The NuLu Mediterranean spot from Chef Noam Bilitzer was chosen through guest feedback and Yelp’s trends team.
In its listing, Yelp wrote, “Mediterranean meets Appalachia at Chef Noam Bilitzer’s buzzy Louisville joint,” noting that MeeshMeesh has become, “one of the hottest (and hardest) tables to grab” in Derby City.
Yelp selected 25 restaurants for its list. MeeshMeesh ranked behind spots in New York and Nashville, but ahead of new eateries in San Diego, Dallas, and Honolulu among others.
It’s not the first honor MeeshMeesh has plated this year: It was named the No. 2 Best New Restaurant in the South, also by Yelp.
Gary Owen | Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | Louisville Comedy Club | $45+ | This stand-up comedian is known for appearances in movies like “Daddy Day Care” with Eddie Murphy and “Get Hard” with Will Ferrell + Kevin Hart.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema: “The Brutalist” | 10:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | $12+ | See the film that The New York Film Critics Circle just named “Best Picture,” and stick around for a discussion with a film critic.
3rd Annual Pictures with Krampus | 12-4 p.m. | Caufield’s Novelty | Free | It’s not all bad being on the naughty list — snap a photo with the horned legend + get 10% off your store purchase.
39th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow | 12-10 p.m. | Bardstown Road | Free | See the Wendy’s tree light up at 6 p.m., then catch a free trolley ride to shop local businesses in the Highlands.
Chef’s Table by Ashbourne Farms | 6-9 p.m. | Ashbourne Farms, La Grange | $600 | Enjoy an exquisite meal, set to music by a Louisville Orchestra ensemble — 10% of proceeds will benefit the organization.
Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour | Saturday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 8 |Times vary | Old Louisville | $30+ | Visit historic homes decorated for the holidays throughout Old Louisville on a self-guided tour.
Sunday, Dec. 8
“Drag Queens on Ice” | 7 p.m. | Paristown | Free | It’s the coldest drag show you’ve ever seen, including special guest MILK from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
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Psst... Special offers will be announced on Instagram and in 502 Hemp’s newsletter.
Don’t let the holiday stress get to you — this is a great opportunity to treat yourself to some relaxation during the busy season, Derby City.†
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News Notes
News Notes
Transit
The wheels screens on the bus go round and round show your stop. TARC is installing screens on its buses to show upcoming stops to passengers + provide real-time information. More details are TBA, but you can get a preview of the screens with the video TARC posted to social media.
Coming Soon
Some new ‘cue is coming to NuLu.Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is opening a Louisville location inside Hancock House — in the former Seafood Lady space — on Jefferson Street, according to Louisville Business First. Featuring hot dogs, barbecue, wings, and more, it’s expected to open ahead of the Derby in May.
Active
Play Pickleball Club is serving its opening in J-Town near Bradford Commons on Friday, Dec. 20. The indoor facility will feature 11 pickleball courts that utilize instant replay technology, for those oh-so-close calls. There will also be beer on tap for a post-match drink.
Outdoors
What has two wheels and is valued at ~$1,600? The new Pedego Electric Bicycle you could win by donating to the Olmsted Parks Conservancy as part of its December Membership Drive. Donate through Tuesday, