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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Experience Louisville 8 10 14 16 18 20
Activities & Events Calendar Lou IQ: The ‘Ville’s Fun Facts Famous Louisvillians Made in Kentucky Kentucky’s Most Wanted
For The Love of Bourbon 22 24 26 29 30 32 34
The Proof Is In The Barrel Tastes Of The Barrel Frankfort Avenue Bourbon Experience Eat Your Bourbon The Nature of Bullitt County Art Eatables; The Original Bourbon Chocolatier
The Derby City 36 38 Kentucky Derby Museum Where Every Day is Derby Day 40 Doing Derby in Style 41 Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse 42 Go, Baby, Go!
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The Art of Cuisine 44 46 48 50 51 53 54 56 57
Chef’s Corner Steakhouses Dining in The Highlands American Fare Italian Dining Dining Along Historic Frankfort Ave. Dining Al Fresco Germantown; A Combination of Historic and Modern Tastes 58 Best Casual Dining While You’re Downtown... 60 The CitiView Louisville Bourbon List 63 Mexican Dining, Kentucky Sweets
Around Town 64 66 70 72 75 76 78 79
Around Town Spotlights Butchertown Market Paristown: Imagine A Place Shopping In The Highlands South 4th Forecastle Festival Louisville Mega Cavern Underground Zip-Line Course 81 Index of Advertisers
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Activities & Events
Please check all event websites to confirm dates and times. At time of printing some dates were not available. Events are listed in the months they begin, some carry over to other months.
-OctoberHuber’s Fall Harvest Fun All October long! Fall would not be complete without a trip with the family to Huber’s Orchard & Winery! Apples, pumpkins, Spiced Apple wine, music on the patio, caramel apples, and much, much more. huberwinery.com
World’s Largest Halloween Party Weekends through October Kids both young and old convene at the Louisville Zoo for this annual Halloween tradition. louisvillezoo.org
Ford Ironman Louisville October 3, 2019 A competition including a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run where the nation’s best athletes attempt to qualify for the Ironman’s World Championship in Hawaii.
Belle of Louisville Boo Halloween Cruise October 26, 2019 A chance to enjoy Halloween festivities in a unique environment. Children’s activities. Costumes encouraged!
North American International Livestock Exposition November 5-21, 2019 This exposition is the largest in the world for all-breed, purebred livestock.
belleoflouisville.org
kyfairexpo.org
Churchill Downs Fall Meet
Light Up Louisville/Holiday in the City
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Captain’s Quarters Regatta & Art Show October 4-6, 2019 Sailboats from four states convene upon this restaurant every year along the Ohio. saillouisville.org/regattas cqriverside.com
St. James Court Art Show October 4-6, 2019 Every year more than 700 artists from all over North and South America come together for this four-day art celebration. stjamescourtartshow.
Garvin Gate Blues Festival
October 30 - November 30, 2019 Enjoy the Fall meet at Churchill Downs through Thanksgiving weekend. churchilldowns.com
-NovemberMEGA Cavern Lights Under Louisville November TBD - January 1, 2020 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Lights under Louisville. Load up the kids and drive your own vehicle inside the cavern to experience this one-of-akind holiday transformation. (877) 614-6342
November 23, 2019 January 1, 2020 Thousands of lights ring in the Christmas season downtown, which turns into 40 Nights of Lights, a free nightly display of lights on 4th Street from Main to Liberty, including a spectacular sound and light show playing every thirty minutes on weekdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends. louisvilleky.gov
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October 11-12, 2019 The area’s largest free neighborhood street music festival. Featuring nationally known blues artists. garvingatebluesfestival.com
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Belle of Louisville Thanksgiving Day Event November 28, 2019 Bring your friends and family on board historic Belle of Louisville and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. belleoflouisville.org
Nachbar’s Black Friday Blackout November 29, 2019 Come to Germantown on Black Friday. All 16 beers on tap are replaced with beers you cannot see light through. facebook.com/nach.bar.1
-DecemberWinterfest Weekends through December Over 100,000 lights are displayed at the Louisville Zoo. See Santa Claus! louisvillezoo.org
Mayor’s New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31, 2018 This family oriented celebration rings in the New Year in Theatre Square. louisvilleky.gov
-January60th Annual Louisville Boat, RV and Sport Show January 22-26, 2020 The mid-South’s premier outdoors show is a 5 day annual event that turns the Kentucky Exposition Center into a onestop marketplace for outdoor enthusiasts. louisvilleboatshow.com
-FebruaryNational Farm Machinery Show February 12-15, 2020 The largest indoor farm show in the US. Features the Championship Tractor Pull which draws the nation’s best drivers and their respective machines to compete for the $200,000 prize money. farmmachineryshow.org
-MarchHumana Festival of New American Plays March 1-April 12, 2020 A six-week festival produces 10 major stage premieres. Time magazine once called this showcase “the center of the theater world.” The Humana Festival has presented over 300 plays in over 30 years! actorstheatre.org
Rodes City Run 10k March 8, 2020 The Rodes City Run 10K is one of the oldest and longest-running road races in the region. Its rich history began in 1981 with about 2,000 runners, peaked in 2011 with nearly 9,500 registrants, and continues today with an average yearly registration of 7,500 runners, joggers and walkers. rodescityrun.com
Kentucky Derby Festival March 26 - April 30, 2020 Over 70 events happen between mid-April and the Kentucky Derby all over Louisville to celebrate the most prestigious horse race in the world. kdf.org
Mid-America Trucking Show March 26-28, 2020 The largest and most diversified trucking show in the world. truckingshow.com
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-AprilThunder Over Louisville
The Marathon/ miniMarathon presented by Humana
April 17-19, 2020 The largest annual fireworks show which serves as the kick off to the Kentucky Derby Festival.
April 25, 2020 The annual 26.2 mile Marathon and 13.1 mile miniMarathon. Both races begin at Iroquois Park and end in downtown Louisville.
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Festival of Faiths
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair
April 22-25, 2020 This annual event is a celebration of the Diversity of Faiths and gratitude for unity. festivaloffaiths.org
BB&T Great Balloon Fest April 23-25, 2020 An annual festival of family fun, filled with a balloon glow and race. Also part of the Kentucky Derby Festival.
April 28-29 2020 An outdoor art festival featuring entertainment, children’s activities and food vendors in the historic Cherokee Triangle neighborhood, in the Highlands. cherokeetriangle.org
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Humana Festival of New American Plays
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he Humana Festival is the premier event of its kind in the nation, drawing theatre lovers, journalists, and film and stage producers from around the world. With such international acclaim, the Festival culminates in two industry weekends, which bring together a collection of amazing new plays with one-of-a-kind panels, cocktail parties, discussions and networking events. It is the perfect opportunity to see new work, make new connections, and support the creation of new American theatre. The Humana Festival has introduced nearly 450 plays into the American and international theatre’s general repertoire, including three Pulitzer Prize winners—The Gin Game by D. L. Coburn, Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley, and Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies— as well as Marsha Norman’s Getting Out, John Pielmeier’s Agnes of God, Charles Mee’s Big Love and The Glory of the World, Naomi Iizuka’s Polaroid Stories and At the Vanishing Point, Jane Martin’s Anton in Show Business, Rinne Groff’s The Ruby Sunrise, Theresa Rebeck’s The Scene, Gina Gionfriddo’s After Ashley and Becky Shaw, UNIVERSES’ Ameriville, Rude Mechs’ The Method Gun, Jordan Harrison’s Maple and Vine, Will Eno’s Gnit, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, and Lucas Hnath’s Death Tax and The Christians. More than 380 Humana Festival plays have been published in anthologies and individual acting editions, making Actors Theatre a visible and vital force in the development of new plays. The 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays runs March 1 – April 12, 2020. Single tickets and weekend packages go on sale November 2019.
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The Great Steamboat Race
Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival
Kentuckiana Pride Festival
April 29, 2020 The annual race between the Belle of Louisville and the Delta Queen of Cincinnati. Part of the Kentucky Derby Festival.
May TBD, 2020 A distinctly Kentucky musical genre surrounded by nature.
June TBD, 2020 The culmination of local gay pride month. A day long celebration.
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Republic Bank Pegasus Parade April 30, 2020 The annual parade in celebration of the Kentucky Derby Festival featuring floats, marching bands and celebrities. kdf.org
May 20-25, 2020 A five day tribute to the Beatles every Memorial Day weekend on several stages along the waterfront. abbeyroadontheriver.com
Kentucky Reggae Festival
-MayKentucky Oaks May 1, 2020 A Grade 1 stakes race and the most prestigious race for three year old Thoroughbred fillies is held every year the day prior to the Kentucky Derby. The 2020 race will be the 146th consecutive running of the Kentucky Oaks! The Oaks official color is Pink, in honor of the stargazer lilly,and the entire day is now affiliated with breast cancer awareness. kentuckyoaks.com
Kentucky Derby May 2, 2020 The most famous two minutes in sports and the first jewel of the Triple Crown, is held each year on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade 1 stakes race for three year old Thoroughbreds. The 2020 race will be the 146th consecutive running! kentuckyderby.com
Kentucky Proud Wine Fest May 2-3, 2019 Your chance to sample locally produced wines. Part of the Kentucky Derby Festival. kdf.org
Abbey Road On The River
May 23-24, 2020 An authentic Caribbean Market, ethnic foods and reggae music are all delivered to the Louisville waterfront. bisigimpactgroup.com
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
-JulyWaterfront Independence Festival July 4, 2020 A tremendous Fourth of July celebration on the Great Lawn. waterfrontindependencefestival.com
Blues and Barbeque Festival July TBD, 2020 The best of local blues and barbecue are represented in this annual celebration of one of this country’s unique art forms. bisigimpactgroup.com
Forecastle Festival
May 27 - August 9, 2020 One of the longest running outdoor free Shakespeare festivals in the US.
July 12-14, 2020 Highly recognized national music acts come together for one of the country’s most popular music festivals
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-JuneLebowski Fest June TBD, 2020 Lebowski Fest is a celebration of all things related to the 1998 Coen brothers cult comedy. Fans of the film come from far and wide to drink white Russians, throw some rocks and party. lebowskifest.com
Greek Festival June TBD, 2020 Everything Greek from dancing to live music and authentic cuisine. louisvillegreekfest.com
-AugustNational Street Rod Association August TBD, 2020 Street Rod enthusiasts convene upon Louisville for one of the world’s largest automotive gatherings.
African Heritage Festival August TBD, 2020 A celebration of unity, culture, art and history across the African Diaspora. It is a joyous two-day event for the whole family with great food, music, dance, sports, fashion, cultural demonstrations, children’s activities. bridge-kids.org/african-heritagefestival.html
-SeptemberFour Roses Kentucky Bluegrass & Bourbon Experience September TBD, 2020 3 days of incredible bluegrass music from musicians across the country, BBQ, a craft vendor tent, plus the chance to enjoy some of the area’s most popular Bourbon. kentuckybluegrassfestival.com
Worldfest on the Belvedere September TBD, 2020 This festival features the largest collection of local ethnic restaurants, vendors and exhibitors in any event in Kentucky. A very educational outing! louisvilleky.gov/international
Oktoberfest Louisville September TBD, 2020 Everything German from food, music and entertainment, all weekend long. german-americanclub.com
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Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival
Kentucky State Fair
September 18-20, 2020 A parade, games, fun, music and a 5k run all in one weekend.
August 20-30, 2020 This premier event draws over 600,000 attendants and features big name concerts, pig racing, and all your favorite fair foods! kystatefair.org
World Championship Horse Show August TBD, 2020 American Saddle bred, Hackney Ponies and Road Horses are showcased in several divisions.
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NuLu Festival September 26, 2020 Free street festival celebrates the revitalization of Louisville’s East Market District. Always the last Sat in September. nulufest.com
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Just For Fun •• Thunder Over Louisville is the largest annual fireworks display on the North American Continent. Over 60 tons of pyrotechnics are fired off each spring to kick off the Derby Festival. •• Louisville’s Extreme Skate Park has 24 sq ft of “full pipe” at the 40,000 sq ft downtown facility. •• The many spectacularly decorated horses you see around town were decorated and auctioned as part of the Gallopalooza event which takes place every five years. The proceeds from the auction are distributed to local charities and the horses are displayed for everyone’s enjoyment. •• One third of the bourbon in the U.S. comes from Louisville. •• The steel bat leaning against the slugger museum is a 120 ft tall replica of Babe Ruth’s 34 inch bat. It weighs 68,000 lbs.
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•• Before the first auto bridge, Colonel Harlan Sanders founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, operated a ferryboat between Jeffersonville, Indiana and Louisville. •• 90% of all disco balls are made in Louisville. •• Louisville is home to one of the very few fine jewelers in the US who cut their own diamonds. Seng Jewelers cuts the trademarked Seng Firey Diamond™ at their store on S. Fourth St. •• During the Dalai Lama’s 2013 visit to the Festival of Faiths, Mayor Greg Fischer adopted the “International Charter For Compassion” making Louisville the largest city in America to take this action. Louisville is now a “City of Compassion”. •• The Pendennis Club is a private club established in 1881 and modeled in part on English gentleman’s clubs. It is where The Old Fashioned drink was first served. •• Louisville is home to the world’s largest inland salt water Lobster tank. Lobsters are flown in from Nova Scotia and spend a day in the spa prior to being shipped to some of the finest restaurants across the country. •• Bourbon Balls were invented by Ruth Booe, near Frankfort, KY, in response to a local dignitary publicly commenting that the two best tastes in the world were Bourbon and Ms. Booe’s candy. The recipe she used is still a secret!
