Northern Kentucky chef, Ken Durbin, owns The At Home Chef. The At Home Chef crafts custom menus for in-home, intimate dining experiences. Email him at Ken@TheAtHomeChef.com or call 859-640-6958. by Robin Gee Traditionally, dinner has been the place where family and friends reconnect, recount their days, share their dreams and enjoy a good meal together. […]
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Update: Details on the New Dunkin’ Donuts/Popeyes Alexandria Location
Pat Gilligan of Gilligan Company addresses the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission. He is building a Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes location at the corner of Poplar Ridge and Alexandria Pike. by Robin Gee Plans for a combined Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes in Alexandria near the corner of Alexandria Pike and Poplar Ridge have moved […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts/Popeyes Location Proposed for Alexandria
A new Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes is proposed for the corner of Poplar Ridge and Alexandria Pike, next door to Burger King. by Robin Gee A site plan for a new Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes location to be built on the corner of Alexandria Pike and Poplar Ridge was presented at last night’s city of […]
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meetNKY Joins Kentucky Tourism Industry in Supporting Western Kentucky
Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of meetNKY. As the recovery efforts continue in Western Kentucky, meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, has joined other tourism industry partners in donating to assist with the relief efforts. The Executive Committee of the Board of Commission for meetNKY unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Team […]
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CVG Airport Previews December Holiday Travel
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) expects December holiday travel volume to be 90 percent of 2019 levels. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) expects December holiday travel to be spread out over the next two weeks beginning Saturday, 12/18 through Sunday, 1/2. You’ll Love Living in a Clean Home! Since 1986. Call 859-781-3300. […]
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BREAKING: Proposed Japanese Hibachi Grill Coming to Former Flipdaddy’s Newport Location
Work is underway on the site at the former Flipdaddys Newport Location at 165 Pavilion Pkwy., a promise of things to come. by Robin Gee While details are forthcoming, work appears to be moving forward on a new restaurant planned to occupy the former Flipdaddy’s building at 165 Pavilion Parkway at the Newport Pavilion shopping […]
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Regional Tourism Groups Battered But Determined, Excited for a Strong Future
Pat Crowley (l) welcomed (l to r) Julie Kirkpatrick of meetNKY, Abby Grewe of Ovation and Julie Calvert (Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau) to NKY Chamber’s “Eggs ‘n’ Issues”. LINK file. by Robin Gee On Tuesday, members and guests of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) heard from representatives of three regional tourism […]
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With Smashburger closed, Five Guys reportedly coming to Highland Heights
Smashburger opened in Highland Heights in 2011. by Robin Gee The first Northern Kentucky area Smashburger franchise has closed, paving the way for another burger franchise to open in the same location. Smashburger, located at 2517 Wilson Avenue in the same Highland Heights commercial complex as Chipotle, has closed permanently. The burger franchise was the […]
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Breakout Star from The Voice to perform in NKY this weekend
Kinsey Rose, provided. Former NKU student Kinsey Rose, who was recently featured on NBC’s The Voice, is playing a show this weekend in Northern Kentucky. Rose, a singer/songwriter currently residing in Nashville, TN, will play at the Northern Kentucky Saddle Club (7087 4 Mile Rd in Melbourne, Kentucky) with Kat and the California Kings. Sign […]
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Comal, a Taco-Centric Family Restaurant, Coming to Fort Thomas
Leticia and Michael Messmer’s restaurant Comal will offer tacos that combine influences, not only from Texas and Mexico, but also from Italian and French cuisine. by Robin Gee A new restaurant, and restaurant concept, is taking shape in Fort Thomas. Comal (Spanish for fire pit or griddle), will be a family-style taco restaurant with a […]
