The pork schnitzel from Holy Grale is served with summer vegetables — like cucumber and fennel. | Photo by LOUtoday
While the official Oktoberfest in Munich doesn’t start until Sat., Sept. 17, festivities are already in full swing here in Louisville. Plenty of breweries have already released their malty lagers of the same name — like Gravely + Goodwood — and this weekend German American Club will be prosting its annual Oktoberfest.
And for us, there’s only one dish that pairs with Oktoberfest season— schnitzel. So we decided to give you a mini guide on where to eat these thinly pounded, fried cutlets in Derby City.
This craft beer haven located in a restored Unitarian chapel house might be known for its epic selection of beers from around the world, but we’re here to say its pork schnitzel also puts it on the map. It’s served with crunchy summer veggies, radishes, peppadews + a mustard creme.
It would be a sin if this brewpub didn’t have a schnitzel on the menu since it’s located in Schnitzelburg. Its version of the dish includes a lemon caper slaw, mustard seed and herb potato salad, crispy capers + a sunnyside egg.
This Bavarian-style hall is taking the schnitzel game to the next level with its schnitzel platter. It’s served with your choice of jager or roma sauce, braised red cabbage, apples, and spaetzle.
If you’re looking for a snackie schnitzel, the chicken schnitzel sliders at Gordon Biersch are a must. They’re tucked between crunchy buns and topped with lemon caper aioli + pickles — and if you’re still hungry you can always order the traditional entree version served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Bonus: Schnitzel will also be on the menu at German American Club’s Oktoberfest.
Pickin’ in Paristown | Fri., Sept. 9 | 5 p.m. | Paristown Arts & Entertainment District, 720 Brent St. | Free | Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy music from Whiskey Bent Valley Boys + grab a bite and a cocktail from the new Paristown food hall, The Village Market. 🪕
Silent Disco | Fri., Sept. 9 | 9 p.m. | Falls City Brewing Co., 901 E. Liberty St. | $5 | Bust a move with Louisville Silent Disco at this 21+ event.
Saturday
Big Four Arts Festival | Sat., Sept. 10 - Sun., Sep. 11 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Big Four Bridge | $5 | Peruse art through the tree-lined walks of Waterfront Park + enjoy live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities.
Bonnycastle Bash: Burgers & Bluegrass | Sat., Sept. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Deer Park Baptist Church parking lot, 1733 Bardstown Rd.| Free | Celebrate the Bonnycastle Homestead Association’s 50th birthday with burgers from Black Rock Grille and ice cream from Mike’s Ice Cream Truck + live bluegrass music. 🍔
Sunset Concerts at Foxhollow Farm | Sat., Sept. 10 | 5-9 p.m. | Foxhollow Farm, 8905 Highway 329, Crestwood, KY | $20+ | Hear music from The Dive and Grizzly Goat on this family farm + Happy Belly Bistro and Crestwood Cafe will be dishing out food made with ingredients from the farm.
Sunday
Dracula In the Bingham Theater | Sun., Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville| $12.50+ | Watch this adaptation of Bran Stoker’s vampire classic reimagined as a feminist revenge fantasy.
Gaslight Festival | Sun., Sept. 11-Sun., Sept. 18 | Times vary | Downtown Jeffersontown | Prices vary | This eight-day extravaganza features a motorcycle rally, car show, golf scramble, 5K, parade + more — stop by the Kroger tent for a gift card giveaway.*
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Because the global short-term rental market is $1.2 trillion, you know investing is a good idea. | Photo provided by reAlpha
So you’ve thought about investing in a short-term rental. The money’s great, the market’s booming — but you’d have to deal with changing sheets, guest correspondence, and expensive property upgrades. No thanks.
reAlpha wants to change that. The membership-based company’s goal is to democratize the real estate investment market with AI-driven tech + automated management that help Louisvillians invest in short-term rentals without the hassle of maintaining (or even fully owning) properties.
