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We need to talk about Frisch's
Hello! I’m Alex Coolidge, and I’ve written about most of the region’s major corporations and the local economy since 2005. This week, Enquirer food writer Keith Pandolfi and I took a closer look at recent Frisch’s Big Boy closures and turmoil in the restaurant industry. Earlier this spring, the iconic local chain closed five of its diners (two in Cincinnati, two in Northern Kentucky and one in Dayton).
Covington's patriotic dog parade celebrates Independence Day
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - Dogs of all breeds were decked out in Red, White and Blue for the patriotic dog parade in Covington. The pups and their people started the route in George Steinford Park Sunday morning. Covington's Parks and Recreation Department hosted the parade to celebrate Independence Day. The...
How we took a closer look at Frisch's Big Boy
Frisch’s Big Boy may no longer be a locally-owned, but locals still feel it’s theirs. I'm not a Cincinnati native, but I have lived here more than two decades and my family likes breakfast at the Delhi Township Frisch's once in a while. My colleague, food writer Keith Pandolfi, who co-wrote the story with me, informs me he grew up in Anderson Township and "the Beechmont Ave. Frisch's was our (family's) jam."
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle pays visit to two Cincinnati Kroger stores
The queen of soul music stopped by the Queen City on Thursday. Grammy award-winning R&B singer Patti LaBelle stopped by two Cincinnati Kroger stores. LaBelle, affectionately dubbed the "Godmother of Soul," graced the Kroger aisles to promote her new Patti's Good Life Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix. The star visited...
Rooftop beer, killer pizza and momo in Covington
This story originally appeared in the June 28, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week, Streetscapes checks out summer hot spots on Covington’s West Seventh Street. Visitors will find beers and pizza from NKY staples and a brand new Nepali restaurant from Cincinnati. Grab your sunglasses and meet us on the rooftop.
'Eating there was special.' Frisch's Big Boy struggles to lure back customers
Like legions of Greater Cincinnati natives, Ann Stewart grew up going to Frisch's Big Boy. Raised in the suburb of Wyoming, Stewart's connection to restaurant brand dates back to family outings in the 1960s as a child and later with teenage friends in the 1970s. But like a lot of Cincinnatians,...
This new Cincinnati entertainment area has mini golf, food, drinks all in one
CINCINNATI — A new entertainment area is now open in Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood, complete with mini golf courses, bar and restaurant and more. Oakley Greens is now open at 3065 Vandercar Way, across from the Oakley Cinemark. The space has been in the works since 2022 when renderings were...
Joe Burrow gets shout out in new Flau’Jae/Lil’ Wayne collaboration
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is getting love from two Louisiana-based rappers on a new song. 20-year-old LSU Tigers guard and rapper Flau’Jae Johnson teamed up with Lil’ Wayne for the single, “Came Out a Beast,” released on June 28. The song makes...
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