01.31.2024

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Take it back now, y’all

Take it back now, y’all: our top 5 stories from January

A baseball stadium sits covered in snow, with a downtown skyline in the background.

Play ball — snow ball, that is. | Photo couresty @U2photography

This January has been a hectic month. Maybe you’ve added a stop at the gym to your morning routine — those pesky resolutions, and all — or maybe you missed a newsletter or two because you were too busy shivering.

We know you don’t want to miss a thing that happens in Derby City, so here’s a look back at our most-read stories from the month.

Screen Shot 2022-07-14 at 3.37.20 PM — You’ll be glad to know that the ear X-tacy sign isn’t in dust-covered storage after all, it’s at the Frazier Museum.
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Photo by LOUtoday

3 Louisville landmarks that live on in storage

It might be a few months before we begin spring cleaning, but that didn’t stop us from digging around in Derby City storage to find these lost gems. From LOU’s forgotten fleur-de-lis fountain to the Kentucky Derby-style clock, we dusted off three Louisville landmarks of years’ past.

These eight Louisvillians are getting Hometown Hero banners

According to you, LOU, recognition for these local legends was long overdue. When the Hometown Heroes Class of 2024 was announced, you were quick to celebrate and tell us who was deserving of their own banner.

LOUtoday_Real Estate — This home at 1446 Cherokee Rd. is still on the market.
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Photo by Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty

3 unique homes for sale right now in Louisville

We scoured the market, finding the most interesting and unique homes Derby City dollars could buy, including a luxury property near Cherokee Park. When we shared photos from the home on Instagram, @edthomas5 commented: “Used to go to some great parties in this house.”

Carnegie library in Shelby Park could make a comeback

When the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association launched a petition to restore the neighborhood’s former Louisville Free Public Library branch, we buried our nose in a book to bring you the history behind the building. Trust us, it’s rich.

2 Louisville chefs are semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards

Derby City has gotten used to celebrating its own during the Hollywood awards season, but you were hungry to learn that two Louisville chefs who were up for the James Beard Awards.

Asked

Ahead of Groundhog Day, if there were one day in Louisville history that you could re-live, which would it be?

Check for your shadow

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 31

“True Grit” Book Discussion | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Crescent Hill Branch Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | Free | Discuss this Western novel by Charles Portis, which has twice been adapted to the big screen, with other fans.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Hanging Moss Art | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Pretty Decent, 2235 Frankfort Ave., Ste. 107, Louisville | $45 | Sip drinks while you design a piece of living art work using preserved moss.

Friday, Feb. 2

Baby Goats at Red Tree | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Red Tree, 701 E. Market St., Louisville | Free | Come hang and take pics with baby goats as you shop in preparation for the NuLu Bock Fest.

Saturday, Feb. 3

Big Beers Tasting | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 4-8 p.m. | West Sixth NuLu, 817 E. Market St., Louisville | $17-$23 | Learn about the West Sixth’s three-barrel brewing system while sipping on some suds.

Events calendar here

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Eat

Gear up for the big game with a spread from Salsarita’s

Three plates with tacos, chips, and dip next to a bowl of queso and salsa on a football field table.

Make your game day spread memorable with Salsarita’s. | Courtesy of Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Your game day spread should be delicious, and it definitely shouldn’t be stressful. Enter: Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill, the tastiest way to give your crew something to taco ‘bout.

Whether you’re watching the big game with two or twenty people, Salsarita’s has plenty of yummy bites to feed any group size.

Snacks

Let’s start with the essentials: chips and dip. The Three Amigos Bundle feeds up to 12 people and includes a large bag of chips and pints of queso, guacamole + salsa.

Smaller groups

Dinner is easy with the Fiesta Pack taco kits. Each one comes with enough tortillas and toppings for five people. Psst... the deluxe kit includes queso + guacamole.

Larger groups

So, you invited the whole team. Salsarita’s catering bars are a great option for groups of 15+. Choose from tacos, fajitas, taco salads, or nachos.

Pro tip: Use code 3AMIGOS for $5 off a Three Amigos bundle online (valid now through Wednesday, Feb. 14) + download their app to earn points. Orders can be picked up from the restaurant or delivered straight to your door.

Build your Salsarita's order

News Notes

Featured

Burger Boy Diner made the cut for Southern Living’s list of “The South’s Most Beloved Burger Joints.” The magazine pointed out that the diner is a favorite late-night spot for UofL students. Bonus: Burger Boy is one of several local diners that really hit the spot.

Development

Plans are in place for a new hotel to be built near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Construction on the 100-room Hyatt Studios hotel is expected to begin in spring 2025 ahead of a planned opening in 2026. The exact address is TBD. (Louisville Business First)

Real Estate

Renovations are in the works for the 26-story building at 401 S. 4th St., formerly known as the Fifth Third Building and Brown & Williamson Tower. The revamp is expected to begin between April and July, and will include a coffee shop + an outdoor patio. Construction will be complete in late 2025. (WDRB)

Concert

Bob Dylan is coming to the Louisville Palace on Saturday, March 23 + Sunday, March 24. The legendary singer-songwriter included Derby City on his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m., with code ENERGY.

History

The Louisville Free Public Library will celebrate Black History Month with ~50 free programs, including book discussions, film screenings, history talks, and more. See the full list of events.

Eat

ICYMI, Wild Eggs, your go-to spot for breakfast, brunch + lunch, now offers catering. Serve yummy signature Wild Eggs Creations like the Mexico City Chilaquiles, French Toast Casserole, and the Kalamity Katies Casserole at your next event. Just give them 72 hours advance notice when placing an order online.*

Finance

One card, all the perks. Unlimited 1.5% cash back, a sign-up bonus worth hundreds, and 0% intro APR for 15 months (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

Holiday

Culture

Our readers’ local love stories

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Louisvillians have found love all over town. | Image by LOUtoday

Have you found love in Louisville? We want to know about it.

Every Valentine’s Day we create a map of places where our readers have made memories around the area. We want to hear about every kind of relationship. Tell us about your meet cute stories, getting advice from a parent, learning to love yourself... we love love stories in all their forms. (But do keep it PG, please.)

Add a story to our map by clicking the green “add point” button. You have until Friday, Feb. 9 to submit for a chance to be featured in our interactive map (and newsletter).

We’ll go first with a story of our own: City Editor Jeff met his wife at the Sunergos Coffee shop on Woodlawn Avenue in Beechmont. They agreed to meet for conversation and coffee, and one of them hasn’t stopped talking while the other hasn’t stopped drinking coffee ever since.

Tell your love story

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jeff

From the editor

I can’t help but wonder if Bob Dylan’s tour date at the Louisville Palace might coincide with some news about the Heaven’s Door Whiskey experience in NuLu — it’s Dylan’s own label, after all. The development was initially expected to open last September, but a new timeline hasn’t come “Blowin’ in the Wind” just yet.

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