This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. The Northern Kentucky restaurant scene has undergone significant changes over the past calendar year, with many eateries opening their doors while longtime favorites have closed permanently.
The region bid farewell to classic restaurants such as Dee Felice Cafe, an institution in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood for nearly 40 years, and Keystone Bar and Grill, one of the region’s most popular spots for comfort food. It’s not all bad news, though. NKY also has seen an influx of new restaurants, like Cattleman’s Roadhouse and Opal.
As the culinary landscape shifts, we’re highlighting five restaurants that have debuted over the past calendar year and five that have closed. Thai Pavilion: 405 Scott St., Covington The only Thai restaurant in Covington opened its doors in October in the former Chi Maek on Scott Street.
Owners Anya Hoffman and Wun Woon fulfilled a lifelong dream of running their own Thai restaurant. According to Hoffman, Chi Maek proprietor Bruce Kim recommended the space to her. As unabashed foodies, Hoffman and Woon use Thai Pavilion to share their love of Thai food and culture with the Northern Kentucky community.
Thai Pavilion’s menu features classics like pad thai, red curry and pad kee mao, along with a variety of noodles, fried rice dishes, wontons and spring rolls. Cattleman’s Roadhouse: 12910 Frogtown Connector Road, Walton Cattleman’s Roadhouse, the local fr.