Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Great ambiance, freshly made gauc, generous tequila offerings, raggae on vinyl, Mexican wrestling movies, the most perfect over-sized cubes of ice you have ever seen...
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El Camino
1314 Bardstown RoadGreat ambiance, freshly made gauc, generous tequila offerings, raggae on vinyl, Mexican wrestling movies, the most perfect over-sized cubes of ice you have ever seen...
The Comfy Cow
2221 Frankfort AveBecause, YUM! Who doesn't love delicious ice cream?
Fun ambiance in an old brick church, craft beer, pickled veggies, fresh food, knowledgeable staff; upstairs bar called the 'Choir Loft."
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdFun ambiance in an old brick church, craft beer, pickled veggies, fresh food, knowledgeable staff; upstairs bar called the 'Choir Loft."
Great food, knowledgeable staff, cool environment. Staff wear garage-type work shirts complete with name patches.
Fontleroy's
2011 Grinstead DrGreat food, knowledgeable staff, cool environment. Staff wear garage-type work shirts complete with name patches.
Classy. Delicious. Lovely wine list. Because it's romantic or because it's just the right time to treat-yo-self.
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La Chasse
1359 Bardstown RdClassy. Delicious. Lovely wine list. Because it's romantic or because it's just the right time to treat-yo-self.
Hard to go wrong here. Burger + beer. Any choice is a good choice.
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Stout Burgers & Beers
1604 Bardstown RdHard to go wrong here. Burger + beer. Any choice is a good choice.
Asiatique
1767 Bardstown RoadHave read positive reviews.
Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveBeer for breakfast? I won't tell.
Cincinatti-style chili. Sparkly blue vinyl booths. Naughty "I had a 3-way at Skyline Chili" T-shirts.
Skyline Chili
1266 Bardstown RdCincinatti-style chili. Sparkly blue vinyl booths. Naughty "I had a 3-way at Skyline Chili" T-shirts.
You'll find one of these steps away from the apartment & in many locations on Bardstown Road.
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Heine Brothers' Coffee - Schnitzelburg/Germantown
822 Eastern PkwyYou'll find one of these steps away from the apartment & in many locations on Bardstown Road.
Graeter's Ice Cream
2204 Bardstown RdCincinnati-born ice cream.
Because plenty of coffee options close to home is a good thing.
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78 Coffee Co.
907 E Liberty StBecause plenty of coffee options close to home is a good thing.
Try local coffee shops, too (but I won't tell if you still need your Starbucks).
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Starbucks
972 Baxter AveTry local coffee shops, too (but I won't tell if you still need your Starbucks).
Lula's Frozen Yogurt & Treats
1501 Bardstown RdTart original + your favorite toppings.
Because I know the cookie lady. You will, too, if you stop in.
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Kizito Cookies
1398 Bardstown RdBecause I know the cookie lady. You will, too, if you stop in.
Baxter's 942 Bar & Grill
942 Baxter AveOpen air drinks & people watching.
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StCoffee and cookies!
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StLocally sourced Latin.
Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StGreat food & wine. Cool basement lounge.
Rye
900 E Market StRye!
El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveLouisville local favorite.
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveTiny space, big on taste.
Varanese Restaurant
2106 Frankfort AveLive Jazz.
Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort AveAtmosphere.
Sightseeing
400 beautiful acres outside my doorstep. Don't miss Dog Hill or Big Rock Pavilion. Bike down Beargrass Creek pathway.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill Rd400 beautiful acres outside my doorstep. Don't miss Dog Hill or Big Rock Pavilion. Bike down Beargrass Creek pathway.
Arts & Culture
Visit the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair each year the weekend before Derby (Derby is first Saturday in May).
Cherokee Triangle Association
969 Cherokee RdVisit the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair each year the weekend before Derby (Derby is first Saturday in May).
Saint James Court
Saint James CourtSt James Art Fair Oct 2-4
Kentucky Derby Festival, Inc.
1001 S 3rd StFirst Saturday in May. Festival all month long.
Lovely wine list, clean execution, beautiful flavors; adjoined to 21C Hotel with free contemporary art museum on the main floor and lower level. Look for the red penguin mascots!
