SoIn - Jan. 30, 2014

Reduce, Reuse, Remodel INauguRaL IssuE

Old is the New ‘New’ for Local Eateries

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3 To go Local Events DIGITAL DOMAIN: Kentucky science Center upgrades Theater Technology

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PubLIsher Bill Hanson eDITOr Jason Thomas

a new voice for a new vibe soIn. So fitting.

DesIGN Stephen Allen PhOTOGrAPhy Christopher Fryer

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 ON THE COvER:

Exposed brick and tables made of old floor joists highlight Exchange pub + kitchen’s dining area.

Staff photo by Christopher Fryer

Jason Thomas, Editor

Welcome to your new source for entertainment and cultural happenings in Southern Indiana.

The name says it all.

It’s a bit of a journalistic double entendre.

The obvious part: SoIn is short for Southern Indiana. Our bread and butter. The saucy side? SoIn is where the fun is, where you’ll want to be.

Current. On the scene.

This isn’t your grandpa’s Southern Indiana.

Not even your parents’. There’s movement on the culinary and cultural scenes in Clark and Floyd counties. You won’t find a NuLu or a Frankfort Avenue — and that’s just fine.

It’s ours. It’s SoIn.

The movement needs a voice. That’s where we come in. Every Thursday, you’ll read about restaurants breathing new life into stale spaces and the inspiration behind them; you’ll discover cultural and performing arts scenes unfolding practically in your backyard; your eyes might be opened to the fact that Southern Indiana has a civic pulse.

That’s where you come in. Email me your stories, your ideas, what you think has been missing in this space for too long. Each issue will also include a listing of events — think wine tastings, keg tappings, special menus, live entertainment — so this is your chance to see your material in the bright lights.

The word is getting out about Southern Indiana’s energized vibe. We’re back on the cultural map.

That’s SoIn.

— Jason Thomas is an assistant editor at the News and Tribune. Reach him via email at jason.thomas@ newsandtribune.com or by phone at 812-206-2127.

NEXT IssuE:

The stage is set in Southern Indiana — we’ll explore the local theater scene.

Local Happenings Feeling left out? Send your establishment’s and/ or organization’s upcoming events/new features/ entertainment information to Assistant Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com

 hoptimus Inception reception

When: Starts at 11 a.m. Friday Where: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New Albany See Top Trio listing in today’s SoIn. [newalbanian.com]

 Wick’s Live on state

Where: Wick’s Pizza Parlor, 225 State St., New Albany Saturday: Meadow [7 p.m. to 10 p.m.]; Zach East [10 p.m. to 1 a.m.]; The Sell Outs [10 p.m. to 2 a.m.]

Wednesday: Petar Mandic [8 p.m. to midnight]

 That big NFL game party at boombozz

When: 3 p.m. Sunday Where: Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse, 1450 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville We’re not allowed to say it by name, and the NFL has rich lawyers, so we’ll just call it “That big NFL game,” and Boombozz is celebrating with $5 off appetizers; 50 cent wings and $1 off tall local craft brews. [boombozz.com]

 Chocolate Lover’s Weekends at huber Winery

When: Feb. 8-9 and Feb. 15-16 Where: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight On these sweet weekends in February, Huber Winery will offer different chocolates delicately paired with a selection of wines. This is a complimentary event, so no reservations are required, and the event is associated with the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. [huberwinery.com]

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The Hold steady “Nights go On Forever Tour” [18 and over] with Tim Barry

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When: Doors open at 8 p.m. Friday, show time 9 p.m.

Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, Louisville The Brooklyn-based band is touring in support of its sixth LP, “Teeth Dreams.” Rolling Stone calls the album “heavy on distortion and snaking guitar licks.” Sounds yummy. [headlinerslouisville.com]

MAYOR JEFF M. GAHAN www.cityofnewalbany.com ww

Visit Huber Winery, as you travel the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail for...

