Taste of Belgium has announced the return of its Belgian Gourmet Pop Tarts, inspired by a favorite taste from everyone’s childhood, which are available in berry, lemon and s’mores flavors and are made by hand in limited quantities.
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Covington’s Red Bird Deli: A fusion of food and music
Growing up on a produce and herb farm, food was always a big part of David Renaker-Jansen’s life. His parents – Richard Jansen and Stephanie Renaker-Jansen – still own and operate Reminiscent Herb Farm in Florence. As a kid, Renaker-Jansen would have to wake up early to pick vegetables and herbs on the farm. Now […]
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An offer you can’t refuse: Enjoy that fish fry
Newport may have its gangster tours, but Erlanger has its own wise guy. Diners at annual Lenten fish fries all around town know him as The Codfather. Yet, Mary Queen of Heaven Church is his hangout, and he comes to check on his “operation” throughout Lent to make sure everything is running smoothly. The Codfather […]
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How Incubator Kitchen Collective helps local food entrepreneurs succeed
When Incubator Kitchen Collective’s founder, Rachel DesRochers, created the membership-based community and commercial kitchen, she planned to confront a shared problem by forging a shared solution. Incubator Kitchen Collective gives food-focused startups and small businesses a commercial-grade and health-code-certified facility to produce their goods. The idea sprouted because DesRochers felt the need for the resource […]
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Streetscapes samples bar grub, tacos, even healthy eats on Taylor Mill Road
Villa Fiesta, El Cerro Grande and The Hub Nutrition are three unique establishments on Taylor Mill Road, offering a variety of drinks, Mexican food and healthy options.
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Florence burger joint Quaker Steak & Lube closes permanently
A Florence burger and wings joint is permanently closing after struggling to rebound since the pandemic. Quaker Steak & Lube’s last day in business is Tuesday, Jan. 23, the restaurant announced in a Facebook post. The restaurant is located at 8025 Action Blvd., sandwiched between the Florence Mall and I-71. The location first opened in 2012. […]
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Next week might be the last for Newport’s 16 Lots Southern Outpost
16 Lots Southern Outpost at Newport on the Levee may close next week after less than a year of service. The taproom and kitchen announced the possibility on Facebook Friday, writing that “this could be our last week.” However, the post goes on to say that “we’re hoping not – a few irons are still […]
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Highland Heights to add new smoothie franchise, Better Blend
Highland Heights City Council introduced a new quick-service, high-protein smoothie bar, Better Blend, at Tuesday night’s meeting. Better Blend, a smoothie franchise, will be taking over the former St. Elizabeth Express Care located at 2891 Alexandria Way, which sits right off 1-471. The business hopes to bring better access to health-conscious foods in Highland Heights. […]
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Zone change makes way for Boone County’s 15th McDonald’s
A zoning change is making way for a new McDonald’s along Mt. Zion Road in Florence. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court voted to change the zoning of a one-acre plot of land located at the southeast-facing intersection of Mt. Zion Road and Lakeside Drive in Florence from a Mobile Home Park designation to […]
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Blacklion vodka to kickoff US tour at Hotel Covington Jan. 20
Blacklion vodka, produced by Tim and Tan Spittle based in England, will kickoff their US promotional tour at Hotel Covington on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. Featured on BBC One’s Future Food Stars, hosted by Gordon Ramsay, the spirit is distilled using sheep’s milk. The promotional tour will also make stops in Lexington and […]