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What’s new in NuLu?

New Orleans-inspired restaurant moving into former Decca space in Louisville, KY
Bright colored mural of a trumpet player sets behind a row of dining room tables.
Lou Lou Food & Drink will bring the same New Orleans flair to the new eatery on Market Street. | Image provided by Simply PR
New Lou Lou in Nulu — say that five times fast.

September 23, 2022 was the last day of business for Decca, an original NuLu district restaurant. After 10 years, the upscale, Mediterranean-inspired eatery, complete with a basement bar and picturesque patio, called it quits at 812 E. Market St. Now, almost exactly one month later, another Louisville restaurant is swooping in to take over the high foot traffic space.

Three men stand in a triangle formation with owner Jared Fox Matthews standing at the front in a fleece vest.

From left to right — Chef Cristain Garay, owner Jared Fox Matthews, and general manager Miles North

Image provided by Simply PR


Jared Fox Matthews, owner of St. Matthews’ Lou Lou Food & Drink, announced last Friday that he will be opening a second restaurant, Lou Lou on Market, that will carry on its New Orleans flair in both the space and in a new menu created by Chef Cristian Garay — see Lou Lou Food & Drink’s current menu to get an idea.

Lou Lou on Market will also have a separate basement bar called The Stave, which will focus on, you guessed it, bourbon. The new eatery + bar is expected to be open this December or early January 2023. ⁠

Here’s what else to look forward to:⁠
  • The Lagniappe Room, a private venue that can be booked for dinners and special events
  • Live jazz music
  • NOLA-inspired cocktails — including classics like the Sazerac, the Hurricane + a “voodoo punch”
“I want to give Louisville the whole New Orleans experience while incorporating the unique flavor of Lou Lou which combines Mediterranean and classic Cajun. Live music, creole flavors, classic New Orleans cocktails with a unique twist, hidden rooms, and an overall fun, but elevated dining experience. NuLu is the perfect place to make this vision come alive,” said Jared.

Bonus: Explore NuLu’s dining scene before Lou Lou on Market opens to get a taste of the neighborhood. Don’t skip trying the Tok-Sel lima beans from Mayan Cafe.
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  • Louisville Beer Week | Mon., Oct. 24 - Sun., Oct. 30 | Hours vary | Various locations | Price of purchase | Pay homage to Louisville’s craft beer scene all week long with events, tastings, beer releases + more.
Tuesday
  • Four Roses Bourbon Dinner | Tue., Oct. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | North of Bourbon, 935 Goss Ave. | $150.00 | Dig into a four-course meal paired with Four Roses’ bourbons.
Wednesday
  • Venardos Circus | Wed., Oct. 26 - Sun., Oct. 30 | Times vary | Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd. | $16.00 - $46.00 | Created by a former Ringling Bros. ringmaster, this traveling circus showcases aerialists, acrobats, comedy, magic + more.
Thursday
  • Halloween MUSIC BINGO | Thu., Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof Louisville, 3921 Shelbyville Road | Free | Cross Halloween songs off your bingo card and win prizes.
Friday
  • Misc. Goods - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Quills Coffee Firehouse, 802 East Main Street | $45.00 - $200.00 | Celebrate this local brand’s birthday with a five-course dinner showcase, open bar + artful storytelling.
Saturday
  • Hayride on the Hill | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway| Free | See the fall foliage on this hayride through a car-free Cherokee Park.
  • Norton Commons Fall Festival | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-5 p.m. | Norton Commons, 10712 Meeting St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the harvest season with trick-or-treating, train rides + face painting.
  • Pup-O-Ween - Dog Costume Contest | Sat., Oct. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Dress up your doggo to compete in one of three categories + win a $25 Feeders Supply gift card.
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Find your crunchy leaf 🍂

Exploring Louisville, KY in the fall
A trail snakes into the tree line, where vibrant green, orange, and red trees are turning for fall.
It’s time to get outside before the cold hits. | Photo by @jkkeeney
With fall weather in full swing, we can’t think of a better way to spend time than to be outside + we’re lucky to have over a dozen parks here that are a part of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Here are a few parks to enjoy the turning leaves:

Cherokee Park, 745 Cochran Hill Rd. | 389.13 acres | Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Admire the beauty of the changing leaves while perusing long winding roads, and stop by Willow Pond to see if you can spot some wildlife.

Iroquois Park, 5216 New Cut Rd. | 725.85 acres | Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Walk to the North Overlook to see some breathtaking views of Downtown Louisville and the Indiana Knobs.

Willow Park, 1200 Southwestern Pkwy. | 61.21 acres | Open daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Stroll through this nationally-recognized park, and don’t forget to bring your rackets to hit the tennis courts.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Sarah.

Editor’s pick: After many months of waiting, I finally got to see Turnstile on Friday at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall and they were so good. The transition from “Underwater Boi” to “Don’t Play” was even better live than on the album — and I’m going to see them again in July when they open for blink-182.

In the meantime, check out the lineup of shows coming to Paristown.
Plan ahead: Death Cab for Cutie is coming Fri., Jan. 27.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Sip on Louisville Beer Week here.
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