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Proof On Main
702 W Main StLovely wine list, clean execution, beautiful flavors; adjoined to 21C Hotel with free contemporary art museum on the main floor and lower level. Look for the red penguin mascots!
Willow Park
1402 Willow AveMusic Festivals during summer months.
Tyler Park
Jazz on Sundays during summer months.
Edenside Gallery
1422 Bardstown RdLocal art & jewelry.
StudioWorks by Zoom Group
2008 Eastern PkwyLocal Art.
Pyro Gallery
1006 E Washington StArtist owned.
Catch a show while you're in town.
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StCatch a show while you're in town.
The Louisville Orchestra
624 West Main StreetWe LOVE our new conductor, Teddy Abrahams.
Iroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater RdCatch a show.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spanish style tapas with Southern style cooking.
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LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdSpanish style tapas with Southern style cooking.
The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdLooking for the diviest local dive? You'll find it here.
If you can get past the spelling, you'll find some of the finest dishes on Bardstown Road.
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Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown RdIf you can get past the spelling, you'll find some of the finest dishes on Bardstown Road.
Beer + many, many TVs for your game away from home.
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Great Flood Brewing Company
2120 Bardstown RdBeer + many, many TVs for your game away from home.
BIG southern weekend brunch. You'll want to go for that run in Cherokee Park *before* brunch.
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Bristol Bar & Grille
1321 Bardstown RdBIG southern weekend brunch. You'll want to go for that run in Cherokee Park *before* brunch.
The Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan
1250 Bardstown RdComedy club.
Part of the little Irish enclave on Bardstown Road.
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Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AvePart of the little Irish enclave on Bardstown Road.
O'Shea's Irish Pub
956 Baxter AveCourtyard seating.
Chicken & waffles. Bakersfield Sound on vinyl. Falls City IPA.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StChicken & waffles. Bakersfield Sound on vinyl. Falls City IPA.
The Irish Rover
2319 Frankfort AveAtmosphere.
Everything Else
Baxter Avenue Theatres
1250 Bardstown RdSteps from home. Great for a rainy day.
Seneca Golf Course
2300 Pee Wee Reese RdI don't play golf but I do love Pee Wee Reese.
St. James Catholic School
1818 Edenside AveGolden, lacquered bricks & beautiful architecture.
Urban Attic
1608 Bardstown RdFun consignment. This area has several consignment options.
East Market District
Emerging neighborhood with great shops.
Rellek
817 E Market StIndustrial chic.
Revolver Furniture & Gift
707 E Market StIndustrial chic.
Rent a bike here and ride in Cherokee Park or along Bear Grass Creek.
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Parkside Bikes
1377 Bardstown RdRent a bike here and ride in Cherokee Park or along Bear Grass Creek.
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdWe're proud of this bridge. Just ask.
Find out about Waterfront Wednesdays during the summer sponsored by public radio WFPK.
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Große Rasenfläche
231 Witherspoon StFind out about Waterfront Wednesdays during the summer sponsored by public radio WFPK.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrLook for fossils.
Hermitage Farm LLC
10500 W U.S. Hwy 42Thoroughbreds, rolling green hills, beautiful barns.
Body Center Healing
Call ahead for a massage while you're in town.
Shopping
Strong local pride in this bookstore. David Sedaris has even done readings at Carmichael's (Hugh's mother lives in Louisville). Children's bookstore across the street. Sedaris has NOT read here :)
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Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown RdStrong local pride in this bookstore. David Sedaris has even done readings at Carmichael's (Hugh's mother lives in Louisville). Children's bookstore across the street. Sedaris has NOT read here :)
Walgreens Pharmacy
990 Baxter AveClosest pharmacy.
Old Town Liquors
1529 Bardstown RdCool staff. Wine, sake selection.
Urban Outfitters
1140 Bardstown RdUnusual stand-alone location.
Clay & Cotton
1341 Bardstown RdUnique clothing, rugs, linens.
Molly's Celtic Center
931 Baxter AvenueHigh quality sweaters, jewelry, fisherman's caps.
hey tiger
1572 Bardstown RdUnique designs. Local artists.
Scout
3626 Brownsboro RdJust stop in and take a look around. Quirky, original, fun.
Joe Ley Antiques
615 E Market StA Louisville Favorite for antiques.