Gigi’s Cupcakes open in Florence
Gigi’s Cupcakes has opened in Florence, at 7753 Mall Road, Suite C. The bakery, which has 76 outposts across the country, opened a shop in the Kenwood Galleria, 7940 Hosbrook Road in Madeira, last...
View ArticleBuca di Beppo opens in Florence Monday
The new Buca di Beppo in Florence Mall, located near Macy’s and Sears, opens today (Monday). It will feature the chain’s family-style Italian menu and will seat up to 220. The chain is also rolling out...
View ArticleFlorence Furniture Fair renovates
The Furniture Fair store in Florence has a new look. Melissa Stewart of the Community Recorder reports: FLORENCE — The three-month renovation to the Florence Furniture Fair wasn’t just about cosmetics....
View ArticleWork to begin on Mall Road Kroger Marketplace
Construction on a new Kroger Marketplace store on Florence’s Mall Road is set to start next month, Mark Hansel reports: FLORENCE — Kroger has inked a deal with Florence Square owner Brixmor Property...
View ArticlePipkin’s Garden Market to take Florence Natorp’s space this spring
Pipkin’s Garden Market will open in the former Florence Natorp’s at 8727 U.S. 42, at least for this spring, Justin B. Duke and Stephanie Salmons of the Community Recorder report: Pipkin’s president...
View ArticleU.S. Diner opens in Florence
New in Florence, U.S. Diner serves hamburgers, Philly cheese steaks, chicken and salads, Stephanie Salmons of the Community Recorder reports: FLORENCE — Jeff Nelson, of Burlington, was tired of fast...
View ArticleAn update on The Friendly Market
Polly Campbell has the latest on The Friendly Market: Here’s an update on The Friendly Market, which is under construction on Mt. Zion Road in Florence. It will be a Findlay Market-style shopping...
View ArticleNew shops, restaurants coming to Houston Road Shoppes in Florence
Several new shops and restaurants are expected to open in Florence’s Houston Road Shoppes within the next few months, Melissa Stewart of the Community Recorder reports: FLORENCE — Houston Road will...
View ArticleBJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse coming to Florence
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse will open a new outpost in Florence this summer, Melissa Stewart of the Community Recorder reports: FLORENCE — Smokey Bones and Olive Garden on Mall Road in Florence are...
View ArticleFlorence comic store expands
Comics 2 Games in Florence has expanded, Melissa Stewart of the Community Recorder reports: FLORENCE — There’s more room for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man and other graphic novel heroes, and their loyal...
View ArticleKarlo’s Bistro Italia in Florence closed; owner to cater, launch new meatball...
In case you missed it, Melissa Stewart of the Community Recorder reported that Karlo’s Bistro Italia in Florence has closed: FLORENCE — Karlo’s Bistro Italia in Florence has closed. Owner Bob Conway...
View ArticleFirehouse Subs coming to Florence
A new Firehouse Subs will open soon in Florence, the Community Recorder reports: FLORENCE — Firehouse Subs is coming to Houston Road next to the Kentucky Shop in Florence. The sub shop, part of a firm...
View ArticleFirehouse Subs opens in Florence
The new Firehouse Subs in Florence opened Tuesday. Members of the Florence Fire Department will be at the restaurant, 6805 Houston Road, throughout the day to celebrate. Like other locations, the...
View ArticleFirst phase of Friendly Market now open
An outdoor farmers’ market, the first phase of the new Friendly Market of Northern Kentucky, has opened, and phase two, an indoor market that will be open year-round, is expected to open July 22. Mark...
View ArticleBJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse open in Florence
A new BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse opened in Florence on Monday. The 8,500-square-foot free-standing restaurant, which seats 280, is at Florence Mall, just outside Macy’s. Like the other local BJ’s...
View Articlemaurices open in Florence Mall
A new maurices store recently opened at Florence Mall. The shop, which is on the lower level in the Macy’s fashion wing, stocks women’s casual and career apparel and accessories, including denim, shoes...
View ArticleWhich Wich sandwich shop coming to Florence
Which Wich is set to open a shop in Florence soon. The first local store opened on Corryville’s Short Vine in April; there’s also a location at Harper’s Station in Symmes Twp. Melissa Stewart of the...
View ArticleDrake’s restaurant and bar opens Oct. 14 in Florence
Drake’s, a restaurant, bar and dance club from Lexington, Ky.-based Bluegrass Hospitality Group (BHG), will open its new Florence location on Monday, Oct. 14. Located at 6805 Houston Road, the...
View ArticleLaughing Noodle to open in Florence next month
A new Laughing Noodle restaurant is set to open at 6785 Houston Road in Florence in late December. The chain, which is owned by White Castle, serves noodle dishes inspired by flavors from around the...
View ArticleCurrito to open in Florence, Kenwood
New Currito burrito restaurants are in the works for Florence and Kenwood. Owner Joe Lanni said the Florence shop will be on Houston Road, in a new strip center next to the new Drake’s restaurant and...
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