Cool things happening in Covington

Now there are even more reasons to Lov the Cov. Covington's business district has been picking up steam the last few years with a new business here and there popping up but 2018 seems like the year it's going to hit critical mass. Duveneck Square Apartments has opened and is already 50% occupied. The apartments, based on the one I looked out at are roomier than ones you would find in downtown Cincinnati or OTR. They are going to cost you about the same but like I said, that money gets you elbow room in Covington.
In an urban setting, those apartments also bring all the amenities you would expect. Lots of entertainment within walking distance; restaurants, bars, art galleries, and a brewery. If you want or need to explore a little farther Mainstraus and Newport are minutes away by bike. There is a Red Bike station and plenty of bike racks steps from the entrance of the apartments plus bike storage inside. Sometime soon Duveneck Square Phase Two will break ground across the street, it will include a parking deck, apartments, and mixed-use office/retail space.

While we were in Covington we dropped into Alto Pizza Kitchen + Bar which opened Tuesday night and is the first business to open in the new apartment building's 10,000sqft of retail space. Alto Pizza Kitchen + Bar is a new concept by the owners of Cincinnati's Flip Daddy's including the Newport area. The space is open and airy, no one would build a restaurant that big in OTR but real estate is a little more affordable over there. Alto's featured an extensive cocktail list too, so when the Hannaford fills up you still have options just a block away.



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Vibrant Minds Colorful Lines Opening Reception

VIBRANT MINDS COLORFUL LINES is a collaborative art exhibition by artists Kiik Create, Jenny Roesel Ustick, Natalie Lanese and Lindsey Whittle. The show features an array of multidisciplinary forms and practices from 2D and 3D works of art, to mural painting, to performance and social engagement; all seeking to understand the myriad ways in which we vibe together.
You can check the show out at BLDG 30 W Pike St, Covington.








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Mardi Gras

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Community Bike Ride: #LovTheCov

The city is the new outdoors, and if you need proof all you have to do is check out all the outdoor activities happening. Group exercises classes in every park, urban hiking groups and cycling. You can't turn around anymore without spotting a big group of cyclists enjoying the city. While most events are weekly, there is a monthly bike ride that wheels off in Covington. Co-hosted by mobile exercise app Physi and Ride the Cov, whose mission is to make Covington more bike friendly.
The LovTheCov ride is a good beginner ride for anyone looking to gain confidence riding in the street. I think some of use who do the vast majority of commuting and running errands by bike may not realize how big a barrier riding with traffic might be for some people. At any rate, group rides are a good starting point for anyone looking to be more active.
Marty going over the route and rules of the road.

Some people got the life!


I wish every bike ride ended with ice cream!

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Over the river and through the cold...

Durhan Dept celebrated their one year anniversary slinging unique and awesome goods in Covington. I still love the fact that their downtown area is beginning to really blow up and is a ten minute or so bike ride from downtown Cincinnati. This year though is a contrast to last year. Remember how warm it was? People were out walking around and I was floored at the street life. Luckily though inside Durham the action was hot and everyone warm and buzzed.

Across the street is the new bar, The Hannaford. What can you say about a bar anymore except that it is everything it should be, warm, welcoming and a couple areas with couches for relaxing with friends.



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Pike Street Social and the Old Kentucky Makers Market

Sponsored by Renaissance Covington and its streetmates on Pike, Mister Softee was handing out free cones last Friday. Pike St. on a late Friday afternoon/early evening is still a little quiet. But big changes are coming with a hotel and apartment. Pike St won't be so sleepy in a year or so. But while it is it is kinda cool that an event on a Friday still feels social. I still remember years ago when Final Friday in OTR felt just like this.

Its a happy face!




Bellevue, KY just tore a page out of the place making play book. Take on unused/underutilized space. Add music, crafts, food and beer. create a giant party.
Walking along Fairfield Ave looking for the Old Kentucky Maker's Market, we were assaulted with traffic noise the whole way. I have to say it was the most unusual experience to have that disappear and be replaced with laughter and people talking as we approached Johnson Alley. Bellevue has to be pretty happy with the turnout which isn't really that unexpected with how walkable the place is.


After is was down the street to Siam Orchids where we scored an outdoor table, people watched and caught snippets of crazy out of context conversations.
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