Do you like beer? What about pickleball? Well, you’re in luck: A 12,000-square-foot brewery, taproom and six-court pickleball facility is coming to Florence, the city announced Tuesday. The Freedom Brewing Company is partnering with The Pickleball Ranch to open on a four-acre parcel of land on Freedom Way directly behind Thomas More Stadium. “Over 20 […]
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Cuban restaurant Amador officially open at Newport on the Levee
Long-awaited Cuban restaurant Amador has officially opened its doors at Newport on the Levee. The “casual fine dining” restaurant is the third concept from Pesola Hospitality Group, which includes Cincinnati-based Revolution Rotisserie and Milkman, per a release from the group. The Miami-inspired spot, which was originally announced in the summer of 2021, serves up traditional […]
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LINK Streetscapes: A return to Covington brings new surprises, old favorites
Streetscapes has covered nearly every nook and cranny of Covington: From Madison Avenue to Scott Boulevard and Main Street, we’ve nearly seen it all. One of the best parts about this series is tracking the evolution of Northern Kentucky and its ever-booming businesses. This Streetscapes takes a trip back to Covington’s West Seventh Street for […]
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Covington to host third annual Smoke on the River BBQ Fest next month
Smoke on the River BBQ Fest will host its third annual weekend celebration from May 12 to May 14 at Covington Plaza along the riverfront. The three-day festival will feature barbecue vendors from throughout the region and is free to the public. The festival will also feature musical entertainment and food from 11 different vendors. […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Eat your way through Mt. Zion Road
This story originally appeared in the April 7 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. It’s a rarity on this Streetscapes series to find one area where Northern Kentucky natives could truly spend an entire day, from breakfast to dinnertime. Off the winding Mt. Zion exit awaits three locally […]
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LINK Streetscapes: Scott Street offers haven for foodies, spa-goers
This story originally appeared in the March 31 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. When it comes to food and drinks, Covington is one of the most packed places for a night out. Often overlooked by the streets on either side, Scott Street has added new businesses over […]
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Covington Skyline will temporarily close, but search for new location is on
Written by Felicia Jordan for WCPO Cincinnati chili lovers in Covington may have to drive a little further for their Skyline fix — or choose another local staple — after the West 3rd Street location temporarily closes in a few months. Sarah Sicking, vice president of marketing and brand engagement at Skyline, said the company […]
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It’s Skyline time! The beloved Cincinnati chili restaurant to open new location in CVG Airport
Written by Molly Schramm for WCPO Cincinnati’s beloved Skyline Chili is making its way to CVG Airport. The chili chain is opening a new location within the airport later this year. The Skyline location will be in Concourse B’s food court. Skyline was chosen out of multiple eateries that vied for a spot in the […]
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Kenton County residents will soon be able to borrow library books at Latonia coffee house
Kenton County residents will soon be able to borrow library books from The Roost coffee house in Latonia without a library card. “The partnership allows the library to put books in more hands and reach new audiences,” according to a recent press release from the Kenton County Library. The project will begin with celebratory event […]
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NKY creamy whip spots you’ve got to try
It’s officially spring! Well, technically — and especially for those in the Cincinnati area — spring means one thing: creamy whips. For those not familiar with this odd regional term, creamy whips is just the Cincinnati way of saying soft-serve ice cream — and there are plenty of local spots to get your creamy whip […]
