Entrepreneur Cindy Jiang’s passion is matcha. She’s turned her passion into a vibrant and trendy cafe that’s drawing customers from both sides of the Ohio River. “The minute I was introduced to it, I was like, I freaking love this,” she said. Her love for it dates back at least ten years, as she shared […]
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Bark Park & Patio in Florence to close permanently
A dog-friendly bar and patio in Florence is set to close permanently at the end of October. The Bark Park & Patio is located at 7544 Burlington Pike. Its last day in operation is slated for Oct. 31. The owners of the Bark Park & Patio posted a message on their official Facebook page explaining […]
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Japanese-style pizzeria, cocktail bar now open in Covington
Tokyo Pie, a Japanese-style pizzeria and cocktail bar, officially opened on Madison Avenue this week. The venture comes from the creators of Agave & Rye, and it is located right next to the Covington Agave & Rye location. According to their Facebook page, Tokyo Pie serves up “72-hour fermented dough, miso cream, wagyu sausage, chili […]
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Covington-based Kealoha’s Kitchen announces closure
Covington-based Hawaiian restaurant Kealoha’s Kitchen has announced its impending closure. On Oct. 9, the restaurant’s owners announced their decision on its official Facebook page. They cited financial reasons as the main cause for the closure. The restaurant is located at 529 Main St. in Covington. Its last day is slated for Oct. 12. The restaurant […]
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Better Blend opens in Covington’s SparkHaus
Better Blend has officially opened its café inside SparkHaus, the new co-working and entrepreneurship hub on Madison Avenue in Covington. The café, which was announced earlier this year, is now serving coffee, tea, and light food to SparkHaus members and the public. It includes a sit-down space as well as takeout options. With Better Blend […]
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What’s new (and gone) in NKY restaurants so far this year
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant landscape continues to evolve, 2025 has proven to be a transitional year. One of the most consequential local events of 2024 was the closure of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, which led to the shutdown of several restaurants at Newport on the Levee and in the surrounding river city communities. Below […]
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Dice on Draft: Covington’s new tabletop gaming bar nears opening
What you need to know McKenzie Crist wants to bring people together through tabletop games. What began as a fun college hobby grew into a community-building business opportunity that merges her passion for tabletop gaming with her love of bringing people together. For her, tabletop games, like Dungeons and Dragons, provide a way to escape […]
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Cincinnati-based Italian restaurant opening at CVG
A Cincinnati-based Italian restaurant is set to open at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in early 2026. VV The Italian Experience will be located near Gate B17 in Concourse B, in the space previously occupied by Regina’s Italian Kitchen. The new restaurant will be operated by SSP America, a division of SSP Group, which manages […]
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Chick-fil-A to open in Union Promenade
A new Chick-fil-A is set to open next week at the Union Promenade development. On Thursday, Chick-fil-A is set to open at 9172 U.S. 42 in Union. The chicken chain will regularly open at 6 a.m. and will employ around 110 people. It will be run by Dustin DiChiara, who also operates the Chick-fil-A location […]
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OneNKY Center officially opens its doors: Take a look inside
What you need to know After two years of construction, the OneNKY Center has officially opened its doors with tenants already moved in. Inside the building, the offices are filled with artwork, office supplies, desks and the employees who occupy them. The building, located at the base of the famous Roebling Bridge, is the latest […]
