The new location of Skyline Chili located on the corner of 5th Street and Philadelphia Street in Covington will open its doors on Monday at 10:30 a.m., according to a social media announcement from the restaurant. The restaurant also has another older location on 3rd Street and Philadelphia Street, but that location will close for […]
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How 859 Taproom became a Northern Kentucky favorite
You’re reading part of our 2026 LINK nky Readers’ Choice Awards. Explore the full guide, including winners for food & drink, shopping, services and more here. It was always Jeff and Mandy Kaplan’s dream to own a restaurant. Now they do, less than three miles from where they live. Jeff and Mandy met 30 years ago when he was working […]
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Beloved Covington deli to close after landlord declines to renew lease
After 15 years of business, the family-owned-and-operated Gutierrez Deli in Covington will close for good. In a Facebook post, the owners announced that they will be vacating their storefront at 1131 Lee Street on July 1 because their landlord has opted not to renew their lease. “This store has been so much more than a […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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Where to find The Peach Truck in NKY this summer
The Peach Truck tour is a favorite part of summer for peach fans, and the Nashville-based operation will again be making its way to the Greater Cincinnati area this summer. Owners Stephen and Jessica Rose will be bringing farm-fresh Georgia peaches to stops across the United States. “The Peach Truck is more than just peaches; […]
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NKY activities by the hour: quick trips to weekend getaways
It’s almost summer. The sun stays up later and later, the kids will soon have nothing to do, and the outdoor weather is calling you to do something other than stay home. Whether you’ve got bored kids or the nice weather is simply motivating you to get out there and do something fun, figuring out […]
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Covington pizzeria expands to new downtown Cincinnati location
A well-known Covington pizzeria is soon to cross the river. Mad Anthony’s Pizza, one of the most popular stalls in the food hall Covington Yard, is expanding to Cincinnati by taking over the former Voodoo Brewing space in the Central Business District. The new location will open Friday, May 29, with the intent of bringing […]
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NKY on Tap:Â Tuba plays its final tune
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 can now say I know how the world felt when The Beatles broke up, how the fans in Mudville ached to see Casey’s final at-bat, and what was […]
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New Riff unveils latest single malt whiskeyÂ
New Riff Distilling announced the release of the fourth installment of its single malt whiskey, a 2026 expression featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys to date, highlighting the time-honored heritage of malted barley with Kentucky’s sour mash traditions. New Riff stands among the first, and still one of the few, distilleries bringing this […]
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Mint juleps and more: Derby weekend in NKY
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, y’all! And while up here in Northern Kentucky, we don’t get the true Derby Day experience, you can always try to emulate it. The best way, we’ve found, is to put on your most ornate piece of headwear, your brightest-colored clothing and drink a mint julep. If you’re looking to make […]