Decade features the original brick walls and tile flooring from its historic 1870s industrial roots. | Photo by Tim Furnish
We were sad to see Butchertown Grocery and Decca close their doors. But today, the two become one.
Decade restaurant — led and co-owned by Decca veterans Chad Sheffield, Matt Johnson, and Andy Myers — is bringing new life to the former Butchertown Grocery space at 1076 E. Washington St.
Focusing on New American cuisine with Italian and French influences, Decade will serve dinner Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. The menu features mains with meat and fish options, as well as pastas + vegetable-forward dishes.
“We’re really excited about our hand-rolled pastas and the fact that [all our meats] are coming from local farmers,” Matt said, adding that they are also sourcing a lot of their veggies from local farms, too.
A few dishes that highlight this farm-to-table concept include:
Porchetta with charred fennel, honey, and watercress
Half-chicken with braised cannellini beans and salsa verde
Sugar snap peas with Caesar aioli, crispy ham, and cured egg yolk
The restaurant’s beverage program centers around twists on classic cocktails. It also includes a curated list of wine and craft beers, as well as non-alcoholic options.
In addition to the first-floor restaurant, Decade will feature a second-floor private event area dubbed B-side. This flexible venue space will help further the owners’ vision of making Decade a hub for music, art, community outreach, and culture.
Both floors boast decor focused around the theme of time, which was inspired by a vintage clock shaped like a “D” that the owners found in the building basement.
The restaurant doesn’t open until 5 p.m. today, but go ahead, book a table now. As the Decade website says, you should enjoy yourself — it’s later than you think.
Paint and Sip Class - Horse Pop | Tuesday, June 6 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Whet Your Palette, 1415 Evergreen Rd., Louisville | $30 | Get step-by-step directions for painting an equine masterpiece while you enjoy drinks + snacks.
Wednesday, June 7
Yoga at the Gardens | Wednesday, June 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $12-$15 | All skill levels are welcome to build strength and practice mindfulness.
Staghorn Fern Mounting Class | Wednesday, June 7-Thursday, Jun. 8 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Pretty Decent Botany Shop and Cocktail Bar, 2235 Frankfort Ave. Ste. 107, Louisville | $50 | Learn about the special properties of this air plant before mounting your own to a decorative piece of wood.
Thursday, June 8
Let’s Get Trivial Trivia | Thursday, June 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Shippingport Brewing Company, 1221 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Answer questions during four rounds of trivia, where the first- and second-place winners receive brewery gift cards.
Cigar Etiquette 101 | Thursday, June 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company, 1559 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $25 | Grasp all the cigar basics, including cigar shapes and sizes, different cuts, and how to pair a cigar with food + drink.
Friday, June 9
Blender 3D To Bring Your Vision To Life For 3D Printing | Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 10 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center, 830 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $225 | Bring your own laptop and watch your 3D creations come to life.
Southern Accents: The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience | Friday, June 9 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $15 | Relive the music of this 1970s rock band known for hits like “American Girl.”
Saturday, June 10
Sellersburg June Craft Market | Saturday, June 10 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Life Center, 11515 US-31 N., Sellersburg | Free | Peruse 80+ local crafter and maker booths.
Zoofari! 2023 | Saturday, June 10 | 8-11 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $125-$400 | Enjoy animal encounters + cocktails, heavy appetizers, and live music by Cover Me Badd.
Racing Louisville FC celebrates after a recent win. | Photo provided by Racing Louisville FC
While you might know them for scoring goals and dominating the field at Lynn Family Stadium, Racing Louisville FC players can also be found exploring our city. We caught up with three players to chat about their favorite local spots and how they spend their time outside of soccer.
Here’s what they had to say:
No. 9 Kayla Fischer, Midfielder
Outside of playing soccer, my favorite thing to do is: “Walks along the river.”
I love that Louisville: “Has so many good places to eat and everything is so close.”
My favorite local spot is: “Gralehaus. I get the breakfast sandwich with a biscuit and an iced honey bee latte.”
No. 2 Lauren Milliet, Defender
Outside of playing soccer, my favorite thing to do is: “Exploring the city and finding new trails to hike with my dogs. Turkey Run, Cherokee, and the Parklands are my go-to’s.”
Keep reading to learn what Lauren loves about Louisville + how to score tickets to Racing’s next match on Friday, June 9.*
Swoosh, there it is. Nike has a new store at Oxmoor Mall. The 4,900-sqft space near Von Maur is the only Nike shop in Derby City, with the next closest location at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville. (Louisville Business First)
Ranked
Autumn staycation, anyone? According to Travel + Leisure, Kentucky’s fall colors and comfortable temperatures make it one of the 11 best places to travel in September. The travel site named the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Bourbon & Beyond, and Louder Than Life music festivals as top to-dos.
Arts
Frazier History Museum acquired 700+ items — like an electric generator from the 19th-century Southern Exposition in LOU — through its partnership with the Kentucky Science Center. The items are on display in “Cool Kentucky,” the Frazier’s permanent exhibition devoted to the culture of our state.
Sports
Churchill Downs is suspending all racing operations from Wednesday, June 7 to Monday, July 3 to review horse safety protocols. The remaining spring meet races will move to Ellis Park in Henderson, KY. (CBS Sports)
Active
The Louisville Bats are hosting their first 5K around the bases at Slugger Field on Saturday, August 26. Registration is $45 through Saturday, June 24. Runners will receive a finisher medal, a running cap, two ticket vouchers for a home game, and finish photography with Buddy Bat.
Shop
Butchertown Market gift shop Work the Metal (1201 Story Ave.) is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a week-long celebration. Customers will receive 20% off all in-store purchases through Saturday, June 10.
Travel
It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*
Fact or Fiction
You can meet friends or family members at an airport gate — or can you?See the answer. *
Louisville’s mayor proclaimed the old fashioned “Louisville’s Official Cocktail” in 2015. | Photo by Louisville Tourism
The old fashioned is Louisville’s official cocktail, and Louisville Tourism’s Old Fashioned Fortnight won’t let you forget it. The two-week event kicked off on Kentucky’s birthday, June 1, so if you missed the memo, you’ve got some catching — or should we say, drinking — up to do. Here are a few ways to get in the bourbon mood:
I’m glad I warmed up to bourbon and got into old fashioneds before learning about Old Fashioned Fortnight. It’s now my go-to cocktail, and I can’t wait to check all 14 things off my list. I’m especially interested in Moss Hill’s old fashioned fragrance line. I might have to get a massage + body scrub at Bourbon & Blush, then use the Moss Hill line to keep the good smells going.
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