LEO Weekly Oct 12, 2022

LEO’S MOST CELEBRATORY ISSUE IS BACK.

We’re taking a break from our usual political snark, investigative journalism and localized pop culture coverage to bring you the 2022 installment of Readers’ Choice — the annual issue that unveils the results of your votes for the best people, places, businesses and organizations in Louisville.

In the following pages, you’ll find the winners of Readers’ Choice voting, of course, but, in the back half of this issue, you’ll also find what LEO’s staff had to say about the greatest things that the city had to offer this year. While your picks are structured neatly, our side is more random — we broke the mold and made up a bunch of categories, and created a sort of round up of cool stuff (and sometimes a bit of satire).

So, after a few tough years, let’s rejoice in the best that Louisville has to offer. Congratulations to the winners, and we hope our readers will use the issue as a guide to get out on the town and spend some money in our venerable local establishments.

And, if you picked up this issue looking for your standard dose of LEO, don’t worry; we’ll be back later this month with our election preview issue.

Be happy now, and we can all be mad then.

THANK YOU

Thank You!

For Voting Us Best Outdoor Art Festival!

BARBERSHOP

BODY PIERCING

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST BROW/LASHES STUDIO

BEST DAY SPA

HAIR SALON

SALON

TANNING STUDIO

ARTIST

TATTOO STUDIO

BEST PLACE TO SEE COMEDY

of the Tapes

Caravan

Club

Club

BEST DRAG PERFORMER

Vytch-Tryells

BEST KARAOKE BAR

Merryweather

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

Headliners Music Hall

Louisville Palace

BEST LIVE THEATER VENUE

Kentucky Center for the

Arts

Actors Theatre

Louisville Palace

BEST IMPROV TROUPE

Extra Crispy Improv Comedy

Improv Anonymous

Kentucky Bill

BEST MOVIE THEATER

Baxter Avenue Theatres

Theaters Blankenbaker

Tinseltown

BEST MUSEUM

IS NOT A GALLERY)

Speed Art Museum

History Museum

Derby Museum

BEST OUTDOOR ART SHOW

St. James Court Art Show

Triangle Art Fair

Louisville UnFair

BEST PERFORMING ARTS GROUP

Drag Daddy Productions

Louisville Leopard Percussionists

for 1st place)

Va Va Vixens

Kentucky Shakespeare

BEST THEATER PRODUCTION

“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” by Drag Daddy Productions

“The Sound of Music” by ACT Louisville Productions (Iroquois Amphitheater)

“Twelfth Night” by Kentucky Shakespeare

BEST VISUAL ARTIST

Shawn Marshall

John Brooks

Damon Thompson

COMMUNITY

BEST LOCAL ACTIVIST

Hannah Drake

Chris Wells

Charles Booker

COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL

Charles Booker

Hannah Drake

Dawne Gee

BEST LOCAL ATHLETE

Hailey Van Lith

Oscar Tshiebwe

Olivia Cochran

BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP

DRINKS

BEST TO-GO COCKTAILS

BEST BAR: BUTCHERTOWN

BEST BAR: CLIFTON/CRESCENT HILL

Frankfort Avenue

Tavern

Fox Brewing

BEST BAR: HIGHLANDS

BEST BAR: DOWNTOWN

BEST PLACE YOU WISH HAD NEVER GONE OUT OF BUSINESS

BEST BARTENDER

BEST BAR: EAST LOUISVILLE

BEST BAR: NULU

BEST BAR: GERMANTOWN/ SCHNITZELBURG

BEST BAR: SOUTH LOUISVILLE

Rubbies

BAR:

BAR: WEST LOUISVILLE

BEST COCKTAIL

BAR: S. INDIANA

BAR

HOTEL BAR

WINE LIST

BEER LIST

BEST MARGARITA

BOURBON LIST

FOOD & DINING

APPETIZERS

BREWERY

LOCAL CRAFT BEER

BREAKFAST

BEST BOOZY BRUNCH

BURGER

BURRITO

CATERER

BEST CAJUN

BEST CHEF

CHILI

BEST COFFEE SHOP

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

BEST CUBAN RESTAURANT

BEST DELI/SANDWICH

BEST

BEST FINE DINING

BEST FISH SANDWICH

BEST FRIED CHICKEN

FOOD TRUCK/CART

GUACAMOLE

HOT DOG

BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

MEXICAN

INDIAN RESTAURANT

MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

PATIO FOR PETS

BEST LATE-NIGHT BITE

PIZZA

RESTAURANT

BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER

RAMEN

BEST RAW BAR (THAT IS NOT

BEST RESTAURANT:

BEST RESTAURANT: BUTCHERTOWN

BEST RESTAURANT: DOWNTOWN

BEST RESTAURANT: EAST LOUISVILLE

BEST RESTAURANT: GERMANTOWN/SCHNITZELBURG

RESTAURANT: CLIFTON/CRESCENT HILL

BEST RESTAURANT: HIGHLANDS

BEST RESTAURANT: NULU

THAI RESTAURANT

BEST YOGA TEACHER

VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

CYCLING STUDIO

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

BEST DENTIST

WINGS

HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST GYM/EXERCISE STUDIO

BEST DOCTOR

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

MASSAGE

PILATES STUDIO

BEST MENTAL HEALTH

BEST YOGA STUDIO

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

LOCAL SHOPS

BEST ADULT/EROTIC STORE

BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE

FURNITURE STORE

ANTIQUE STORE

BEST BICYCLE SHOP

BEST INSTRUMENT SHOP

BEST JEWELRY STORE

BEST CHOCOLATE/CANDY SHOP

BEST CAR DEALER

BEST LIQUOR STORE

STORE FOR BOURBON

WOMEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

HAPPY

BEST PLACE TO FIND A DATE IRL

BEST REUSE OF A HISTORIC BUILDING

BEST PLACE FOR FREE ENTERTAINMENT

BEST PLACE TO SHOOT POOL

BEST STRIP CLUB

PLACES & ATTRACTIONS

BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD

BEST PLACE FOR AN EVENT/PARTY

BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG

BEST FARMERS MARKET

BEST PARK

BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS IN THE SUMMER

BEST FLEA MARKET

BEST PLACE TO SWIM

BEST PLACE TO PLAY SOCCER

BEST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

BEST ADVERTISING AGENCY

BEST MECHANIC

BEST LOCAL BANK

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

BEST CREDIT UNION

FIRM

BEST DRY CLEANER

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

BEST GROCERY STORE

BEST ROOFER

HOTEL

BEST LOCAL PET GROOMING

PLUMBER

VET CLINIC

DOGGIE

BEST

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

heartbreaking and utterly unique, Falsettos is

contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife

and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers

to grow up.

