Comal restaurant in downtown Fort Thomas opened last spring and began operations with a carryout menu. The restaurant’s tacos and tostadas became an instant hit, and business has been steady. They closed for a short time to make some improvements including a new floor, but celebrated a reopening of their space last week. In addition […]
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Hard hat tour highlights Fort Thomas projects
Fort Thomas Economic Development Director Chanda Calentine recently hosted a series of tours for city and county officials, business and community leaders to update them on the work underway at several projects within the city. First stop: Village Players building The tour started with a look at a new gallery space at 8 North Fort […]
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Artist Gallery One of Six New Businesses at the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas
Timothy Lancaster has opened Lancaster Artworks in the heart of Fort Thomas’ Central Business District. His business is one of six new businesses in the historic Hiland Building. (photo provided) by Robin Gee Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the good news is new businesses continue to open up throughout the region. Earlier this […]
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Comal, a Taco-Centric Family Restaurant, Coming to Fort Thomas
Leticia and Michael Messmer’s restaurant Comal will offer tacos that combine influences, not only from Texas and Mexico, but also from Italian and French cuisine. by Robin Gee A new restaurant, and restaurant concept, is taking shape in Fort Thomas. Comal (Spanish for fire pit or griddle), will be a family-style taco restaurant with a […]
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Fort Thomas City Council Approves Purchase of Additional Public Parking
The back parking lot of the Hiland Building, located at 18 N. Fort Thomas Ave., has been acquired by the city of Fort Thomas. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for […]
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New Business, Blush Bridal & Formal Boutique, to Open in Fort Thomas
A new business is opening in the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas. Jasmine Harris owns Blush Bridal & Formal Boutique and will be opening for business on Saturday, September 14 with a ribbon cutting on that day. Harris, who also owns and currently operates a daycare facility in Cheviot, said she first opened her bridal […]
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Colonel’s Kitchen Will Open May 1
De and Susan Stewart’s first restaurant, Colonel’s Kitchen, will open Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 a.m. at 18 N. Fort Thomas Avenue in The Hiland Building. Stewart, who has achieved success in his previous business Colonel De’s Gourmet Herbs and Spices, will feature breakfast and lunch and brunch on the weekends. All the menu items […]
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Vitae Viride is Closing their Fort Thomas Location
Vitae Viride, a retailer selling all-natural personal care products and cosmetics has announced they intend to close their Fort Thomas location on February 16, 2018. The store is located at 118 N. Fort Thomas Avenue, next to Fort Thomas Coffee. RELATED: Vitae Viride to Open in Fort Thomas’ Central Business District Fort Thomas resident and […]
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City of Fort Thomas Acquires Property on Montvale Ct.
The City of Fort Thomas just bought this house on Montvale Ct. FTM file. At the end of the first city council meeting of the year, which saw new council members David Cameron and John Slawter take their oaths of office, along with incumbents Lisa Kelly, Jeff Bezold and Ken Bowman, council retreated to executive […]
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Top This Donut Bar Nearing Grand Opening
Top This Donut Bar is nearing an open date. These pictures were taken on May 24, 2016. FTM file. Fort Thomas has been looking forward to Top This Donut Bar since Fort Thomas Matters announced the signing of the lease in September of 2015. RELATED: Top This Donut Bar Signs Lease for Hiland Building. The […]