NKY Restaurant Guide 2018

RESTAURANT GUIDE

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New & Old Favorites Make a Splash in the NKY Dining Scene

Lisse Steakhuis, Covington

PLUS: LOCAL DINING LISTINGS

SMOKI N ’ TH IS A ND THAT

BBQ

Are you looking for good country eating? Well look no further than Smokin’ This and That BBQ, where you can get authentic, southern barbecue ribs, pulled pork, and a heck of a lot more!

At Smokin’ This and That BBQ we love a good hunk of meat and a good barbecue. Additionally, we don’t need sauces on our meat because our dry rub is THAT good. Every BBQ item we prepare is tender and falls right off the bone and if you’re not careful, right into your lap! We smoke our meat slow and season it just right so when you try our beef, chicken, or pork you’ll immediately understand why we’re the best BBQ place in the area!

We also offer beers and drinks and whole lot of sides so your barbecue main course won’t get too lonely.

10020 Demia Way • Florence, KY 41042 (859) 817-0492 • smokinthisandthatbbq.com

NKY RESTAURANT GUIDE 2018 By the Editors

As Northern Kentucky enters its own renaissance, new restaurants are opening up and old favorites are being rediscovered. This annual guide gives a taste of the region’s excellent cuisine, from barbecue and sandwiches to steak and pasta. Make tonight a night out and try one of the fabulous dining establishments that call NKY home.

Do you know of a restaurant we should include next year?

Fill out a Letter to the Editor form at bestofnky.com or tweet using #NKYdining to tell us what we missed.

Lisse Steakhuis 530 Main St., Covington 859-360-7008 lisse.restaurant When Hans Philippo bought the building that previously housed Chez Nora, he wasn’t intending on opening his own restaurant. But when he couldn’t find a suitable renter, he, with a partner, decided to do it himself.

Lisse Steakhuis, named after Philippo’s hometown in Holland, provides classic steakhouse options paired with Dutch inspiration. For example, the most popular item (and Philippo’s favorite) is the Dutch Filet. It’s an 8-ounce filet served with hutspot (mashed potatoes, carrots and onion with an herb sauce).

Another popular item is the bitterballen, a traditional Dutch snack.

“It’s basically derived from stewed meat, shredded, then it’s thickened and then once it’s cooled off, it’s formed into balls, breaded and deep fried. Then we serve it with curry ketchup and whole grain mustard,” Chef Nick Amshoff says.

Philippo has spread these Dutch touches to the interior. The restaurant is bright, light and filled with tulip art.

“Lisse is the tulip capital of the world,” he says.

Lisse offers more than food. It has live music Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; a cigar bar that non-members can usually visit for a nightly fee of $10; and a third floor balcony the features views of downtown Cincinnati.

- CORINNE MINARD

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Frida 602 602 Main St., Covington, 859-815-8736 fridaonmain.com Frida 602 brings a dash of Mexican color and heat to Mainstrasse.

“I’d call it a progressive taqueria. Our menu doesn’t deviate too far from a standard taqueria but we try to enhance the products by techniques, and product sourcing,” says Paul Weckman, who with his wife Emily Wolff opened Frida’s down the street from their bistro Otto’s.

“We’re both interested in Mexican culture and wanted to do something Latin themed and to broaden the palate of what’s offered in the neighborhood, “ he

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says. “We didn’t want a fine dining establishment but just to up the ante with a daily place to stop in grab a drink and a couple pieces of good food and enjoy the community.”

They saved the 1850s-era brick building that was days from a wrecking ball and extensively rebuilt it using drawings they made visiting Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s home. Frida’s offers an extensive drink menu, many built around mezcal. The menu is Mexican with a twist: for example the popular brussels sprout tacos.

“The sprouts are flash-fired and then sautéed with garlic, onions and some brown sugar for sweetness with smoked peanut salsa on top,” says Weckman.

– MIKE BOYER

Colonial Cottage 3140 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, 859-341-4498 thecottagenky.com If it is goetta you like, then Colonial Cottage is the place to head to for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The Erlanger restaurant is known for its goetta dishes—goetta and eggs; goetta Reuben with chips; goetta burger with chips; goetta nachos; and the goetta wrap are just some of the restaurant’s goetta offerings.

Breakfast is what Colonial Cottage may be known for, and it’s served all day, but it also has a menu loaded with lunch and dinner items, including daily specials.

If you’re not in the mood for goetta, there is the Cottage’s pan-fried half chicken—Colonial Cottage was voted best fried chicken in our Best of NKY competition.

Owner Matt Grimes has said that Colonial Cottage’s catfish is the best in the area, and the menu offers it breaded, grilled or blackened. Another popular item is the liver and onions with gravy.

Other features from the extensive menu include prime rib, meat loaf, salmon croquettes and cottage ham.

The original owner Clara Rich said the cottage was started 85 years ago as a “place to feel at home.”

Colonial Cottage still feels that way.

– MARC EMRAL

Casual Chinese 88 Carothers Road, Newport 859-431-2900, casualchinese.com When you need mouthwateringly excellent food and you need it fast, Casual Chinese in Newport serves quality takeout for any sudden craving.

Nestled in a strip center near Newport Pavilion, the restaurant creates Chinese and Thai meals. Many diners pick up takeout, but you can also dine in the restaurant. The restaurant is known for the quality of its food and its reasonable prices. Its lunch specials (which range from $4.30-$4.95 daily) are definitely a bargain.

Both texture and flavor are kept in mind while making these dishes.

Owner Harry Hsu is known for his secret cooking method, which keeps noodles crispy instead of soggy. A menu favorite is the Pad Thai. It’s spicy without being overwhelmingly so, and the balance among the protein, vegetable and noodles makes every bite special.

- CM

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Sub Station II 1826 Dixie Hwy, Fort Wright, 859-341-9494 794 Donaldson Hwy, Erlanger, 859-817-0233 substationii.net When it comes to sub sandwiches, it’s all about fresh, says Michael Monson, owner of the Sub Station II franchises in Fort Wright and Erlanger.

“We pride ourselves on quality of the food. A lot of places use pre-packed meats and vegetables, but we fresh slice tomatoes, onions and shred lettuce each morning. We use only all-natural turkey and chicken breasts and real cheese.”

Monson estimates his stores produce a couple thousand sandwiches each week. When it comes to bread, Sub Station II relies on outside expertise.

“Baking bread is an art form,” he says. “I think we’re one of the few that goes to the trouble to have our bread sourced from an East Coast bakery to have a true East Coast sandwich.”

Monson started working for the Substation II store in Florence while attending Thomas More University. After graduation he decided to buy the Fort Wright location and followed that up last year by adding the Erlanger store.

“I’m a food person. I love food,” he says. “And I’m a people person. In this business you get to interact with everybody. It’s a great way to make a living.”

– MB

Goodfellas Pizzeria 603 Main St., Covington, 859-916-5209 goodfellaspizzeria.com Goodfellas Pizzeria began offering its pizza experience in Lexington, but the owners quickly felt that their pizza should be shared throughout the southern Midwest.

“We opened the Mainstrasse location in 2012 and the Over-The-Rhine location in 2014. The owners noticed a void in the late-night dining arena and decided to fill it with delicious, authentic New York-style pizza,” says Chris Rudd, regional manager. “Both the style of our cuisine and the heritage of the founders have an Italian background, so our restaurant has always embraced a fun spin on the gangster theme.”

Goodfellas’ pizzas quickly made a mark on the region. “Our titular pie, the ‘Goodfella,’ is a meaty selection of pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef and bacon [and] is one of our most popular menu items,” says Rudd. “We boast one of the most impressive bourbon collections anywhere,” says Rudd.

Although Goodfellas offers a unique selection of adult beverages, Goodfellas is a family-friendly restaurant. “The vibe of the restaurant depends on what time it happens to be,” says Rudd. “Goodfellas is a community driven restaurant with a fast-paced, by-the-slice lunch rush, a comfortable dinner sit-down and a frenetic, fun late-night extravaganza.”

– MADISON RODGERS

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Smokin’ This and That BBQ 10020 Demia Way, Florence, 859-817-0492 smokinthisandthatbbq.com Guy Cummins didn’t start making barbecue with the intention of opening a restaurant. But when people started showing up at his house to try his homesmoked meats, he realized that he had something special happening.

In its current Florence location, Cummins’ Smokin This and That BBQ specializes in making smoked wings, pork and brisket unlike any other barbecue place in town.

“If you can get anything on our plate anywhere else, then why do it?” he says.

Cummins points to his wings as an example: “Ninety-nine percent of the places you go for wings, they always have sauce on them. You can get that anywhere, so I don’t want to do that. So people, they deep fry wings, so I don’t want to do that.

I want to do something different than everybody else. So why not smoke them?”

Cummins carries this unique attitude throughout the restaurant. The tables and chairs are outdoor patio furniture. To keep the family atmosphere, no liquor is served though the restaurant has a wide selection of beer.

