Covington’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board has decided to forego revoking the liquor license for Zazou, a bar in the city’s Mainstrasse neighborhood. Instead, the bar’s owner, Michael Mercer, has struck a deal with the board to increase police details at the bar through May 31, 2027. The decision comes in the wake of a fight […]
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Lisse in Mainstrasse closes without warning
The Dutch steakhouse Lisse in Covington has closed without warning. Lisse opened in 2016 at 530 Main St. in Mainstrasse Village. It was well-known for its focus on fresh vegetables, giant steaks and Dutch-inspired cuisine that reflected the heritage of owner Hans Philippo. A notice was seen posted on the restaurant’s side door Tuesday announcing […]
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Holiday market ‘Cov Christkindlmarkt’ returns in December
The Cov Christkindlmarkt is returning to Mainstrasse Village this holiday season, bringing festive cheer, gifts and a renewed focus on local makers. Shoppers can expect a thoughtfully curated mix of artists, makers, vintage and small businesses offering handmade goods, holiday decor and festive food and treats. The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, […]
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Covington PD investigate shooting; suspect still at large
Covington Police is investigating a shooting that occurred in the city’s Mainstrasse neighborhood early Sunday morning. The suspect is still at large, but the police do not believe there is currently a threat to the public. Officers arrived at a scene on the 400 block of West 7th Street around 3:35 a.m. after receiving reports […]
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Residents of Mainstrasse elect new leadership amidst contentious elections
Last week saw officer elections for at least two of Covington’s neighborhood associations: Eastside +, which represents the Eastside neighborhood, and the Residents of Mainstrasse, which represents Mainstrasse. Mainstrasse’s election was contentious and saw a high turnout. People crowded into the Sparen Realty building on Greer Street to cast their votes. Groups within the Residents […]
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Children’s Entrepreneur Market debuts in Covington
Children, like adults, strive to be entrepreneurs. In 2017, Connor Boyack founded Children’s Entrepreneur Market in Utah after the state passed a bill in which children are allowed to operate a lemonade stand or any type of business without a permit. Since then, the market has expanded into 24 states, including Ohio and Kentucky. On […]
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‘Ignoring antisemites, Nazis and bigots doesn’t make them go away’
Mainstrasse joined other communities in the Greater Cincinnati region in witnessing distributions of stickers and flyers displaying Nazi, racist and antisemitic literature in August and September. “2019, a community member reached out to me with pictures of stickers that had been popping up,” said Mainstrasse resident and local activist Missy Spears. “And they were like, […]
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MainStrasse staple Dee Felice Café closed after nearly four decades
A restaurant that has called MainStrasse home for 39 years closed up shop after Fourth of July weekend, said a representative of the Covington Economic Development Department. Located at 529 Main St., the space for Dee Felice Café currently has a sign in the window advertising its availability for rent. The cafe’s social media accounts […]
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Bean Haus to close Mainstrasse location
Bean Haus Bakery and Cafe announced that they will be consolidating their Mainstrasse location into their shop on 1316 Greenup St. in Covington. An announcement on Facebook cited “recent health challenges” as one reason for the consolidation. The post said the decision was not made lightly, especially since the business has been around for 18 […]
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Report: River Haus Apartments to be listed for sale
Covington’s River Haus Apartments will soon be up for sale although there is no known price at this time, according to a report from the Cincinnati Business Courier. The five-story luxury apartment space opened for leasing in 2020. Overall, it cost approximately $40 million to construct. Owned by Columbus-based real state investment firm CBRE Real […]