Derby Facts •• The first Kentucky Derby race occurred in 1875. Approximately 10,000 people watched 15 thoroughbred horses run a 1.5 mile course. In 1876, the length of the race was changed to 1.25 miles. •• The Kentucky Derby now averages about 150,000 people per year. The attendance record was set during the running of the 137th Kentucky Derby in 2011 with 164,858 attendees. •• Derby-Pie® was invented in Louisville in 1954 and trademarked in 1969. Over 200,000 slices are enjoyed at Derby parties in Louisville and around the country on Derby Day alone. •• The Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. It consists of bourbon, mint, and a sweet syrup with lots of ice. Over 120,000 mint juleps are served at the Kentucky Derby each year. •• The Kentucky Oaks is a Grade 1 stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies held the Friday before the Kentucky Derby each year. •• Pink is the official color of both the Kentucky Oaks and breast cancer awareness. Attendees of the Oaks are encouraged to incorporate pink into their attire on Oaks Day and Churchill Downs decorates their facility accordingly to commemorate breast cancer awareness.
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•• American Pharoah, the 2015 Kentucky Derby Winner, went on to win the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. •• Justify, the 2018 Kentucky Derby Winner, went on to win the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes to become the next Triple Crown Winner after American Pharoah in 2015.
to the opening of the Clark Memorial Bridge in 1929 where they had a huge sign erected atop its Second Street substation. Louisville sits on the Mason-Dixon Line. It is the southern most northern city and the northern most southern city.
Historical Facts
•• Corn Island was the 70 acre site of the original Louisville settlement started by George Rogers Clark in 1778. After the dam and hydroelectric plant was built on the Ohio River in 1927 it caused the island to “sink” when water was diverted to the Louisville side.
•• The American Printing House for the blind, founded in 1858, is the nation’s oldest institution devoted to creating products for the visually impaired. It is the largest printer of Braille products in the world.
•• At the Falls of the Ohio there are more than 220 acres of exposed Devonian age fossil beds. This is second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.
•• F. Scott Fitzgerald was stationed at Louisville’s Camp Taylor during WWI. He used several local landmarks in his novel The Great Gatsby, including the Seelbach Hotel.
•• Old Louisville includes the largest collection of Victorian mansions and homes in the U.S.
•• Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker presides at the front of Grawemeyer Hall at the University of Louisville. Created in Paris, it is believed to have been supervised by the artist himself. •• Built in 1943, The Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating steamboat in America. •• The phrase describing Louisville as the “Gateway to the South” goes all the way back
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•• Louisville is named after King Louis XVI of France in honor of the assistance he provided to the American colonies during the American Revolution. The fleur-de-lis on the Louisville flag is in acknowledgement of the aid from France. •• Lewis and Clark met in Louisville in 1803 before beginning their famous exploration, •• The name Louisville was a tribute to King Louis XVI of France, who had supported American colonists during the Revolutionary War. His countrymen didn’t view him quite as favorably, executing him by guillotine during the French Revolution in 1793.
•• The first hand transplant to achieve prolonged success was directed by University of Louisville surgeons Drs. Warren Breidenbach and Tsu-Min Tsai in cooperation with the Kleinert Hand Institute and Jewish Hospital. •• Louisville received its charter from Virginia governor Thomas Jefferson in 1780.
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Famous Louisvillians Sports Heroes
History
Muhammad Ali
Major Robert Anderson
Three time boxing World Heavyweight Champion. He coined the phrase: “Float Like A Butterfly Sting Like A Bee”.
Union Army officer commanded Fort Sumter at start of the Civil war.
Louis Brandeis
Denny Crum
Known as the “Peoples Attorney,” he became the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice in 1916.
Legendary coach for the University of Louisville Cardinals Men’s basketball team from 19712001. His coaching style earned him the nickname “Cool Hand Luke.”
George Rogers Clark “Conqueror of the Old Northwest” during the Revolutionary War. Founded Louisville at Corn Island in 1778.
Pat Day One of the most successful Thoroughbred jockeys of all time. His three decades of racing include every highlight imaginable, including wins at the Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in 1991.
Darrell Griffith Member of the 1980 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Louisville Cardinals. Also known as Dr. Dunkenstein. He was the 1981 NBA Rookie of the Year and played 11 seasons with the Utah Jazz.
Zachary Taylor
Paul Hornung
12th President of the United States from 18491850 and served in the War of 1812. He died 16 months into his presidential term.
Legendary quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Although he did not play in the game, his Packers won the first Super Bowl in 1967.
Pee Wee Reese All Star shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1940-58. Reese is also well known for his support of fellow Dodger Jackie Robinson. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Phil Simms Currently a CBS sportscaster, he was previously the Super Bowl winning quarterback for the New York Giants.
Wes Unseld A player for the NBA Washington Bullets he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.
Johnny Unitas
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“The Golden Arm” spent most of his professional football career with the Baltimore Colts. His record of throwing a touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games (1956-1960) remains unsurpassed as of 2011. He led the Colts to an overtime victory over the New York Giants in what has been called “the Greatest Game ever played”.
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Media, Movies & Music Patricia and Cybil Barnstable One of the sets of Wrigley Doublemint Twins in the 1970’s. They currently host the Barnstable Brown Gala-the premier Derby Eve Party.
Ned Beatty Character actor in film, TV and stage. His most memorable roles were those in Deliverance, Superman and The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean.
Foster Brooks Actor and comedian famous for his “Lovable Lush” character.
Tod Browning Best known for directing the horror classic “Dracula” with Bela Lugosi in 1931.
Bob Edwards Peabody Award winning broadcaster. He became famous as the first host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition. He is now the host of the Bob Edwards Show on Sirius XM Radio.
D.W. Griffith Film director best known for directing The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance in 1915-16. He lived at the Brown Hotel for several years prior to his death in 1948.
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Lionel Hampton
Hunter S. Thompson
One of the first jazz vibraphone players. He played with some of the greatest names in jazz including Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong.
Gonzo journalist and author. He regularly contributed to Rolling Stone magazine and authored the classics Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.
Mildred and Patty Hill Composers of the song “Happy Birthday To You.”
Jennifer Lawrence Born in Louisville, she was discovered in New York City at the age of 14. She has become an Academy Award winning actress, appearing in the recent hits American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook, Winter’s Bone and The Hunger Games.
Wilson Pickett One of the greatest American Soul singers. He is best known for his hits Mustang Sally, In the Midnight Hour, and 634-5789. He spent many years in Louisville when his mother moved here from Alabama.
Artimus Pyle Drummer for the legendary southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd since 1974.
Diane Sawyer Currently the host of ABC World News Tonight. She has had a lengthy television career as a news journalist but got her start working with the Nixon administration in 1970.
Mary Travers A third of the famous folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Innovators Thomas Edison One of the world’s most prolific inventors. He lived in Louisville while working for Western Union in the 1860’s. The house in which he lived is now a museum, the Thomas Edison House on E. Washington St.
Edwin Hubble This Astronomer and Astrophysicist was the first to suggest there were other galaxies in addition to the Milky Way. He is the namesake of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Colonel Harland Sanders Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Before perfecting his Secret Recipe for fried chicken in Corbin, Ky., he worked many jobs in Southern Indiana and Louisville, where KFC’s World Headquarters is still located today.
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hile Kentucky is famous for being the home of most bourbon making, we have many, many more products that feature the unique character and flavor of the bluegrass state! Everything from candy, chocolate, racehorse liniment, soaps, furniture, unique stoneware and far more highquality products are produced here.
Of course bourbon can be a key component in many products including pepper, chocolate, candles, steak sauce and much more. Local producers have found ways to utilize left over bourbon barrels and related bourbon making ingredients to enhance the flavor of just about anything. Bourbon Barrel Foods started out producing Bourbon enhanced Bluegrass Soy Sauce after founder, Matt Jamie, discovered the similarities of distilling bourbon and soy sauce. Since the creation of Bluegrass Soy Sauce, Bourbon Barrel Foods expanded its products to include smoked spices, artisan sugars, gourmet sauces and marinades, grill wood, sorghum, vanilla extract and a Woodford Reserve® branded line. All of Bourbon Barrel Foods’ products incorporate innovative uses of bourbon barrels and are crafted with care in small batches. Art Eatables is a small-batch chocolatier with an emphasis on bourbon infused flavors. They created the original Smallbatch Bourbon Truffle in 2011. They focus on the pairing of chocolates that enhance the flavors of the bourbons they use and all of their products are hand made Moss Hill is another Kentucky small batch specialist offering a variety of hondmade products. Handmade soaps, lotions, bath & massage oils, candles, are all made in small batches from their very own recipes and every item receives individual attention throughout each step of the creation process. Kern’s Kitchen has been producing their famous Derby Pie® for over 50 years. What started out as a unique local dessert created by restaurateur George Kern at the Melrose Inn is now a worldwide favorite sold in the finest restaurants. The recipe of unique flavors that makes up this classic dessert is still a secret today!
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Cellar Door Chocolates began in 2007 as a small batch wholesale chocolate confectionery company in Louisville. Owner and chocolatier Erika Chavez-Graziano has built Cellar Door’s reputation on her handmade truffles, buttercreams, sea salt caramels and wide selection of other chocolate treats. They now have three retail locations open in Louisville. Since 1815, Stoneware & Co. has been making some of the world’s finest pottery. Working with the basic elements of earth, water, air and fire, skilled artisans create timelessly beautiful dinnerware, bakeware, flowerpots and serving pieces that can be enjoyed and cherished for generations here. Tours as well as the ability to create custom designs are offered at the Stoneware & Co. facility on Brent St. near downtown. For over 30 years and after countless miles of travel through hills, hollows and rolling Bluegrass fields, A Taste of Kentucky has assembled the finest products to be found from the area. According to owner John Hassman: “Kentucky’s heritage is rich and full of artisans, large and small, creating unique and high quality foods, gifts, books and art. We collect from only the finest and most unique to bring you the best that the Bluegrass has to offer. From famous Derby Pie to Bourbon candies and bourbon accessories, you’ll be amazed with the breadth of product available. Whether visiting one of our three convenient Louisville locations, or on our website, www.atasteofky.com, I promise an enjoyable and rewarding shopping experience, for a friend, valued corporate client or yourself.”
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Kentucky’s MOST WANTED The simple pleasures of some of the best Kentucky-made items.
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Bourbon Barrel Foods America’s Only Micro-brewed Soy Sauce Our soy sauce is micro-brewed in small batches using only whole Kentucky grown Non-GMO soybeans, soft red winter wheat, and the purest limestone filtered Kentucky spring water. We ferment and age the soybean mash in re-purposed bourbon barrels. It’s smoky and brothy with hints of oak and a mild sweetness reminiscent of fine Kentucky bourbon. Each label is hand-numbered by batch and bottle number.
Sample a variety of small-batch confections, including handmade truffles, bourbon buttercreams, sea salt caramels and a wide selection of other signature and seasonal chocolate treats.
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Four original Bourbon recipes were expertly selected by Master Distiller, Brent Elliott, at the peak of maturation to create this very mellow and perfectly balanced Bourbon, including notes of rich fruit, caramel, and dried spice. Enjoy it straight up, on the rocks, or with a splash of your favorite mixer.
Stoneware & Co. KY Bourbon Pie fillings are handmade in the heart of Kentucky with a bit of Southern sass. Each jar is made in small batches with the finest ingredients available. Add a little Kentucky Goodness to your family’s table with a dessert that is both easy and delicious. Flavors like Tart Cherry, Classic Apple, Pecan, and Bourbon Pecan pie fillings also make perfectly sweet hostess gifts.
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Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled at the world’s most award-winning distillery, on the banks of the Kentucky River. With a deep amber color and complex aromas of vanilla, mint and molasses, Buffalo Trace is the perfect bourbon to enjoy neat or in your favorite cocktail.
Derby-Pie® - A secret blend of delectable flavors creates the special filling of this classic chocolate nut pie. A Louisville favorite for more than 60 years.
Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey ®
Made with the highestquality rye, patiently aged in the deepest charred barrels and bottled at a full 100 proof, Knob Creek Rye provides that big, full flavor Knob Creek is famous for but with the unique spiciness of a rye.
Art Eatables Art Eatables has launched the new Old Forester® Modjeskas and these modern spins on the traditional treat are already a huge hit! They come in Sea Salted or Chocolate-Dipped Bourbon varieties. Pick them up at their shops or the Old Forester Distilling Co., and watch for them in other stores soon!
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Evan Williams is a smooth, easy to drink Bourbon named after Evan Williams who, in 1783, opened Kentucky’s first commercial distillery along the banks of the Ohio River. It is the second largest selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the US and the world, distilled just a few blocks from the site where Evan himself built his distilleries.
Moss Hill Moss Hill offers locally handmade, Kentucky themed bath and body products. Come to the Butchertown Market and take a look!
