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 […]
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Lawmakers hear from advocates of bourbon barrel tax
Legislators on the Bourbon Barrel Taxation Task Force say they want to strike a balance between the success of distillery companies and the needs of Kentucky communities where they operate. The task force held its third meeting of the year on Thursday, hearing from county officials about the barrel tax’s impact on local coffers. Lawmakers […]
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Wenzel Whiskey to debut new Proprietors’ Blend
Wenzel whiskey will be debuting their new, locally brewed whiskey — called the Proprietors’ Blend — next weekend. On Sept. 10 at noon, Wenzel will be releasing 150 bottles of the first whiskey to be blended in Covington since Prohibition at their blending warehouse at 15 Tobacco Alley. Bottles will be available for $150 plus […]
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NKY streetscapes: Buttermilk Pike
This week I went to two different cities, but I stayed on the same street. Buttermilk Pike offers a variety of businesses and cuisines, and very different atmospheres. But each of these places offer something unique with a focus on fostering a community in the NKY area. Oriental Wok: 317 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell There […]
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NKY streetscapes: Burlington Pike in Florence
I’ve got a very sweet segment of streetscapes this week: I found doughnuts, coffee, ice cream and, best of all, puppies! Pink in a Blanket Doughnuts: 7220 Burlington Pike I originally discovered this place when I was in college. There’s something about a doughnut and coffee before class that just makes your entire day better. […]
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Voices of NKY: Rhys Watkins
Welcome to Voices of NKY, a weekly video series in which we talk to one person from Northern Kentucky to find out what makes them tick. This week, we meet Rhys Watkins, who lives and works in Newport. He owns Flow Koffee and Kombucha, which is the largest draft organic kombucha bar in the Cincinnati […]
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NKY streetscapes: Elm Street in Ludlow
While I’ve been to lots of different neighborhoods now for streetscapes, Ludlow may be my favorite area yet. While these businesses and the services they offer make this a great place to visit, the people I met sealed the deal. They had a love for Ludlow that was contagious. Bircus Brewing: 322 Elm Street Not […]
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NKY streetscapes: Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell
Disclosure: The author of this post is related to the mayor of Ft. Mitchell, who is also one of the owners of Jim’s Fine Wine and Spirits. Fort Mitchell will forever have my heart. This is where I walked home from elementary school each day, where I now stop for my daily coffee, and where […]
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Fort Thomas Cobblestone Café owners to retire
Mother-daughter duo and Cobblestone café owners Jen Black and Brenda Spade recently announced their plans to retire.
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LINK streetscapes: Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue
The longer I’ve been doing this series, which explores small businesses on one street each week in Northern Kentucky, the longer I want to make each article. Many of the streets just have so much to offer that it’s hard to cover every place, and let’s be honest: Pretty much every business on Fairfield Avenue […]