Unataza Coffee in Dayton is offering free Spanish classes for beginners, bringing the owner’s native language to the Northern Kentucky community. After moving to the area in 2011 and searching for coffee that reminded her of home in Honduras, owner Alejandra Flores told LINK nky she was inspired to open Unataza. Flores says she takes […]
Category: Restaurants
One wall, two bars and a landlord: How a noise complaint introduced NKY to a Mainstrasse feud
The feud, at least in the public’s eye, began in early 2022 when Chris Estano hired someone to play live music on the front patio of his Mainstrasse bar, Paddy’s on Main. It announced itself in the form of a noise complaint about the events of that night, then landed on a Covington City Commission […]
Gold Star Chili brings their milkshakes back to the menu with Madisono’s
Gold Star Chili is partnering with Madisono’s to resurrect the popular milkshake in all of their locations after COVID-related supply chain issues forced restaurants to give the treat the cold shoulder. Having been kicked off the menu due to supply chain issues and lack of product options from suppliers, Gold Star milkshakes had a milky […]
UPDATED: Covington’s Bourbon Haus 1841 announces permanent closure
Paddy’s on Main owner Chris Estano responded Tuesday to accusations from the owner of neighboring Bourbon Haus 1841 that Estano “terrorized” the bar that shares the common wall of a building in MainStrasse. The bars have a history of disagreements, and the owners of Bourbon House are in ongoing litigation with the building’s owner. That […]
Tired of cooking for out-of-town family? Check out these Northern Kentucky restaurants
We all know feeding out-of-town family can be stressful. Aunt Jane is gluten-free, and cousin Jerry is vegan, but uncle Dave will only eat meat. However, as Northern Kentucky experts we hope we can offer you some help, or at least some great restaurants that we hope your family will love. Let’s take a look […]
Empanada’s Box offers free empanadas in celebration of Argentina’s win
The Empanada’s Box in Covington is celebrating Argentina’s win against France in this year’s World Cup final. This Friday, Dec. 23, customers can get one free Buenos Aires empanada and a cup of Yerba Mate tea beginning at 11 a.m. It’s one per customer with no purchase necessary while supplies last.
Braxton, Dewey’s, Graeter’s combo slated to open in late 2023
Union is about to get a new spot with three local favorites. Scheduled to open in late 2023, the location will house Braxton Brewing, Dewey’s Pizza and Graeter’s Ice Cream, per a release from Braxton. 20,000 square feet of green space and beer garden will be situated in between the three locations in this “community-centric” […]
New barbecue restaurant Shiners On The Levee now open in Newport
Newport on the Levee is expanding quickly, and one of the most recent additions serves up barbecue, live music, karaoke and more. Shiners On The Levee hosted a grand opening Saturday, Dec. 3 where founder Kevin Dailey cut the ribbon to the new spot along with family, friends and Newport mayor Tom Guidugli. The kitchen, […]
LINK Streetscapes: Crescent Springs
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 25 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To see this story and others sooner, subscribe to the weekly newspaper here. The Ritchie Avenue area of Crescent Springs is right off the expressway, and there are so many hidden gems. Sweet Basil: 2520 Hazelwood Circle This small spot used […]
NKY, Cincinnati listed as one of the top 23 places in the country to visit in 2023 by ‘Condé Nast Traveler’
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati have been listed as one of the top 23 places to visit in the country in 2023 by Condé Nast Traveler. The travel magazine created its “The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023” list including spots around the county “from the American West to the U.S.-territory islands […]