Bonus: It’s not just Louisville — they’re planning to buy properties everywhere. 🏘️ *
Arielle Clark, founder of Sis Got Tea, spilled the tea on opening a physical location for her company. The cafe will be located at 976 Barret Ave. near Big Bad Breakfast and a forthcoming bookstore. An opening date isn’t set, but Arielle is hoping for the first of the new year. 🫖
Announced
Pop the Eggos in the toaster + brush up on your Dungeons & Dragons lingo, the theme for the return of NerdLouvia is “Stranger Things.” After a two-year hiatus, the local “nerd” convention (think board games and cosplay) is making a comeback Fri., Nov. 4-Sat., Nov. 5. Snag tickets or VIP passes. (LEO Weekly)
Health
A new, $3.5 millionPark DuValle Community Health Center is coming to the Buechel area. It will be the eighth location for the local nonprofit medical center + will specialize in affordable care services for women and children. The 9,000-sqft facility (3838 Bardstown Rd.) plans to open by November. 🏥 (The Courier-Journal)
Drink
The Frazier History Museum has launched an exclusive, subscription-only bourbon club that will send members rare + private releases from distilleries to your doorstep every couple of months. Bourbon, Ltd. will only offer 5,000 memberships and about 300 are already taken. Join the club.
Community
Restored tennis and pickleball courts + a half-court basketball court are open in Tyler Park thanks to Olmsted Parks Conservancy donors. The tennis courts were dedicated to the Cooper family — aka the “Kentucky Tennis Family” — who lived across from the original courts and were champions of the sports. 🎾
Outdoors
Mustard greens, rutabaga, and brussel sprouts are just a few veggies listed on Louisville Grows’ fall Seeds & Starts Sale happening tomorrow from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The one-day sale will take place at the greenhouse at 1639 Portland Ave.Katie has her eye on the rainbow swiss chard. 🌱
Number
37. That’s how many plays by William Shakespeare are crammed into the 97-minute show “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” — which is being performed at Highview Arts Center through Sun., Sept. 18. Tickets to see the slapstick comedy are $15. Will you be or not to be going?
Pets
This weekend Louisville dogs will be making a splash at the usually human-only family waterpark Calypso Cove. Doggos will have off-leash access to the pool and spray grounds, which are all fenced in. Registration starts at $15 per dog + benefits local cancer survivors. 💦 (WHAS11)
Plan Ahead
On Wed., Sept. 28, Copper & Kings will host Brandy for Butterflies, a fundraiser for Re-Wilding Louisville. From 5-8 p.m., butterfly (and brandy) enthusiasts can participate in tagging and releasing Monarchs at the Butchertown distillery. 🦋
Development
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Home
Calling all interior design lovers — it’s time to make some space in your weekend calendar. Homearama 2022, located at The Hamlet (Norton Commons’ exclusive Oldham County section), iskicking off this weekend. Louisvillians 12 and up can purchase general admission ticketstosee the latest in building trends, technology + interior design. 🏡 *
Learn
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REAL ESTATE
A Mid-century modern dream house
A Mid-century modern dream house in Louisville
The powder blue bathroom is our favorite room in the house. | Photos by Jeremy Blum
Back in June, we shared that the most popular home style in Kentucky was Mid-century modern and this house — currently for sale near Seneca Park — adds proof to the pudding.
Built in 1953, every room in this 2,663-sqft home has been restored and maintained to its original retro-ranch style and it’s giving major “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” vibes.
Here are few of its original details + features that caught our eye:
Pink kitchen with red countertops and vintage appliances
Wood paneled walls and hardwood floors
Emerald green, jungle-themed wallpaper
Bright colored tile floors in each bathroom — we especially love the powder blue room
This three-bedroom, three-bath house at 2625 McCoy Way is currently listed for $420,000 by Midcentury Modern Margot + you can see it in person during the open house on Sun., Sept. 11 from 2-4 p.m.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Senior City Editor Katie.
Editor’s pick: Did you know Kentucky is home to 16 species of bats — and one of them was in my house yesterday.
Yep, a Little Brown Bat invited itself into my living room and caused quite the afternoon ruckus. Luckily, with the help of two brooms and a few shrills, the bat made its way back outside.
Though the encounter wasn’t as warm as apple pie, the little guy did remind me about the annual Kentucky Bat Festival — which is coming up on Sat., Oct. 22 at EP Tom Sawyer Park.
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