Brain Farts: Who Invented Stove Top Stuffing? Who Cares?
I truly never stopped to wonder who invented Stove Top Stuffing and likely never would have for the rest of my life. But, I figured, what the hell? So, here’s the story of how Stove Top Stuffing was invented.
Pelicanos Mexican Kitchen in Jeffersonville is a Must-Visit
Literally, for months I had been admiring Pelicanos Mexican Kitchen from afar via social media. The oysters, the seafood tower, the Mexican sushi — it beckoned. I even went once, and it was closed for Labor Day. But I finally went, and now I can’t wait to go back for more.
The Taste Bud: What the Actual Hell is ‘Meat Glue’?
I can’t recall the first time I saw or bought one of those prepackaged “filet mignon” steaks most grocery stores carry. I never knew what exactly they were, but I always suspected that they weren’t filet. Now I know and I sort of wish I didn’t.
Hammerheads Closes Highlands Location
Hammerheads, the popular Germantown restaurant that expanded to a second location about a year and a half ago, announced on social media that its second location, in the Highlands, has closed.
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.