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THE 2022 LEO WEEKLY STAFF CHOICES

YOU got your say, now we get ours. In random and messy order (we are the Louisville Eccentric Observer, after all), here is what the LEO staffers and writers think is the best in town. We hope you find something new and exciting.

BEST ASIAN GROCERY

ASIAN FOOD MART (FORMERLY DIXIE ORIENTAL)

3900 BARDSTOWN ROAD

I’m a big fan of this area of Bardstown Road. There’s just so much happening culturally that it’s such a rich experience spending time there. I have been a longtime shopper at the Asian markets in town, and to pick my favorite was super difficult, but I decided to go with Asian Food Mart because I visit it the most. First, let me mention Choi’s almost won with its freshly made kimbap, but Asian Food Mart wins on convenience for me and that it is a well thought out and executed small market with plenty of rice varieties, ramen choices and my favorite snack aisle. The specialty drink choices are excellent with our family favorite, the Tomomasu Mango and Peach sodas. The customer service is always lovely and since my cooking specialty is East and Southeast Asian food, I always find the ingredients, spices, and utensils that I need to prepare any dish from these regions including sushi ingredients.

As a student of Korean language, the store gives me great practice in reading product labels not translated into English. All of the local Asian markets have their charms and you should visit, but, for me, Asian Food Mart is my top choice. Pro tip: Don’t go to the store and make weird noises or frown at products or ingredients you don’t understand. It may not be for your palate but you can at least be polite.

—Erica Rucker

BEST SPORTS ARENA

LYNN FAMILY STADIUM

350 ADAMS ST.

I often judge local venues through the lens (no pun intended) of their photographer-friendliness, and Lynn Family Stadium takes the top honors for accommodating sports photographers. Although there are big sports venues in the city in which one can actually get onto the field, the court, etc., albeit on the sidelines, what makes LFS so great is: you can’t! You’re pretty much limited to one end of the field or the other end of the field. Two straight lines. That’s it. You never have to worry about whether or not you’re allowed to be somewhere. Plus, those sides are both separated from the field by barriers, meaning you don’t have to worry about roly-poly-ing away from a full-speed linebacker as he almost crashes into you, then sending one of your Crocs flying... right next to an ESPN camera. Not that that’s ever happened to me… LFS has given Louisville’s soccer teams so many victories, and the “Estopinal End,” where the fans bang drums and send up purple smoke at goals, always has such a great energy. (The above was written before sexual abuse allegations against former Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly surfaced. I will continue to support the players, all of whom deserve to be safe inside a beautiful venue like this.)— Carolyn Brown

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PICKS

BEST BAR IN A LIQUOR STORE

FRANKFORT AVENUE LIQUORS & WINE

2115 FRANKFORT AVE.

When it comes to bars inside of liquor stores, Frankfort Avenue Liquors is hard to beat. A long bourbon list and an equally long bar. Live music. Draft beer from local breweries. Cocktails served up in Tiki mugs. You can bring your dog. What more can you ask for? Sure, the lighting is a little bright and there are shopping carts next to the entrance, but this is a still a store after all. And the fact that it is a liquor store means it’s an easy place to pick up a six-pack or a bottle of that fancy bourbon you’ve just sampled before you head home. Last time I was there, the customers spanned from newly-legal drinkers to octogenarians, and the band on the small stage up front played a surprisingly good Johnny Cash cover. Frankfort Avenue Liquors is a delightfully quirky experience in a still-quirky Louisville. And when I’m looking to have a drink in a liquor store, it’s my go-to. —Josh Wood

BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE NFL SUNDAY TICKET

MANHATTAN PROJECT

2101 FRANKFORT AVE.

There’s nothing quite like watching football with a motley crew of friends and strangers, with everyone cheering and screaming in every direction, watching upsets and heartbreaks and fantasy highs and lows. Sure, there’s that loud Eagles fan and the smug Tom Brady acolyte. And everyone with an AFC North jersey is probably side-eyeing each other like they want to start throwing ninja stars across the room. But a good football crowd… there’s nothing better than that the day before you have to return to work and start the horseshit responsibility cycle all over again. There are several pretty solid places to watch the NFL Sunday Ticket, but the Manhattan Project has edged out as the best. And it’s all about that back room that’s spacious and airy and full of TVs playing every single game. The beers are well priced (the food a little less so), but the crowd is what shines. There’s a Skittles pack of jerseys repping every team out there, which makes the “witching hour” fun, when the 1 p.m. games start descending into chaos.

—Scott Recker

BEST PLACE FOR A QUICK WALK

CRESCENT HILL RESERVOIR RESERVOIR AVENUE

With its paved loop around the 110 million gallons of water clocking in at just under one mile in length, the Crescent Hill Reservoir is the perfect place for a 15-minute walk. It’s man-made, but the body of water is nonetheless beautiful and easily tricks the mind into thinking you’re out in the country while you’re still in the city. On your trip around the reservoir, you’ll also be treated to signs on lampposts sharing facts about the Louisville Water Company (Did you know that Louisville Water Company maintains over 24,000 fire hydrants? Or that typhoid rates dropped by 60% when people switched from well water to Louisville Water?). The Gothicstyle gatehouse from the late 1800s adds architectural flare (and is occasionally opened to the public). The only caveats to Crescent Hill Reservoir being the perfect walk are: 1. No dogs allowed and 2. They lock the gate at dusk, so you need to get your walk in while the sun is still in the sky. —Josh Wood

Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine.

Manhattan Project .

