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 weekendÂ
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 […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKYÂ dining
Northern Kentucky has never met a meal it couldn’t make memorable. From down-home diners and hole-in-the-wall burger joints to fine dining destinations and craft cocktail bars that could hold their own in any city, the NKY food and drink scene is as diverse as the people who love it. Whether you’re chasing the perfect plate […]
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‘Traveler’s Table’ to replace Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas’ Grassroots & Vine is being replaced with a new dining experience. Taste Food and Wine Group announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August. Traveler’s Table will replace Grassroots & Vine at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. The new restaurant represents the next chapter for restaurateurs Lauren and […]
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Up There hopes to bring new life to iconic Covington rooftop
What you need to know With pristine views of the Cincinnati skyline, this Covington bar is revitalizing one of the city’s most enticing commercial rooftops. Perched atop the landmark Republic Bank Building at 535 Madison Ave. in the heart of Covington’s Central Business District, Up There promises to bring an elevated experience to the city’s […]