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For The Love of Bourbon
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ourbon has always been one of Kentucky’s best known exports. The recent resurgence in its popularity and a worldwide interest in the making of the world’s finest bourbons has turned the industry into one of the area’s most popular and interesting tourist attractions. The interest and fascination with Bourbon goes far beyond bottled spirits. The recent Bourbon craze has morphed into many bourbon infused and inspired products. Many local craftsmen and women have utilized bourbon itself and various items used in its making, such used bourbon barrels, to create some of the most unique and flavorful condiments, chocolates, home décor and even cooking accessories you’ll ever find. No two bourbons are the same, as you’ll quickly find. Each label handcrafts their own recipe of ingredients and most have been handed down and perfected through several generations of trial, error and success. Many of the area’s best distilleries offer tours of their facilities and each provide an exciting behind the scenes look at how they hand craft their bourbons and why each brand is special in its own adaptation of the basic ingredients that come together to create Bourbon. These tours can be enjoyed while downtown or a short trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a great way to incorporate your bourbon education into a leisurely visit to Kentucky’s beautiful countryside. Retailers such as Bourbon Barrel Foods, Art Eatables and A Taste of Kentucky offer a vast array of bourbon related products that allow you to enjoy bourbon in many new and unique ways you’d never thought of. The Wine Rack on Frankfort Avenue offers the finest and most compete selection of local Bourbons in the area and the staff is well versed in Bourbon nuances to assist you in picking out the one best for you. Bourbon can now be enjoyed in many forms!
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The Proof Is In The Barrel
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
The invention of bourbon is subject to many legendary stories and figures, but is very hard to trace to an original source. Distilling was probably brought to present-day Kentucky in the late 18th century by Scots, Scottish-Irish, and other settlers who began to farm the area in earnest. The spirit they made evolved, and became known as bourbon in the early 19th century due to its historical association with the geographic area known as Old Bourbon (this consisted of the original Bourbon County of Virginia, a region that included much of today’s Eastern Kentucky.) Bourbon made for consumption within the United States must meet these requirements: Only whiskey produced in the United States can be called bourbon. Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn. The remainder can be a mixture of wheat, rye and/or malted barley. Bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume). Bourbon, like other whiskeys, must be bottled at 80 proof or more (40% alcohol by volume.) Bourbon must be entered into the barrel for aging at no more than 125 proof (62.5% alcohol by volume). Bourbon must be aged in new, charred white oak barrels. Bourbon has no minimum specified duration for its aging period, although it must be aged at least briefly. Bourbon labeled as “Straight” bourbon must be aged for at least two years. Fluctuating the percentages of corn, wheat, rye and barley creates the many varieties and flavors found in today’s bourbon. The source of each of these grains and their effect on one another is another part of the formula. Each distillery has their own secret formula and variations to work their magic within these parameters. The formula itself, climate and climate changes as well as barrel storage location will influence the final product, not to mention the length of the barrel aging. All of these factors delicately come together to produce a variety of bourbon flavors. Over the past several years Bourbon’s popularity has outpaced demand and many distillers are working hard to not only deliver more product but also to create and refine new flavors. If you’ve ever wanted proof that mingling Bourbons is an art unto itself, you’ll find it in the award-winning, perfectly balanced, Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon. Only Four Roses combines two mashbills and 5 proprietary yeast strains to create 10 distinct Bourbon recipes, in which they mingle together to create their family of premium Bourbons. Four Roses Small Batch mingles four of the ten recipes which gives hints of rich fruits, sweet oak, and caramel, with a soft and smooth finish. Knob Creek selects the highest-quality rye to create the World’s Best Rye (2016 International Wine and Spirits Competition Gold Outstanding Winner in Rye Category). Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey embodies shades of gold to light amber tones and bold spiciness with undertones of vanilla and oak. When drinking Knob Creek Rye you sense notes of herbs and rye with nuances of oak, finishing warm and smooth with spice throughout.
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ne of our area’s most notable products and industries is the manufacturing and distribution of Bourbon. While Bourbon can be made anywhere in the US, it is most commonly associated with Kentucky. It has been estimated that over 90% of all Bourbon produced originates in Kentucky. Only whiskey produced in the United States can carry the name Bourbon. Bourbon was named America’s native spirit by an act of Congress in 1964.
Evan Williams Black Label, named after Evan Williams who founded Kentucky’s first commercial distillery along the banks of the Ohio River, is produced with the same time honored method Evan Williams mastered years ago. It is an 86 proof bourbon featuring a medium amber color along with a light nose with deep vanilla and mint. You’ll taste notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel and a medium to long finish. For those so inclined, Evan Williams White Label, their signature 100 proof Bottledin-Bond bourbon, offers a little more kick. Each year their Master Distillers select barrels that meet their exacting standards. These barrels are used for Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon, a five-time Whiskey of the Year award winner. Each bottle is marked with the vintage date it was put into oak, as well as the year it was bottled. Located off the banks of the Kentucky River, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey for more than 200 years. As the world’s most award-winning distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery produces some of the most sought-after bourbons, such as Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, Blanton’s, and of course, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. With bourbon’s increasing popularity, many local companies such as Bourbon Barrel Foods have come up with very innovative and tasty ways to utilize leftover bourbon barrels. New bourbon-influenced products are being introduced regularly. As you travel throughout the area you will certainly notice the prevalence and availability of more brands of bourbon than anywhere else in the world. Take advantage and sample some of the world’s finest bourbon while you’re here. If you’re looking to take some home with you, no one offers a wider selection of bourbons than The Wine Rack, 2632 Frankfort Ave., (502) 721-9148. For more information go to citiview.com/louisville/bourbon
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse Tour Clermont, KY Get a behind the scenes look at all things Jim Beam. See every facet of their process by getting an up-close look at how they make the world’s number one bourbon from grain to bottle and beyond. See, smell, hear, feel and taste more of the art and science of making Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey than you can anywhere else. Sample one of their 19 great bourbons in their State-Of-The-Art tasting room. You can also see the most artful examples of their special limitededition decanters introduced in the mid 1950’s in their decanter museum. Hours: Mon - Sat 9 am -5:30 pm Sun - Noon - 4:30pm The tour and bourbon tasting is $14 for Adults. Jim Beam Stillhouse 526 Happy Hollow Rd. Clermont, KY 40110 www.jimbeam.com For additional information, please contact Jim Beam at (502) 215-2295.
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience celebrates the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky's first commercial distiller, through an immersive visitor’s experience which brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky's native spirit. An official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, the facility allows visitors to see an operating Artisanal Distillery. The guided tour offers guests a historical glimpse back in time to see Evan Williams’ original distillery on Whiskey Row in the 1890’s. Meanwhile, visitors learn the essential differences between distilling during Evan Williams’ era and Heaven Hill’s modern Bernheim Distillery operations. Now, visitors can also stop by or top off their tour experience with a Bourbon flight or handcrafted cocktail made by mixologist Karla Plott, at our new third floor bar ON3 open Thursday through Sunday. Hours:
Mon - Thurs, 11 am - 5:30 pm Fri - Sat, 10 am - 6 pm Sun 1 pm - 5:30 *Last tour each day is one hour prior to close. The Traditional tour and bourbon tasting is $15. The Speakeasy tour & tasting is $20 and only available Friday-Sunday. 10 years and under FREE. Evan Williams Bourbon Experience 528 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 www.EvanWilliamsBourbonExperience.com
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For additional information, please contact the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience at (502) 272-2623
Bourbon Barrel Foods Handcrafted Soy Sauce Bourbon Barrel Foods began as a soy sauce microbrewery. Matt Jamie, founder and owner, taught himself the art of soy sauce brewing by researching and many hours of trial and error. The final result is America’s only barrel aged microbrewed soy sauce, Bluegrass Soy Sauce. Three new products - IMPERIAL Double Fermented Soy Sauce, Bourbon Smoked Bluegrass Soy Sauce and Small Batch Bourbon Ponzu - have joined Bourbon Barrel Foods’ collection creating a full line of handcrafted soy sauces. Discover and sample their handcrafted soy sauces, and their bourbon smoked spices in the state-of-theart Monogram Kitchen Studio located inside the historic Butchertown Market. Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 4:00 pm Complimentary Handcrafted Soy Sauce Tastings at our Butchertown Factory Store or visit one of our Louisville locations Crescent Hill Flagship Store | Downtown Omni Hotel | Germantown Logan Street Market Chef collaborations, demonstrations and special events held in the Monogram Kitchen Studio. Visit bourbonbarrelfoods.com to learn more. Bourbon Barrel Foods 1201 Story Avenue #175 Louisville, Kentucky 40206 www.Bourbonbarrelfoods.com For additional information and scheduling, please contact Bourbon Barrel Foods (502) 333-6103.
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Four Roses Distillery Tour One trip to this historic Distillery on the scenic Salt River in Lawrenceburg, or to the unique singlestory rack Warehouse and Bottling Facility nestled in the quiet Kentucky countryside at Coxs Creek, and you’ll begin to understand how Four Roses Bourbon has come to be so mellow. Of course, sampling a taste of the award-winning Bourbons at each location makes a trip to these very mellow destinations all that more rewarding. For the opportunity to learn, explore, and taste, visit FourRosesBourbon.com to make reservations. Guests are also welcome to drop by for first come, first serve availability. Tours are available on the hour, every hour. The last tour of the day departs at 3:00 p.m. A Taste of History is offered every half an hour until 3:30 p.m. Please bring valid ID when visiting either location. Four Roses Warehouse & Bottling Facility 624 Lotus Road Coxs Creek, KY 40013 (502) 543-2264 Four Roses Distillery 1224 Bonds Mill Road Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (502) 839-3436 www.fourrosesbourbon.com/visit/ For additional information, please contact Four Roses at (502) 839-3436.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Tour Smell the mash cooking. Touch the aging charred oak barrels. Hear the tales of bourbon legends. On a tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, you can see 200 years of bourbon-making history in action. And with seven different tours to choose from, Buffalo Trace Distillery has a tour for every taste. See Blanton’s Bottling Hall on the classic Trace Tour or get a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into crafting truly great bourbon on the Hard Hat Tour. Learn about the rich history of Buffalo Trace Distillery on the National Historic Landmark Tour or take the Ghost Tour and visit haunted sites including Stony Point Mansion, where Colonel Blanton drew his last breath in 1959. Not to mention, all tours are complimentary and include a tasting of some of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s award-winning products. Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. The Trace Tour leaves at least hourly or more frequently as needed. Please call 800-6548471 on the day of your visit for specific timing information.
Bulleit Distilling Co. Built in 2017 and open to visitors in 2019, Bulleit Distilling Co. leads the industry with its state-of-the-art technology and offers a portfolio distilled and aged in the Bulleit family tradition, using a distinctive high rye recipe, which gives them a bold, spicy taste. Experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Bulleit portfolio through our interactive tasting experience. And get to know the cultural creators, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers that helped revive Augustus Bulleit’s high-rye whiskey and create the bold, beloved Bulleit Frontier Whiskey of today. Tues – Sat: 9:30am to 4:00pm Closed on Sun and Mon and major holidays Tours run every hour: First tour @ 10:00am , Last tour @ 3:00pm – Reservations are highly recommended, but not required. Bulleit Distilling Co Visitor Experience 3464 Benson Pike, Shelbyville, KY 40065 www.bulleit.com/visit-us/bulleit-distilling-co/ For additional information, please contact Bullet Distilling Co. at 502-647-5799
Buffalo Trace Distillery 113 Great Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY 40601 www.buffalotracedistillery.com/visit-us/ For additional information, please contact Buffalo Trace at (800) 654-8471
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The Frankfort Ave. Bourbon Experience
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he combination of The Wine Rack and Bourbons Bistro, both located within a few steps of each other on Louisville’s Historic Frankfort Avenue, offer a very up close, thorough and personal bourbon experience. The Wine Rack John Johnson, owner of the Wine Rack and Jason Brauner, owner of Bourbons Bistro both have extensive expertise in the various complexities of bourbon and are glad to share that knowledge with their customers. The Wine Rack offers an extensive collection of Bourbons consisting of 75 bourbons, each chosen with a focus primarily on bourbons where John can trace the source. Just as he does with wines, special emphasis is given to bourbons that over deliver for the dollar, whether it’s a value or premium brand. One exciting aspect of the bourbon business has been the development of their “store pick” barrels from truly great, historic distilleries. John added, “The training I went through to attain my sommelier certification was extraordinarily helpful in shaping how I taste/analyze all alcoholic beverages. We want our customers happy and coming back. That’s what it all boils down to.” Once you’ve been introduced to the idea of Bourbon’s intricacies walk on over to Bourbons Bistro to experience their Bourbon influenced menu and taste a few new Bourbons to expand your palate.
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wineshoplouisville.com 2632 Frankfort Ave 502 721 9148 Bourbons Bistro Bourbons Bistro features 130-150 Bourbons and is Louisville’s foremost Bourbon Bar. One you’ve arrived, you’ll quickly understand why. Bourbons Bistro was awarded the Gold Medal from Whisky Magazine’s “Whisky Bars of the World”. The bar itself is made of barrel staves! Special bottlings and New Releases are also available as an extension of the alphabetical Bourbon menu. Their ever-revolving seasonal dining menu is Bourbon inspired and offers many new and tasty recipe twists. The locally owned and internationally known Bistro is a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. You can dine in the cozy bourbon inspired dining room or al fresco dining on the patio. Jason explained his concept further, “I’ve been studying Bourbon for over 15 years. I’ve met and talked extensively with every master distiller in the area, created single barrels and developed a very reliable palate that my customers have come to value and appreciate.” A Complete Bourbon Experience In addition to the restaurant experience, Jason also offers full service bourbon experiences that include breakfast, lunch, dinner, distillery tours, transportation and even assistance in single barrel choosing. “We’re a one stop bourbon experience and we can make just about anything bourbon related happen. Just call the restaurant with your request and we’ll help you get it together.” This is a Must See Bourbon Stop!