BEST PLACE TO ATTEND A POETRY READING

SURFACE NOISE

600 BAXTER AVE.

The first poetry reading I ever attended was during my freshman orientation at the University of Louisville. The speaker’s name was Brett Eugene Ralph, then an English professor at Hopkinsville Community College, reading from his recently published book of poetry, “Black Sabbatical.” His voice immediately drew me in. Nearly a decade later, I would be walking into his record shop, Surface Noise, to be greeted with that same voice once again. Since opening the business in 2016, Brett has hosted countless musical performances and literary events at this space on Baxter Avenue. He is a champion for local art and music – in 2018, he transformed the shop’s back room into the Darby Forever Gallery, which now displays a rotation of works by local artists. More than just a small record shop, Surface Noise is an intimate gathering place for conversation and community, making it one of the best places in Louisville to attend poetry readings (and shop for rare vinyl!). “A lot of poetry encourages me to go to a deep and interior place, and that’s an intense experience,” he told me. “Getting to experience that interiority, publicly, with other people, there’s something really magical and vulnerable about that.” —Lara Kinne

BEST PLACE IN TOWN TO LET YOUR DOG SHIT

THE YARD OF A POLITICIAN WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED

So look, you probably think that letting your dog or any other pet (no one’s judging you, babies; walk your cats or turtles and live your life) take care of business is impolite at the least, and pretty ornery at worst, but hear me out. If you’re like me, you probably also find it, I don’t know, ruder when one person who has wielded incredible political capital stacks the Supreme Court to a conservative majority, which leads to more than 51% of the U.S. losing the right to their bodily autonomy. And maybe that person has minimized opportunities for the have-nots while lining the pockets of the ultrawealthy who just so happen to be donors. Oof... that sounds like a lot, right? What a goon, a jerk, or a villain. I mean, yikes! Now, we’re not saying this character lives off Douglass Loop on a street with a tavern named after it, but what if this ABSOLUTELY NO WAY NOT a fictional character just maybe, like just might, have the softest grass that your dog’s ass has ever had the experience of touching? What if that person cannot possibly live another day without a properly fertilized yard, your gift to this “pretend” person who has no problem looking you in the eye while they strip you of your rights? Well, I think you’d have an obligation to leave the gift of a greener planet, don’t you? —Syd Bishop

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A PODCAST

Sprinkle Sparkle celebrates Black women and people of marginalized genders prioritizing pleasure as an act of defiance. Host Nubia Bennett builds each conversation about a simple question: How did you center your own pleasure today?

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and at sprinklesparkle.org.

BUBBLEGUM

Meet our beautiful lady, Bubblegum! This sweet girl is a one-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier Mix who weighs about 56 pounds. She came to the Kentucky Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter and is now looking for someone to spoil her rotten! Bubblegum is an active girl who loves to zoom around the yard and chase after toys. Her silly antics will have you laughing for hours and keep a smile on your face all day long! There is no popping Bubblegum's bubble because when she is done playing she will happily trot over, lay down, and expect you to give her all of your love and affection (which obviously she deserves). During her time at KHS, we have learned that Bubblegum would prefer to be an only child as she is not the biggest fan of other pets. Bubblegum also thinks young children are just way too exciting for her and she would much rather hang out with teenagers and young adults who can respect her space. If you are looking for a happy, sweet, wiggly pup to give all your love to, come see Bubblegum today! Bubblegum is spayed, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Visit Bubblegum at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive, or learn more at www.kyhumane.org/dogs

Surface Noise.

A well-kept yard awaiting dog shit.

Sprinkle Sparkle is made possible with support from The Community Foundation of Louisville, and The Eyecare Institute’s Butchertown Clinical Trials.

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BEST VIDEO GAME EVENT OF THE YEAR

LOUISVILLE ARCADE EXPO TRIPLE CROWN PAVILION (1776 PLANTSIDE DRIVE)

Sure, we now have a practically unlimited number of video game titles at our fingertips, with next generation systems carrying libraries of thousands of options, all available after a few quick clicks (and a credit card ding). But don’t you miss that old arcade feel? All the noises, the eccentricity and electricity of people losing their collective minds over pixelated, 16-bit nonsense. Well, the annual Louisville Arcade Expo has all of that and so much more. Besides hundreds of free-to-play arcade cabinets and pinball machines from almost every era, there are tournaments, speakers and special guests. Personally, my favorite area is the LAN room, where eight computers face eight more computers that are connected for classic multiplayer games like “Unreal Tournament.” There are always new pinball machines and a neo-retro indie game to steal the show, too. It’s easily one of the best events in Louisville. —Scott Recker

BEST WINGS

EDEN & KISSI 3912 BARDSTOWN ROAD

Yep, it is literal steps from my favorite Asian grocery but this Caribbean eatery wins best wings, hands down. Their Peri-Peri wings never let me down. Each Saturday morning as I make my way to the Louisville Korean School (best language experience), the grill outside Eden & Kissi is already pumping out the heavenly scent of smoking meat. It isn’t just the smoke. It’s the seasoning, the people, the care in which your food is received with positive vibes and wellwishes. The owners Kissi and Jean-Pierre Gnamba always greet their customers with smiles, and really, they treat you like an extension of their family. The shop is small and there is always a short wait, but being surrounded by the smells of what will surely be manna for your belly and happy customers who know that the food will be excellent, it’s never a bad time. The greatest advice I can give you when ordering is go with the Peri-Peri wings. Yes, take the hot sauce, and, yes order extra because one order will never be enough, especially if you live with other people. Once that smell enters the house, the wings disappear. It’s clearly some form of sacred magic that makes these wings possible. The way that the meat slides off the bone… and it has complex, seasoned and smoky flavor for days. It’s… just go.

—Erica Rucker

STAFF PICKS

BEST LOCAL BAND TO SEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN

BELUSHI SPEED BALL BELUSHISPEEDBALL.BANDCAMP.COM

In fairness, this one was probably a predictable choice. I’ve written about them plenty of times. I’ve photographed them plenty of times. Even so, there’s no way I could refrain from giving pop culture punk rockers Belushi Speed Ball the props — not literally, they have plenty of those already — that they deserve. You don’t go to a Belushi show just to hear music, though they do have bangers. You go to a Belushi show for a (literally) one-of-a-kind experience. Any band can play their own songs, but how many bands would play a show specifically to cats, with all of their lyrics changed to be cat-related? How many bands would play a roving Mad Max-themed show from a moving van? How many bands would douse the bowl of a skatepark with foam, LaCroix, whipped cream, colored powder, and orange Jell-O, for a show in which “Indiana Jones” ran away from a human-sized beach ball “boulder”? (Sidenote: all of this mess does not come out of a camera bag easily.) Belushi Speed Ball not only carries the torch of Keep Louisville Weird, but it also throws a bunch of chemicals into it to make the flame bigger, brighter, messier, and more colorful. Or something like that. Even a former member of GWAR — GWAR! — left that band to play with our hometown heroes, so you know they’re worth seeing. This LEO writer loves Belushi, and Belushi — BeLEOshi? — loves LEO. —Carolyn Brown

