After being a Fort Thomas business owner for 13 years, Barb Thomas is ready to pass the torch to someone else. Thomas opened Fort Thomas community staple Grassroots & Vine in 2018 after owning her gift shop Fort Thomas Central for six years. Grassroots & Vine is a hybrid between a restaurant, full-service bar and […]
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Fort Thomas debates city board membership rules
Debate over who should be on the Fort Thomas Design Review Board got heated this week as city council reviewed a series of ordinances addressing the makeup of city boards. This action would force at least one board member to step down following her planned move to Newport. Further discussion resulted in a proposed change […]
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Northern Kentucky Bounces Back to Life: Grass Roots and Vine (Sponsored by meetNKY)
How Some Area Businesses Survived the Pandemic and What They Learned The General Thomas panini. Seasoned steak, provolone, bread & butter pickles, red onions with house horseradish aioli. Photo: Phil Armstrong. by Robin Gee Photos by Phil Armstrong Grassroots and Vine | 1011 S. Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 2 […]
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Fort Thomas Central and Grassroots and Vine Announce Big Changes
Successful Fort Thomas business owner, Barb Thomas, is announcing big changes in store for Fort Thomas Central and her newest venture, Grassroots and Vine. After six years in business at Fort Thomas Central on North Fort Thomas Avenue and following the successful launch of Grassroots and Vine (her restaurant, bar, and store concept in the […]
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2017 Gifting Back Bazaar, Everything You Need To Know
2017 GIFTING BACK BAZAAR “A Holiday Shopping Event that Gives Back!” presented by Fort Thomas Central PREMIER BOUTIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Giving back was the starting point for Fort Thomas Central’s Annual Gifting Back Bazaar. Barb Thomas, owner of Fort Thomas Central has been tireless in her efforts to promote and foster the community spirit. She has inspired and been inspired […]
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Homecoming Weekend: Community Tailgate at Fort Thomas Central
This weekend is a big weekend in the Fort as the community welcomes back graduates and inducts a new class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s Homecoming weekend! And what better way to kick off the weekend with not one, but two tailgate parties and a spaghetti dinner. Friday, before the 2-2 HHS Bluebirds […]
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Beloved Fort Thomas Summer Event Series to Return Friday June 16- Art Around Towne
Next Friday June 16 the beloved summer series “Art Around Towne” will kick-off for the 2017 season. Now back for its third year, the Art Around Town is an opportunity to gather in the Central Business District and see the works of local artists and artisans while enjoying “food trucks, live music, kids activities, craft […]
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The Lawn @ Fort Thomas Central
Fort Thomas Central, Fort Thomas Ky While people may move to Fort Thomas for the “beautiful homes” or the “blue ribbon schools”, most who stay end up doing so out of love for the “community”. No single person is responsible for this community but if it could be bottled and sold, the curator would likely […]