The results are in: USA Today readers voted Carmelo’s in Covington the second best new restaurant in the U.S. The publication’s reader’s choice poll dubbed Carmelo’s second only to Koast in Wialea, Hawaii. Check out the entire list here. “Located in an 1850s office building in downtown Covington, Carmelo’s is an intimate and stylish dining […]
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Carmelo’s nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best New Restaurants
Carmelo’s in Covington has been nominated by USA Today as one of the 10 best new restaurants in the country and will compete for a spot on the final list throughout December. “Nominations and opportunities like this are possible because of the community (that’s you) that believes in us,” the restaurant, located at 434 Madison […]
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Carmelo’s celebrates one year in Covington
Carmelo’s, an Italian restaurant on Madison Avenue in Covington, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The restaurant is marking this milestone by thanking the community that has made its first year possible and announcing several special releases to commemorate the occasion. Carmelo’s co-founder and chef Mitchell Arens says this celebration is as much about the guests as it […]
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Behind the Recipe: Carmelo’s with Chef Mitch Arens
What is Behind the Recipe? Each month, I (LINK’s digital editor and newsroom food aficionado) am going behind the scenes with a local chef, bartender or barista to learn how their recipes came to be and what makes them unique. This month, we’re stopping by Carmelo’s to hear from chef Mitch Arens. In October, Carmelo’s […]
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Covington to invest $39K in small businesses through rent & façade incentives
Several Covington restaurants, bars and small professional firms were tapped to receive critical financial help thanks to the city’s Small Business Incentive Program. The program sets aside $150,000 each fiscal year to help new businesses pay rent and property owners restore the exteriors of their buildings. Covington distributes small business incentives each quarter of the […]