BEST STADIUM FOOD

FOUR PEGS AT LYNN FAMILY STADIUM UNDER SECTION 210

I love sports. But stadium food can be disappointing: Despite all the advancements of society, the bland, overpriced hot dog served scrunched up inside some tin foil is still the most ubiquitous staple at stadiums everywhere. Sure, you can get something slightly more palatable, like chicken tenders or a hot dog with toppings, but it’ll cost you (and might still suck anyways). Four Pegs at Lynn Family Stadium — an outpost of the Germantown restaurant that makes some of the best BBQ in the city — overcomes the taste issue. They don’t have their full Germantown menu on offer, but a pulled pork sandwich at $13.99 that comes with delicious fried potatoes that lie somewhere between fries and chips is super satisfying and only costs a few more dollars than less-tasty offerings elsewhere in the stadium. Sadly, the Four Pegs stand has been closed during the last few Racing Louisville games I’ve gone to. —Josh Wood

Vinny Castellano of Belushi Speed Ball performs at No Comply 2. Four Pegs at Lynn Family Stadium.

BEST KARAOKE BAR

NORAEBAR

717 E. MARKET ST.

Karaoke isn’t new to Louisville. There have been bars that have given singers and screechers alike the microphone for many years. What is new to Louisville is the way NoraeBar does Karaoke. Like its cousins across East and Southeast Asia, NoraeBar — named after the Korean word for song and the karaoke/noraebang ( 노래방 ) culture in Korea — offers a main-room karaoke experience but also the chance to rent small or larger private karaoke rooms where you and your close personal friends can squeal your favorite songs happily into the night. Even better, the bar offers private service to each of the rooms where your drinks are delivered to you. The setup is nice and feels safe, with a plethora of disposable mic covers and clean rooms. Party lights in each noraebang space set the mood. The bar offers great specialty drinks served with a diverse twist. From kimchi or pickle juice and tequilas to the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom with Mexican flair, NoraeBar offers a place for all and the crowd generally reflects that sentiment. When I’ve been there, the faces have spanned the spectrum of diversity across the city, and it’s a really beautiful gift to have spaces like that in Louisville. —Erica Rucker

THE BEST WORKOUT AND WORKOUT REWARD THAT YOU CONVINCE YOURSELF DOESN’T CANCEL IT OUT

RIDING THE PARKLANDS END-TO-END AND BOOTLEG BAR-B-Q 9704 OLD BARDSTOWN ROAD

First thing: this end-to-end bike trip I’m suggesting is about 40 miles long. But if you’ve got half a day to spare, it’s by no means a pros-only route. If I can take it on as an asthmatic riding an undersized 21-speed, the average rider should be more than able. Feeling secure surrendering to a hill and walking your bike from time to time helps, though. No matter what the best nutrition science says, capping a long, grueling workout with a hearty meal is what my soul knows. Luckily, there’s just a mile up and five lanes across Bardstown Road. Hop in the car for this last stretch; this drag of state highway isn’t pedal friendly. There’s also a choose-your-own-adventure dimension to this combo. Riders starting from Pope Lick Park–there’s no shame in a half-ride, but don’t pick up any passengers–can swing by FDKY (9606 Taylorsville Rd.) And down from the northern end of the Parklands is Barrel 33 (14049 Shelbyville Rd.).

—Jon Larmee

@leoweekly

NoraeBar.

Bootleg Bar-B-Q.

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BEST VEGAN DISHES THAT AREN’T AT A VEGAN RESTAURANT

MULTIPLE RESTAURANTS

Louisville’s vegan/vegetarian scene seems to be thriving, with events like Bluegrass VegFest and restaurants like V-Grits continuing to get better and better. But this is about those hidden delicious gems in the Louisville restaurant scene that also happen to be vegan. For example, Vietnam Kitchen in south Louisville has an amazing vegan dish: stir-fried tofu with lemongrass. And, of course, Ramsi’s Cafe On The World has a few options, including the Jamaican tofu sandwich (on Ramsi’s popular focaccia bread), the raw hope salad (made with greens from Ramsi’s own farm), and a few others that we just don’t have space to cover here. One final recommendation: Try the vegetarian burrito at Mayan Cafe in NuLu, easily modified to be vegan for all you animal lovers out there.—Ethan Smith

BEST CEMETERY THAT ISN’T CAVE HILL CEMETERY

ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY

What do I mean by Best Cemetery? I mean, what cemetery do you think of when that fall weather hits, and you just want to get a warm cup of joe and take a chilly stroll through the graveyard. (A few of you get it.) No offense to Cave Hill Cemetery; it’s naturally beautiful and filled with historic gravestones. But it just doesn’t hit the spot the way St. Michael’s Cemetery in Germantown does. My recommendation: Head to the Bean Roastery and Cafe on Goss Avenue, grab a warm cup of beanie goodness and take a stroll down the road to St. Michael’s side entrance. The grounds are well maintained, and the Germanic names give the cemetery a lot of character. And if that isn’t enough cemetery strolling for you, keep walking down Ellison Avenue towards St. Louis Cemetery on the hill (my super-secret #2). —Ethan Smith

Mayan Cafe.

St. Michael’s Cemetery.

BEST CONCERT VENUE TO TAKE PHOTOS AT

OLD FORESTER’S PARISTOWN HALL

724 BRENT ST.

I always appreciate seeing that the bands and events I like are coming to Paristown Hall. I’ve photographed multiple concerts and wrestling shows here, and I’ve never had a bad time shooting. The venue is spacious and the staff are gracious — they always go to the fullest extent possible to make my job easier. When I was struggling to see above a full-house crowd at a show without a photo pit, the staff let me borrow a step stool, and for once in my shortperson life, I finally experienced the feeling of tallness. It was magical. I even have the venue to thank for getting me my LEO job in the first place: when I was a grad student in journalism school (virtually), I did what would become my capstone project on how the Louisville Orchestra was adapting to a virtual season. They rehearsed inside Paristown Hall at the time, with a reduced capacity, electric fans on the stage, distanced chairs and other pandemic adaptations that we now look back on as hallmarks of 2020 as a whole. Thanks to that project, I had a stronger portfolio to send to LEO, and, well, two years later, here I am. — Carolyn Brown

BEST BOARD GAME EVENT OF THE YEAR

NERDLOUVIA

ART SANCTUARY (1433 S. SHELBY ST.)

