It’s Cincinnati Taco Week now through Sunday. The celebration will allow people to buy tacos for just $2.50 with a minimum order of three tacos at nearly 50 locations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Participants can track their visits using the official Cincinnati Taco Week app, where they can log their progress and earn […]
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Covington-based Kealoha’s Kitchen announces closure
Covington-based Hawaiian restaurant Kealoha’s Kitchen has announced its impending closure. On Oct. 9, the restaurant’s owners announced their decision on its official Facebook page. They cited financial reasons as the main cause for the closure. The restaurant is located at 529 Main St. in Covington. Its last day is slated for Oct. 12. The restaurant […]
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Fry Guys Visit: Tickle Pickle
Will Johnson is a member of the LINK nky editorial board, and he loves, loves, LOVES french fries. Come back each month for a new column on deep-fried delicacies around the region. The only thing better than a good french fry is a great french fry. But where have all the great fries gone? That’s […]
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Skyline Spice Graeter’s ice cream is back!
Graeter’s Skyline Spice flavor of ice cream, served with oyster crackers, will return on Wednesday, according to a tersely worded social media announcement from Graeter’s. The official statement online consists of two words: “It’s back.” A brief introduction before the official statement indicated Graeter’s and Skyline had decided to re-release the flavor after speculation from […]
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Eat, drink, repeat: LINK Team’s go-to NKY restaurants, bars
There are too many good places to eat in Northern Kentucky to count, and the people on the LINK team certainly like to eat (and occasionally drink), so we thought we’d share some of our favorites. To get you the best recommendations I could, I (LINK’s digital editor) asked our team members (and myself) six […]
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What’s new (and gone) in NKY restaurants so far this year
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant landscape continues to evolve, 2025 has proven to be a transitional year. One of the most consequential local events of 2024 was the closure of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which led to the shutdown of several restaurants at Newport on the Levee and in the surrounding river city communities. Below […]
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In Search of the Best: Local apples
Beth McDaniel’s In Search of the Best column explores her adventures in food around Northern Kentucky as she looks for the best … everything! If you have an idea for the perfect something, email Beth at mcdaniel.elizabeth@gmail.com. Click here to meet all of our food writers. At the first hint of fall, it’s everything pumpkin. […]
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Molly Costello named partner of Otto’s Hospitality Group
Molly Costello, a longtime member of Otto’s Hospitality Group, has been named a partner. Costello first joined Otto’s in 2008 as a server while attending culinary school. She later transitioned to the kitchen, where she rose through the ranks and was eventually named chef. She played a role in the group’s expansion, including the 2015 […]
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Empress Chili celebrated as Alexandria fixture for 40 years
What you need to know From first jobs to late-night chili stops, Empress Chili has shaped Alexandria residents for four decades. The Alexandria institution will serve its Cincinnati-style chili for 40 years on Sept. 23. In honor of that milestone, the Alexandria City Council recognized Steve Martin, the owner of Empress Chili, for his 40 […]
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Behind the Recipe: Carmelo’s with Chef Mitch Arens
What is Behind the Recipe? Each month, I (LINK’s digital editor and newsroom food aficionado) am going behind the scenes with a local chef, bartender or barista to learn how their recipes came to be and what makes them unique. This month, we’re stopping by Carmelo’s to hear from chef Mitch Arens. In October, Carmelo’s […]
