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Jill Morenz

Jill Morenz is the Director of Community Initiatives and Communications for the Catalytic Fund and also runs the NKY Public Arts Network. She is an enthusiastic evangelist for all things NKY.

A woman entering the doorway of Mai Thai restaurant in Florence, Ky.

Best Asian Restaurants in the Florence, Kentucky Area

By Jill Morenz on Mar. 23, 2023

Chinese Food in Florence, Ky. Oriental Wok Nearly 50 years ago, the Wong family opened Oriental Wok in Ft. Mitchell. The large, upscale dining room surrounds you with warm reds and golds, along with beautiful plantings and a gentle waterfall splashing into a koi pond. They often have a live…

Best Asian Restaurants in the Newport, Ky. Area

By Jill Morenz on Feb. 17, 2022

Bon Mi Street Located at the Newport on the Levee entertainment destination, Bon Mi Street specializes in Vietnamese sandwiches and thirst-quenching drinks, including the popular bubble tea (fruit or milk tea with little “boba,” balls of tapioca that pop in your mouth). Wrapped to eat while…

NKY Hidden Gems: Yurts are perfect for your next staycation

By Jill Morenz on Mar. 23, 2021

A.J. Jolly Park’s yurts are a cross between a rustic tent and a nice hotel. Built in 2018 and updated this year, these round structures offer a fun place to stay while enjoying all the activities at the 1,000-acre park. The two yurts make camping simple. They have hardwood floors, canvas walls and…

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