Plus, 12 free movie nights at Iroquois Amphitheater.
 
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Take a walk on the Mediterranean side

Open: Paseo wood-fired restaurant
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The aged duck paella is served in its own pan. | Photo by LOUtoday
Paseo, a new Southern European-inspired wood-fired restaurant opens today at 900 Baxter Ave. — and the aged duck paella is the first thing you should order.

Named after the Spanish word for “walk,” Paseo takes all the flavors from the Southern countries around the Mediterranean Sea and packs them into a laid back, open-kitchen concept with major European coastal vibes — and lots of exotic plants.

exotic plants in different pots on a wooden shelf.

Paseo has indoor and outdoor seating.

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Photo by LOUtoday

The 154-seat, indoor/outdoor restaurant, led by Chef Jeremy Frederiksen, is part of the forthcoming boutique hotel, The Myriad, opening later this year on the site of a former disco ball factory.

Here’s what we tried at the preview dinner:
  • Hummus bruleé with Turkish flatbread + fresh veggies
  • Crispy ricotta balls with house-made puttanesca
  • The aforementioned aged duck paella made with bomba rice from Spain
  • Harissa cauliflower steak
  • Pork belly shish served on a skewer with vegetables
  • Grilled and chilled bean salad with preserved citrus
  • Labneh vanilla and Barr Farms’ strawberry soft serve ice cream topped with pistachio baklava
A decorative rocks glass filled with pink and white swirled ice cream.

The plateware Paseo uses is made by RV Pottery.

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Photo by LOUtoday

The bar boasts wines produced in the same Mediterranean region + a variety of spritz cocktails made with regional ingredients — in addition to craft cocktails, beer, and other spirits.

Swing by for dinner Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30-9:30 p.m. or Friday and Saturday, 4:30-10:30 p.m. In August, Paseo will start lunch service Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and brunch on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m.
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Events
Thursday, June 29
  • The Mountain Goats | Thursday, June 29 | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $39.50 | See this 1990s alternative folk rock band.
Friday, June 30
  • The Only Coat Check Pool Party of 2023 | Friday, June 30 | 9 p.m. | American Turners-Louisville, 3125 River Rd., Louisville | $15 | Make a splash at this 21+ pool party with a full bar + DJs Sam Sneed, McKinley, and Dnasti.
Saturday, July 1
  • Brightside Louisville Sweep & Sip | Saturday, July 1 | 11 a.m. | Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Help keep Derby City beautiful during this cleanup event where volunteers 21+ get a special from the brewery.
  • “Midnight Cowboy” | Saturday, July 1-Sunday, July 2 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum, Louisville | $12 | Watch this Oscar-winning film about the seedy underbelly of urban American life.
  • Left of the Dial | Saturday, July 1 | 9 p.m. | Vernon Lanes, 1575 Story Ave., Louisville | $5 | Hear this cover band play punk and indie tunes from the 1970s to 2000s.
Sunday, July 2
  • Riverside Farmers’ Market | Sunday, July 2 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremon Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., Louisville | Shop local produce, farm-raised pork and beef, home-baked goods + more.
Monday, July 3
  • Free Movie Night “The Sandlot” | Monday, July 3 | 5-10 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and watch this classic baseball film under the stars.
Tuesday, July 4
  • Fourth of July Outdoor Artisan Market | Tuesday, July 4 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Paristown, 731 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Shop from local and regional artisans, designers, artists, and collectors.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • Jefferson County residents can drop off tree debris from the severe storms Sunday night at three different Public Works locations. Residents just need to provide their address. Each site will collect debris for free through Saturday, July 8. Keep in mind the sites will be closed Sunday, July 2 + Tuesday, July 4.
Film
  • Louisville Parks and Recreation added 12 flicks to its free movie nights at Iroquois Amphitheater, which play on Wednesdays through Sept. 27. Most films are rated PG and include “The Muppet Movie,” “Goldfinger,” and “Godzilla.” Gates open an hour before the 8:30 p.m. showtime.
Outdoors
  • A new ADA accessible playground is open in Old Louisville’s Central Park, making it the 6th of its kind within the Louisville Parks and Recreation system. It features a rubber surface versus mulch + interactive games. The $800,000 project will also have a splash pad in the future.
Development
  • Louisville-based developers Denton Floyd Real Estate Group + LDG Development partnered on a residential project in Jeffersonville, IN. The Warren Apartments near Menard’s will have 264 units + a resort-style pool, fitness center, playground, car wash, cybercafe, a dog park, and more. No construction timeline has been set. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
  • Lynn Family Stadium is looking to set new attendance records at two upcoming soccer games. On Saturday, July 29 during the Louisville City game, they hope to break the 14,673 fans record — and on Saturday, Aug. 19 they want to surpass the 8,729 record at the Racing Louisville game.
Community
  • Hildegard House is looking for volunteer Compassionate Companions. The Butchertown nonprofit provides care to Louisvillians at the end of life with no home or family. Companions commit to a weekly, five-hour shift to provide caregiving and companionship. The next training is on Friday, July 14, 6-8 p.m.
Plan Ahead
  • On Thursday, July 20, Copper & Kings will host Remastered: A Queen’s Cut Distiller’s Dinner in the art gallery of the brandy distillery. The four-course meal will pair 2018 zinfandel brandy varietals with dishes like charred quail, and will be guided by a collection of 2018 remastered songs. Tickets are $120.
Travel
  • Catching a flight this summer? Consider adding extra time to navigate the airport during the busy summer travel season. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) suggests arriving two hours before your flight’s departure to allow plenty of time to park, check in, and go through security.*
Wellness
 
Edu

No streaking through the quad

Jefferson Community & Technical College revamping downtown campus
Rendering of a gray, multi-level building meant to park cars.
The new campus parking garage will also have space for retail. | Rendering by Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects
Jefferson Community & Technical College is redeveloping a portion of its downtown campus to give it truer college campus vibes.

The $90 million project will occur between First and Second Streets — mainly in its current parking lot near the Broadway McDonald’s — over two phases.

Here’s what’s on the phase one docket:
  • $20 million, 520-car parking structure
  • 8,000 sqft of retail space for coffee shops or restaurants within the parking structure
  • $26 million science building with 40,000 sqft
  • Green space with cornhole, disc golf, and mini soccer field — which will be the second-largest green space downtown, after Waterfront Park
Construction will begin on the first phase this fall and is scheduled to be complete in 2025. Phase two will include razing Hartford Hall to build a new math and humanities building + constructing a pedestrian walkway across First Street.
 
The Wrap
 
Katie Molck in a yellow sweater

Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
Earlier this week, we shared the biggest concerts coming to LOU this summer. While we’re stoked for Beyoncé and The Doobie Brothers, here are a few big-name artists you all want to see come through next.
  • Alan Jackson (Cynthia L.)
  • Willie Nelson (Melanie C.)
  • Metallica (John B.)
  • Billy Joel (Maria F.)
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