Louisville Lands on Orkin's Annual Top 50 ‘Bedbug Cities’ List
No one likes a bed bug. We look out for them at home. We look out for them in hotels. They’re a nasty little nuisance. Unfortunately, Louisville landed in the Top 50 on the annual Orkin Bed Bug Cities List, meaning it is one of the 50 most infected cities in the U.S.
Vietnam Kitchen is Sticking Around (Thank Goodness)
In recent months, rumors have swirled that the beloved Vietnam Kitchen may close its doors for good. But those rumors have proved unfounded.
KFC Brings Beyond Fried Chicken to Market, For Some Reason
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Beyond Meat announced a new product roll-out: Beyond Fried Chicken. Starting Monday, Jan. 10. Best of all? The bucket is green instead of the traditional red. I guess because plants.
The Taste Bud: Buldak Ramen Brings the Heat — and Flavor
Working from home, I find myself always looking for quick and easy lunch solutions I can make and then eat while working. Ramen noodles are often the answer. But I didn’t expect this.
A New Chicken Sandwich Arrives: Joella’s Drops Lil’ Sammie Sliders
The Great Chicken Sandwich Wars just got a new contender — Louisville-based Joella’s Hot Chicken now has a chicken slider. They’re calling it the Lil’ Sammie Slider.
The Fuelery, Amici’s Join List of Louisville Restaurant Closures
Two more Louisville restaurants have closed or are closing before the end of the year: The Fuelery in Clifton and Amici’ Cafe in Old Louisville.
Classic Content: When in a Wreck, Don’t Forget the Blood Capsules
No, I did not recently have a wreck. This is a Brain Fart that dates to April 2006, and it still pops into my head occasionally when I see a wreck on the highway.
Faces Bar/Bistro to Close in January
Chef Eric Morris said he plans to close his latest concept, Faces Bar/Bistro, “within two weeks,” according to an announcement on social media.
The Taste Bud: Hokkigai was the Lost Element in my Sushi Journey
When I was a kid, fried seafood was a favorite in my family, and that usually meant a “fish box”, with breaded cod or whitefish, fries, coleslaw and hush puppies. Hokkigai is a far cry from those days.
Louisville Breweries to Hit Up This Year on New Year’s Eve
If you’re the New Year’s Eve going-out type and you’re a supporter of local breweries, you’ll have plenty of choices this year. Here’s a list of options.

