The owners of Spanish tapas bar Conserva announced on Facebook that they are closing their Ludlow location. The post says Challis and Lauren Hodge are planning to relocate Conserva, but it doesn’t say where it will be located or when it will open. “After a lot of soul searching, we know it is time to […]
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The Hum to close next week after five years of business
Following its rebranding from Eishaus earlier this year, The Hum announced its permanent closure on social media. Located at 115 Park Place in Covington’s Roebling Pointe neighborhood, The Hum was originally established as Eishaus in 2020 by the father and daughter duo of Tom and Addie Von Der Benken. Eishaus’ signature dish was Spaghettieis, a […]
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Mansion Hill Tavern could close ‘absent major intervention,’ owner announces
The historic Mansion Hill Tavern could close soon as bills come due in November, the establishment’s owner announced on social media Saturday. “Mansion Hill Tavern has fallen on tough financial times, and absent major intervention, we won’t be able to continue operations past the middle of November,” Owner Brian Conner wrote on social media. The tavern […]
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Alexandria Walmart unveils reworked layout, community mural
The Walmart on Alexandria Pike in Alexandria unveiled a reworked building layout and a new community-focused mural on Friday morning. The rework features expanded departments and brand selections, updates to the pharmacy and vision center, expanded walking space throughout the store and general quality of life updates to the interior, exterior, signage, parking lot and […]
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New delicatessen, Rump and Roll, opens in Dayton
Dayton has a brand new delicatessen. Rump and Roll, at 526 6th Ave., officially opened on Oct. 1. They initially started working on the space this spring. Described as a “deli and bakery,” they offer freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches and hot soups. The deli sandwiches include a Charcuterie Sandwich, a Kentucky Cuban, a […]
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From McDonalds to sushi: Chef brings Asian flavor to Mainstrasse
Restaurateur Pim Chang learned the ropes of the restaurant business by working at a McDonald’s while growing up. Chang, who is from Hong Kong, said preparing McDonald’s fries helped him realize the creativity involved in something as standardized as preparing McDonald’s food. The differences in how fries are prepared around the world highlights the uniqueness […]
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Wayfair to close Erlanger warehouse, laying off more than 200 workers
Wayfair has announced over 200 layoffs at its Erlanger warehouse in preparation for the facility’s closing. Wayfair, an e-commerce company that sells home goods and furniture, has a warehouse located at 1600 Donaldson Hwy in Erlanger. According to a recent notice published through the Kentucky WARN Notice System, Wayfair will permanently lay off 215 workers. […]
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Market Bar opens alongside outdoor drinking area at Ovation
Market Bar is now open at Ovation, the mixed-use waterfront development in Newport. The announcement comes alongside the launch of its Entertainment Destination Center, which they are calling the EDC, a common consumption area (known more commonly in the region as designated open refreshment areas, or DORAs) Market Bar, run by Pete Volker and Wayne […]
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Roebling Books and Coffee’s Dayton location to reopen
Roebling Books and Coffee’s Dayton location is reopening this week. With shops in Covington and Newport, the Dayton spot is Roebling Books and Coffee’s third location. Originally opening in 2023, the Dayton location has had some struggles and had to close for a while. But now, it’s returning, offering a dedicated artists’ space where local […]
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Florence nonprofit opens new center for teens, young adults with developmental differences
Parent Ryan Voelker wants families to find happiness through growth. As a father of three, he believes the best way to help children grow is by providing them with a strong support system. Professionally, Voelker has committed himself to being a part of the support system for many children and young adults in Boone County […]
