Book Excerpt: Remembering Boomer’s Canteen
I found out only recently that Boomer’s Canteen (aka Boomer’s Cafe) downtown closed in September. This excerpt is posted as a nod to a place that fed a lot of hungry people for 25 years.
Here Are Ways You Can Help With Western Kentucky Tornado Relief
’ve simply gone through social media channels and dug up different means we can all help the victims of Friday/Saturday’s massive tornado devastation in Mayfield, Bowling Green and beyond.
TEN20 Brewery Opens New Location in Anchorage, Ky.
TEN20 Craft Brewery opened a 2,000-square-foot satellite taproom at 11505 Park Road in Anchorage, Ky., this week.
The KFC 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog: For When You Need Your House to Smell Like Fried Chicken
And I thought Arby’s Curly Fries Vodka was a terrible idea. Now we have a fried-chicken-scented fireplace log from KFC.
Cambria Hotels Opens New Location in Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville just got another hotel. Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, opened a new five-story, 128-room hotel at 120 South Floyd Street.
Brain Farts: By God, I’m Going Back to College
I never dreamed I would be going back to college. I’ve been a professional writer for more than 30 years. But the parent company of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is accepting applications to its once-secret college for its fans, and I’m a fan. So I’m going to enroll.
Learn the History of Old Louisville Brewery’s Building Dec. 12
Well, Christmas approaches, followed by the turn of a new year, and my final book event of 2021 to talk about and sign This Used to be Louisville happens on Sunday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m., at Old Louisville Brewery.
Classic Content: The Juggernaut Jug Band is More Than Just Jokes and Cool Names
Back in late 1996, I met a group of gentlemen I have never forgotten. They were the Juggernaut Jug Band, a group that has played with many lineups since 1965. I found them to be engaging, upbeat and, frankly, pretty hilarious. This is the story I wrote from our first meeting and my first Juggernauts show.
Mile Wide Beer Co. to Celebrate Five Years With Two New Beer Releases, Three-Day Party
Hard to believe it’s been five years, but Mile Wide Beer Co. is about to throw a big party to celebrate half a decade in business in Louisville.
Beam Distillery’s New Restaurant and Bar The Kitchen Table is a Revelation
Conceived as an homage to distilling legend Fred Noe’s home cooking traditions, Jim Beam Distillery‘s newly unveiled The Kitchen restaurant and bar is instead a modern and inviting culinary revelation.