“We want to get them from a Miller Lite to a bourbon.” It was the quote of the morning from Richard Dickman, owner Smoke Justis. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s March Eggs ‘N Issues focused on the growth of the bourbon industry within Northern Kentucky. Kentucky is known for horses, great music and bourbon. In […]
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The Kentucky Side – Episode 4
In this episode of The Kentucky Side, state and local officials are more optimistic than ever about moving forward on the long-awaited Brent Spence Bridge corridor project. But what exactly was that announcement featuring the governors of Kentucky and Ohio, and haven’t we seen this show before? Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) […]
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Worker shortage cited as one reason to lower server age from 20 to 18
A bill that would lower the server age from 20 to 18 passed the House Licensing committee on Feb. 23. It now heads to the House for a full vote. Rep. Killian Timoney (R-Lexington) introduced House Bill 252, which would also allow beer distributors to hire those under the age of 20. Rep. Ed Massey […]
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Purple Poulet to open new location in Newport Thursday
After being closed due to the pandemic in August 2021, Purple Poulet’s much-anticipated reopening is now scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17. The restaurant will be taking a soft opening approach Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. They will return to regular hours Tuesday through Saturday next week from […]
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Most LaRosa’s Locations to Close Early Sunday for Super Bowl
If you work at LaRosa’s, a welcome announcement was made Tuesday: Most locations are closing at 6 p.m. Sunday for the Super Bowl “so that their Team Members can participate and enjoy the game,” according to a release. “The LaRosa family is committed to all of its Team Members, and knows that moments like this […]
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The Slice is Right Could Be Coming to an Event Near You
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter The Slice is Right Pizzeria rolled into the Northern Kentucky community in September 2020, but the business wasn’t hit with pandemic setbacks until July 2021. According to his sister Rachel Turner, Trent Turner is the brains behind the business. He began perfecting his pizza dough recipe about three […]
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At Enson Harbor, your meal may be served by … robots?
Enson Harbor opened for lunch hours at 11 a.m. over the weekend, and if you stop by, you may get a chance to be served by a robot. The new seafood restaurant in Bellevue has three robot servers that resemble a cat. They are programable to seat you at your table and act as a […]
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She left P&G to start a coffee shop that would bring people together
Written by Haley Parnell, LINKnky reporter Tami Trunick had a vision: she wanted to do something more meaningful for her community. After working at Procter & Gamble for decades, Trunick said she didn’t feel like she was improving lives the way she wanted. Brass Key Coffee began when the Northern Kentucky native took a trip […]
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High-end steak house coming to Bellevue
Written by Meghan Goth, LINK nky managing editor A new steakhouse is slated to open in Bellevue. MRBL, pronounced “Marble,” will be located on the fourth floor of 119 Fairfield Ave. (above where Esporta Fitness currently operates), said Christian Tucci, asset manager for Windmiller Properties, which owns the building. “Guests will first enter the restaurant […]
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New Seafood Restaurant in Bellevue Opens Softly Friday, then Fully on Monday
If you’re in Bellevue and in the mood for some seafood, a new spot is opening in the former Joe’s Crab Shack location this weekend. Enson Harbor is holding a soft opening Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., the restaurant announced on its Facebook page Thursday. Also, there’s robots. Yep – you read that […]