On the surface, board games are sort of a weird and forgotten piece of the pop culture puzzle; everyone likes them, but few people make time to play them. But look a little deeper and there’s a bustling world of unique, creative and robust games that run the spectrum from being able to play in under 30 minutes to campaigns that last months. NerdLouvia — a local board game con — is a vibrant look into that world. And, after a two-year hiatus, it’s back in 2022, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 4-5. They arrange a schedule of times and seats for various board games, and you can sign up for what you want to play. Someone will be staffed to lead each game and will help all of the players throughout. It’s a great way to get outside your wheelhouse and make some new friends. It also features vendors, artists, panel discussions, workshops, cosplay, improv and more. It’s worth the $30 per day. —Scott Recker

Kentucky Hot Brown

Open-Face Turkey Sandwich

Cheesy Mornay Sauce, Topped with

Fresh Tomato Slices,

BEST RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT

CUNNINGHAM’S CREEKSIDE

It’s no shock that Louisville, aka River City, has plenty of riverside restaurants to choose from. And they’re all great, don’t get me wrong, but Cunningham’s Creekside does it best. First of all, the drive there is half the fun. If you’re coming from downtown, you get to soak in the view of the Ohio River from the long ride down River Road. Now, many of you might be screaming at your paper, “What about Captain’s Quarters!”

Sorry, folks, not my scene. I’m settling down on the porch at Cunningham’s and watching wildlife, kayaks, paddleboarders, and the occasional boat make its way down Harrods Creek towards the Ohio. And best of all, the fried fish is top-notch. You just can’t beat it. And the coleslaw! *Chef’s kiss.* It’s a fantastic place to wind down after a long day. Or you could check it out after paddling with nearby Nachand Canoe & Kayak. —Ethan Smith

BEST PASTRY

HEITZMAN BAKERY

3333 BARDSTOWN ROAD

The caramel pecan danish. Babies, this thing packs some calories at about 390 - 400 for a danish, but with a coffee, a bite of fruit and a bit of time in the toaster oven, you will not find a better, more satisfying diet-busting event.

For 130 years, the Heitzman family has been keeping the local blood sugar high and the sweet tooth satisfied. The pecan danish isn’t rare or hard to find. You can actually go to any Kroger and buy the pastries there. It’s just that you need to have the experience to understand it, and then definitely repent for it in whatever way that you rectify your transgressions. This danish is a transgression. One you won’t regret as long as you take a nice long walk after. —Erica Rucker

BEST BICYCLE ROUTE THAT’S NOT THE LOUISVILLE LOOP

A ROUTE WE MADE UP (SEE BELOW)

The Louisville Loop sounds cool in theory, but with many sections unfinished or just too damn busy with car traffic, I set out to find my own loop.

First, start at Big Four Station in Jeffersonville, where you can get a glimpse of the sunrise as you ride over the bridge. Make your way to Lexington Road and circle around the backside of Cave Hill Cemetery. Enter Cherokee Park and weave your way through until you find another beautiful park — Seneca. And as you ride the Seneca Park Loop, you’ll catch a nice view of Bowman Field and its historic WWII-era plane backlit by a rising sun. Since the Seneca Loop is about five miles total, add as many laps as you want, then head back to the Big Four Bridge for some food and drinks at Parlour Pizza in Jeffersonville. —Ethan Smith

BEST PLACE FOR FREE ENTERTAINMENT/BEST PLACE TO SEE COMEDY/PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING IN THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY

A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM CITYWIDE

Word’s gotten around my school this year that Spider-Man’s teaching Culinary. At least, Tobey McGuire is, I don’t know who Gen Z’s default Spider-Man is. That’s an improvement over last year when, 12 weeks into school, a student asked her neighbor what my name was. Lamar or something. Prompting a student across the room to shout, “Did you just say his name was Lemur!” It’s all endearing, since they seem to trust me enough to ask for help…with other subjects’ classwork. Why would I know how to do trigonometry? “Because you always make us do math in here.” That’s a better answer than I expected. Especially from a student whose tardy notes have her going to Room Number IDK. Genres other than comedy pop up, too. There are the hallway rom-coms that spur classroom discussion. The “Rudy”-esque sports triumphs of the guy who missed the first six paper ball shots. And my personal favorite, the espionage missions of a student slyly using their phone during a test. The hero always gets busted. It probably doesn’t help that they’re in casual gym fits instead of James Bond’s tux. —Jon Larmee

BEST PLACE TO WATCH UFC FIGHTS

THE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

427 S. 4TH ST.

Yes, I’m aware that you’re a local, and locals don’t go to Fourth Street Live!. You think it’s our version of Nashville’s Broadway Street. A place where tourists swarm around like wild drunken bees. A hive of scum and villainy. But hear me out here: One of the bars within the district, The Sports & Social Club, is the best place to watch the UFC fights in the city. And within the Watterson Expressway, one of the only places to watch to UFC fights in the city. But, the massive sports bar/bowling alley almost always features a good crowd and a laid-back atmosphere when a big card rolls around, which isn’t always the case in other establishments since people sometimes have problems acting right when the TVs are blasting fistfights that take place in cages. The worst I’ve ever seen at Sports is someone doing the Conor McGregor walk — you’re never going to be at a sports bar without at least a little cringe, but that’s some of the fun. The point is, there are plenty of TVs, plenty of people who want to nerd out about a niche sport and plenty of food and drinks at a reasonable price.

—Scott Recker

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BEST QUESADILLA

BIRRIA QUESADILLA AT I LOVE TACOS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

I’m not a full-fledged foodie, but I like knowing what’s hot in the food world. By the time I first heard about birria, I was already behind the trend, but no problem: trying the birria quesadillas at I Love Tacos, a colorful local chain with three locations, has since helped me get my fix more times than I can count. The restaurant has become my go-to spot for taking first dates and out-of-town guests, and the birria quesadillas are always my top recommendations. They’re savory and packed full of slow-cooked meat and cheese, with a red birria broth for dipping. The dishes are filling and delicious and never too spicy — yes, I know, don’t judge, but I can’t really handle spice. In any case, I have I Love Tacos to thank for introducing me to one of my new favorite foods.