Cummins offers special deals for police offers and military personnel. He also donates time and food to several area nonprofits.

- CM www.BestofNKY.com

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Barleycorn’s 1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring, 859-442-3400 2642 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, 859-331-6633 8544 US 42, Florence, 859-371-4100 barleycorns.com It’s a cliché to say about a bar that everyone knows your name. But Barleycorn’s restaurants’ customers have that feeling.

“We are a 43-year-old company and have customers who come in five times a week, two times a week,” owner Joe Heil says. “There are some people, when they don’t come in, we get worried about them.”

Another draw is the food—everything on the menu is homemade. Items include

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pot roast French dip sub, roasted apple pork chops and mama’s pot roast. And don’t forget Heil’s favorite menu selection.

“Meat loaf, mashed potatoes and green beans,” he says without hesitating.

“All of it is homemade.”

Barelycorn’s jumbo chicken wings are a hot selling item. They have a special sauce: “Doc Style, that was created by a doctor. It’s a unique cooking style that has not been duplicated anywhere else,” Heil says.

The restaurants are family-friendly, and even though they show the top sporting events on multiple TVs and host college signings, Barleycorn’s has graduated from a sports bar.

“It’s a gathering place for people who want to be comfortable,” he says.

– ME

Drake’s 6805 Houston Road, Florence, 859-869-4840 drakescomeplay.com Drake’s is known for its beer, sushi and burgers.

“We like to call ourselves a bar that loves food and a restaurant that loves beer,” says Leela Foley, marketing manager.

“It might seem a little odd but sushi has been a part of our concept for a long time,” she says. “We have sushi chefs at each restaurant and everything is rolled fresh to order. It’s part of what sets us apart.”

For example, she says, “If a couple goes out they don’t have to chose between

sushi and burgers, with us they can have both.”

Drake’s is part of the Bluegrass Hospitality Group in Lexington. Drake’s features “fresh never frozen” smashed burgers that come in plenty of varieties and it also offers pub staples such as tacos, flat breads and quesadillas.

Drake’s is more than a sports bar. With more than 20 TVs, there’s always a game on, but during the day the restaurant morphs from family-friendly for lunch and dinner, to high-energy at night with a DJ playing tunes on the weekends.

That energy is enhanced by different nightly promotions from trivia on Sundays and Mondays, to “Wings and Whiskey” Wednesdays, to make-your-own bloody marys on weekends.

– MB

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COMFORTABLE CLASSICS AND EXOTIC EATS — NORTHERN KENTUCKY HAS THEM ALL AT THESE LOCAL RESTAURANTS American 27 BAR + KITCHEN 720 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 360-5579 27bar.kitchen Bruschetta, tri-tip and catfish.

BARD’S BURGERS & CHILI 3620 Decoursey Ave., Covington (859) 866-6017 Burgers, Cincinnati-style chiili and deep-fried Oreos.

BARLEYCORN’S 8544 US 42, Florence (859) 371-4100 barleycorns.com Burgers, chicken wings and American classics.

(Multiple locations.)

BEHLE STREET BY SHELI 2220 Grandview Drive, Ft Mitchell (859) 341-8888 behlestreetbysheli.com Braised short ribs, steak and pasta.

BISCUITS TO BURGERS 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington (859) 292-5034 biscuitstoburgers.com Breakfast seven days a week plus burgers.

BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 7852 Mall Road, Florence (859) 282-8865 bjsrestaurants.com Deep dish pizza, light menu and the Pizookie. (Multiple locations).

BOUQUET RESTAURANT 519 Main St., Covington (859) 491-7777 bouquetrestaurant.com Locally grown vegetables and meat; fine wine.

BUFFALO BOB’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 9910 Berberich Drive, Florence (859) 371-5244 eatatbobs.com Wings, pork chops, ribs, meatloaf and crusted pecan chicken salads.

COACH’S CORNER 317 E. Sixth St., Newport (859) 261-2800 Burgers and Cajun fries.

FIRE AT RIVERCENTER 50 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington (859) 392-2850 fireatrivercenter.com American dishes, extensive bourbon list.

COLONIAL COTTAGE 3140 Dixie Highway, Erlanger (859) 341-4498 thecottagenky.com Pasta, steak, chicken and homemade pies.

COPPIN’S AT HOTEL COVINGTON 638 Madison Ave, Covington (859) 905-6800 hotelcovington.com/dining Classic gastropub fare with a nod to both the North and the South.

DIXIE CHILI 733 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 291-5337 dixiechili.com Classic coneys, 3-ways, salads and deli sandwiches.

