Wanna take bourbon classes in college? Northern Kentucky University has your back. They’re offering classes to the bourbon-curious and long-time imbibers alike. NKU, with partners MeetNKY and New Riff Distillery, announced Thursday evening the launch of the Norse Spirit Society, a five-class non-credit program that provides exclusive bourbon education and experiential sessions to the community. […]
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LINK streetscapes: West Pike Street in Covington
This area of Covington is booming with business: From restaurants to breweries to shops, you name it, this hub has it. For this streetscapes, I’m focusing on the places on West Pike that are either new — or new to me. Ripple Wine Bar: 4 West Pike St. I’d heard of Ripple several times over […]
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The winning dishes in Baker Hunt’s Top Chef event are going to make your mouth water
Baker Hunt’s annual fundraiser, Twilight in the Gardens, featured dishes from around the area in what they dubbed a Battle of the Chefs. Baker Hunt and Cultural Center is a Covington nonprofit focused on art education and community. Baker Hunt offers professional instruction in nearly all art media, serving more than 3,500 students from school […]
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It’s the final week to get these deals for National Bourbon Heritage Month
National Bourbon Heritage Month ends Friday, Sept. 30, but there are still plenty of deals and specials you can take advantage of before the end of the month. Monday, Sept. 26 to Friday, Sept. 30: Wiseguy Lounge, located at 603 Main St. in Covington, will feature several New Riff specials for the week including: Manhattan […]
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Are you ready for this weekend’s Oktoberfest Newport?
Oans, zwoa, drei, gsuffa! That’s German for “One, two, three, drink!” and you may recognize the words because they are part of a very popular Oktoberfest song. You’ll be able to sing it all you want at Oktoberfest Newport, which is returning to Newport on the Levee from Sept. 23 to 25. The Music If […]
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LINK streetscapes: Washington Street and North Jefferson Street in Historic Burlington
This particular segment of Streetscapes transported me to a different era. I’ve been to Burlington before, but never made it past the McDonald’s and gas stations. The further I drove, the further away from modern reality I got, and I mean that in the best way possible. When I drove past Burlington Commons, I actually […]
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NKY’s four Indian restaurants serve up food and culture
India produces around 75% of the world’s spices and was the first country in the world to refine and consume sugar. So even if you have never eaten Indian food, odds are that you have tasted Indian seasoning. Though Northern Kentucky and India are separated by more than 8,000 miles and two oceans, Northern Kentuckians […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Northern Kentucky University
This special edition of Streetscapes looks at Northern Kentucky’s largest university, Northern Kentucky University. Last edition we started with my alma mater, Thomas More, so I turned to friends, current students and alumni for the top NKY spots off campus that every student must visit before graduation. Carabello Coffee: 107 E 9th St., Newport This […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Thomas More University
See a local college campus through the eyes of Maria Hehman as she explores local eateries and watering holes in this latest installment of NKY Streetscapes.
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New distillery hopes to create ‘bourbon-centric ecosystem’ in Augusta
The founders of Augusta Distillery have big plans for their business – and an even bigger vision for Augusta itself. That vision starts with Lance and Lalani Bates, who bought and renovated Augusta’s Beehive Tavern in 2017. But they didn’t intend to stop there: The Augusta residents thought their city would make a great location […]