These two Bourbon hot spots are located less than 10 minutes from downtown and just a short drive from any hotel in the area. Spend an evening here and learn from these two experts about the best bourbons and the best ways to enjoy them. For more information please visit: Bourbonsbistro.com (502) 894-8838 wineshoplouisville.com (502) 721-9428
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Edamame and Shiitake Salad Serves 8-10 as a side dish 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced 1 tablespoon Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt 1 pound shelled edamame, frozen 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 4 large radishes, julienned 2 tablespoons Bluegrass Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ½ tablespoon Bourbon Smoked Togarashi 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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This is always popular during tastings in our kitchen studio. Get the shiitake mushrooms nice and crisp. They’ll soak up the soy sauce, which accentuates the umami flavors even more.
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Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté mushrooms for 8-10 minutes or until browned and crispy. Remove from pan, placing on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add smoked salt and edamame. Blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Combine mushrooms, green onions edamame and radishes in a large bowl and toss with soy sauce, rice vinegar, smoked togarashi and toasted sesame oil. Serve immediately.
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The Nature of Bullitt County
Bernheim Forest Giant; Jim Beam American Stillhouse; Kart Kountry
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hen planning your vacation, consider Shepherdsville and Bullitt County, just 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, KY. From weekend getaways to week long adventures, we have you covered.
Take a tour of the Jim Beam American Stillhouse. This 200 year old landmark features the fascinating art of bourbon making as well as the Beam family history. Hey! You can even try a sip, or enjoy a cocktail. Jim Beam is the gateway to, and the most convenient stop on, the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail. While you’re sipping, you might as well try one or all of Bullitt County’s four wineries – Wight-Meyer, MillaNova, Forest Edge and Brooks Hill Wineries offer a large array of award-winning wines. It’s easy to pair Jim Beam and Four Roses with the wineries on the Bullitt County Wine & Whiskey Trail. Visit them all and receive a free, uniquely-designed souvenir glass. Bullitt County is home to Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Check out their whimsical Forest Giants, award-winning Visitor Center, stroll along the tree tops on their Canopy Walk, or enjoy a little bit of the 15 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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Fire Glass Studio & Gallery offers visitors the opportunity to get up close while artisans make hand blown glass artwork. Shop in the gallery and take home a uniquely-created work of art. As part of your weekend plans, make sure to shop the Awesome Flea Market, open every Saturday and Sunday year-round. Get your motor running at Kart Kountry, home to the nation’s longest go cart track. Add their putt-putt course, huge arcade, bumper boats and trampoline basketball and you have the makings for a day you won’t soon forget. Take time to play Heritage Hill Golf Course, annually ranked one of Kentucky’s top public courses. With both a scenic and challenging layout, Heritage Hill is a must for all golfers. For more information call 502-543-8656 info@travelbullitt.org • www.travelbullitt.org
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Art Eatables: The Original Bourbon Chocolatier
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elly Ramsey, founder of Art Eatables, is the world’s first (and currently only) bourboncertified chocolatier. Lots of people dump bourbon into a candy and are content with that. Kelly is unique in focusing on carefully-crafted pairings that accentuate the flavors of the bourbon and make them the star in her chocolates.
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The mission at Art Eatables has always been to expose and promote Kentucky’s bourbon culture. “I have always said that it looks like we’re selling chocolate, but we’re really selling bourbon,” Ramsey says of her store. Art Eatables is an official sponsor of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and, with Kelly’s skill, they make products for more distillers than the all of the candy companies in the Kentucky combined. Their best known products are original creations like the Small-batch Bourbon Truffle™ and the Orange Chimère™, and new riffs on older candy styles, like their take on the Modjeska. The original plan was for a retail store, a production space and a tasting room where Kelly could really focus on the pairing of spirits and chocolate, and lead people through tastings where they could see how chocolate and bourbon can come together. The tasting room should be ready in early Fall of 2019. While Art Eatables is a chocolate shop, it is focused on celebrating bourbon and educating people about the area’s wider bourbon culture. To do this properly, you need to really care about bourbon. “If someone can’t be bothered to learn the difference between a high-rye bourbon and a rye whiskey, they don’t really have the love that it takes to make a really great tasting,” says Ramsey. Art Eatables is also the home of their own Lollipoppery™ products. “We’ve started to clearly separate the candies that are either made with, or designed to be paired with, bourbon and spirits from the things that are really just meant for kids to enjoy. Everything under the Lollipoppery brand will be made with kids in mind, and always nut free.” The slogan “nut-free, kid friendly” is their guiding principle! For more information visit arteatables.com
The Derby City
C A muddy walk to the starting gate for 2019 Derby Winner, Country House and jockey Flavien Prat, at Churchill Downs
hurchill Downs, along with its Twin Spires, is one of Louisville’s most recognized landmarks. The first Kentucky Derby was held here when the facility opened in 1875. The 2020 race on May 2nd will be the 146th consecutive running! The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the much coveted Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing and always lives up to it’s claim to the most exciting two minutes of sports. 2018 saw the second triple crown winner in only 4 years as Justify thrilled the crowd with his win here. American Pharaoh began his run of the Triple Crown here in 2015. The 2019 finish was one of the most controversial ever with the disqualification of Maximum Security, handing the victory over to Country House. The world waited for over 20 tense minutes for the decision to be made by the three stewards at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby is often referred to as the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” and as the “Run for the Roses” signifying the famous blanket of roses draped over the winning horse. The Derby is also the first leg of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The Preakness and then the Belmont Stakes follow. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade 1 stakes race for threeyear-old Thoroughbreds. Held the first Saturday of every May, it is 1 ¼ mile long. The Kentucky Oaks is Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious event for 3 year-old-fillies and is run each year the day before the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting events held anywhere in the world. Racing fans and celebrities from all over the world convene upon Louisville for several days anticipating the big event. Many traditions such as colorful Derby hats and tasty Mint Juleps are celebrated along with the race itself. Attending the Kentucky Derby is a unique experience that will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime!
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Kentucky Derby Museum: Where Every Day is Derby Day
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Book a tour of Churchill Downs through the Kentucky Derby Museum, the historic racetrack’s exclusive tour partner.
he iconic Twin Spires. People come from all over the world to see them, Derby day or not. They signify that you are indeed at the world’s most legendary racetrack.
The only way to tour Churchill Downs is through the Kentucky Derby Museum, the racetrack’s official tour partner. There is a variety of daily tour options to choose from, and you have time to take a few! The 30-minute Historic Walking Tour comes with general admission and takes you out to the racetrack where you may get to see horses exercise while you soak up Derby knowledge from your tour guide. If you want to take things up a notch, add on a Behind the Scenes Tour. You will head toward the Paddock, where jockeys mount their horses right before the big race. There are plenty of opportunities for pictures especially when the group gravitates towards those gleaming Twin Spires. The group then makes its way to some of the ritziest places inside Churchill Downs where the rich and famous do Derby! You will be as close to the Twin Spires as you can get, so be ready to snap a picture! This includes club level areas and the famous Millionaire’s Row to see that fantastic view! From the glam—to the gym. Yes, the tour explores the Jockey’s Quarters, too, where they work out, nap, get dressed, and weigh out. Unless you are willing to pay the big bucks on Derby Day, this 90-minute tour is the most economical way to get into some of the most elite spots inside Churchill Downs! If you want to see Thoroughbreds, Kentucky Derby Museum also offers The Barn and Backside Tour! This takes you to the back of the historic racetrack, which is closed to the general public. Your van tour will venture through the barn area, where you may see horses getting new shoes, getting baths, or simply grazing in the side lawn. Chances of seeing horses working out on the track are good when you book one of the early morning tours. This experience allows you to see the fascinating community that lives on the backside.
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You can take this experience to the next level by doing the fourhour Around the Track Golf Cart Tour, which is even more in depth, taking you around the backside to see barns and horses as well as inside Churchill Downs, then ending with lunch at the track kitchen. Save time to explore Kentucky Derby Museum’s two floors of interactive exhibits. The Museum takes you through all aspects of the Derby: from the lavish fashion, to the stories of horses, jockeys and trainers. You can get up close with greatness, taking in fascinating artifacts and personal items from the champions and legends of the sport. The Museum’s 17-minute feature film, “The Greatest Race,” lets you feel the magic of Derby Day. This 360-degree, high definition theater experience immerses you in the sights and sounds of Derby, from start to finish. This movie is the closest experience to Derby without actually attending! It would not be the Kentucky Derby experience without trying a Mint Julep! Stop by the bar in the Derby Cafe Express and sip on one to relax after your tour. Take home a piece of your visit by purchasing commemorative Derby gifts at every price point in the Finish Line Gift Shop which offers an array of official merchandise including clothing, hats, Mint Julep cups and our famous Kentucky Derby glasses. Going to the Kentucky Derby is a bucket list item for people around the globe. It happens once a year on the first Saturday in May, but there is one place where every day is Derby Day, and that is the Kentucky Derby Museum! For more information visit derbymuseum.org
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Doing Derby in Style
s you know by now, the Kentucky Derby is much more than just a two-minute Thoroughbred race! It is a significant cultural event that brings fans from all over the world and from all walks of life.
Throughout the grandstands you’ll find attendees dressed to the nines just for this special day! Derby hats are a favorite site on Oaks and Derby Day and they come in an unbelievable array of sizes, shapes arrangements and colors. The sky is the limit and no design is too over the top. To match the Derby hats, men and women alike utilize their best fashion skills! Some outfits are formal, some are entertaining but all are unique and attention getting. You’ll find as many fabulous photos in the press of our dressed up race fans as you will of the Thoroughbreds running in the race on the days following the Derby and Oaks. In an attempt to assist those interested in stepping up their Derby appearances, raise money for charity and have a tremendous amount of fun, Rodes hosts the annual Derby Divas, a night of shopping fun and friendship every April at their Brownsboro Rd. location. The annual event benefits the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program and supports the cost of mammograms for undeserved women in the Louisville area. Along with high fashion, food and refreshments, the event has featured internationally famous hat makers and speakers. It’s never too early for start planning to your next Derby! For more information about the Derby Divas event or for a personal shopping experience second to none visit: www.rodes.com or give them a call at 502.753.7633.
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Jeff Ruby’s - A Sure Bet!
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eff Ruby’s Steakhouse is all about high-energy, upscale dining. Throughout the year it is a favorite stop for many celebrities coming through town. During the week leading up to and the weekend of the Kentucky Derby the stars flock to Jeff Ruby’s to enjoy the best of the very best!
Jeff Ruby, after graduating from Cornell and having spent significant time in his mother’s and stepfather’s restaurants along the Jersey shore, came to Cincinnati, Ohio, looking to establish an absolutely incomparable dining experience. After a very successful stint creating exceptional experiences in the Cincinnati hospitality scene, his friends, Johnny Bench and Pete Rose, became his partners backing his first steakhouse,The Precinct, in 1981. Ruby’s six eateries in three states are a favorite of numerous national legendary sports figures, musical performers and television and radio personalities. Local celebrities and foodies get in on the action as well. This is a testament to the great food and service here as these celebrities have dined at the finest restaurants worldwide and return to Jeff Ruby’s every year. Dining at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is more than just a nice evening out-it is a total dining experience like no other. The award winning U.S.D.A. steaks, seafood, sushi, passionate attention to detail and incomparable service have been keeping customers coming back for years.
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If you’re lucky enough to be in attendance when Mr. Ruby is in town, you’ll quickly see why he has been so successful. He is a character admired by many and his legions of famous friends subtly adorn the lobby of the restaurant. Occasionally, he’ll even join the nightly live entertainment to charm the crowd with his favorite songs. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is constantly innovating to ensure even repeat visitors are continually thrilled. Don’t waste any time…Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is waiting to entertain you! Recently Awarded: - Best Of Award Of Excellence, Wine Spectator - Best Steakhouse In Kentucky, Business Insider - Best Upscale Steakhouse, Louisville Magazine - Louisville’s Best Steaks, Louisville Magazine - Louisville’s Best Steakhouse, LEO Weekly - Best Steakhouse, Louisville’s A-List www.jeffruby.com
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Macy’s Presents the Spring Fashion ShowSM
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The Fillies Derby Ball® Presented by Total Wine & More
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Stock Yards Bank $1 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf ContestSM
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They’re Off!® Luncheon
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Opening Ceremonies: Thunder Over Louisville® Presented by Horseshoe Southern Indiana, LG&E, Meijer and UPS
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BB&T Great BalloonFestSM
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PNC Tour de LouSM
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day® Presented by Norton Children’s Hospital
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Great Bed Races
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Kentucky Proud WineFest
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Great Steamboat Race® Presented by IBEW Local 369
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The Art of Cuisine
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ouisville is known for its diverse dining options. Internationally and nationally-trained chefs flock to Louisville to practice what they’ve learned in the kitchen, often translating their visions into their own eateries. These entrepreneurial chefs have established boutique restaurants throughout the city, and many are part of the movement to use seasonal, locally-grown produce, poultry and meats.