(Multiple locations.)

DRAKE’S 6805 Houston Road, Florence (859) 869-4840 Drakescomeplay.com Beer, burgers & sushi

FLIPDADDY’S BURGERS & BEERS 165 Pavilion Parkway, Newport (859) 431-2337 flipdaddys.com Serves almost two dozen different burgers.

FORT WRIGHT FAMILY RESTAURANT 1860 Ashwood Circle, Ft Wright (859) 331-8359 Burgers, double deckers and breakfast.

GRANDVIEW TAVERN 2220 Grandview Drive, Ft Mitchell (859) 341-8439 grandviewtavern.com Pizza, burgers, steak, chicken.

GREYHOUND TAVERN 2500 Dixie Highway, Ft Mitchell (859) 331-3767 greyhoundtavern.com Fried chicken, pork chops and Southern cuisine. Sunday brunch.

HEBRON GRILLE 1960 N Bend Road, Hebron (859) 586-0473 hebrongrilleky.com Craft beers, burgers and sammies.

HOLLER HOPS AND GRILL 7500 Oakbrook Drive, Florence (859) 918-6532 Pub food, burgers, wraps, tacos and pulled pork.

JOELLA’S HOT CHICKEN 2440 High St., Crescent Springs (859) 341-4444 joellashotchicken.com Nashville-style hot chicken with six spice levels.

KNUK-N-FUTZ 5468 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill (859) 261-9464 knuknfutz.com Wings have 11 flavors, and 5 temperatures.

LOYAL CAFE 402 Foote Ave., Bellevue (859) 431-5223 Sandwiches and coneys.

530 MAIN ST. COVINGTON, KY 41011 859.360.7008 | INFO@LISSE.RESTAURANT WWW.LISSE.RESTAURANT

We are grateful that the people of NKY recognize what goes into the comfort food in which we specialize. There is nothing more comforting than good fried chicken.

Please join us soon!

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NKY DINING LYNNA’S GRILL 3728 Winston Ave., Covington (859) 291-4910 Breakfast, lunch and brunch.

MANSION HILL TAVERN 502 Washington Ave., Newport (859) 581-0100 Traditional American fare in a jazz club.

MIDWAY ON MADISON AVENUE 724 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 279-3148 midwayonmadisonavenue.com Sandwiches, salads and entrees.

OLD TOWN CAFE & CATERING 9 W. Pike St., Covington (859) 291-0664 Burgers, sandwiches and salads.

PARADISE DONUTS 2091 N. Bend Road, Hebron (859) 817-9348 paradisedonutsky.com Donuts, fritters and fruit pies. (Multiple locations.)

PEEWEE’S PLACE 2325 Anderson Road, Crescent Springs (859) 341-4977 peewees-place.com Burgers, wings and beer.

PRESIDENT’S INN 5991 N. Jefferson St., Burlington (859) 689-1776 presidentsinnky.com Home-cooked favorites with fine dining attributes in a family-friendly environment.

THE PRETZEL PLACE 411 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue (859) 781-6569 thepretzelplace.wixsite.com/ mysite Pretzels and specialty sandwiches.

RAFFERTY’S RESTAURANT AND BAR 7379 Turfway Road, Florence (859) 371-1140 raffertys.com Cheese fries, spinach salad and wood-fired pork chops.

RIMA D’S 635 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 261-7800 Pies, wraps and fried chicken.

SUB STATION II 1826 Dixie Highway, Ft Wright (859) 341-9494 794 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger (859) 817-0233 substationii.net Subs, soups and chili.

TOUSEY HOUSE TAVERN 5963 N Jefferson St., Burlington (859) 586-9900 touseyhouse.com Family-style fried chicken, cod sandwich, hot brown, club sandwich, hot slaw, steaks , chops and salads.

WASHINGTON SQUARE CAFE & CATERING 5981 Jefferson St., Burlington (859) 586-0120 Ribeye, Hot Browns, salads and sandwiches.

Asian NEW GARDEN 1031 S Ft Thomas Ave., Ft Thomas (859) 781-7888 newgardenfortthomas.com Sushi, General Tso’s chicken and fried rice.

WABI SABI 508 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 360-5097 wabisabicovington.com Half-price sushi daily and Asian cuisine.

Barbeuce

Cajun

CITY BBQ 2760 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights (859) 415-4544 citybbq.com Slow-smoked brisket, ribs and chicken. (Multiple locations.)

