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 […]
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Second Spear Ridge Café opens as Downs of Nicholson progresses
One Holland Group CEO Gary Holland wanted his company’s signature real estate project, The Downs of Nicholson, to be the pinnacle of his hometown, Independence. Holland, an Independence native and Simon Kenton High School graduate, began his restaurant venture by opening the Independence Skyline Chili in 2000. Since then, One Holland, his namesake restaurant group, […]
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Schlotzsky’s opens location in Union
Schlotzsky’s, a national fast-casual restaurant chain, has opened a location in Union. A ribbon cutting, held by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, is set for July 17 at 10 a.m. The restaurant is located at 928 US-42 inside the Union Promenade development. “We are excited to bring fresh and fast dining choices to the […]
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Camporosso Pizza to be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Welcome to Flavortown, Camporosso Pizza! Fort Mitchell’s Camporosso Pizza was featured in a recent episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the long-running Food Network series hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri. The episode premiered on July 11 on Food Network. According to a post to Camporosso’s Facebook account, Fieri visits a “husband-and-wife Italian joint near […]
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Newport LaRosa’s to temporarily close dining room for renovations
LaRosa’s Pizzeria in Newport is getting a modern update designed to improve the dine-in experience. Starting June 30, LaRosa’s Newport will temporarily close its dining room as it begins a renovation of its lobby, dining room and other guest areas. As part of the update, the pizzeria will debut a brand-new drive-up pick-up window. Guests […]