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. With Halloween almost here and the dark chill of November not far off, you might find yourself in the mood for a […]
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New delicatessen, Rump and Roll, opens in Dayton
Dayton has a brand new delicatessen. Rump and Roll, at 526 6th Ave., officially opened on Oct. 1. They initially started working on the space this spring. Described as a “deli and bakery,” they offer freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches and hot soups. The deli sandwiches include a Charcuterie Sandwich, a Kentucky Cuban, a […]
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From McDonalds to sushi: Chef brings Asian flavor to Mainstrasse
Restaurateur Pim Chang learned the ropes of the restaurant business by working at a McDonald’s while growing up. Chang, who is from Hong Kong, said preparing McDonald’s fries helped him realize the creativity involved in something as standardized as preparing McDonald’s food. The differences in how fries are prepared around the world highlights the uniqueness […]
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Behind the Recipe: Roebling Books and Coffee
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 Roebling Books and Coffee to hear from barista and event […]
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Roebling Books and Coffee’s Dayton location to reopen
Roebling Books and Coffee’s Dayton location is reopening this week. With shops in Covington and Newport, the Dayton spot is Roebling Books and Coffee’s third location. Originally opening in 2023, the Dayton location has had some struggles and had to close for a while. But now, it’s returning, offering a dedicated artists’ space where local […]
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Kung Food AmerAsia to be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Welcome to Flavortown, KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia (not just yet)! Food Network’s popular Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is set to feature another Northern Kentucky hotspot. Covington-based KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, located at 521 Madison Ave., announced Tuesday that it would debut on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Friday on Food Network. However, in a Facebook post on […]
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Little Matcha turns founders’ passion into bustling Covington cafe
Entrepreneur Cindy Jiang’s passion is matcha. She’s turned her passion into a vibrant and trendy cafe that’s drawing customers from both sides of the Ohio River. “The minute I was introduced to it, I was like, I freaking love this,” she said. Her love for it dates back at least ten years, as she shared […]
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Japanese-style pizzeria, cocktail bar now open in Covington
Tokyo Pie, a Japanese-style pizzeria and cocktail bar, officially opened on Madison Avenue this week. The venture comes from the creators of Agave & Rye, and it is located right next to the Covington Agave & Rye location. According to their Facebook page, Tokyo Pie serves up “72-hour fermented dough, miso cream, wagyu sausage, chili […]
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Stonehouse Settlement Winery blends family, history and handcrafted wine
From 1913 through 1938, the Oakland 12-Mile School operated as a one-room schoolhouse for children in Campbell County. In 2025, the building is now the tasting room for Stonehouse Settlement Winery. Walter, Jean and Patsy Scott attended the school during that time. Three generations later, Sandy and Steve Scott bought the old school building on […]
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Fry Guys Visit: Tickle Pickle
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? That’s […]