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National Geographic, Zagat, Travel + Leisure and members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals have all ranked Louisville as one of the toprated foodie destinations in the world. Ethnic fare abounds from Thai, Greek, Vietnamese, Cuban and Indian to the more standard Italian, Chinese, French, German and Mexican. The authentic flavors of dozens of countries are available. If the view out the window is as important as the food on the table, choose from the more than a dozen restaurants on both banks of the river with a view of the Louisville skyline or the Indiana shore. Stay downtown, head up or downstream of the city, enjoy fine dining or picnic fare, and find restaurants with a great view of the mighty Ohio. Why limit yourself to one style of cuisine when there are over 2,500 restaurants available? From country cooking served family style to haute cuisine, formal courses to alfresco finger food, downtown to uptown — Louisville’s got it!
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ouisville has gained a national reputation as one of the best foodie destinations in the country. Nearly any list of foodie destinations will mention Louisville as a must-do!
National Geographic, Zagat, Travel + Leisure and members Chef Steve Gustafson, of Jack Fry’s, mentioned he of the International Association of Culinary Professionals enjoyed family meals together, which they shared no matter have all ranked Louisville as one of the top-rated foodie how busy everyone was at the time. Volare’s Joshua Moore was destinations in the world. introduced to cooking by both of his grandmothers and was With the huge number of great dining options throughout known to change the channel from cartoons to cooking shows the area, competition is at a very high level bringing out the as early as Kindergarten! best in everyone. The vast array of cuisines, dining settings and Bridgette Pizzonia, Chef/Owner of Ciao Ristorante, had culinary influences come together to form one of the country’s grand parents from Catanzaro in Calabria, Italy and grew up most diverse and exciting dining scenes. in Brooklyn. Her inspiration for Ciao came from her father’s To provide some perspective on affordable and home style cooking. how and why Louisville has become “When it comes to a love of cooking, She wanted to recreate his cooking the dining destination it has, we and his style. talked to several area chefs and most of our chefs indicated they had Louisville might not be the restaurant owners to relate their experience early in life that made them first city that comes to mind when experience of what made them want considering a restaurant venture. appreciate the art of a good meal.” to become a chef and what keeps However, Louisville has attracted them inspired. some of the best! The many local When it comes to a love of cooking, most of our chefs chefs that are held in such high regard have also helped to indicated they had experience early in life that made them attract new restaurateurs. Having spent several years in the appreciate the art of a good meal. Chef Matt Weber, of Uptown military, Chef Andrew Hubbard, of Martini Italian Bistro Cafe, began as a photography student at the University of came back home at his mother’s request and ended up getting Louisville but soon discovered his love of cooking while married and starting a family. working at Cafe Metro, a local favorite, which was right across One of the things we found common amongst the chefs the street from his current gig at Uptown Cafe. we spoke with was their desire to express themselves in an Chef Zac Young, of Marketplace Restaurant at Theater artful fashion. Josh Moore, of Volare Italian Ristorante loves Square also grew up cooking with his mother and still cooks to express his creativity and to see the excitement from a guest with her for holiday events. when they sample a dish. Steve Gustafson added the “endless
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Allen Hubbard - Martini’s Italian Bistro
Matt Weber - The Uptown Cafe’
Bridgette Pizzonia - Ciao
Managing Partners Executive Chef Joshua Moore & General Manager Jonathan Tarullo - Volare Italian Ristorante
Steve Gustafson-Jack Fry’s
Zac Young - Marketplace Restaurant at Theater Square
With the growth of the foodie scene in Louisville on possibilities” that cooking food and bringing people together offer. Creating is also huge for Zac Young and he enjoys coming such a fast pace, all of these chefs shared their vision of the scene’s future. And all of them expect the scene to continue up with fun new dishes and making those at the table happy! Over the past several years, the Louisville market has to grow and the restaurants will continue to push each other proven to be very attractive to some of the country’s most to execute on a higher level. “I look forward to seeing the industry take even more pride in our accomplished chefs. We asked our unique context. That’s our charge I chefs about what they like most about Louisville in general. Diversity was “Louisville’s collection of talented chef ’s think, we sit at a culinary cross road mentioned by Andrew Hubbard as a has come together to create one of the to America; its an exciting future. food scene is already here, it’s critical part of Louisville’s appeal. As strongest and most enthusiastic foodie The our job to get the word out. I’m just one chef summarized, “The multiple scenes in the country.” glad I get to be a part of it.” cultures of Midwestern, Appalachia The Louisville foodie scene is and Southern styles gives a chef a lot attracting a lot of talent and pushing everyone to elevate their of room to try different dishes and cuisines in Louisville.” The availability of farm fresh and local products will cuisine to the next level to stay ahead of the curve. It has also continue to make Louisville a terrific place to be. Matt Weber become a large part of the city’s notoriety in recent years as mentioned he wants to see restaurants in the area become even visitors travel from near and far to enjoy the culinary delights more progressive with farm-to-table offerings. Zac Young these and other amazing chefs create for their guests. No two added that he’d put Louisville up against any city of its size for are alike and we encourage you to sample as many as possible during your visit! its food. To read each chef ’s individual responses and stories please visit: thecitiview.com/Louisville/dining
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Steakhouses Bob’s Steak & Chop House 400 S. 2nd St. (502) 313-6664 bobs-steakandchop.com At Bob’s you’re treated like family. Their steaks are prime, potions are big and the wine fine! Bob’s offers a special brand of service and food. Great steak
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221 Breighton Circle Shelbyville, KY (502) 647-5959 cattlemansroadhouse.com A locally owned, Kentucky Proud restaurant. Just a couple of Kentucky boys serving great steaks! And priding themselves in local buying and utilizing local suppliers.
Jack Binion’s Steakhouse Horseshoe Hotel & Casino (812) 969-6000 horseshoe-indiana.com Featuring luxurious decor and elaborate dining areas, Jack Binion’s continues to set the standard for excellence. An award-winning steak house famous for huge, mouth-watering steaks, Maine lobster just hours out of the ocean, and truly decadent desserts.
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse 325 W.Main St (502) 584-0102 jeffruby.com Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse delivers a dining experience unlike any other. From award-wining USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, seafood and sushi to a vibrant atmosphere featuring live music nightly, this is the place that makes evenings memorable.
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Morton’s The Steakhouse 626 W. Main St. (502) 584-0421 mortons.com The best product...Genuine hospitality...An experience to remember. They serve only the finest quality USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts.
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out of the Way, For a reason. Discover LouisviLLe’s premiere o u T D oo r D i n i n g e x p e r i e n c e . Nestled along the scenic banks of the Ohio River, Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille offers delicious seafood dishes, international cuisine and an array of refined American fare – all served in a picturesque atmosphere. Choose elegant indoor dining, dockside service or enjoy the breeze and let your mind drift while you enjoy in the breathtaking view from our patio.
For reservations 502.228.1651 • 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd • Louisville
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Dining in The Highlands The best night in town.
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he Highlands neighborhood offers some of the most exciting and memorable dining options in all of Louisville. The stretch of Bardstown Road that begins at Broadway and Baxter and runs through to Taylorsville Road, is lined with various restaurants offering a wide variety of choices in cuisine as well as surroundings.
Al Fresco dining is a popular option throughout the area and always offers a fabulous opportunity for some very interesting people watching. You’ll find everything from the neighborhood coffee shop to fine dining establishments featuring the finest cuisines. Over the years, Jack Fry’s has enjoyed national recognition while remaining a staple for Louisvillians. They have been recognized by several publications including The New York Times, Bon Appetit, and Southern Living. Since 1998, they have received “Best of Louisville” awards from Louisville Magazine annually, including “Best Ambiance,” “Best Service,” and “Best Fine Dining.” The menu is slanted towards classic French and Italian cuisine and the create dishes that continually carry the torch of Jack Fry’s rich legacy and reputation for excellence As one of the Highlands’ first upscale-casual restaurants, the Uptown Cafe continues to thrill diners for lunch and dinner, with a stellar culinary experience in a relaxed atmosphere, just as it has for the past 20 years. Diners from the burger lover to the discriminating epicurean will find something to satisfy their tastes. With the combination of their wonderfully diverse menu, created by executive chef Matt Weber, along with the impeccable wait staff, every patron is assured a memorable dining experience. And no meal is ever complete at the Uptown Cafe until you have had one of their renowned desserts that are made fresh daily. Ciao Restaurant is an authentic Italian restaurant featuring the recipes of chef/owner Bridgette Pizzonia. Bridgette grew up in Brooklyn and her family originated from Cantanzaro in Calibria Italy. She has recreated her grandparents’ heritage right here on Payne St. Ciao has been a consistent award winner and has been recognized both locally and nationally for their expertly prepared cuisine and their inventive cocktails. Ciao’s Italian Cowboy was recently voted the best Margartita in Louisville! You’ll be impressed with Bridgette’s homemade Italian dishes and pizzas and feel right at home in the rustic and modern dining room. Ciao is also vegetarian friendly! For more information: thecitiview.com/louisville
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Enjoy a taste of Little Italy with a contemporary twist.
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American Fare Bluegrass Brewing Company 300 W. Main St. (502) 562-0007 654 S. Fourth St. (502) 551-5355 bbcbrew.com Hello beer lovers! Check out the list of BBC “always on tap” beers, seasonal offerings and special brews. Their food rocks too! Hearty favorites and sophisticated fare that goes great alone or with their hand crafted brews. Don’t think of it as “bar food”, think of it as chef driven classics served in Louisville’s original brew pub.
Bourbons Bistro 2255 Frankfort Ave. (502) 894-8838 bourbonsbistro.com Locally owned and internationally known Bourbons Bistro makes its
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home on Historic Frankfort Ave. in a building built in the 1870’s. They feature a bourbon list of over 130 bourbons, a single barrel program and are Louisville’s foremost bourbon bar. Their seasonal bourbon inspired menu is one of Louisville’s favorites!
Brick House Tavern + Tap 871 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. (502) 326-3182 brickhousetavernandtap.com Brick House offers a relaxed, sports centric atmosphere, a seemingly endless assortment of local, craft and import beers, and an inventive menu of American tavern fare, Brick House Tavern + Tap offers guests a truly next generation “gastro pub” experience.
Captain’s Quarters 5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd. (502) 228-1651 cqriverside.com Bikinis and tuxes. The dress is just as varied as the dining fare at this
Louisville landmark restaurant. Just east of downtown this venue has unquestionably the best river front dining in the area. Situated on the Ohio River, you can enjoy the outdoor decks or stay cool and cozy inside the dining room. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Dine in or Boat out. Specialties include Signature Pastas, with sauces made from scratch every day.
Crescent Hill Craft House
Dish On Market
434 W. Market St. (502) 315-0669 dishonmarket.com Business Class breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hours. A varied menu is offered that includes: Fish ‘n Chips, Vegetarian Plates and Blackbean Burgers as well as sandwiches and steaks. Fair prices, great taste and exceptional service rule here. Try the famous Dish Burger with Bourbon!
2636 Franfort Ave (502) 895-9400 crafthousebrews.com The craft beer movement in Kentucky is expoding. Not only in volume but in quality . Owner Pat Hagan wanted to create a place where all of the fine craft beers the state had to offer could be found under one roof. The Craft House also features a wide selection of bourbons, craft cocktails and a chef-driven menu utilizing the freshest and highest quality local meats and produce.
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Eiderdown 983 Goss Ave. (502) 290-2390 eiderdown-gtown.com Specializes in freshly prepared food: modern variations on classic flavors using traditional French methods. Another inspiration is beer. Without it, Eiderdown may not have been conceived or actualized. With 21 draft beers, they aspire to cover a broad range of stylistic bases, offer several esoteric choices in imported and craft beers and also be able to place a bottle of Stroh’s in the hand of someone who wants to pour a Stroh’s into his or her mouth. A similar ethos is followed in choosing our wine list.
The English Grill 335 W. Broadway (The Brown Hotel) (502) 583-1234 brownhotel.com An incredible dining experience. This restaurant sets the standard
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for all fine dining establishments in Louisville. International cuisine is enjoyed in the historic oak-paneled dining room at the Brown Hotel.
J.Graham’s Café 4th & Broadway (The Brown Hotel) (502) 583-1234 brownhotel.com J. Graham’s, home of the legendary “Hot Brown”, offers guests a bistro-style option for casual dining and features the freshest local produce. Louisville’s finest gourmet lunch buffet.
Jack Fry’s 1007 Bardstown Rd. (502) 452-9244 jackfrys.com A definitive dining experience. This upscale restaurant is located in a former saloon and features jazz piano and fine cuisine.
4031 Summit Plaza Drive Louisville, KY 40241 502.412.1818 502.412.0732 - Private Dining MitchellsFishMarket.com
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Mitchell’s Fish Market
131 River Rd. (502) 568-1171 joescrabshack.com This family friendly seafood restaurant offers a great view overlooking the Ohio River serving up fresh seafood, authentic flavors and Southern coastal flair. The menu features crab, fish, lobster, mussels, clams and shrimp and gluten free items.
4031 Summit Plaza Dr. (Paddock Shops) (502) 412-1818 mitchellsfishmarket.com Mitchell’s serve the freshest and finest seafood from the world’s great fisheries, and their seafood expertise means they know the ideal species to source depending on region, season and weather. After the day’s catch arrives, they inspect every piece to ensure it meets their high standards for world-class quality, then cut and prepare everything in-house.