DEE FELICE CAFÉ 529 Main St., Covington (859) 261-2365 deefelicecafe.com Steak, pasta and homemade bread.

MONTGOMERY INN 400 Buttermilk Pike, Ft Mitchell (859) 344-5333 montgomeryinn.com Famous Montgomery Inn ribs and saratoga chips.

(Multiple locations.)

SMOKE JUSTIS 302 Court St., Covington (859) 814-8858 smokejustis.com Smoked barbecue and wings.

SMOKIN’ THIS AND THAT BBQ 10020 Demia Way, Florence (859) 817-0492 smokinthisandthatbbq.com Barbecue rubbed pork, chicken and beef.

WEBB’S BBQ 115 E. Ninth St., Newport (859) 292-8952 webbs-bbq.com Pulled pork sandwiched, ribs, brisket and smoked turkey sandwich.

KNOTTY PINE ON THE BAYOU 6302 Licking Pike, Cold Spring (859) 781-2200 theknottypineonthebayou.com An array of fresh seafood dishes as well as staples from the Louisiana area..

Chinese CASUAL CHINESE 88 Carothers Road, Newport (859) 431-2900 casualchinese.com Top-notch Chinese, known for Pad Thai and egg rolls.

CHINA STAR 154 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood (859) 426-9688 chinastaredgewood.com Lunch and chef’s specials.

GOLDEN WOK 1781 Patrick Drive, Burlington (859) 689-1888 goldenwokburlington.com Pad Thai, teriyaki and moo shu.

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NKY DINING KUNG FOOD CHU’S AMERASIA 521 Madison Ave., Ste. B, Covington (859) 261-6121 Soul food meets Kung food. Asian Fusion, Chinese and Taiwanese.

ORIGINAL WOK 5038 Old Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill (859) 431-3000 originalwok.com Fresh fish and vegetarian options.

RAYMOND’S HONG KONG CAFÉ 11051 Clay Drive, Walton (859) 485-2828 Noodles, chicken, beef, seafood and vegetarian.

WOK & ROLL CHINESE RESTAURANT 4213 Richardson Road, Independence (859) 647-1888 Sweet and sour, chop suey and moo shu.

Coffeehouse BEAN HAUS BAKERY & CAFE 640 Main St., Covington (859) 431-2326 Coffees, loose leaf teas smoothies, and treats.

CARABELLO COFFEE 107 E. Ninth St., Newport (859) 415-1587 carabellocoffee.com Philanthropic artisan coffee.

FORT THOMAS COFFEE 118 N Ft Thomas Ave., Ft Thomas (859) 814-8282 fortthomascoffee.com Smoothies, blended coffee, breakfast sandwiches, muffins and oatmeal.

NEWBERRY BROS. COFFEE 530 Washington Ave., Newport (859) 261-9463 newberrybroscoffee.com Coffee and small plates; bourbon bar.

PINK IN A BLANKET DOUGHNUTS 7220 Burlington Pike, Florence (859) 869-4973 pinkinablanketdoughnut.com Doughnuts, croissants and pink in a blanket.

VELOCITY BIKE & BEAN 7560 Burlington Pike, Florence (859) 371-8356 velocitybb.com Full-service bike shop and coffee bar.

WYNNERS CUP CAFE 301 Elm St. Ste A, Ludlow (859) 912-5806 Coffee, goetta and egg breakfast sandwiches, pastries and waffles.

Dessert EMERSON’S BAKERY 7606 Dixie Highway, Florence (859) 371-9228 emersonsbakeryky.com Cookies, pies and pastries.

(Multiple locations.)

GIGI’S CUPCAKES 7753 Mall Road, Ste C, Florence (859) 746-9200 gigiscupcakesusa.com Cupcakes, gluten-free options and cheesecake.

German HOFBRAUHAUS 200 E. Third St., Newport (859) 491-7200 hofbrauhausnewport.com Soups, salads, sandwiches, Bavarian specialties.

VILLAGE GASTHAUS 514 W. Sixth St., Covington (859) 261-0516 villagegasthaus.com German pub food like potato pancakes and Spaetzle.

“Lettuce” show you what fresh truly is!

We slice every sandwich to order. Produce is sliced everyday to ensure the best taste and without the addition of chemicals. Our bread is a true east coast Italian sub roll.

1826 Dixie Hwy Ft. Wright KY 41011 794 Donaldson Rd. Erlanger KY 41018

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WUNDERBAR 1132 Lee St., Covington (859) 815-8027 German-fusion gastropub that specializes in handmade sausages, sandwiches, soups, breads, mustards and more.

