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. It’s no mystery why Herb and Thelma’s is a Northern Kentucky institution. A family-run small business, it’s a beautiful amalgamation of unassuming dive and community cornerstone, operating since 1939. […]
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NKY dining in 2025: restaurant openings and closures
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant scene evolves, 2025 became a transitional year, seeing the closure of several prominent eateries and the emergence of new ones. Below is our 2025 Dining Guide’s openings and closing list, so you can stay up to date on NKY’s ever-changing culinary landscape. Closings Amador Cuban (Newport on the Levee) This Miami-style […]
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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Rump & Roll gears up for its first Christmas season
What you need to know A meal is often at the center of holiday celebrations. For many families, the centerpiece of the meal is a meat or poultry, whether that’s beef, chicken, lamb or duck. With Christmas and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, Rump & Roll owner Tavis Rockwell is beefing up his […]
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Holiday spirits, literally: 5 festive NKY bars to visit this season
Northern Kentucky bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos and festive cocktails. Here are five festive NKY bars to check out this holiday season: Galaxie, Covington This holiday season, bar and dance spot Galaxie is hosting Miracle on Madison, an immersive Christmas-themed pop-up bar with original […]
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Rita’s Italian Ice opens first NKY location in Florence
Northern Kentucky’s first Rita’s Italian Ice opened its doors in Florence. The store officially opened at 7220 Burlington Pike in Florence on Dec. 17. Rita’s, a Bensalem, Pennsylvania-based Italian ice and frozen custard franchise, is widespread throughout the East Coast. The franchise also opened two other stores in the Greater Cincinnati area in 2025, including […]
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Winter slump hitting some NKY restaurants as seasonal slowdowns impact sales
What you need to know Valerie and Drew Rath, co-owners of Tuba Baking Company in Dayton, found that slowdowns in business can hurt more when you’re juggling the responsibilities of being a parent while running a small business. Unfortunately for the Raths, business slowdowns are an annual occurrence during the holiday season. With three young […]
