Your Local Louisville Bookstores And Coffee Shops Are Dealing With Supply Chain Headaches, Too
The Ever Given, a 1,300-foot-long container ship, made headlines in March when it became stuck in the Suez Canal, halting passage for weeks for other ships and essentially stopping an estimated $9.6 billion worth of trade.
A Happy Return Visit to Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago
Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago was one of the local, independent eateries I was most worried about during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since Lonnie’s is a literal mom-and-pop establishment, I worried it might not survive in its tiny location in bustling St. Matthews. But it’s still in fine form.
German Restaurant Common Haus Shoots for Mid-December Opening in Downtown Jeffersonville
It was late 2013 when the former Third Base Tavern, a dive bar in downtown Jeffersonville, found a new life as Big Four Burgers + Beer. When that concept finally closed, Goodwood had a brief run there as a live music venue. The old building at 134 Spring Street is about to get yet another new life as Common Haus.
Classic Content: How Brewery Cats Hiro and Saki Found Their Home at Apocalypse Brew Works
If you’ve ever been to Apocalypse Brew Works on Mellwood Avenue (lord knows how many times I’ve been there), you’ve no doubt met Hiro and Saki, the resident brewery cats. They’re as much a fixture there as the plastic cups, picnic tables and giant Jenga. This is the story of how they first came to live at the brewery.
Pints & Union’s New Menu Features Pub’s Take on Indian Fare
A favorite public house in the Louisville area, Pints & Union had since opening relied on an eclectic menu that featured everything from a smash burger to gyros to tikka masala tacos. But the pub recently unveiled a revamped menu for fall and winter that focuses on Indian street food.
Kentucky Derby Museum to Feature New ‘Derbyville’ Exhibit, Starting Nov. 19
Spectators climbing the Infield’s flagpole. A skydiver surprising 100,000 fans with a parachute landing into the Infield crowd. Soon you will be able to explore the wild stories and unique culture of the Kentucky Derby at our new exhibit, Welcome to Derbyville, opening November 19.
Book Signing Event at Mickey’s in New Albany
Thanks to the News and Tribune for writing about my book event at Mickey’s in New Albany. I started my career there and am so thankful for the experience.
Oskar’s Slider Bar to Close Temporarily; Grind Reopens
Oskar’s Slider Bar will close temporarily while owners Jesse and Liz Huot make repairs, according to a Facebook post on the restaurant’s page. The post said the Scandanavian-themed eatery will close “for the next few weeks” to take care of plumbing and bar top issues.
Classic Content: Brain Farts, Clown Suits and Detergencies
This column was written for LEO Weekly in February 2005 for my series known as Brain Farts. I still think “Detergency” would be a great name for a detergent. Few agree. Also, one name has been omitted to protect those who wanted nothing to do with this in the first place.
Trifecta’s Pizza/Salads/Burritos Combo is a Different Kind of Fast Casual
They say it’s tough to try to be all things to all people, but Trifecta on lower Brownsboro Road is sure trying to be a lot of things to a lot of people. The build-your-own offers a trilogy of core options — thin, New York-style pizza, fresh salads and a burrito bar — with a surprising number of options for mixing and matching.