Colonel De Gourmet announced Friday it would be closing its Fort Thomas location Saturday, Feb. 19. “After much consideration, evaluation, and tears, we have reached the extremely difficult decision to close our Fort Thomas location,” the company announced on its Facebook page. The company’s Findlay Market and Newport stores will remain open, along with their […]
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Longtime Northern Kentucky Chef Dies in Vehicle Crash in Boone County
A well-known northern Kentucky chef known for his creativity and affinity for his localized cajun cuisine has died. Donald (Doni) W. Attebery, 48, of Petersburg, KY, has been a staple in the northern Kentucky food scene. He was a longtime chef for Colonel De’s Gourmet Herbs and Spices and recently took over as Head Chef […]
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Arrangements Set for Colonel De’s Celebration of Life
As you know lost a visionary and creative genius yesterday due to a heart attack. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Colonel De have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Colonel leaves behind a company that only he could have built with passion and integrity. RELATED: […]
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“Colonel” De Stewart, 71, Passes Away Suddenly
“Colonel” De Stewart, 71, died this morning from an apparent heart attack. De was best known for founding his company, Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices and acting as the company’s brand ambassador and symbol. Colonel De has three locations, including his corporate headquarters in the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas. His name and image […]
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Lindsey Cooks with Colonel De
The Great Cayenne Pepper Incident of 2018 I never like stewed tomatoes. The stench would send me into a gag fit when I was little and I would have to leave house, leaving the room just wasn’t enough. Maybe it was parental strategy, maybe not. I was an angel. Still am. Somewhere along the line […]
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Colonel De Targeted by Complex, Sophisticated Duke Energy Scam
By Jessie Stringfield-Eden Colonel De and Mrs. Colonel De are warning others to beware of an unusually complex Duke Energy scam regarding a $1,400 past due bill and threats to remove electrical meters. This scam involved multiple phone calls and lasted throughout the day on Aug. 22. It was a seemingly normal week for Colonel De […]
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National Website ‘Thrillist’ Features Colonel De Stewart
Thrillist, an online media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment, has featured Fort Thomas’ own “Colonel” De Stewart. The company, founded in 2004 and based in New York City, interviewed Stewart at his world headquarters at the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas. Here’s the article by Rebecca Strassberg: If you’re reading this article, it’s […]
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RECIPE: Cornbread That is Almost Like Cake.
Lindsey Cooks! with Colonel De By Lindsey Cook I was a swimmer for many, many moons. I swam in high school; Nancy Barre was my coach. There are quite a few kids from those swimming days that I still count as friends and see often, sometimes because our kids are swimming together. Swimmers are mighty […]
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Lindsey Cooks with Colonel De
By Lindsey Cook Before and After: Disassembling Thomas Keller’s Summer Vegetable Gratin or How I Made a Mess of a Culinary Icon’s Recipe A bajillion years ago I read a book called Kitchen Confidentialby Anthony Bourdain. I think it was towards the end of the book that he goes to The French Laundry, a chi-chi restaurant […]
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Colonel De Has Something Spicy Cooking Up For Tonight’s Art Around Towne
The first Art Around Towne is scheduled for tonight from 6-9 in the Central Business District of Fort Thomas. Many artisans, brick and mortar and pop-up shops will be hosting events, music and fun. The Colonel’s Kitchen, located at 22 N. Fort Thomas Avenue will be serving from their large garage door window. RELATED: Here’s […]