A new board-game themed cocktail bar called Dice on Draft is coming to 5th Street in Covington. “Dice on Draft is a board game bar coming to Covington Fall 2025,” according to the venue’s website. “We will feature 200+ free to play board games, a private tabletop RPG room and unique cocktails as well as […]
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Fry Guys visit: Bard’s Burgers & Chili
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? Over […]
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Here are the NKY restaurants participating in Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Join the region for a celebration of culinary tourism in the Greater Cincinnati area with the return of Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week. From Sept. 22 to 28, this is a whole week dedicated to prix fixe three-course menu specials for $26, $36, $46 or $56. The restaurants include an array of dining styles, price points and […]
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Living the good life in Northern Kentucky’s beer gardens
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Come back each month for a new column on the latest brewery opening, Joe’s seasonal favorites, and more. Have you ever asked your dog if he wants to take a walk? Have you ever proposed a trip to […]
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Sip, stroll, support: first-ever Covington Coffee Crawl kicks off in September
Well, you cannot join along on the first-ever Covington Coffee Crawl on Sept. 6, but you can join the self-guided tour. That’s because all the guided tour spots filled up within an hour of opening the sign-ups. “I honestly was talking with my coworkers, and I was like, ‘Maybe 15 or 20 people agreed to […]
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In Search of the Best: Korean
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. One of my first meals in Korea nearly snuck […]
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Inside LINK: Introducing our new food writers
A couple of months ago, we announced that our food writer, Maria Hehman, who had been with LINK from almost the beginning, would be parting ways with us (we miss you, Maria!). I certainly didn’t think it would be two months before I announced who we had hired to replace her, but that was before I […]
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LaRosa’s Newport pizzeria dining room reopens with new look
LaRosa’s Pizzeria in Newport has updated its dining room aimed at elevating guest comfort and convenience. After being closed for a little more than 30 days for renovation, the dining room is now fully reopened and offering full-service dining once again. Located at 75 Carothers Road off I-471 in Newport, the location has been in […]
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Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Fest happens in Newport this weekend
The Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival, which has free admission, is happening this weekend in Newport. “Bacon, Bourbon & Brew Festival is a mouthwatering celebration of three of America’s favorite indulgences – bacon, bourbon and craft beer,” according to the event’s website. “Held along the scenic Ohio River, this high-energy weekend features creative dishes where […]
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Tacos and Tequila Festival comes to Y’alls Stadium in October
The Tacos and Tequila Festival is coming to the Florence Y’alls Stadium in October. This 21 and over only event will see hip hop musical performances from Lil Jon, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy, among others. Other festivities include craft margaritas, tacos from a variety of vendors, tequila shot bars, lucha libre wrestling, an exotic […]