— Carolyn Brown

BEST LOCAL ALCOHOL TRAIL TO FOLLOW THAT ISN’T THE URBAN BOURBON TRAIL

LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL MORE THAN 25 LOCAL LOCATIONS

In Louisville, bourbon is king! With the local bourbon industry bringing hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy each year by way of tourism, that’s not likely to change anytime soon. However, bourbon is not the only alcohol-related industry bringing in the tourists. Louisville’s craft beer scene has exploded over the past few years with 26 individual breweries now calling Louisville home (and more on the way)! Enter the Louisville Ale Trail’s Brewery Passport Program, which acts as an informational guide to all things Louisville craft beer. Pick up a passport at any local brewery for $10 (literally all of them are participating), get your passport stamped at each brewery you visit, collect 12 or more stamps and redeem for prizes! Started in 2020 by three entrepreneurs who have been heavily involved in the local beer community for years, their mission is simple: elevate and promote the entire local craft beer scene. And with the Brewery Passport Program, putting on Louisville Beer Week for the past five years, and creating the now annual Louisville Beer Appreciation Day on May 2, the Louisville Ale Trail has certainly done just that! —Jeff Polk

BirriaQuesadilla at Love Tacos. | Photos by Carolyn Brown

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BEST SHAWARMA

SYRIAN GRILL ABU ABDU

3325 BARDSTOWN ROAD

In a life before Louisville, I spent seven years as a journalist living in Beirut, Lebanon (and spent time in Syria both before and during that country’s devastating war). Middle Eastern cuisine is near and dear to my heart, but it’s also something I generally avoid in many parts of America after too many disappointing meals. Shawarma may be the dish hardest to nail. To be done properly, it has to be cooked on a rotating spit. And oftentimes, places cooking shawarma or its Greek cousin the gyro eschew the spit in favor of a stovetop, which just does not capture the same flavor or texture. Thankfully, Syrian Grill Abu Abdu is the real deal, cooking up chicken and beef shawarma on massive spits in their Bardstown Road kitchen, shaving off the outer layer of grilled meat fresh for every order. As a marker of how good it is: If Syrian Grill Abu Abdu were a shawarma spot in Beirut, I’d go there over other places. Their chicken shawarma is cooked to perfection, wrapped in a thin bread and then pressed on a grill to crisp it up. Make sure you dip it in the garlic sauce that they provide. I usually do takeout, but inside, their dining room features cosy couches typical of majlis sitting rooms in the Arab world, a fountain and large pictures of the Citadel of Aleppo and Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock. —Josh Wood

BEST BREAKFAST WHEN YOU’RE RECOVERING FROM COVID

HUEVOS RANCHEROS AT CON HUEVOS 2339 FRANKFORT AVE.

Why, yes, I did just get COVID after 2 1/2 years of artfully avoiding the pandemic. And no, I am not recommending this to you as one of Louisville’s best things to do in 2022. But COVID did teach me some useful things about eating. I didn’t have a lot of appetite while recovering, but a man’s got to eat, so I treated myself to local restaurant fare to fascinate my appetite. In this and the following two reports, I’d like to share with you my nominees for the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner (for me), when recovering from COVID. You need a good breakfast to start your day, and I can’t think of a better dish to jumpstart my system when I’m not feeling it than the Huevos Rancheros at Con Huevos ($12.99). Yes! I’m feeling better just thinking about this gently spicy, crunchy yet soft combination of rich egg flavors and chile spice. Literally “ranch eggs,” this is a hearty, filling dish that, in olden times, set up hardworking farm workers for a long day in the fields. Two glowing golden sunny-side-up eggs perch fetchingly atop crisp corn tortillas folded over creamy refried black beans and dressed with spicy salsa ranchera, avocado, and mild yet gently funky queso fresc breakfast of champions! —Robin Garr

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BEST LUNCH WHEN YOU’RE RECOVERING FROM COVID

MARGHERITA PIZZA AT COALS

3730 FRANKFORT AVE.

Pizza has always been comfort food for me since I was a little kid, and my infatuation only got worse after living in New York City for a few years and making frequent trips to Italy after that. Naturally, when I was recovering from COVID and still felt short on appetite, pizza was one of the most tempting foods I could imagine. Must. Have. Pizza. But where? Louisville is rich with pizzerias, and plenty of them are worthy. Heck, a good half-dozen favorites could call my name on any given day. But Coals Artisan Pizza always makes my top five with the tasty leopard-spotted crussts that emerge from its coal-fired oven; and Coals’ branch in St. Matthews’ Vogue Center is handy. Best of all, its “St. Matthews” pie – Coals’ moniker for the classic Neapolitan pizza Margherita – is a perennial favorite. Simple, perfect, its three toppings of fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil reflect the red, white, and green colors of the Italian flag. Indeed, it was first created in Naples in 1889 and named in honor of the newly unified Italy’s first queen, Margherita. The St. Matthews ($14.50) mirrors the original and ups the ante with fior de latte mozzarella and Coals’ tangy sauce. You can even make it a breakfast pie, adding two eggs over easy and Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon for $2.50 more, but naah. Authenticity matters. —Robin Garr

BEST DINNER WHEN YOU’RE RECOVERING FROM COVID

DAAL MAKHANI AT TIKKA HOUSE 3930 CHENOWETH SQUARE

The current COVID variants don’t usually completely demolish one’s senses of smell and taste. I’d have hated that. But COVID did tweak my taste buds. My whole tasting system was just off. Nothing tasted quite right. Bitter tasted more bitter, and spicy tasted like fire. The overall impact made me lose my appetite. What could I do? Go for the dishes that make up my idea of comfort food: Huevos Rancheros, a traditional margherita pizza, and maybe best of all, to round out a day with a hearty, rich dinner, Indian daal makhani. Daal in its many forms comprises spicy Indian lentil soups and stews, and you could call daal makhani the king of daals. Makhani means “buttery,” and this rich, consoling dish from Northern India’s Punjab wraps a combination of longsimmered black lentils and red kidney beans in a rich robe of butter and cream. Reserved for special events, it’s often served at wedding feasts and other parties. And, of course, as an appetite kick-starter when I’m not feeling great. The daal makhani at Louisville’s Tikka House ($13.99) is one of my favorites among many contenders, and two large pieces of tender, puffy garlic naan ($4.49) and long-grain basmati rice made it a filling meal. Subtle, complex and harmonious spicing elevates Tikka House’s rendition, a thick, dark soup of black lentils and kidney beans – tender, flavor-loaded legumes – swimming in that thick, savory cream-and-butter sauce. —Robin Garr

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By Dan Savage | mail@savagelove.net @fakedansavage

KNOTS LANDING

There is more to this week’s Savage Love. To read the entire column, go to Savage.Love.