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Hoptimus Inception Reception

When: Starts at 11 a.m. Friday Where: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New Albany The folks at The New Albanian Brewing Company invite one and all to celebrate the birth of a beast of a beer with an inaugural Inception Reception, as dictated by the Hoptimus gods themselves. The tap list is as follows: Hoptimus; Oaktimus; and Chouffetimus. As an added bonus, three cask-conditioned pins will be available of Hoptimus dry-hopped with Citra, Styrian Celeia and Delta. Special dishes will be offered paired with Hoptimus, Oaktimus and Chouffetimus, respectively. Also, Hoptimus and its five variations will be available on a special sample tray. [newalbanian.com]

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Floyd action Network FaN Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Sternwheeler Ballroom, Robert E Lee Center, 2011 Elm St. New Albany Floyd Action Network hosts this inaugural Southern Indiana event focusing on sustainability. FAN Fair features exhibits and education workshops on the information and skills you need to live a sustainable lifestyle and help preserve our precious planet. Experts explain the latest solutions in reducing our use of the Earth’s natural resources. You’ll learn about altering our methods of transportation, energy consumption and diet. FAN Fair features products, services and educational information about living the green life. [floydactionnetwork.org]

Chocolate Lover’s Weekends

February 8th-9th & 15th-16th Looking for something unique to do with that special someone for Valentine’s Day? Consider heading out to Huber Winery for our Chocolate Lover’s Weekends!

Along with the rest of the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail wineries, we will be offering locally made chocolates carefully paired with a selection of wines. This is a complimentary event and no reservations are required!

Huber’s

Orchard, Winery & Vineyards

IT’s TOPs: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email Assistant Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com.

19816 Huber Rd. • Borden, IN 47106

812.923.9463

www.huberwinery.com

FEATURING MUSIC IN THE WINERY

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 8th

Dean Heckel

Sunday, Feb. 9th

Bob Anonymous Saturday, Feb. 15th

Josh Glauber

Sunday, Feb. 16th

Petar Mandic

Dining

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reDuCe, reuse, reMODeL

repurposed buildings offer eye-catching aesthetics for local eateries

by MATT KOesTers matt.koesters@newsandtribune.com

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t’s not just about what you eat, it’s where you eat it. And old?

Old is the new “new.”

That’s the trend in downtown New Albany, where a burgeoning foodie culture has seen the melding of modern, high-end menus with repurposed buildings, each one with a story all its own.

Take The Exchange pub + kitchen, which now occupies the former Shraders Stable and Livery building along West Main Street. Walking into Ian Hall’s neighborhood gastropub can catch firsttime visitors off-guard, where they’re greeted by the space’s soaring ceiling and aged, exposedbrick walls, framing a 120-seat dining room that incorporates elements of the original structure into the tables, bar and decor. Hall’s used to seeing jaws drop when newcomers first walk in.

“They’re kind of taken aback, which is kind of cool, because it reminds me of the first time I walked into the building,” Hall said.

A sign for The exchange pub + kitchen contrasts against a brick wall in the main dining room of the New Albany restaurant.

Staff photo by Christopher Fryer

“I could see that every day. For me, I still have that. I still get excited when I walk into work every day, because it’s just a special space. But to see that on our guests, it makes it even a little more special.”

Hall originally located his restaurant in a modern strip center in the north end of New Albany, but moved to the Main Street location last year. Hall collaborated with Steve Resch, who has repurposed numerous historic buildings in the city, including Feast, Wick’s Pizza, La Bocca and the New Albanian Brewing Company Bank Street Brewhouse. Resch has ensured that each building incorporates elements that were already inside to create something new while preserving its story.

“Each building has its own particular personality,” Resch said. “We do that on purpose to make sure that they’re not alike, that they’re all different. They’ve got a certain look and feel.”

Of course, New Albany doesn’t have the monopoly on repurposed buildings-turned-restaurants. Resch admits to being inspired by the fine eateries along Frankfort Avenue, Baxter Avenue and Bardstown

refurbished wood floors and exposed brick make an impact in the upper dining room at big Four. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer

Road in Louisville. And in Jeffersonville, Matt McMahan’s newest venture, Big Four Burgers & Beer, now occupies what used to be Third Base Tavern along Spring Street.

[The eXChANGe pub+ kitchen]

High-backed booths line the western wall of The Exchange’s dining room, while an elevated bar on the east wall contrasts bottles of high-end bourbon and other spirits against the old brick. Above the room, an enormous ceiling fan made by Big Ass Fans of Lexington ensures that room is pleasing to the eye from top to bottom.

“We always try to make it to where there’s 10 things that catch your eye, not one,” said Resch.

Harkening back to Hall’s days working at 21c in downtown LouisIan Hall ville, local art by Michael Wimmer is displayed on the walls and on the bartop.

“It’s not just a restaurant,” Hall said. “It’s a destination for people to come and see a great revitalized space, but also get some great food, beverages and service along the way.”

[bANK sTreeT breWhOuse]

In contrast to The Exchange’s 19th Century charm is the Bank Street Brewhouse, which owner Roger Baylor worked with Resch to open in 2009. The former ’60s era mechanic’s shop still features garage doors along the facade of the structure, and concrete floors, exposed ventilation and a modern, poured concrete bar preserve the industrial, utilitarian mood of the space.

“Like a lot of brew pubs, you can see the brewing equipment,” said Baylor. “The bar is probably the most arresting thing, because it’s poured concrete, which is not tremendously common. The bar has those sort of recessed lighting in it so that at nighttime, you can set your drink on the light with the concrete around it.”

A drawing by Louisville artist bridget Filburn hangs next to the bar at the bank street brewhouse in New Albany. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer

The gray concrete and polished metal contrast not only with the bright colors of the New Albanian brew posters that line the back wall, but also the more traditional vibe of NABC’s original location off Grant Line Road. Two different visual palettes ensure that beer connoisseurs enjoy the atmosphere, no matter their preference.

[bIG FOur burGers & beer]

Gone is Third Base Tavern, and along with it its divebar vibe. In its place is McMahan’s newest venture, Big Four Burgers & Beer. McMahan, who is also a general contractor, went to lengths to give the building an industrial feel.

“It’s like a steampunk look, where there’s an industrial mix with the new-age commercial look,” McMahan said.

In the highly competitive world of gourmet burgers, McMahan hopes that the feel of his space gives him an edge on the Five Guys of the world.

“We’re a little bit more expensive than them, and we just try to have a nicer atmosphere than the cardboard box of the chain stores,” Matt McMahan he said.

[FeAsT bbQ]

Another Resch refurb, Feast BBQ now sits to The Exchange in an Italianate style building that once housed the Neafus Saloon. Just as in The Exchange, this barbecue joint features repurposed doors and furniture.

You’d never guess that what’s now the bar used to hang above the entryway.

“If you looked at it now, you’d think it was always an old bar, but it’s not,” Resch said. “It was the original entrance into the building. To me, that’s the good storyline. All of the wall art in Feast were pieces that were in the building at one time.”

FACeLIFT WINNers The efforts of two New Albany restaurant owners to restore and repurpose historic buildings were recognized last year by the New Albany Historic Preservation Commission.

Ian Hall, owner of The Exchange pub + kitchen, and Ryan Rogers, owner of Feast BBQ, were named recipients of the sixth annual Facelift Awards, according to the NAHPC’s website.

 LOCAL eATerIes The exchange Pub + Kitchen 118 W. Main St. New Albany 812-948-6501

www.exchangeforfood.com @exchangeforfood

415 Bank St. New Albany 812-725-9585

www.newalbanian.com @BankStBrewhouse

134 Spring St. Jeffersonville 812-913-4967

www.bigfourjeff.com @BigFourJeff

116 W. Main St. New Albany 812-920-0454

www.feastbbq.com @FeastBBQ

NAbC bank street brewhouse

big Four burgers & beer

Feast bbQ

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 Hydra by Within Temptation Feb. 3

é Little Red by Katy B

Feb. 4

 Broken Bells by After the Disco

 Alienated by Melissa Landers

 Landry Park by

Bethany Hangen

é The Roadshow 2014 @ KFC

Yum! Center: Christian rock groups Skillet, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, We as Human, Soulfire Revolution, The Neverclaim and Vertical Church (on select dates)

Feb. 4

 Emmylou Harris, W.L. Lyons Brown Theater, Louisville

 Red Man Down by Elizabeth Gunn

Feb. 1

é City of Ghosts by Kelli

Stanley

Feb. 4

 A Fighting Chance by 

A.J. Sand

Mist Walker by Saundra Mitchell

[NEw ON THE sCENE]

FeeL The LOVe AT Primo’s

Craving a deli meal made with love? Then Primo’s delicatessen is your joint.

