A Northern Kentucky restaurant is teaming up with Michelob Ultra to raise funds for Pink Ribbon Girls, a breast cancer support organization. A donation will be made to the Pink Ribbon Girls for every Michelob Ultra purchased in October at any three of the Barleycorns locations in Cold Spring, Lakeside Park or Florence. “We are […]
Tag: Dining & Nightlife
Maker’s Mark Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind Barrel Program
Maker’s Mark® is bringing real innovation to the bourbon industry with a first-of-its-kind barrel program, Maker’s Mark Private Select™. The new experience will allow retail customers to “make their own Maker’s™” by finishing fully-matured cask strength Maker’s Mark® Bourbon in a single barrel made up of their custom selection of oak staves. The program will […]
Local Restaurant GM Earns National Recognition
Kevin Miles, General Manager of the Olive Garden in Florence, has attained parent company Darden Restaurants’ Diamond Club status. He joins a group of top-performing General Managers recognized for their commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests, employees and in their community. “Kevin demonstrates […]
NKY Restaurant Health Scores Now Available on Mobile Site
The Northern Kentucky Health Department just launched a new mobile version of its website that will allow for friendlier access to food inspection reports, locations of smoke-free restaurants, clinical services, job postings, and more. The department made the transition as most internet traffic is now on mobile. “With this new site, mobile users will be […]
Braxton Takes Home Top Prize in Startup Brewery Challenge
Braxton Brewing Company has won Brewbound’s Startup Brewery Challenge. Braxton’s team will now have the opportunity to meet and brew with the Widmer Brothers team in Portland, Oregon. This collaboration will be served in Northern Kentucky. CEO and Co-Founder, Jake Rouse, presented to a crowd of 170 conference attendees that included brewery professionals, craft brewers, […]
Braxton Brewing Company Announces New Beer, Plans to Help Fund Community Projects
Braxton Brewing Company has announced a new beer focused on highlighting and developing the area they call home. On June 13, Braxton will release “Trophy,” an American Pale Ale single hopped with Hull Melon hops. “We wanted to blow people away with Trophy, and I truly believe the beer we’ve created is going to do […]
Get a Little Taste of Newport on Sunday
The Taste of Newport event will be Sunday, June 7 rain or shine from 11:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. The 600, 700, and 800 blocks of Monmouth Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event. The event is designed to showcase some of Newport’s finest “tastes” from around the city. Participating Newport restaurants and food […]
Bicentennial Summer Celebration Coming to Covington’s Riverfront
Organizers of COV200 announced details for Covington’s upcoming summer activities that will commemorate the city’s bicentennial. The announcement was held at a press conference in front of the Roebling Floodwall Murals where COV200 Chair Norm Desmarais, Vice Chair Amanda Greenwell, Covington Mayor Sherry Carran, and The Bank of Kentucky Executive Vice President Andy Hawking spoke […]
Ei8ht Ball Brewery’s Signature Beer is Back For Summer
Mike Czech Pilsner returns to Ei8ht Ball Brewery this summer on June 11 at 6:00 p.m. and Covington-based branding firm BLDG is hosting a party and fundraiser to celebrate the second batch of the fine brew. Mike Czech, Ei8ht Ball’s signature pilsner-style beer, will be available along with other craft beer selections. For every beer sold, 50 […]
German Day Week Kicks Off Today in the Tri-State
This year marks the 120th celebration of German Day sponsored by the German-American Citizens League (GACL). In honor of this historic occasion, German Day Week has been proclaimed in the Tri-State – Hamilton County and the Cities of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport – for the week of June 1-7. According to GACL president, Dr. Don Heinrich […]