The Marketplace Restaurant at Theater Square 651 S. Fourth St. (502) 625-3001 theatersquaremarketplace.com An Italian inspired southern style menu in an urban contemporary setting. Large outdoor patio seating and bar. The emphasize local, fresh ingredients, all throughout the menu.
The Oakroom
500 S. Fourth St. (Seelbach Hotel), (502) 585-3200 theoakroomlouisville.com The award-winning culinary team sources the finest seasonal ingredients celebrating our commitment to the community and the environment..Features the region’s largest wine cellar and a full time Sommelier.
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Before you head to The Oakroom, be sure you stop at The Old Seelbach Bar. Experience the heart and soul of Kentucky in this authentically restored, early 1900’s bar featuring an expansive bourbon collection.
Starlight Café at Huber’s Orchard & Winery 19816 Huber Rd. Borden, IN 47106 (812) 923-9463 huberwinery.com The café, located inside the winery building at Huber’s Orchard & Winery, features a casual lunch and award-winning wine. Also known for their famous Huber Reuben and artisan pizzas.
Sway 311 S. Fourth St. (502) 581-1234 hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ kentucky Based on the farm to fork concept, Sway brings Southern fare inspired by the rich heritage of the region to Fourth Street. The seasonal menu combines the flavors of Southern kitchens, American favorites and Sunday dinners with the freshest ingredients from local farms, dairies and butchers.
The Café 712 Brent St. (502) 589-9191 thecafetogo.com The Café is proof that, if a restaurant serves good food, people will go out of their way to find it. Located in Paristown in a repurposed warehouse, their patio features a beautiful garden complete with a natural waterfall and fishpond making it a destination for outdoor diners. This quaint, hospitality-driven restaurant never fails to wow its patrons with large portions, fresh ingredients, robust flavors, and a little something extra.
The Troll Pub Under The Bridge
150 W. Washington St. (502) 618-4829 trollpub.com The developers of the Troll Pub used reclaimed remnants of original building materials as well as adding a hickory bar
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with a curly myrtle wood bar-top, a hidden bookcase room and concrete floor to create this cozy subterranean hidden treasure. If you’re looking for cold local beers, delicious libations or the best pub-grub in the ‘Ville with a historic and unique ambiance look for Louie the Troll proudly standing on the corner of 2nd and Washington Streets pointing in the right direction..
Uptown Café 1624 Bardstown Rd., (502) 458-4212 uptownlouisville.com As one of the Highlands’ first upscale-casual restaurants, the Uptown Cafe continues to thrill diners for lunch and dinner, with a stellar culinary experience in a relaxed atmosphere. just as it has for the past 20 years. Diners from the burger lover to the discriminating epicurean will surely find something to satisfy their tastes.
Happy Hour from 3 – 7 pm, Monday through Friday Wine Enthusiast night for half priced bottle wines, every Tuesday night Whiskey Wednesday where a large selection of Bourbons and Whiskies are just $6.00 for a 2 ounce pour.
Upscale-casual Italian Dining
Italian Ciao Ristorante 1201 Payne St. (502) 690-3532 ciaolouisville.com Ciao Ristorante is your go-to Neighborhood Authentic Italian Cuisine favorite. Owner Bridgette Pizzonia, created Ciao with all intentions of re-creating her grandparents heritage, originating from Cantanzaro in Calibria, Italy. Every touch of this Ristorante has a special meaning and purpose you will love.
Martini Italian Bistro 4021 Summit Plaza Dr. (502) 394-9797 martinilouisville.com “Essentially and authentically Italian...” best describes this comfortable yet sophisticated locally owned restaurant and bar. Whether you’re stopping in for lunch or dinner to savor the generously portioned and exquisitely flavored pastas, pizzas, meats and seafood dishes, Martini Italian Bistro is everything you love about Italy and more.
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Dining Along Historic Frankfort Avenue
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ver the past several years, Frankfort Avenue has become a hotbed for some of he best local dining. Restaurants along The Avenue, as locals fondly call it, feature a variety of cuisines and most of these are chef owned and operated adding to their appeal and success. Many of our favorite dining destinations are located here and they deliver on every visit. Two of the city’s most knowledgeable wine and bourbon experts call Frankfort Avenue home as well. Here are a few suggestions: Volare Italian Ristorante has been serving fine modern and authentic Italian cuisine here for many years. Chef Joshua Moore combines his expert skills with a passion for locally sourced ingredients and house made products. The combination of Chef Moore’s passions and the refined Italian design of the dining rooms are a winning combination. Bourbons Bistro is another local favorite featuring a seasonal menu that is bourbon inspired and the ingredients local sourced. With over 130 bourbons available and a barrel selection program overseen by owner and bourbon aficionado Jason Brauner, Bourbons Bistro also serves as nerve center of Bourbon experience. Jason’s bourbon knowledge is only matched by John Johnson at the Wine Rack just a few steps up the street. The Wine Rack is also a local nerve center of Bourbon experiences. Owner John Johnson has an in depth knowledge of both wines and bourbons and he’ll gladly share when asked. The wine and bourbon selections he offers have been carefully chosen based on the quality of the product. If you’re looking for some bourbon inspiration and /or want to take some of that back home with you, The Wine Rack is your answer. The Avenue and the fine restaurants and business that are located here have established themselves as a reputable and reliable resource for local dining and entertainment. Most of them have been in business for many numbers of years and you can expect them to continue that tradition for many years to come. For more information please visit: frankfortave.com
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“BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT” LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 2016, 2017 & 2018
Named "Best Italian Restaurant" by readers of Louisville Magazine for three consecutive years, Volare Italian Ristorante is one of the great locally owned and operated treasures amongst Louisville's bustling restaurant scene, serving locals and visitors alike for 15 years. From start to finish, Managing Partner and General Manager Jonathan Tarullo delivers a first class experience to all guests. While Louisville's own, Executive Chef and Managing Partner Josh Moore crafts a menu that changes seasonally based on the latest farm fresh products home grown at Chef Moore's personal farm in Taylorsville. Join us for Happy Hour every day from 4:30 - 6pm. Live music is offered Wednesday through Saturday in the bar area, where guests can enjoy a special menu and premium wines by the bottle at half price seven nights a week.
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1030 Goss Ave (502) 822-3777 sarinolouisville.com Sarino, serving authentic Italian cuisine since 2017, has been a welcome addition to the Germantown-Schnitzelburg neighborhood. Sarino is the realization of the long-term dream of Carmelo Gabriele, developed over the years while working alongside his father, Chef Agostino Gabriele. Named after a beloved parted uncle, much passion and pride has gone into creation of the Sarino Restaurant. Patrons have the option of dining al fresco on the lusciously green courtyard patio, in-style amidst the modern, sleek indoor seating, or at the communal bar area which often accommodates parties of 20+.
2300 Frankfort Ave. (502) 894-4446 volare-restaurant.com Volare Italian Ristorante is a fine dining restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine with southern hospitality. “Volare,” “to fly” in Italian, is a fitting namesake for a dining experience that soars, ascending beyond the ordinary.
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta 627 S. Fourth St. (502) 589-8686 sicilianpizzapasta.net Authentic Italian Pizza, Pasta, Calzones, Subs and Sandwiches, and Salads with late hour delivery to all downtown area hotels.
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Chef Josh Moore combines his expert skills with a passion for using locally-sourced and housemade products. Crafted with care, Volare’s menu changes seasonally to ensure quality and taste.
he dining scene in Louisville is a versatile mix of cuisines and expert chefs and owners. This combination is further enhanced by a wide variety of neighborhood backdrops that incorporate a local and authentic feel into an expertly prepared meal. Fortunately, dining al fresco is a common option at these restaurants and add yet another layer to create a perfect lunch or dinner. All of the restaurants you see featured in The CitiVew Louisville guide are among the city’s finest. If you’re looking for an outdoor dining experience, here are a few of our suggestions: In the downtown area, the patio at the Bluegrass Brewing Company on S. 4th St is spacious and festive. Their sidewalk dining at their location on the corner of Main and 3rd St is right in the heart of downtown and offers a great al fresco experience. Marketplace Restaurant at Theatre Square offers a gorgeous bar and outdoor seating, while Mi Casita on 4th, sits between several major hotels and offers great people watching. Joe’s Crab Shack, located near Waterfront Park, has an expansive outdoor deck and a great view of the Ohio River. The Cafe, located in the recently renovated Paristown, has an excellent patio featuring a beautiful garden complete with a natural waterfall and fishpond. Along Historic Frankfort Avenue, Volare Italian Ristorante has a cozy patio that makes for a great romantic meal. Just down the street, Bourbons Bistro offers an exposed patio that allows you to experience the personality of the Clifton neighborhood. If you’re dining in the Highlands area, the Uptown Café’s corner location is perfect for people watching and experiencing the unique and diverse personality of that neighborhood. Located east of downtown, in the Paddock Shops, both Martini Italian Bistro and Mitchell’s Fish Market feature expansive and festive covered patios and are popular gathering spots for locals. Captain’s Quarters, located on the east side of Louisville, is situated directly on the banks of the Ohio River and offers a grand view and is very spacious. CQ, as it is known by locals, has several outdoor dining areas, each with its own unique setting and view of the river and the surrounding area. The aesthetics here make it worth the time to drive over and you’ll find yourself relaxed and inclined to stay for a while. These are some of our favorites and each is a sure bet for great food with a great view!
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ermantown is one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods and, as the name suggests, features a strong German heritage. Located just three miles southeast of downtown, Germantown has found a way to retain its historical personality while becoming home to many younger residents. The new influx of youth has also brought along a resurgence of great dining and unique retail options not to be found anywhere else I the city. If you’re visiting in July you should definitely take part in the World Championship Dainty Contest. German immigrants invented the game where competitors use a 3-foot broom handle to pop up and hit a small wooden peg. The furthest peg hit wins! As you would expect, the neighborhood celebrates Oktoberfest on Goss Avenue each year with beer, sausages, wiener dog races and yodeling contests. Two of our favorite dining spots are located just a few block from one another along the neighborhood’s main street, Goss Avenue. Eiderdown highlights the neighborhood’s German heritage while Sarino delivers authentic Italian dishes. As a bonus they both offer outdoor dining! Eiderdown, one of the first of the finer restaurants to locate in the Germantown area, specializes in thoughtful German-American dishes. Heather Burks, James Gunnoe and their staff have worked together for many years here and the family like atmosphere is immediately obvious and makes you comfortable right away. They use many local ingredients and make as many of their menu items in house as possible. This results in the best sausages, pretzels, beer cheese and desserts in town! Sarino, serving authentic Italian cuisine since 2017, has been a welcome addition to the Germantown-Schnitzelburg neighborhood. Owner Carmelo Gabriele has put much passion and pride into the creation of Sarino Restaurant. Patrons have the option of dining al fresco on the lusciously green courtyard patio, in-style amidst the modern, sleek indoor seating, or at the communal bar area which often accommodates parties of 20+. With the highest quality, imported ingredients coupled with a talented culinary and service team, Sarino is an experience not to be missed. The Germantown neighborhood is one of Louisville’s hidden gems and a must stop for an authentic visit to the past with the comfort of excellent dining and shopping.
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owntown Louisville is a thriving hub of activity that includes concerts, sporting events of all types and cultural events that will rival those of any metropolitan area. The area continues to boom with new hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues opening at a very rapid pace. Of course there is no shortage of restaurants appropriate for a stop before or after any of these outings throughout the downtown area. The Troll Pub Under The Bridge, located at 150 W. Washington St., is literally under the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge at 2nd St. next to the Yum! Center. This 6,000 SF subterranean space is a unique underground dining experience you’ll not soon forget. You’ll be greeted by Louie the Troll as you enter and the dining room features cozy nooks, original brick walls and beamed wooden ceilings capturing the look and feel of the original building, which was erected in 1865. The menu is full of your favorite pub grub enhanced with a long list of local beers. The Troll Pub is open for lunch, dinner and late night dining, making it the perfect stop before or after your favorite event seven days a week! Dish On Market is another excellent choice for downtown dining prior to or after your event. Many local magazines have chosen Dish On Market as the best destination for Bourbon, Breakfast, Brunch and Burgers over the past several years. The menu features local twists of your comfort food favorite dishes, many of them made with locally sourced ingredients. The staff here is one of the friendliest in town and go the extra mile to ensure your visit is a pleasant as possible The owners are nearly always on hand to guarantee consistent service. The happy hour at Dish On Market is one of the most popular in all of downtown happening Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm. Dish On Market features one of the best and most thorough Bourbon selections in Louisville! For added convenience Dish On Market delivers to most downtown hotels! Just hop online and let them know what you need! Mi Casita is another of downtown Louisville’s excellent choices for Mexican fare. The dishes at Mi Cocina are prepared with unconventional seasonings and the staff pays special attention
to details providing a homemade flavor. Their many recipes have been handed down for generations and have been reinvented to give them a personal touch. The authenticity carries through to their bar service and you’ll find you r favorite tequilas and maybe even a few you weren’t aware of. Located on South Fourth St. just steps away from the Palace Theater and Mercury Ballroom make this another perfect pre or post event destination. Joe’s Crab Shack combines the great seafood they’re well known for with an incredible view of the Ohio River. The spacious dining room sits high above the river and features both indoor and outdoor seating. As a bonus, Joe’s Crab Shack is only a few blocks from all downtown hotels. The restaurant is family friendly and the menu features fresh seafood, authentic flavors and Southern coastal flair. There are plenty of choices of crab,fish, lobster, mussels, clams, shrimp and even gluten free items! BBC is Louisville’s original craft brewery and pride themselves on their handcrafted, award winning beer. The beer menu features “always on tap” standards, seasonal offerings, and specialty brews. The food menu at BBC does not disappoint either! The vast and tasty choices make it hard to decide what to eat! It is important for many to note that there are Vegetarian options here and that makes any BBC location a crowd pleaser. As an added bonus, both downtown locations of BBC offer exceptional al fresco dining. The S. Fourth St. patio is expansive and relaxing. The location at 3rd and Main is near the KFC Yum! Center and most other downtown venues and is a great spot for people watching. dishonmarket.com trollpub.com ellbarriolouisvilleky.com micocina4th.com joescrabshack.com
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Since Evan Williams first marketed his whiskey here in 1780, the city has enjoyed a cultural heritage centered around America’s only native spirit. The interest in Bourbon has continued to grow and we’re happy to have assembled the list below to assist you in having a genuine and most enjoyable experience. All of the destinations here are anxious to share their bourbon knowledge with you and look forward to seeing you!