Greek GREEK BURRITO 1 Levee Way, Ste. 2119, Newport (859) 614-6306 Fast, fresh and healthy Mediterranean. Greek rice bowls, sandwiches, salads and juice bar.

GREEK TO ME 3415 Dixie Highway, Erlanger (859) 727-3000 greektome.net More than a dozen different types of gyros.

PITA PIT 2740 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights (859) 360-5933 pitapitusa.com Pita bread with your choice of meat and vegetables.

Guatemalan TERCER DIA 915 Madison Ave., Covington Pollo dorado, caldo and tamales.

Ice Cream/Yogurt MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 8544 US 42, Ste 100, Florence (859) 647-7300 menchies.com Nonfat, regular, tart and sorbet flavors.

SILVER GROVE DARI BAR 5178 Mary Ingles Highway, Silver Grove (859) 781-2221 Soft serve ice cream, burgers and coneys.

SWEET FROG PREMIUM FROZEN YOGURT 2416 Baxter Road, Crescent Springs (859) 341-1310 sweetfrog.com Offers dozens of flavors and many toppings.

Indian AMOL INDIA 527 York St., Newport (859) 261-2317 amolindiacarryoutnewport.com Fine Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

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GRILL OF INDIA 112 E. 30th St., Covington (859) 491-1313 grillofindiacincinnati.com Modern interpretation of classic dishes.

GURU INDIA 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs (859) 341-5858 guruindiarestaurant.com Lamb, shrimp and vegetarian specialties.

Intercontinental INSPIRADO 715 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 261-7600 inspiradocov.com Global cuisines, handcrafted cocktails and housemade sodas.

Irish MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 112 E. Fourth St., Covington (859) 491-6659 covington.mollymalonesirishpub. com 28 craft and import beers on tap, a large selection of Irish, Scotch and local whiskey in addition to Irish food.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE 1 Levee Way, Newport (859) 431-0900 brioitalian.com Tuscan cuisine. Grilled entrees and pasta dishes accompanied by drinks and desserts.

DOMINIC’S RESTAURANT 15 Pete Neiser Drive, Alexandria (859) 635-8600 dominicsky.com Pasta, sandwiches and Southern dishes like pot pie.

POMPILIOS 600 Washington Ave., Newport (859) 581-3065 pompilios.com Pasta, chicken, veal, beef and fish. Homemade sausage, sauces.

Japanese CHAKO BAKERY CAFE 212 W Pike St., Covington (859)609-0166 chakobakerycafe.com Handmade bread and pastry with unique Japanese ingredients.

JO AN JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3940 Olympic Blvd., Erlanger (859) 746-2634 joanjapanese.com Authentic Japanese sushi, noodle dishes and tempura.

LA HIRO SUSHI AND SWEETS 8645 Haines Drive, Florence (859) 657-6600 sushiandsweets.com Tempura, sushi and Japanese-style pasta.

MATSUYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT 7149 Manderlay Drive, Florence (859) 746-1199 Sushi bar, tatami room, kaiseki course dinners, sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.

MIYAKO SUSHI & STEAKHOUSE 2511 Ritchie St., Crescent Springs (859) 578-0031 miyakorestaurant.com Hibachi and sushi.

MIYOSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 8660 Bankers St., Florence (859) 525-6564 miyoshirestaurant.com Authentic Japanese dishes with seasonal ingredients.

SEA SUSHI & GRILL 7951 US Highway 42, Florence (859) 371-1688 seasushigrill.com Sushi. Hibachi and wok entrees.

Korean RIVERSIDE KOREAN RESTAURANT 512 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 291-1484 riversidekoreanrestaurant.com Seafood, noodles, rice and soup.

Mediterranean KABOBSKE 7563 Mall Road, Florence (859) 322-0112 kabobske.com Mediterranean, Lebanese, and Greek dishes.

PARADISE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 4135 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring (859) 781-8000 paradisehookahcafe.com Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.

Mexican ACAPULCO 8101 Connector Drive, Florence (859) 282-0687 acapulcocinci.com Tex-Mex burritos and tacos.

(Multiple locations.)

AGAVES 2010 N. Bend Road, Hebron (859) 689-5489 agaveshebron.com Enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas.

CANCUN MEXICAN BAR & GRILL 1781 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 291-9200 cancunmexicanrestaurantes.com Green corn tamales, enchiladas, and sizzling fajitas.

CHUY’S 6825 Houston Road, Florence (859) 525-2489 chuys.com Burritos and tacos.

(Multiple locations.)