Q: I’m a 31-year-old cis man married to a 33-year-old non-binary partner, and our relationship has always been very vanilla. Over the past few years, I’ve discovered that I’m a kinky person, with a particular interest in both domination and submission. It took me a long time to summon the courage to bring this up with my spouse, as they have a cocktail of factors that could complicate play around power dynamics. This includes a history of trauma and sexual abuse, anxiety, body image, and self-esteem issues, and residual religious guilt. In the past, even discussing sex and sexuality in the abstract has been fraught. But our first conversation went surprisingly well. My spouse is cautiously open to exploring submission, and they want to continue the conversation. I have real optimism that centering consent, boundaries, and communication in D/s play might actually make sex feel safer for them. And I hope that isn’t just dickful thinking.

So, now I’m the dog that caught the car and I’m terrified of messing this up. What advice would you give to gently ease into D/s play from a vanilla relationship? Can you recommend any books or podcasts that approach this kink at a firmly JV level and center safety and consent? My spouse is a reader and an academic at heart, and that might be a way to explore the idea from within their comfort zone.

Don’t Overwhelm My Spouse

A: “Let me address the elephant in the room right away,” said Rena Martine. “Why on earth would a survivor of sexual trauma actually want to engage in D/s sex?”

Martine is a sexual intimacy coach who has helped couples explore BDSM and

other forms of erotic power exchange. She’s also a former sex crimes prosecutor, which makes her particularly sensitive to issues faced by survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

“When it comes to trauma, there’s a concept known as ‘restaging,’” said Martine, “which means the trauma survivor takes a situation where they felt powerless and ‘restages’ it, so they’re actually in the director’s chair and choosing to give up some of that control.”

While BDSM isn’t therapy, some people who have submissive desires and traumatic sexual histories find giving up control to a trusted partner empowering and lowkey therapeutic. Instead of control being something an untrustworthy abuser took from them, control becomes a precious thing they loaned to someone they could trust. And when they handed it over, they knew it would be returned, either at a set time or immediately if the sub used their safe word.

“Research by Dr. Justin Lehmiller tells us that victims of sex crimes are actually more likely than nonvictims to fantasize about almost all aspects of BDSM,” added Martine. “Anyone who’s curious about the science of sexual fantasies should read his book, Tell Me What You Want. And Holly

Richmond’s Reclaiming Pleasure is a great starting point for any sexual assault survivor.”

Before you attempt to engage in D/s play or even begin to discuss your fantasies in detail, Martine recommends thinking about the emotional needs that shape these fantasies.

“What is it about domination and submission that appeals to each of them?” Martine said. “What aspects of D/S play are they excited about? Having a conversation about the ‘why’ will ensure they can each approach this new dynamic from a place of compassion and safety.”

Now, if you give thought to the “why,” DOMS, and your honest answer is, “Because it turns me on,” that’s good enough. And if your spouse’s honest answer is, “Because my partner is interested in this and I’m interested in exploring it,” that’s good enough.

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while you keep talking about other “junior varsity” kinks you and your spouse feel safe exploring together.

“And for general D/s tips,” said Martine, “check out Lina Dune’s Ask A Sub podcast.”

Follow Rena Martine on Instagram @_rena.martine_.

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can point to one specific experience or something that shaped them more broadly (like a religious upbringing), you don’t need to justify your interest in D/s or BDSM by making a list of traumatic experiences. If this kind of play—this kind of theater for two—turns you both on, that’s a perfectly valid reason to explore D/s play.

As for getting started, Martine had a really good suggestion. “My favorite newbie recommendation for easing into D/S play is using a sleep mask,” said Martine. “It’s innocuous, easy to remove, and gives each player a chance to practice surrendering control by giving up one of their five senses.” Taking a baby step like that—playing with a simple blindfold and nothing else—is a great way to test the waters

Q: I’m a hetero 40-year-old woman, married to a guy who is very skilled and generous in bed. I’m also someone who absolutely needs to be in control of my body. I’ve never done drugs and only once got so drunk I didn’t remember every detail of the night. I hated that feeling. I think this need for control is why I don’t like having orgasms. I enjoy the feeling that comes immediately before an orgasm but then my body seems to suppress that last bit. Because I don’t enjoy the feeling of actual orgasms, this is fine with me. On the very rare occasions that I’ve had an orgasm, I feel gross after. But I could happily screw all night with no orgasm! I’ve discussed this with my husband, and he said that as long as I was having my best experience, he was not upset that I wasn’t having orgasms. But a friend—a friend I don’t have sex with—is convinced my aversion is a symptom of some sort of emotional scar. I did have some negative sexual experiences in the past, but I dealt with them and moved on. Should I explore this aversion even though the only person concerned is someone I don’t have sex with? Or can I be an emotionally whole person who just prefers the pre-gasm to orgasm?

Personally Prefer Pre-gasms

A: It doesn’t sound like… Go to Savage.Love to read the rest.

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Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 1999 Mercury Mountaineer VIN: 4M2ZU55P3XUJ00699 unless the owner: Derrick Brown objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

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PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clarksville is hiring RNs, LPNs, and CNAs full-time all shifts. Competitive pay and incentives. Join our team by applying online at WWW.PAMHEALTH. COM/JOBS or in person at 2101 Broadway Street, Clarksville, Indiana

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Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2006 Lincoln LS VIN: 1LNFM87A46Y602482 unless the owner: Keisha Smith objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

Bill Collins Ford gives notice of intent of sale of abandoned vehicle: 2012 Ford Mustang, Vehicle Identi cation Number 1ZVBP8AM0C5221137 Owner: Jordan Tollefson Lien Holder: Abound Credit Union

Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2007 Lincoln MKX VIN: 2LMDU88C87BJ17630 unless the owner: Ryan Co man objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2003 Lincoln Towncar VIN: 1LNHM81W73Y614506 unless the owner: Jordan Taylor objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2001 Lincoln LS VIN: 1LNHM87A81Y635003: unless the owner: Samuel Malone objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2002 Ford Explorer VIN: 1FMZU62E62UC09998 unless the owner: Stewart Mackey objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

