Bouquet Restaurant and Wine Bar 859-491-7777, bouquetrestaurant.com Homemade soup, hearty and indulgent entrées, and an extensive wine list. Located in the heart of Covington’s MainStrasse historic district. Braxton Brewing Co. 859-261-5600, braxtonbrewing.com This brewery, in a renovated garage, brews its own beer, like Crank Shaft and Twisted Bit, and offers the ultimate hangout spot. BRIO Tuscan Grille* 859-431-0900, brioitalian.com Features steaks, house-made pasta specialties, and flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian oven. Multiple locations. Brothers Bar & Grill* 859-291-2767, brothersbar.com American bar comfort food, with great specials daily. Learn more on page 53. Buckhead Mountain Grill* 859-491-7333, eatatbuckheads.com Rustic lodge overlooking the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati that serves steaks, chicken, ribs, salads, sandwiches, and more. Butler’s Pantry butlerspantrymarket.com Variety of gourmet items in a marketplace setting including baked goods, coffee & tea, juice & smoothies, soup, salad, ice cream, deli sandwiches and more. Carabello Coffee 859-415-1587, carabellocoffee.com A philanthropic artisan coffee roasting company that equitably sources coffee beans and roasts and brews them to perfection. Learn more on page 18. Chart House Restaurant* 859-261-0300, chart-house.com Fresh seafood and steaks with a spectacular view of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River. Commonwealth Bistro 859-916-6719, commonwealthbistro.com Located in Covington’s MainStrasse neighborhood and a 2016 winner of OpenTable.com’s Diner’s Choice award. Features Kentucky-style dinner and weekend brunch made with locally sourced ingredients. Learn more on page 14. Coppin’s Restaurant and Bar 866-501-1700, hotelcovington.com Inside Hotel Covington, Coppin’s gives off an elegant vibe and offers a variety of dishes as well as flexible hours. FALL / WINTER 2017
Darkness Brewing facebook.com/darknessbrewing Experimental, locally crafted beer in Bellevue. Dee Felice Cafe 859-261-2365, deefelicecafe.com Casual New Orleans–style Cajun and Creole dishes, with live jazz performances Wednesday through Sunday. Dixie Chili & Deli 859-291-5337, dixiechili.com Northern Kentucky’s first chili parlor. Original recipe chili served fresh from the kettle daily. Elusive Cow Cafe 859-291-0269, theelusivecow.com Classic menu items made with highquality, locally sourced ingredients. Learn more on page 14. FIRE at Rivercenter 859-392-2850, fireatrivercenter.com Offers American fare, a diverse list of bourbons and finely crafted cocktails. Frida 602 859-815-8736 A tequila and mezcal bar serving up Latin cuisine in a bright eclectic atmosphere, after the hearts of all Frida Kahlo admirers. Game Time Sports Bar & Grill* 859-261-1450, gametime2012.com Your corner sports bar on the Levee. Have one of 20 mouthwatering burgers and a cold beer before, during, or after the big game on the spacious patio. Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar 859-491-8900, gangstersduelingpianobar.com One of the most entertaining bars in the tristate. All of the music performed by the pianists is by request. It also offers a full-service food and bar menu. The Globe 859-261-1267, theglobecov.com A former gentleman’s club-turned-community bar keeps it local with an array of Kentucky-made spirits and craft beers, topped off with bites like warm olives and charcuterie flatbread. Goodfellas Pizzeria/Wiseguy Lounge 859-916-5209, goodfellaspizzeria.com Enjoy “a slice of New York City” and a stand-out bourbon cocktail at this iconic pizzeria-bar complex. Additional location on Main Street in OTR. The Gruff 859-581-0040, atthegruff.com Fresh, quality food and a creative atmosphere with a full bar and eat-in
restaurant featuring brick-oven pizzas as well as sandwiches, salads, and other specialties. The Hannaford thehannaford.com With a selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, you can have it all at this Covington bar, named for architect Samuel Hannaford, who designed this building and other Cincinnati USA landmarks. Hofbräuhaus* 859-491-7200, hofbrauhausnewport.com America’s first authentic Hofbräuhaus, with traditional Bavarian fare and classic German lagers. Learn more on page 53. Hooters Restaurant* 859-291-9191, hooters.com Known for its world-famous chicken wings, great food, fun, and one-of-a-kind hospitality served by the Hooters Girls. House of Orange Sports Bar & Grill 859-261-4662, houseoforangesportsbarandgrill.com New family-friendly sports bar in Covington with a state-of-the-art sound system. The chicken wings are a fan favorite. J.B. Fins* 859-291-9191 J.B. Fins is the hottest outdoor bar on the river. Live music every day with a Tiki bar atmosphere. Joe’s Crab Shack* 859-581-6333, joescrabshack.com Seafood, cocktails, and featured seasonal menu items. Keystone Bar & Grill 859-261-6777, keystonebar.com Sample craft beers, single-batch bourbons, or a mixed drink, enjoy a full lunch or dinner menu, and relax with friends at this contemporary bar and grill. Three locations. Lisse Steakhuis* 859-360-7008, lisse.restaurant Dutch-inspired steakhouse with an American twist. Dutch cheese board, smoked whitefish pate, lobster ravioli, and crab cakes. Plus, steak, lamb, and more. Mitchell’s Fish Market* 859-291-7454, mitchellsfishmarket.com The menu is updated daily to feature the market catch of the day, along with the weather report where it was caught. It also offers a variety of seafood options grilled or broiled, blackened, CINCINNATIUSA.COM \\\ 77