EL JINETE 5062 Old Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill (859) 360-1767 Tacos, quesadillas and fajitas.

(Multiple locations.)

EL TORO BRAVO 625 Chestnut Drive, Walton (859) 493-0222 Margaritas and fajitas.

FRIDA 602 602 Main St., Covington (512) 555-0110 fridaonmain.com Latin street cuisine.

Pediatric office of Dr David Rider and Dr Kelty McLaurin

Dr. David Rider, DMD

1982 University of Louisville Pediatric Dental Residency-Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center 1984

The specialty of Pediatric Dentistry over the years has evolved from providing adult type dentistry for youngsters to creating an environment that not only demonstrates a comfort level for those requiring any type of intervention but invites children and parents alike to come to the office, have some fun, play some games, watch movies and yes, secondarily learn in an awesome environment about anything related to each child’s specific dental issues or needs. Dr. Rider & Dr. McLaurin feel going the extra mile to assure that each child has their best dental experience ever whether it’s for a regular recall exam, a traumatic event or some restorative care has to be the primary goal of the practice. We want the children to want to be here and to be excited for their dental visit.

Dr. Kelty McLaurin, DMD 2015 University Of Mississippi Medical Center Pediatric Dental ResidencyUniversity of Kentucky 2017

1809 Alexandria Pike • Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076 859-781-1500 • teeth4kidz.com www.BestofNKY.com

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NKY DINING GUTIERREZ DELI 1131 Lee St., Covington (859) 431-3354 Tacos and fresh tamales.

LA MEXICANA RESTAURANT & GROCERY 642 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 261-6112 Homemade tortillas, caldos (soups), menudo (beef), pozole (pork) and tamales.

MI TIERRA 3420 Valley Plaza Pkwy, Ft Wright (859) 331-1234 mitierrafortwright.com Mole, enchiladas and fajitas.

MONTOYAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2507 Chelsea Drive, Ft Mitchell (859) 341-0707 Mole, enchiladas and fajitas.

RIO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 34 Carothers Road, Newport (859) 292-8750 eatriogrande.com Tacos, burritos, enchiladas and sizzling fajitas.

TAQUERIA ARANDAS 8050 Holiday Place, Florence (859) 534-0418 Authentic Mexican food, margaritas, happy hour specials.

TAQUERIA CRUZ 518 Pike St., Covington (859) 431-3859 taqueriacruzcincinnati.com Authentic Mexican, including goat tacos.

TAQUERIA RAMIREZ 6910 Burlington Pike, Florence (859) 371-1190 Tacos, tortas, burritos and enchiladas.

Persian/Iranian HOUSE OF GRILL 14 E. Fifth St., Covington (859) 206-6324 kentuckyhouseofgrill.com Persian food including kebabs and Persian stew.

Pizza BOURBON HOUSE PIZZA 7500 Oakbrook Drive, Florence (859) 282-7999 bourbonhousepizza.com Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

BUONA VITA PIZZERIA 2513 Ritchie St. Crescent Springs, (859) 279-3847 buonavitapizzeria.com Fresh, handmade traditional pizza.

CAMPOROSSO 2475 Dixie Highway, Ft Mitchell (859) 331-0155 camporosso.com Wood-fired and classic pizzas.

DEWEY’S PIZZA 2949 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills (859) 341-2555 deweyspizza.com Specialty pizzas.

(Multiple locations.)

GARZELLI’S PUB & PIZZA 3025 Dixie Highway, Edgewood (859) 331-8585 Pizza, salads,and calzones.

GIUSEPPE’S PIZZERIA 2607 Madison Ave., Covington (859) 814-8444 eatattheg.com Pizza, salads, hoagies.

GOODFELLAS PIZZERIA 603 Main St., Covington (859) 916-5209 goodfellaspizzeria.com New York-style pizzeria.

THE GRUFF 129 E .Second St., Covington (859) 581-0040 atthegruff.com Pizza, sandwiches, salads and full bar.

MAC’S PIZZA PUB 604 Main St., Covington (859) 431-6227 macspizzamainstrasse.com Known for custom pizzas like the Flying Pig. MELLOW MUSHROOM 1014 Town Drive, Wilder (859) 441-6600 mellowmushroom.com Salads, calzones and 16 specialty pizzas. (Multiple locations.)

NEWPORT PIZZA CO. 601 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 261-4900 newportpizzacompany.com Homemade pizza with creative specialty pizzas, hoagies, salads and an extensive craft beer list.

NOCE’S PIZZERIA 116 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood (859) 331-6623 nocespizzapub.com NY-style pizza, homemade pasta dishes and an assortment of sandwiches and salads.

