New Hamilton restaurant at The Marcum sets opening date

West Side Little League coach Ken Coomer plans to open a new location of Chick’NCone at The Marcum in Hamilton this August. Coomer, who has coached West Side Little League since 1994, said the fork-free chicken-and-waffles restaurant chain is something he discovered after being laid off from his senior business analyst job late last year. CONTRIBUTED

West Side Little League coach Ken Coomer plans to open a new location of Chick’NCone at The Marcum in Hamilton this August. Coomer, who has coached West Side Little League since 1994, said the fork-free chicken-and-waffles restaurant chain is something he discovered after being laid off from his senior business analyst job late last year. CONTRIBUTED

Chick’nCone has set a date for its grand opening in downtown Hamilton: at noon on Feb. 13.

The restaurant, to be located in The Marcum development of restaurants, a bar, salon and apartments, made the announcement on social media.

“We’re so excited to bring you an insta-worthy experience that you’ll want to share with family & friends!” the restaurant, located at 134 Riverfront Plaza, shared on Facebook. “We’re changing the game with the tastiest air-fried chicken inside a freshly made hand-rolled waffle cone.”

The restaurant asked people to “spread the word about this local family owned franchise!!” and noted that Health guidelines will be in place at the grand opening in accordance with the city of Hamilton’s health regulations.

Longtime West Side Little League coach Ken Coomer wasn’t immediately available to comment, but he told the Journal-News in December the air-fried Cajun fries will be delicious.

The restaurant’s main staple will be a no-fork-needed chicken-and-waffles, with the waffle being the cone that holds it, plus a choice of sauce. A meal comes with Cajun fries and a drink. Once a liquor license is obtained, margaritas will be served.

There also will be a by-invitation-only “soft opening” on Feb. 12.

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