With an idea handed down from “Big Benny,” father of owner and certified chef Benny Carter Jr., Primo’s fills a deli void in downtown New Albany.

Benny’s vision comes to life at Primo’s, where visitors can sit and chat with others, make new friends and learn new things — just how the patriarch would have liked it. He’d always say a restaurant is a home a way from home, where folks can enjoy all the love and homemade food found in a warm kitchen.

That’s what you’ll find at Primo’s: a family sharing the love. Benny Carter Jr. has a loyal team [Brian Carter, Myle Carter are co-owners] so that

“Big Benny’s” legacy lives on.

Primo’s serves soups, candy, cakes, meats, cheese, fruit dip, veggie dip, cracker dips and many side dishes.

Now that’s something to chew on.

Primo’s Delicatessen 155 E. Main St., New Albany Winter hours: Monday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday 5 to 9 p.m.

Email: Primosdelicatessen@aol.com Phone: 812-913-0491

DIGITAL DOMAIN:

Kentucky Science Center installs 4-story Digital Theater Louisville — The Kentucky Science Center this month began downtown theater renovations to its 25-year old theater by upgrading from IMAX® 15/70mm film projection to a 4K digital platform with features such as 3D capability, new assisted listening technology and a first for Kentucky — Precision White Screen technology.

“Film offerings will now include traditional 2D science and history based films as well as an expanded array of 3D selections, Hollywood feature films and even local documentaries with partners like KET and others,” Science Center Executive Director Joanna Haas said in a news release.

Work is being coordinated by local contractor Bosse Mattingly Constructors, Inc., and began with the arrival of a new four-story screen. The screen represents only one element of this innovative cutting edge system, making Kentucky Science Center the first science center

in the world and first theater in Kentucky to incorporate new Precision White Screen technology from RealD, Inc. Precision White Screen technology features a smooth, white surface which generates a better image contrast for improved viewing quality in 2D and 3D. The theater is scheduled to open to the public the weekend of Feb. 8 with a free film weekend including a wide range of

Local happenings

shows from traditional science center selections to Hollywood releases. The weekend also included the world premier of “Watermelon Magic,” a film about a young girl who learns to grow and part with one of nature’s most loved summer fruits, the watermelon. The premiere includes a special visit from main characters including “Sylvie,” Sylvia Green Hoffmann.

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 Music at huber Winery

When: 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends Where: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight Lineup: Saturday, Feb. 8: Dean Heckel; Sunday, Feb. 9: Bon Anonymous; Saturday, Feb. 15: Josh Glauber; Sunday, Feb. 16: Petar Mandic [huberwinery.com]

 Valentine’s Day dinner with a view

When: Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 Where: Bristol Bar & Grille, 700 W. Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville The Bristol will offer Valentine’s Day specials with optional wine pairings by Master Sommelier Scott Harper. Chef Richard Doering has prepared a menu of à la carte dishes ranging from $10 for oysters Rockefeller gratin to $26 for ribeye with truffle salt.

For more information or to make reservations, call 812-218-1995. [bristolbarandgrille.com]

 best Vineyards new year with new wine/T-shirt design contest

When: Ongoing Best Vineyards, 8373 Morgans Lane SE, Elizabeth, is celebrating the new year with new wines with some varieties being fortified with ... wait for it ... brandy. So Best is asking folks to create a T-shirt using the vineyards’ logo. Winner gets $75 cash or he or she can purchase a case of wine for $75 [excluding Bifrost]. Deadline to submit art is April 6. [bestvineyardswinery.com]

 Museum row on Main $5 February When: through February Where: Downtown Louisville

For 5 bones, Kentucky and Indiana residents can take advantage of world-class, indoor entertainment without having to spend a lot of money. View website for participating partners. [museumrowonmain.com].

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 IMAX TheATer:

The theater is scheduled to open to the public the weekend of Feb. 8 with a free film weekend including a wide range of shows from traditional science center selections to Hollywood releases.

OF NOTe:

This will be the first theater in Kentucky and first science center in the world to use Precision White Screen technology

Online:

KYSscienceCenter.org

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