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Out of the Way, For a Reason. DISCOVER LOUISVILLE’S PREMIERE OUTDOOR DINING EXPERIENCE. Nestled along the scenic banks of the Ohio River, Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille offers delicious seafood dishes, international cuisine and an array of refined American fare – all served in a picturesque atmosphere. Choose elegant indoor dining, dockside service or enjoy the breeze and let your mind drift while you enjoy in the breathtaking view from our patio.
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Mexican Mi Casita Parrilla Mexicana
520 S. 4th St. (502) 315-0666 micasitaon4th.com The dishes at Mi Casita are prepared with unconventional seasonings and the staff pays special attention to details providing a homemade flavor. Their many recipes have been handed down for generations and have been reinvented to give them a personal touch. FREE HOTEL DELIVERY
Kentucky Sweets Art Eatables 631 S. Fourth St. (502) 589-0210 arteatables.com Makers of bourbon-infused and bourbon-themed candies and chocolates. They are the creator of the Small-batch Bourbon Truffle™. They focus on the pairings of chocolates that enhance the flavors of the bourbons they use.
Cellar Door Chocolates The Butchertown Market 1201 Story Ave. (502) 561-2940 601 South 4th St. (502) 561-2940 5000 Shelbyville Rd. Oxmoor Mall (502) 561-2940 cellardoorchocolates.com Offers handcrafted gourmet confections made with only the finest chocolates. Every piece is made with recipes and techniques that complement the chocolate’s finer notes.
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Kern’s Kitchen/ Derby-Pie® 408 Production Court (502) 499-0285 derbypie.com A Kentucky tradition. Real chocolate and California walnuts in symphony with its own flaky crust. What began as Walter, Leaudra & George Kern’s signature item for the Melrose Inn in 1954 is now available at fine restaurants, specialty shops and select mail order catalogs. The Kern grandchildren and great grandchildren are still carrying on this tradition and the pie is crafted from the same secret recipe that was developed over a half century ago. While in Louisville be sure to ‘Enjoy a Slice of Kentucky History’. Ask for it warm!
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Around Town
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ver the past several years, Louisville has become a nerve center of world-class retail and entertainment options. In most cases the local flavor of the area has been incorporated into the product or event to provide an authentic and memorable experience.
Many of the best shops and destinations will be found in one of the many neighborhoods throughout the ‘Ville. The South Fourth and Highlands neighborhoods offer complete and extensive list of unique and exciting shopping, dining and entertainment options. Downtown is home to highly regarded jewelers and many unique and locally themed products can be found throughout. Fourth Street Live is one of the premier entertainment venues in the region and features a wide range of dining and entertainment choices. Often they host live concerts and other events attended by thousands of enthusiastic fans. The Butchertown Market is home to several high quality retailers specializing in locally made products. Historic Frankfort Avenue is also home to some of the city’s best dining and shopping. The tree lined streets and cozy storefronts comprise one of the best all around experiences in town. Bullitt County, one of the trail heads for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail itself are only a short drive from anywhere in the area and provide a memorable experience for those inclined. You’ll find the two most popular local exports, Bourbon and the Kentucky Derby intertwined in creative ways throughout your dining, shopping and entertainment experience no matter where you end up.
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4600 Shelbyville Rd. (502) 895-2777 11800 Shelbyville Rd. (502)244-3355 atasteofkentucky.com A trip to Louisville is not complete without a visit to one of the A Taste of Kentucky Retail stores. For thirty years, A Taste of Kentucky has collected the broadest assortment of Kentucky made or inspired gifts, foods, crafts, books, art and gift baskets. You’ll find the perfect gift for any occasion, your favorite relative, corporate event or the perfect keepsake to commemorate your visit.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Sept. 6–Oct. 31, 2019
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originally dramatized by John L. Balderston and Hamilton Dean from Bram Stoker’s world-famous novel, Dracula adapted and originally directed by William McNulty directed by Drew Fracher
by David Sedaris adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello directed by Meredith McDonough
Jan. 8–Feb. 1, 2020
THE WOLVES
Sept. 11–Oct. 13, 2019
by Sarah DeLappe directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
HYPE MAN: A BREAK BEAT PLAY
Jan. 29–Feb. 23, 2020
by Idris Goodwin directed by Jess McLeod
Oct. 9–27, 2019
MEASURE FOR MEASURE by William Shakespeare directed by Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld in association with Fiasco Theater
Nov. 23–Dec. 23, 2019 FIFTH THIRD BANK’S
A CHRISTMAS CAROL based on the book by Charles Dickens adapted by Barbara Field directed by Drew Fracher
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens music by Stephen Flaherty based on the novel My Love, My Love Rosa Guy directed and choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming
Mar. 1–Apr. 12, 2020 44TH HUMANA FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICN PLAYS Made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation. Tickets on sale mid-November.
Acclaimed for its artistic programming, Actors Theatre presents over 500 performances of approximately 20 productions during its year-round season.
Art Eatables 631 S. Fourth St. (502) 589-0210 arteatables.com Focused on making bourboninfused and bourbon-themed candies and chocolates. They are the creator of the Small-batch Bourbon Truffle™. They focus on the pairing of chocolates that enhance the flavors of the bourbons they use.
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Beaded Treasures
financial literacy to build selfconfidence and promote economic self-sufficiency. Beaded Treasures started in 2012 as a small group of ten refugee women working to complete a single retail project and has grown into a full-fledged female-driven social enterprise
Beards and Beers 514 S. Fifth St. (502) 996-7999 beardsandbeers.com Experience a haircut the way it should be; in a space created specifically for you to relax and socialize while their professionally licensed team provides you with a precision cut, an indulgent straight razor shave, and one of our craft beers. Beards and Beers is an old school barbershop steeped in tradition, but modernized for today’s man.
Bourbon Barrel Foods The Butchertown Market 1201 Story Ave. (502) 333-6103 bourbonbarrelfoods.com Maker of gourmet foods that reflect the great heritage of Bourbon Country. Their philosophy is to adhere to a simple three word philosophy: Slow, Small, Simple. Their products include smoked spices, artisan sugars, gourmet sauces and marinades, grill wood, sorghum, vanilla extract and a Woodford Reserve® branded line.
The Butchertown Market 1201 Story Ave. (502) 599-8270 thebutchertownmarket.com Located just a few blocks from downtown this architectural treasure is home to several unique and interesting retailers. The goods sold here are handmade with great care and incredible quality.
564 S. Fourth St. (502) 636-4654 beadedtreasures.org Beaded Treasures trains women in jewelry making and other homebased skills, as well as basic
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dinner theatres in the country. For over 40 years the theatre has served the Southern Indiana region and Kentucky by reaching out to more than 3 million people. Especially noted for their professional productions of Broadway musicals and lighthearted comedies.
Dot Fox 1567 Bardstown Rd. (502) 452-9191 dotfoxclothingculture.com Mens and womens clothing, accessories and ridiculously fantastic kitsch In the heart of the Highlands. One of the hippest shops in all of Louisville. Owner, Sally Bird selects all merchandise with her customers in mind.
Fleur de Flea
971 Swan St. (502)533-2644 thefleurdeflea.com A huge pickers warehouse with over 150 vendors. You’ll find vintage, antiques, old books, vinyl, primitives collectibles, funk junk and more!
Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards Cellar Door Chocolates The Butchertown Market 1201 Story Ave. (502) 561-2940 601 South 4th St. (502) 561-2940 cellardoorchocolates.com Offers handcrafted gourmet confections made with only the finest chocolates. Every piece is made with recipes and techniques that compliment the chocolate’s finer notes. Their reputation has been built on handmade truffles, butter creams, sea salt caramels and a wide selection of chocolate treats.
Craft(s) Gallery and Mercantile 572 S. Fourth St. (502) 584-7636 craftslouisville.com Craft(s) Gallery & Mercantile is a Contemporary and Traditional Art Galllery. Craft(s) represents emerging and established regional
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Derby City Gaming
4520 Poplar Level Rd. (502) 961-7600 derbycitygaming.com As the newest member of the Churchill Downs family, Derby City Gaming has brought thrilling gaming action right here to Louisville, Kentucky! There’s plenty of games, dining and entertainment to keep you busy for a long time.
Derby Dinner Playhouse 525 Marriott Dr. Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 288-8281 derbydinner.com One of the oldest and largest continually operating professional
19816 Huber Rd. Borden, IN 47106 (812) 923-9463 huberwinery.com Indiana’s premier agritourism & family destination located just 30 minutes from downtown Louisville. Visit for wine tasting and tours in the winery, lunch in the Starlight Café, and other seasonal farm activities. Open year round. Great fun for the family and something for everyone.
Kentucky Derby Museum 704 Central Ave. (502) 637-1111 derbymuseum.org Celebrate “the greatest two minutes in sports”, at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Enjoy interactive exhibits and walking tours of historic Churchill Downs. For more information call or check website.
Louisville MEGA Cavern Zips 1841 Taylor Ave. (877) 614-6342 louisvillemegacavern.com The Louisville Mega Cavern offers many types of high adventure fun. In addition to their famous zip lines, they offer and indoor Mega Bike Park, the Mega Quest and Mega Tram Tours and Electric Bike Tours. There is something fun and thrilling for everyone and all ages here.
Moss Hill The Butchertown Market 1201 Story Ave. mosshill.net Offers a variety of handmade pampering products including: soaps, lotions, bath and massage oils, candles. All products are made in small batches from their own special recipe and every product receives special attention throughout each step of the creation process.
Old Forester’s Paristown Hall 724 Brent St. (502) 584-7777 kentuckycenter.org/paristown-hall Old Forester’s Paristown Hall is a standing-room, general admission venue for national touring bands, collaborative projects, local and regional artists, new works and nontraditional performance experiences. Imagine a performing arts venue with the energy of a nightclub!
Rodes
4938 Brownsboro Rd. (502) 753-7633 rodes.com Louisville’s leading fashion specialty store offering the finest contemporary international fashions, personal stylists, and tailoring services for him and for her. Rodes carries the highest names in fashion including Ferragamo, Eton, Peter Millar, Gucci, Canali,Tory Burch, Elie Tahari, Louis Vuitton and a long list of other similar designers.
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past several years and they are a favorite of locals. Taking home a few Moss Hill products is truly like taking home part of Kentucky. Cellar Door Chocolates handcrafts gourmet confections made with only the finest chocolate—vintage artisan chocolate from E. Guittard. The chocolatiers take great care never to mask its pure flavor. Every piece has been made with recipes and techniques that always complement the chocolate’s finer notes. The Cellar Door line of chocolate products has also continued to expand and grow and they’re always coming up with new twists on how to tweek their chocolate creations. Bourbon Barrel Foods is a maker of gourmet food products that reflect the rich heritage of Kentucky’s Bourbon Country, “The Napa Valley of the Bluegrass.” Their philosophy is to make quality gourmet sauces and seasonings by adhering to a three-word philosophy…SLOW, SMALL, SIMPLE! Owner Matt Jamie and his team are consistently coming up with new ways to infuse bourbon into your cooking. Once one becomes accustomed to using their bourbon products it is very difficult to cook without them! For more information visit: thebutchertownmarket.com
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curious mixture of local charm and urban hubbub pervades the historic Louisville, KY neighborhood of Paristown. Established in 1854 along Beargrass Creek, Paristown is a mixed-use community of workplaces, residences, and local businesses with both a fascinating past and bright future. Great care has been given to revitalizing Paristown, an authentic place that brings people together to celebrate life, art, and community. The neighborhood’s remarkable character, flourishing businesses, and uniquely
Stonewareandco.com to learn more. Envisioned and operated by The Kentucky Center for the
Southern culture offer the opportunity to discover new, immersive
Performing Arts, Old Forester’s Paristown Hall is Louisville’s newest
experiences every time you visit. Paristown provides more than just a
destination for touring bands, collaborative projects, new works, and
place for dinner and a concert. The restoration of Paristown’s Brent Street
nontraditional performance experiences. Just a short drive from downtown
and surrounding areas introduces a new pedestrian experience that will
Louisville, visitors looking for a new and exciting experience can grab
accommodate new restaurants, shopping, public spaces, festivals, and
dinner and a show in Paristown. Go to: Kentuckycenter.org to check out
events. Go to: Paristown.com to learn more.
the current line up of shows and performances.