PASQUALE’S NEWPORT 630 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 291-1443 pasqualesnewport.com Pizza, stromboli and pasta.

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SALVADORE’S PIZZERIA 3218 Dixie Highway, Erlanger (859) 727-1155 salvadorespizzeria.com Pizza, hoagies and 20 craft beers on tap.

STRONG’S BRICK OVEN 1990-D N. Bend Road, Hebron (859) 586-6836 strongsbrickovenpizza.com Pizza, cheesy bread, bruschetta.

(Multiple locations.).

SUN VALLEY PIZZA 11500 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria (859) 635-0010 Pizza and hoagies.

TOM’S PAPA DINO’S PIZZA 288 Main St., Florence (859) 371-5567 tomspapadinos.com Pizza, wings, hoagies and salads.

Pub Fare 915 PUB & GRILL 915 N. Ft Thomas Ave., Ft Thomas (859) 441-1333 1/2 lb specialty burgers. Wings, pizzas, salads and more.

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NKY DINING BILLIE’S SKYLINE TAVERN AND RESTAURANT 430 Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights (859) 441-6713 Wraps, wings and salads.

LUCKY DUCK PUB 6072 Limaburg Road, Burlington (859) 282-8570 luckyduckpub.com Pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. (Multiple locations.)

BROTHERS BAR & GRILL 1 Levee Way, Newport (859) 291-2767 brothersbar.com Wings, burgers, wraps and entrees.

LUDLOW BROMLEY YACHT CLUB & THE LAGOON SALOON 860 Elm St., Ludlow (859) 291-8132 ludlowbromleyyachtclub.com Wings, kabobs and chops.

MOKKA AND THE SUNSET BAR & GRILL 500 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 643-8326 mokkasunset.com Burgers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast.

PUB AT CRESTVIEW HILLS 2853 Dixie Highway, Crestview Hills (859) 426-7827 experiencethepub.com Burgers, sandwiches, paninis and pub fare.

SIS’S ON MONMOUTH 837 Monmouth St., Newport (859) 431-3157 sisonmonmouth.com Fish tacos, meatloaf and chicken livers.

COCK & BULL PUBLIC HOUSE 601 Main St., Covington 859-581-4253cockandbullcincinnati.com Sheperd’s pie and burgers.

THE GREEN LANTERN CAFE 3938 Decoursey Ave., Covington (859) 491-3938 thegreenlanternbar.com Chicken wings, sandwiches and burgers.

LONGNECKS SPORTS GRILL 1009 Town Drive, Wilder (859) 291-5664 longneckssportsgrill.com Burger and wings.

(Multiple locations.)

STRASSE HAUS 630 Main St., Covington (859) 261-1199 Burgers, salads, sandwiches and chicken.

ZAZOU GRILL & PUB 502 W. Sixth St., Covington (859) 261-9111 Pizzas, burgers and cheesy tots.

ZOLA PUB & GRILL 626 Main St., Covington (859) 261-7510 zolapubandgrill.com Appetizers, salads, pizza, burgers, wings and sandwiches.

Seafood BONEFISH GRILL 588 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs (859) 426-8666 bonefishgrill.com Market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties.

CHART HOUSE 405 Riverboat Row, Newport (859) 261-0300 chart-house.com Snapper Hemingway, shrimp fresca and slowroasted prime rib.

MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET 1 Levee Way, Ste. 2129, Newport (859) 291-7454 mitchellsfishmarket.com Upscale-casual seafood restaurant.

Steakhouses EIGHTEEN Radisson Cincinnati Riverfront Hotel, 668 W. Fifth St., Covington (859) 491-5300 18dining.com Previously 360. Steakhouse and brunch in the Radisson.

LISSE 530 Main St, Covington (859) 360-7008 lisse.restaurant Dutch-inspired steakhouse.

Thai MAI THAI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 7710 US 42, Florence (859) 282-1888 the-maithai.com Thai food, sushi, desserts, appetizers, noodles, curry, fried rice, beers and wines.

NITTHA SIAM KITCHEN 2415 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights (859) 441-0132 nitthasiamkitchen.com Pad Thai, noodle soups and sushi.

SIAM ORCHID THAI RESTAURANT 511 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue (859) 694-7700 siamorchidky.com Siam crispy duck and curries.

SWEET BASIL 2520 Hazelwood Road, Crescent Springs (859) 331-1999 sweetbasilnky.com Sushi, seafood, duck, vegetarian and curry.

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