New Riff Distilling has revamped its distillery experience to better complement its brand’s growing reputation, said Sales Director Mollie Lewis. “It’s hard to even envision what it looked like before,” Lewis told LINK nky. “This is definitely an upgrade. I think we’re utilizing the space better. It feels nice and light and airy.” Spirits entrepreneur […]
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Local Frisch’s locations bring back daily breakfast bars
Several local Frisch’s restaurant locations have re-instituted their daily breakfast bar. The breakfast bar costs a flat rate of $8.99 and is open until 11 a.m. on weekdays, until 1 p.m. on Saturdays and until 2 p.m. on Sundays. Regional locations include restaurants in Bellevue, Florence, Cold Spring and Independence. “Frisch’s breakfast bar has been […]
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Enson Harbor in Bellevue to reopen Friday
Enson Harbor is reopening this Friday as Enson Harbor | Chinese Dim Sum & Bar. Formerly a seafood restaurant in Bellevue, the space will reopen as a Chinese dim sum restaurant and bar. The restaurant will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring outdoor seating and a full bar. Enson […]
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NK Why: How do you get a liquor license in NKY?
“Make sure you cross your Is and dot your Ts” is the number one piece of advice experts give for those seeking a liquor license in Northern Kentucky. Starting a business can be difficult, and there is so much excitement around picking the perfect space, hiring the right people and finding your customer base. But […]
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Bobby Mackey’s to celebrate 45th anniversary in September
Bobby Mackey’s Music World, a country music venue in Wilder, is celebrating its 45th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. Called “45 Years at America’s Honky Tonk,” the event features live music, mechanical bull rides, line dancing, karaoke and even ghost tours of the venue, which touts itself as “the most haunted […]
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Here are the NKY restaurants participating in Cincinnati Burger Week
Cincinnati Burger Week officially kicks off today, providing people in Northern Kentucky with a prime opportunity to frequent local restaurants, eat burgers, and cash in on several drink deals. From July 10 to 16, patrons can enjoy seven days of $7 burgers from over 100 participating restaurants in the Greater Cincinnati area. The event is […]
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Streetscapes: You’ll find craft cocktails, old-school luxury, even axe-throwing on this bar crawl
This story originally appeared in the June 30 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe at linknky.com/subscribe. NKY’s bar scene is ever-changing, and two of the newest additions have taken over and become must-visit destinations this summer. For patrons who have yet to experience two of the hottest bars of the […]
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Tropical Smoothie Café opens in Newport
Tropical Smoothie Café cravings can now be satisfied closer to home for Campbell County residents. The smoothie company has opened a new location at 1709 Monmouth St., Suite D, in Newport. It is in the shopping center between GameStop and Jot India. There are Tropical Smoothie Café locations in Kenton and Boone Counties, but this […]
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Covington Skyline Chili to reopen, NKY restaurant group takes over ownership
About three months after announcing its closure, the Covington Skyline Chili at the corner of 3rd and Philadelphia streets will remain open as One Holland Group takes over ownership, the company announced on Facebook. “And to add to the celebration…Skyline franchisee Gary Holland of the One Holland Group is taking ownership of the store to […]
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Streetscapes: Load up on protein shakes, ramen, specialty pizzas on Martha Layne Collins Boulevard
Most NKU alumni and students know Martha Layne Collins Boulevard well. But with graduation and the start of the summer semester, many who have never ventured to NKU are making their way in that direction. Those looking for an energy boost midmorning or a refreshing summer beer need only head to the bustling boulevard to […]