In addition to several new and exciting businesses, the revitalized Paristown is home to some of Louisville’s most cherished destinations.
The Café, one of Louisville’s most popular restaurants, serves comforting, home-cooked, and Southern-accented cuisine. Since opening
For more than 200 years, Stoneware & Co. has been dedicated to
its doors in 1996, this quaint, hospitality-driven restaurant never fails to
the craft of transforming clay into enduring, functional stoneware pottery.
wow its patrons with large portions, fresh ingredients, robust flavors, and
Stoneware’s retail shop, located in Paristown at 731 Brent Street, is an
a little something extra. Check their menu and operating hours out at:
immersive shopping destination – one that feels comfortable, authentic,
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and inspired. A place that invites you to relax, browse, and discover hand-
Located in the Swan Street Commons building at 947 E. Breckenridge
crafted treasures around every corner. A special kind of store, where
St, The Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Marketplace is Paristown’s newest
you feel a connection to the creative spirit of the artisans who carefully
addition. Recognized nationally as, “the absolute coolest flea market in
crafted beautiful, unique products perfect for the home and garden.
Kentucky,” the marketplace will occupy approximately 25,000 sq. ft. and
Stoneware & Co. believes it is the product of human creativity that sustains
will feature 150-to-200 different vendors. Go to: Thefleurdeflea.com to
us, that feeds the soul—and that a lifetime will be measured by the things
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A huge pickers warehouse with over 150 vendors! Vintage, antiques, old books, vinyl, primitives, collectables, funk, junk and more! Located in historic Paristown Pointe minutes from downtown
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Huber’s Orchard Winery & Vineyards
Tradition. Heritage. Family.
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ords that are often used to describe what you feel when you visit the grounds of Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards. A historic place that is meant to be explored by all and by all ages. A family destination experience that should not be missed! Explore the 650 acres of orchards & vineyards, tour the award-winning winery, sample the wines, pick your own fruits & vegetables from the fields of the largest farm in Southern Indiana, and have lunch on the spacious patio. Words can’t describe the memories that will be made when you visit. So little time and yet so much to explore at this historic family business that was established in 1843! For more information about the numerous things to do at Huber’s Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards – visit the website at huberwinery.com
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Seng Jewelers One Riverfront Plaza (502) 585-5109 sengjewelers.com eightstar.com Since 1889, Seng Jewelers has offered the finest quality in a warm and friendly setting. They have perfected and cut their own Seng Firey Diamond™ which is cut for a maximum brilliancy, maximum fire, perfect optical symmetry and light return from one edge to the other. Seng specializes in high end jewelry and caters to those who appreciate rare and beautiful colored gemstones and ideally proportioned diamonds.
Stoneware & Co. 731 Brent St. (502) 582-1900 louisvillestoneware.com Since their early beginning, Louisville Stoneware has been dedicated to the craft of transforming clay into enduring, functional art forms. Working with the basic elements of earth, water, air and fire, skilled artisans create timelessly beautiful dinnerware, bakeware, serving pieces and collectables that can be cherished for many generations.
The Wine Rack
2632 Frankfort Ave. (502) 721-9148 wineshoplouisville.com The Wine Rack is dedicated to providing a broad & compelling selection of high QPR (Quality to Price Ratio) wines from the world’s premier wine regions. Their spirits selection is centered on quality. You will also find a well-chosen selection of Bourbon, Scotch, Gin, Tequila, Vodka & Rum to stock your bar.
Work The Metal
1201 Story Ave. (502) 584-2841 workthemetal.com At Work The Metal you don’t shop. You Explore. Throughout the store you’ll find sophisticated, smart and affordable selections of the trendiest styles. A diverse and ever changing inventory of clothing, jewelry, accessories and unique home décor fill this 8,000 SF showroom.
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he Highlands is one of Louisville’s most unique and exciting destinations. You’ll find a long list of retailers and restaurants catering to nearly every style and taste. If you’re looking for an unforgettable and unique day or evening spent shopping and dining or just relaxing and getting a feel for the city’s personality, this is the perfect place. The Highlands neighborhood is so named because it sits atop a ridge between the middle and south forks of Beargrass Creek. The center of activity is focused along a three mile stretch of Bardstown Road that starts at the intersection of E. Broadway and Barrett Ave just a few blocks east of downtown Louisville and runs south to Taylorsville Road. Many of Louisville’s most interesting and unique retail shops and boutiques are to be found in the Highlands. It seems no two are alike and you’ll find plenty of things to peruse as you casually stroll down Bardstown Rd.
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Dot Fox Clothing Culture has been a Louisville favorite for almost 16 years. Owner Sally Bird adds her personal touch to all of her inventory. Dot Fox specializes in progressive and independent clothing for men and women and includes shoes, all types of accessories and fabulous kitsch. You may come home with a new centerpiece for your wardrobe, the perfect piece of artistic expression or the knick knack you never knew you wanted. No matter if you’re a hipster, youngster or just along for the ride, the Highlands will have something for you. While here, be sure to take time to explore on foot if possible, since the area is also home to Cherokee Park and some of Louisville’s most stunning historic homes. For more information: thehighlandsoflouisville.com
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he Sou4th District, Louisville’s historic center of retail and entertainment, is undergoing a vibrant era of revitalization. Sou4th is now home to innovative and locally-owned retail shops, art galleries, entertainment venues, historic and new hotels and unique dining destinations.
In the 1950’s, this area of Downtown was the city’s center of retail activity, however, the history of local shopping dates back to the beginning of the last century. Today, you’ll find a chocolatier, confectioner, and ice cream shop; an innovative new retail and community space for local artists; locally designed and created jewelry; artisan craft, candles and home goods; fabulous clothing and accessories; handbags, contemporary and traditional décor, and fine art galleries. On Sou4th, the splendor of yesteryear is combined with the modern charm of Art Eatables Chocolatier, Aesthestics in Jewelry, Craft(s) Gallery & Mercantile, The Mysterious Rack, Block Party Handmade Boutique, Cellar Door Chocolates, Modern Trousseau, Regalo, The Impact Boutique, Mabel and Moss, The Messie Shop, Beaded Treasures and grab a beer and a shave at Beards and Beers. Casual dining options include Sicilian Pizza & Pasta, Safier Mediterranean Deli, Bluegrass Brewing Company, and Mi Casita. Cooking @ Millie’s offers fun classes with local chefs, while fine dining options include Theater Square Marketplace, and 8UP, the rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Hilton Garden Inn. Evenings come alive at The Limbo – Louisville’s only Tiki Bar, and with dynamic music acts at The Palace Theatre and the Mercury Ballroom. Sou4th is often home to a number of street festivals throughout the year, including the annual Day of the Dead Celebration which takes place the first Friday in November. Thousands of revelers enjoy great local cultural food, entertainment and activities in the middle of the street. With the recent opening of The Edge on 4th, a brand new 234unit apartment building, Sou4th is poised to continue its revitalization with the addition of more restaurants, bars, and local retail. Sou4th is a large part of the Republic Bank First Friday Hop on the free, zero-emission Lou Lift. The Hop is free and open to the public. Lou Lift is a free Downtown Circulator that stops along the route of Market, Main and Fourth Streets. For current and upcoming events please visit: facebook.com/sofolouisville
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Forecastle Festival
rockhall.com | Cleveland, Ohio
Need more ROCK in your life? If, by chance, you’re traveling home via the I-71 corridor take some time to plan a trip to one of the greatest museums in the US. Cleveland is home to the one and only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum. With new and exciting exhibits being added throughout the year the Rock Hall is always an exciting and engaging stop. Their recent renovation has given the entire facility a fresh new look and even if you’ve been a time or two, you’ll always find a new treasure you missed on your last visit!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44114 216.781.7625, rockhall.com The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music through a worldclass museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.
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Our much-loved Forecastle Festival, an annual nauticalthemed weekend of music, art, and sustainability, features some of the best local talent and local food the Derby City has to offer. It is also a one of the premier music festivals in the world. Up and coming bands play alongside established and classic artists during three days of non-stop music. Headliners of previous festivals have included Chris Stapleton and My Morning Jacket while artists as diverse as Robert Plant and the most popular hip hop artists have also played the notorious festival. Everyone in attendance at the annual Forecastle Festival enjoys great views of downtown Louisville and the Ohio River alongside killer lineups. “The food and people watching is something I always look forward to, but most definitely the local artists is something you certainly don’t want to miss,” said a native Kentuckian who came to Louisville to attend Forecastle from Lexington. “I’ve come to Forecastle for the last three years and I love it! I really enjoy the urban setting of this festival and all the bands they have play. Louisville is a great city and has a lot to offer, and the annual Forecastle Festival is one of those many great things.” For more information visit forecastlefest.com
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Louisville Mega Cavern Underground Zip-Line Course
by Kirsten Silven
oused in a former limestone quarry, the 100-acre Mega Cavern in Louisville is home to the world’s first underground zip-line course, offering adventure-seekers a spectacular and truly unique experience. Although it’s not a natural cave system, the Mega Cavern is nothing short of breathtaking, with towering columns of sheer rock to support the massive underground space, which lies beneath 10 lanes of the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and parts of the Louisville Zoo!
Entering the Mega Cavern is a breeze and some tours are handicap accessible. Once inside, the average temperature is 58-60 degrees year-round – a respite from the hot summers in Louisville and cold winter days! Close-toed shoes are required for most tours and it’s a good idea to have pockets that zip if you want to bring a cell phone or camera along to document the journey. Full-service restrooms are available in the gift shop check-in area, and lockers are also available to rent. There are a variety of activities to choose from at the Mega Cavern, including E-Bikes, a seated historical tram tour, and ropes challenge course, but the Mega Zips experience is among the most unique and popular activities in Louisville, as thousands of fabulous TripAdvisor reviews will attest! The whole experience takes about 2 ½ hours to complete, depending on the number of participants, and the tour ranges upward from the cavern floor to 8 stories high. Before practicing on a beginner-level zip, experienced guides will help suit you up with a harness, safety helmet and lamp. They will also cover a variety of basic safety measures, putting everyone at ease with lighthearted banter and an obvious passion for the job at hand. After the practice run, it’s on to the main attraction! Guaranteed to get your heart racing and adrenaline pumping, the zip-line tour features six totally unique underground zip lines and two suspension
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bridges, offering plenty of opportunities to test your balance, skill and courage! The interplay of light and shadow on the colossal cavern walls is mesmerizing to behold as you fly from one platform to the next; an easy feat thanks to the expert help of the tour guides, who handle the braking, inspect and connect the gear and take every precaution to ensure the safety of all visitors. The longest line stretches an incredible 900 feet over the deep underground chasms, and challenge bridges, propelling you to speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. Other highlights of the tour included jumping off a 70-foot high platform and a dual/parallel racing zip finale that allows you to race another person to the finish line. Situated just five miles from the Louisville Airport and 15 minutes from downtown, the Mega Cavern is the perfect activity for travelers who want to see more of Louisville that typically meets the eye! Open year round with tours available rain or shine, it’s a good idea to reserve a spot in advance, since tours tend to fill up quickly. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity for adventure. For more information or to make a reservation. Call 877.614.6342 or Visit www.megacavern.com!
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20,30,IFC
Buffalo Trace Distillery
21,31
21,27 20,IBC
Starlight Distillery
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Sway
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The Wine Rack
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Troll Pub Under The Bridge
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Uptown Café
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Volare Italian Ristorante
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Derby Dinner Playhouse
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Bluegrass Brewing Company
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Bob’s Steak & Chophouse
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Bourbons Bistro
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Brickhouse Tavern & Tap
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Huber’s Orchard, Vineyards & Winery
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse
21,25
Captain’s Quarters
49,63
Cattleman’s Roadhouse
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Ciao Ristorante
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Kentucky Derby Festival
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Craft House
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Kentucky Derby Museum
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Derby Dinner Playhouse
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Dish On Market
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Louisville Mega Cavern
5,79
Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall
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Eiderdown
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Paristown
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The English Grill
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Jack Fry’s
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Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
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Dining
The Highlands
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta
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Knob Creek
Derby City Gaming
Fourth Street Live!
Sarino
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21,27
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse
Butchertown Market
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
The Old Seelbach Bar
Shepherdsville-Bullitt County Tourism
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Joe’s Crab Shack
South Fourth
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Kern’s Kitchen Derby Pie®
4,21
Starlight Distillery
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Stoneware & Co.
21,73
Marketplace Restaurant at Theater Square
Jewelers Seng Jewelers
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Retail A Taste of Kentucky Art Eatables Beaded Treasure Bourbon Barrel Foods Cellar Door Chocolates
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Craft(s)
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Dot Fox
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Fleur De Flea
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Moss Hill Rodes
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Seng Jewelers
67,BC
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Stoneware & Co.
21,73
Bourbon, Craft Beer & Spirits
Martini Italian Bistro
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The Wine Rack
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Mi Casita Parrilla Mexicana
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Work The Metal
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Mitchell’s Fish Market
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Bourbon Barrel Foods
Morton’s The Steakhouse
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The Cafe
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Beards and Beers
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Volunteers of America
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Buffalo Trace Distillery
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