Roofers working on the future site of Safe Ship, owned by Elliot Heil. Heil’s father, Bob, along with some real estate partners helped him acquire the building. The sign has been changed to read, “Bob’s Mexican Bar & Grill.” FTM file. Safe Ship Newport, a packing and shipping franchise, is relocating approximately three miles from […]
Tag: Anita’s
Former Anita’s Mexican Bar & Grill Property Getting New Tenant
The property at 1506 Alexandria Pike is getting a makeover—and a new tenant. Photo by Ivan Lewis. It’s been nine months since Anita’s Mexican Bar & Grill closed its doors for good. Many miss the queso and the margaritas made with Frisch’s ice. (The property, located at 1506 Alexandria Pike, was previously home to Frisch’s […]
Anita’s Mexican Grill to Close
Anita’s Mexican Bar & Grill. FTM file. After opening for business on August 13, 2012, Anita’s Mexican Bar & Grill will close its doors at 1506 Alexandria Pike for the final time after serving its last meal on Sunday, October 18. Manager of the restaurant, Nombrerto Perez, said that sales flattened every winter after hitting […]
1st Annual Celebration of Anita, at Anita’s Mexican Grill THIS Saturday
Saturday, September 7th, 8:00 We get to work with a lot of people and businesses at FortThomasMatters. I can honestly say that one of the most genuinely nice people I’ve worked with is Pedro Meza, owner of Anitas’s Mexican Grill. It’s truly a family affair at Anita’s, as I’ve gotten to know Pedro and his […]
Damme Van, It’s Monday?
– The good news? The Cinco de Mayo Bash at Anita’s Mexican Grill hosted by Fort Thomas Matters was an unabashed success. The place was absolutely full. There was a wait to get in almost all night. The drinks were flowing, the food was amazing and The Carter New Band sponsored by Tristate Fireworks were […]
Cinco de Mayo Day Bash this Sunday at Anita’s
The Carter New Band will be headlining the Cinco de Mayo Bash at Anita’s. Brought to you by Tristate Fireworks. If you are a frequenter of our Facebook page (why haven’t you liked us yet?) this is old news, but Anita’s owner, Pedro Meza, is going all out for Cinco de Mayo this Sunday, May 5th. If you […]
Anita’s Mexican Bar and Grill Lunch Specials
The first time I walked into Anita’s Mexican Bar and Grill, it was absolutely packed. Luckily it was a nice night, so we were able to find a seat on the newly built patio outside. The chips and salsa were brought out quickly, but the thought went through my head that we could be there […]
Van Damme It’s Friday Links
Well, it’s not really Friday, but with Labor Day Monday, it kind of is. – I went to Anita’s Mexican Restaurant last night and the review will henceforth be coming. But without giving too much away from my review, I’ll describe it in one word: Badass. My spell-check is telling me that Badass isn’t a […]
Van Damme It’s Friday Links
– How about G. Michael Graham? Dude is on fire. Enjoy him now, FTM readers cause if my man keeps up at this pace, he’s going to get a real journalism job. (And then when the industry collapses, he can write for us again). He’s got jokes, ladies and gentlemen. – Mark vs. Food at […]

