A new, multi-organizational initiative is aiming to soften the blow to local restaurants brought about by the Big Mac Bridge closure as well as the predicable slow season that often occurs in late winter. Called DineNKY, the initiative will run from Jan. 21 to Feb. 14, and participants can enter to win prizes by patronizing […]
Category: Restaurants
Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club on track for reopening late spring
The Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club, which was struck by a barge and largely destroyed in 2019, is on track for reopening sometime in late spring of this year, staff members confirmed with LINK nky. Located along the Ohio River on Elm Street in Ludlow, the club suffered heavy damage following the barge accident and much of […]
Here are some places you can eat out – without overindulgingÂ
Every new year begins with champagne and sweets, while the next morning often inspires a wave of change. Staying social and sticking to resolutions can seem impossible, especially when it comes to eating out. For those looking to be a little healthier without having to stay home and cook, here are some options. Elusive Cow […]
New additions to Madison Avenue in Covington
This story originally appeared in the Jan. 10, 2025 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. For this week’s Streetscapes, we are looking at new additions to Madison Avenue in Covington. We’ll start with drinks at Revival Vintage Bottle Shop, move on to dinner at Carmelo’s and then end […]
New Riff Distilling celebrates first-ever nationwide distribution
New Riff Distilling has successfully expanded their distribution to all 50 states in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for the Newport-based distillery.
Cincinnati chili pizza now available at this NKY pizza joint
Strong’s Pizza is collaborating with Gold Star to offer a limited-time “Gold Star Chili Pie” pizza, featuring a Gold Star Chili base, mustard, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional crackers, hot sauce, and onions, available through Jan. 31.
Bourbon, pizza and burgers: Streetscapes takes Augusta
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 27, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, we’re taking a little road trip to Augusta. For families who need a reason to get out of the house for a short trip, or anyone looking to keep the holiday […]
Alexandria’s Spare-Time Grill to close for winter
Spare-Time Grill in Alexandria is closing for the winter, with plans to reopen in the spring, as announced by owner Jason Copley on Facebook.
NKY’s 2024 dining openings and closings
Northern Kentucky’s dining landscape had a lot of changes in 2024. We reported on 11 closings and 24 openings, along with some reopenings. This year, NKY lost several classic diners plus an axe-throwing bar, a Covington brunch spot and more. On the brighter side, we got several new bars, multiple new Mexican restaurants, an Asian-inspired […]
Where to eat in NKY according to the LINK Team
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 would share some of our favorites. To get you the best recommendations I could, I (Maggy McDonel, LINK’s digital editor) asked our team members […]

