In this Streetscapes, we head to Ritchie Avenue in Crescent Springs, where we snack on doughnuts, enjoy some hibachi and end with pizza and beer.
Moonrise Doughnuts
Moonrise originally rose to local fame for its late-night doughnut delights in Latonia in Covington. After immense success and demand across the area for more doughnuts, Moonrise opened a location in Crescent Springs on Ritchie Avenue. It operates on more traditional doughnut hours (although, let’s be honest – all hours are doughnut hours).
For early birds wanting to start their day with a sweet treat, Moonrise offers eight core flavors and always offers a hot doughnut flavor that rotates, along with fritters and other baked goods. In addition to these choices, there’s a variety of specialty doughnuts that change daily and often reflect the season – like caramel popcorn, apple bomb filled doughnuts. On Tuesdays, Moonrise features gluten-free options to ensure those with special dietary needs can still get their doughnut fix.
Guests who want a few extra hours of sleep can call and preorder their dozen a day in advance.
Miyako Sushi & Steakhouse
Miyako offers a variety of dining options, from fun and festive, interactive hibachi to date-night intimate. Guests who choose the hibachi experience can fully customize their meals and watch as it’s made directly at their table. The chefs are fun and interactive, lighting onion towers on fire and shooting sake into thirsty guests’ mouths.
Those who’d prefer a flame-free dinner can eat in the dining room. This atmosphere is more relaxing, great for conversing with a date night or for guests with kids. Dining room guests can order hibachi, sushi, and noodle dishes of pad thai, udon or ramen.
The extensive menu covers all things sushi. With three pages of sushi choices, it’s nearly impossible to order just one roll. Patrons at the hibachi tables also can order sushi rolls to pair with their hibachi dinners. For the full hibachi experience, make reservations to ensure seating, as this fills up faster than the traditional dining room.
Beverage options include beer, wine, and cocktails with Asian and American options.
Antonio’s Pizza Pub
A recent addition to Ritchie Avenue, Antonio’s Pizza Pub replaced local pizza joint Poseidon’s Pizza. Like its predecessor, Antonio’s is a family-owned and operated business, offering a sports bar atmosphere that’s still family friendly. Its casual ambiance features plenty of TVs to catch the latest game.
Its best sellers are specialty pizzas, truly creative combinations that go well beyond the standard pepperoni and cheese. In the mood for breakfast for dinner? There’s a pizza for that, featuring a sausage gravy base and topped with cheese, egg, bacon and goetta. Can’t decide between pizza or pasta? Two pizzas marry the flavors so customers get the best of both worlds. The chicken parmesan and pesto alfredo serve old world Italian flavors in convenient slices.
In addition to pizza, Antonio’s serves classic Italian-inspired dishes, stromboli and hoagies, along with traditional pub food, garlic knots, salad and wings. For drinks, there’s a full bar lineup with ample tap beer options.
What To Know If You Go
Moonrise Doughnuts
Location: 2513 Ritchie Ave., Crescent Springs
Hours: Sunday-Monday, closed; Tuesday-Friday, 6 a.m.-noon.
Website: moonrisedoughnuts.com
Phone: 859-360-6643
Miyako Sushi & Steakhouse
Location: 2511 Ritchie Ave., Crescent Springs
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9:30 p.m.
Website: miyako2511.com
Phone: 859-578-0031
Antonio’s Pizza Pub
Location: 2513 Ritchie Ave., Crescent Springs
Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-9 p.m.
Website: antonios-pizzapub.com
Phone: 859-814-8071
