Next stop, the green line

Photography by Catherine Viox

NOTInspired by the historic streetcar line that once connected Cincinnati with Northern Kentucky, The Green Line Kitchen & Cocktails serves classic American cuisine. Interior seating pays homage to the trolley and patio views highlight Ft. Thomas’s small-town charm. Meals are like home-cooked Sunday dinners, and with a menu bursting with steaks, seafood and pastas, there’s something for every weekend.

Half-roasted chicken appears exactly as promised, with breast, wing, thigh and drumstick cooked in one big piece. If you’re brave, you can attack the bird with your hands, but the meat easily comes off the bones with a knife and fork if you prefer to keep your fingers clean. The sweet, tender vegetables contrast perfectly with the rich, salty juice, and the cheesy grits enhance chicken or carrot bites with flavorful spice and texture.

When it comes to cocktails, even the designated driver has options beyond iced tea. Non-alcoholic options range from beer and wine to original mocktails, like the Strawberry Ginger (strawberry puree, fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and ginger beer). This is the sweeter, red cousin of a Dark N Stormy. Ginger beer lays down a spicy base, tart strawberries take center stage, and crushed basil rounds it all out with a subtle, herbaceous twist.

The cuisine and cocktails of the green line, 425 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, (859) 757-4580