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Pizza bracket breakdown

Breaking down our pizza bracket
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You voted and it turns out Danny Mac’s Pizza has the best ‘za in Louisville. | Image by LOUtoday
Winner winner pizza dinner. Last week, we tallied your votes and determined that Danny Mac’s Pizza has the best ‘za in Louisville.

A bunch of y’all had questions, so we thought we’d bring you a little bracket breakdown.
  • The challenge garnered a total of 2,681 votes through three rounds of cheesy fun.
  • Your initial submissions brought in 25 pizzeria nominations. Some of the spots that didn’t make it onto the bracket include bar Vetti, Goodfella’s, and Jake and Elwood’s, to name a few.
  • The biggest landslide came in round one, as Impellizzeri’s moved on with 641 votes, beating out the 288 votes for Sicilian Pizza & Pasta.
  • The closest race throughout the challenge was also in round one, between Pizza Lupo and Old School NY Pizza. The New York-style pizzeria got 429 votes, but Lupo moved on to the next round with 468 votes — just 39 more than Old School.
  • In the final face-off, Impellizzeri’s got 339 votes, with Danny Mac’s coming in for the win with 671.
Some of you slid into our DMs with your queries, while others took to making your thoughts public on Instagram. Here were some of the comments that made us LOL:
  • “I am now worried that Italy will sever diplomatic relations with the U.S.” (@aloush.foodie)
  • “LOL, I’m sorry but, people in this town wouldn’t know good pizza if it smacked them in the face.” (@papa_fish)
  • “People’s tastes are different from mine, which means they are inherently wrong and terrible human beings.” (@kikinthepants)
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but the numbers don’t lie. Most of you agreed with the comment from @geron00: “Danny macs is the best.”

Congrats, Danny Mac’s. We’re thinking we should pop by later today for some of that Hot Brown Pizza.
Asked

How many slices of pizza are eaten each second in the US?
A. 200
B. 250
C. 300
D. 350

See the answer below in The Wrap.
CB McMahan
 
Events
Wednesday, April 5
  • LouCity vs. Lexington SC | Wednesday, Apr. 5 | 7 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $19-$166 | This US Open Cup match features both teams from the Bluegrass State.*
Thursday, April 6
  • Thursday Bingo | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 6:30-10 p.m. | High Horse Bar, 1032 Story Ave., Louisville | Free | Play bingo and win prizes at this Butchertown bar.
Friday, April 7
  • Brick Fest Live | Friday, Apr. 7 | 9 a.m. | Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $19.99-$37.99 | See life-sized LEGO models and engage with hands-on attractions.
  • Extra Crispy Improv Comedy Show | Friday, Apr. 7 | 8-10 p.m. | Highview Arts Center, 7406 Fegenbush Ln., Louisville | $10 | Laugh to the local version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” which was voted Louisville’s Favorite Comedy Troupe in 2022 by readers of Leo Weekly.
Saturday, April 8
  • Birding for Beginners | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Join volunteer naturalists Karen and Jim Scout, who will provide the basics of bird identification and explain how to make birding more interesting, rewarding, and relevant.
  • Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Frankfort Avenue, From Birchwood Ave. to Pope St., Louisville | Free | Enjoy an afternoon full of color and character, including homemade floats, dance groups, antique cars, lots of candy, and more.
  • ZZ Top | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $49.50-$119.50 | See this American rock band that has been around since 1969.
Tuesday, April 11
  • “Little Richard: I Am Everything” | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $8-$12 | Through a wealth of archive and performance, this documentary film unspools the icon’s life story.
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Arts

Got a blank wall? Here’s how you fill it.
Festival goers browse an art vendor tent at the Four Bridges Art Fesitval in Chattanooga, TN.
Looking for first access to the artists? Tickets to the Preview Party give Noogans early access to shopping on Friday, April 21, from 6-10 p.m., along with wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres + more. | Photo provided by the Four Bridges Art Fesitval
Mark your calendars, pack your bags, and get ready to get your art on. From April 22-23, shop all styles of art (think: paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, textiles and more) as 145 artists from across the country come together for the 23rd Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga.

The festival also features:
  • Live musical performances
  • Local food trucks
  • Family-friendly activities
Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids under 18.*
Plan your weekend in Nooga
News Notes
Holiday
  • Passover (or Pesach) begins at sundown today, starting with Passover Seder. The feast usually includes matzah, brisket or chicken, and potato kugel. Shop kosher at these local stops or any Vaad-certified location.
Announced
  • EXHIBITORLIVE, America’s premier conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event professionals, is coming to LOU after meeting in Las Vegas for over 30 years. The April 24-26 conference is expected to attract almost 5,000 attendees, generating ~$3.35M in economic impact for Derby City.
Drink
  • The Brown Hotel is offering a Tableside Mint Julep Experience now through Saturday, May 6. The $100 Lobby Bar experience features Old Carter bourbon; locally sourced mint; hand-crushed ice; and a special simple syrup. All ingredients are brought to the table and prepared in a branded silver mint julep cup.
Cause
  • Lavon Clack, CEO of Prominent Youth of America, founded the Louisville nonprofit after years of working in the music industry. This spring, ~24 JCPS students will meet at the West End YMCA Teen Tech Center, learning the music industry skills needed to turn their creative passions into profits. (The Courier-Journal)
Tech
  • Microvast Advanced Membrane Inc.’s new facility is expected to open in Hopkinsville by March 2025. The $502 million investment will create 562 full-time jobs and bring the world’s first mass production facility for cutting-edge polyaramid separator technology to the Commonwealth. The tech will be integrated into electric vehicle batteries. (Louisville Business First)
Try This
Ranked
  • According to a study by fashion retailer Boohoo that analyzed Google trends, Kentucky is the fifth most festival-obsessed state in the country. The Commonwealth has the second-highest proportion of its population searching for ‘music festivals,’ second only to Vermont. Sounds like we’re ready for Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life.
Featured Deal
  • Feeling lucky? Louisvillians have a chance to win an all-inclusive box for six guests to the Kentucky Derby or Oaks races. Maryhurst is holding an exclusive raffle now through Thursday, April 6. Snag the deal.*
Job
  • Coldwell Banker McMahan is seeking candidates for their New Licensee program, which provides training and mentorship to anyone who is interested in creating their own successful real estate business. For consideration, email your resume to Lesley DePaola, Career Development Director.*
Travel
Home Cuisine
 
Experience

Kid-free fun around LOU

Louisville activities for the 18+ crowd
A group relaxes at La Grange Quarry.
A group relaxes at The Quarry in La Grange. | Photo by LOUtoday
Louisville is full of places where a kid can be a kid, but where do the grownups go when they want some time away from the little ones?

Here are a few of our favorite spots to check out when you need a break from kiddos but don’t feel like bar hopping:
 
The Wrap
 
Lennie Omalza

Today’s edition by:
Lennie
From the editor
I’m convinced that Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! is what inspired my lifelong love for pizza and books. I’m still a big proponent of reading programs and can’t wait for Louisville Free Public Library’s Books & Brews adult-only program to start back up.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for some adult-oriented reading events, check out the Carmichael’s calendar, which features author engagements, community book club dates, sales, and more.

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