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What Happened to Tom + Chee After Man v. Food? (Newport, KY)

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Status unconfirmed as of September 2026. We have no reliable signal and haven't been able to confirm what, if anything, currently operates at this address.

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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in June 2026 and the chain's own locations page still show this address active, but another business directory lists the same location as closed, so status could not be confirmed.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 19
  • Original air date
  • Address 1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food Nation (S4E19, aired October 12, 2011) featured Tom & Chee's Newport on the Levee location in Newport, Kentucky, sampling the chain's grilled cheese sandwiches paired with tomato soup. Tom & Chee is a fast-casual sandwich-and-soup concept built around variations on the classic grilled cheese, served alongside dipping soups. The Newport location sits inside the Newport on the Levee retail and entertainment complex across the river from Cincinnati. Current information about this location is mixed: a Yelp listing updated in June 2026 still shows the restaurant with more than 350 reviews and photos, and the chain's own locations page continues to list the Newport on the Levee address, while at least one other business directory marks the same address as closed. Because these sources conflict, this location's current operating status could not be confirmed.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 19
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
grilled cheese sandwiches paired with tomato soup
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tom + Chee

Frequently asked questions

Is Tom + Chee still open in 2026?

Status unconfirmed as of September 2026. We have no reliable signal and haven't been able to confirm what, if anything, currently operates at this address.

What happened to Tom + Chee after Man v. Food?

Man v. Status unconfirmed as of September 2026. We have no reliable signal and haven't been able to confirm what, if anything, currently operates at this address.

Where is Tom + Chee located?

1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Tom + Chee?

Season 4, Episode 19 of Man v. Food, first aired October 12, 2011.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

Current information about this location is mixed: a Yelp listing updated in June 2026 still shows the restaurant with more than 350 reviews and photos, and the chain's own locations page continues to list the Newport on the Levee address, while at least one other business directory marks the same address as closed. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
1 Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071
Venue type
restaurant

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/tom-and-chee-newport-newport
  • locations.tomandchee.com — https://locations.tomandchee.com/ky-newport-1-levee-way-57eaadf1f8d2

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