I know I belong to a generation that has always used a computer, received their first email account in high school, and have whole heartedly embraced social media even if there are privacy concerns. However, I don’t think I am being overly optimistic about the impact that these tools can have on local retail businesses. […]
Tag: Midway Cafe
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Craft Beer Update from the Fort Thomas Midway
Nearly two years ago craft brews were launched (near simultaneously) with much fan fare by both Vito’s and the Midway Cafe. Today we thought we would check-in with the Midway Cafe’s experience at brewing their own beer. The Midway Cafe will celebrate 107 years of business this February. While I can’t verify the claim; the […]
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NYE: Fort Thomas Edition
Feels like spring today in the rolling hills of Fort Thomas, but lo and behold, December 31 is here. It’s time to ring in 2011. I’m sure by now, you have your plans, but just in case you don’t, here’s what your hometown is offering you. Cheers: 1) Old reliable. The Olde Fort Pub is […]
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More Fodder for Noise Ordinance Nuisances
I was going to just post a comment on Darrin’s previous post, but I had a little too much to post and that font is just too daggone small. It was merely coincidence that in the July 13th NKY Life Section of the Enquirer, an article ran on Newport’s goal of having more outside dining. […]
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Noise Ordinance & Impact on the Midway
The picture on the left (top) was taken at 9:57pm tonight and the picture on the right (bottom) was taken at 10:01 pm tonight just outside the Midway Cafe. This is the impact of the current noise ordinance that renders the recent Midway streetscape useless. I happened to be seated at the table in the foreground and […]
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Pergola Menu at the Pub & Support for Businesses Beyond 10pm
Danny Krebs is at it again. Pergola may have closed some months ago but he is now cooking some of his best foods at the Fort Thomas Pub. Starting this past Thursday the Pub began serving some of his best dishes to their patrons. If you thought you would die without Pergola’s flatbread and humus then fear […]
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Weekend Hot Links
Just wanted to link a nice piece written by Rich Shivener via Metromix Cincinnati. It’s basically about all of the city’s jewels that Ft. Thomas residents know all about already, but it’s good to see the good publicity that these businesses can bring to the community. Here’s hoping to visitors mingling with Ft. Thomasonians to […]
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NYE in Fort Thomas
Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Hopefully yours was spent among friends and family. Just wondering if anyone knew of local businesses throwing New Year’s Eve special shindigs? A quick, Google, Facebook, Twitter search allowed me to find some (listed below). Personally, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate NYE than in Fort […]
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News on Twitter
I have added a new Twitter Search feature on the right hand side that shows the latest Tweets on Fort Thomas (limited to the last 5 tweets – interested in more then click here). There are some truly fascinating comments about people working in places around town, eating at restaurants, and even running in the […]