurants
Carmelo’s in Covington has been nominated by USA Today as one of the 10 best new restaurants in the country and will compete for a spot on the final list throughout December. “Nominations and opportunities like this are possible because of the community (that’s you) that believes in us,” the restaurant, located at 434 Madison […]
Try these festive cocktails to warm your spirits
The holidays are certainly a cheery time of year, but sometimes we need a little extra cheer to get through the season. Whether you’re looking for a drink to warm you up on a cold winter night or you’re searching for something to serve at a holiday party, we’ve got options for everyone’s taste, plus […]
NKY on Tap: All I want for Christmas is holiday beer recommendations
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. The season is upon us, and I must admit I’m an absolute sucker for the holidays. It’s one of my favorite times of year, and while I’ve become incredibly […]
In Search of the Best: Authentic Mexican and Venezuelan street food at La Torta Loca
Beth McDaniel’s In Search of the Best column explores her adventures in food around Northern Kentucky as she looks for the best … everything! Find Beth’s previous columns plus more NKY dining news here. Since I began doing this column, one restaurant recommendation has come up more than any other: La Torta Loca. People who love […]

