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Bar Nada Nada is coming soon to NuLu
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Height and Monsma got their start with a bottle shop inside Logan Street Market. | Photo via Bar Nada Nada
Soon you’ll be able to visit a European patio without leaving NuLu.

Sarah Height and Chelsea Monsma will soon open their second — or third and fourth, depending on how you count — combo bar + boutique shop at 829 E. Market St. (next to NuLu Marketplace).

Bar Nada Nada, offering natural wines, cocktails, and small bites, will be joined in a few weeks by Goldie, a shop selling coffee, snacks, and gifts. Height and Monsma are also behind Canary Club and The Breeze (1247 S. Shelby St.) in Shelby Park.

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The Bar Nada Nada G+T features house-made tonic, peppercorns, rosemary, mint, and citrus.

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Photo via Bar Nada Nada

While the cocktails they’ve been teasing on Instagram look quite refreshing — we can’t wait for the gin and tonic — natural wine is what connects both ventures.

“The through line between Canary Club, The Breeze, Bar Nada Nada, and Goldie’s is natural wine,” Height said. “It’s how we got our start and it’s where our passion lies. While the concepts will be similar in its base idea, the execution, style, and overall vibe will be a whole new experience.”

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Bar Nada Nada will feature small bites for aperitivo hour or late-night bites.

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Photo via Bar Nada Nada

Bar Nada Nada will feature a constantly rotating wine list encouraging customers to come back again and again. Height and Monsma drew inspiration from their journeys through Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy + visits to some of Europe’s best wine and cocktail bars — but don’t feel like it’s going to be too hoity-toity.

“We think wine shouldn’t be anything to take too seriously. It’s made to be enjoyed among friends, and we hope to provide the best space we can for our neighbors,” Height said.

The space will include a covered patio, a cozy corner with sofa seating, and a bar.

Bar Nada Nada will open Sunday, July 21, 6-11 p.m. with Goldie’s to follow in the coming weeks.
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Events
Thursday, July 18
  • Bourbon and Botanicals | Thursday, July 18 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood | $25 | Hear cover tunes + original songs by guitarist Jay Stewart, plus catch a garden tour with the horticulture team.
Friday, July 19
  • Highlands Heritage Tastes and Tales Tour | Friday, July 15 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., Louisville | $119 | Sip your way through the Highlands’ most iconic landmarks, including Cave Hill Cemetery and Louisville’s oldest bar.
Saturday, July 20
  • Bernheim is for the Birds: Habitat Hop | Saturday, July 20 | 8-11 a.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $15-$20 | Explore how birds use their habitats + what makes each of them special with this leisurely guided hike.
  • Georgetown Summer Craft Show | Saturday, July 20 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 5231 IN-62, Georgetown, IN | Free | Shop local crafters, makers, and vendors at this indoor market.
  • Make Your Own Metallic Watercolors | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Preston Arts Center, 8101 Warwick Ave., Louisville | $80 | Convert an old eye shadow palette into a travel-size metallic watercolor set — all painting materials provided, just bring your palette.
  • Santa’s Summer Safari 2024 | Saturday, July 20-Sunday, July 21 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $10.75-$30 | Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus + enjoy holiday enrichment for the animals and games for the kids.
Sunday, July 21
  • Bark and Brunch By The Bridge | Sunday, July 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring your furry friends to shop pet-friendly vendors and enjoy brunch with other pet-lovers.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Louisville’s Eastwood neighborhood could soon be its own city. The neighborhood is home to 15,000 people, around half of which will need to sign a petition to move forward. Eastwood would be the first new city to incorporate within Louisville in 20 years. (WHAS11)
Outdoors
  • Want to help build the urban canopy? MSD is offering grants for residents, organizations, and companies to support tree planting in Jefferson County. Depending on the size of the trees you want to plant, the minimum for a request is 10-20 trees. Applications are open until Thursday, Aug. 1.
Closing
  • The Silly Axe Cafe will close its Logan Street Market location, but Chef Ange will continue to offer gluten-free options via pop-ups, workshops, cooking classes, farmer’s markets, and dessert orders. The shop inside Logan Street will open for a final weekend on Thursday, Aug. 1 with fair food favorites.
Active
  • Ambition Fitness will open a second facility at 10508 Fischer Park Dr. in Springhurst later this year. The Louisville-founded fitness studio started in 2018 in St. Matthews and has over 250 members. Ambition is also set to franchise two or three more locations this year in neighboring states. (Louisville Business First)
Watch
  • The first-ever authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali’s life has been greenlit by Amazon Prime Video. “The Greatest” will star Jaalen Best as Ali, with Lonnie Ali executive producing. Production details are TBD — maybe they’ll shoot on location. (Variety)
Development
  • The 310 @ NuLu apartment building (310 S. Hancock St.) sustained a fire back in February, but plans have been filed to rebuild. The new building will be four stories with 42 apartments. It’s set to cost $9 million, though no date has been set for groundbreaking. (WDRB)
Sports
  • Louisville Cardinals football freshmen have a lot to live up to as they join Jeff Brohm’s team this season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews ,and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Drink
    • Get a taste of an Italian summer evening right here in Louisville by stirring up a Sicilian Midnight, a robust twist on the classic Manhattan. Crafted with Angel’s Envy Bourbon, this cocktail brings an elegant profile to the palette — and is sure to become everyone’s new favorite.*
    Health
    • Did you know? UofL Health has seven emergency rooms in the area (read: the most in the region). In a medical emergency, Louisvillians can conveniently access ER wait times at their fingertips. How? Simply text ERWAIT to 511511.*
     
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    Connecting the DOTs

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    Mayor Craig Greenberg and Metro Public Works Director Jennifer Caummisar-Kern announced the road ahead for a new Department of Transportation (DOT) at a press conference Tuesday, July 16.

    The department will consolidate all aspects of transportation — think: planning, design, engineering, operations, and maintenance. Right now, Louisville’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and Office of Planning split these duties.

    Earlier this year, the Metro Government assembled a DOT consulting team, which outlined three recommendations for the new department:
    • Reorganize: Transportation-related functions will be consolidated under one organizational umbrella. This includes creating four full-time positions funded by the 2024-2025 Metro budget.
    • Realign: The new department will have defined core values, a vision statement, a mission statement, and specific goals meant to reflect community priorities.
    • Rebrand: DPW will become the Department of Transportation and Services to underscore its role in transportation.
    The new department is set to launch in January 2025.
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