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Hebert/leaser 2704 Portland Ave Louisville, Ky 40212

Acceptance/lien holder 25505 West Twelve Mile Rd South eld, MI 48034

Acceptance/lien holder P.O. Box 513 South eld MI 48037 Coyle Chevrolet Buick GMC/dealer facility 1801 Broadway St Clarksville, IN 47129

This letter is to inform the persons of interest of vehicle 2015 Ford Edge vin# 2FMPK4AP7FBB86473 has been left on the property of B&S Autos located at 2518 Dixie Hwy Louisville, Ky 40216 of intent to collect or le lien. This vehicle was towed at the expense of B&S Autos from 22nd Portland Ave on the date of 12/17/2021 at the owner’s request. Vehicle has been left at our secured facility for 75 days in which a $40 per day storage fee has been assessed plus towing charge of $75. This totals in the amount of $3075.00 to date and will still accumulate these fees unless owner is contacted and paid in full or arrangements are made between owner/owners and B&S Autos. Lien action has already been put into e ect so it would be in your best interest to reply by phone asap to avoid further legal actions. Phone number to B&S Autos is (502)356-3013 and again lien process has started and vehicle can be sold to recover damages owed to facility.

THANK YOU

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Phone: (502)356-3013

Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2002 Ford Explorer VIN: 1MZU73E02UA36578 unless the owner: Nikkole Chaney objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd Lou, KY 40218 502-4599550 is giving notice of intent to obtain title to 2012 Ford Fusion VIN: 3FAHP0JG9CR197755 unless the owner: Veronica Gaines or the Lienholder: Autotruck Financial objects in writing within 14 days of this notice.

Leo’s Towing & Recovery, LLC at 510 E.Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 with phone number 502-727-9503, has intention of obtaining title to a blue in color 2008 Ford Escape bearing VIN #1FMCU93178KA49928 registered in name of Leanne Downes last known address 116 Wyndamere PHT#33, Georgetown, KY 40324. Lienholders: None. Owner or lienholders have 14 days after last publication of this notice to object. Objections must be sent in writing to the above address.

Leo’s Towing & Recovery, LLC at 510 E.Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 with phone number 502-727-9503, has intention of obtaining title to a red in color 2004 Ford Mustang bearing VIN #1FAFP4446YF102492 registered in name of¬† last known address 848 S.Second Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Lienholders: None. Owner or lienholders have 14 days after last publication of this notice to object. Objections must be sent in writing to the above address.

Leo’s Towing & Recovery, LLC at 510 E.Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 with phone number 502-727-9503, has intention of obtaining title to a silver in color 2008 Kia Rio bearing VIN #KNADE123486307452 registered in name of DEE Auto Sales, 8304 National Turnpike, Louisville KY 40214. Lienholders: None. Owner or lienholders have 14 days after last publication of this notice to object. Objections must be sent in writing to the above address.

Us Truck Sales & Service at 316 Stephen Boone Ct, Louisville, KY 40214 502-386-7187 intends to obtain title and sell: 2009 VOLVO VIN# 4V4MC9DF59N48776 unless the owner WOOTEN ENTERPRISES OF 1368 HEMLOCK STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 objects in writing within 14 days of this of legal notice.

REPOSSESSION SALE

These vehicles will be o ered for sale to the highest bidder at the time, date and place stated below. Term of sale is cash only. Seller reserves the right to bid and purchase at said sale. Dealers welcome.

OCTOBER 28TH, 2022

2012 FORD FUSION 3FAHP0HA7CR213517

DIXIE AUTO SALES (502) 384-7766 (NEXT TO ZIP’S CAR WASH) 7779 DIXIE HWY. LOUISVILLE, KY 40258

This is to inform the owners and lien holders, of the following vehicles will be sold on October, 19, 2022 at 5501 Fern Valley Rd Louisville,KY at 9am

2008 Mazda Mazda3 belonging to Ania Suarez Segura and Houston Sky Auto Sales with VIN JM1BK12F681805551 (No Plate)

2007 Dodge Charger belonging to Adrian Labron Je erson and Geico with VIN 2B3KA53H37H783469 (No Plate)

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt belonging to Eagle Finance and Lias Morris. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban belonging to Ashley R Montgomery with VIN 1GNEC16K6RJ404902 Plate number C3J379 KY.

2012 Buick LaCrosse belonging to Breonna Wilson and CSC LLC with VIN 1G4GD5E3XCF236008 (No Plate)

2009 Pontiac G5 belonging to Navy Federal Credit Union and Tony Ross and Shavonne Jackson. VIN 1G2AS18H097240415

1996 Ford Mustang belonging to Lenert Elzy with VIN 1FALP4446TF154281 (No Plate)

2001 Toyota Camry belonging to Patrick Morris OR Patricia Morris with VIN 4T1BG22K51U792358 and plate number 981DGT KY.

2000 Yamaha Road Star belonging to Andrew Brown with VIN JYAVP02E3YA008699 and Plate number 1906E KY.

2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500R belonging to Julio Cesar Hernandez Solano with VIN JKAEXVD136A097595 (No Plate)

2013 Ford F-150 belonging to Brian Dean French and First Financial Bank with VIN 1FTFW1EF2DKD92601 and Plate number ASW183 KY.

2015 Chrysler 200 belonging to Bridgecrest Acceptan and Muhammad, Deiontay with VIN 1C3CCCABXFN683234 and plate number B7C597 KY

2009 Honda Odyssey belonging to Foushee, Robert Harold with VIN 5FNRL38459B001053 and plate number C1H158 KY.

2013 Kia Optima belonging to Karla Ramos and U Drive Cars & Trucks (No Plates) VIN: 5XXGM4A77DG193743

2009 Chevrolet HHR belonging to Chambers, Rebecca and CSC LLC with VIN3GNCA23B79S516839 (No Plates)

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to Mike Castrucci Oolds Sales with VIN 1J4HR48N35C625024 and Plate TK280NJU IN.

1999 Toyota Sienna belonging to Nguyen, Tran Huyen with VIN 4T3ZF13C1XU111759 and plate number 133XYN KY.

1996 Dodge Ram 1500 belonging to Doss, Lapugh with VIN 1B7HC16X2TS646671 and plate number 405TYW KY.

ALL VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD ON OCTOBER 19 2022!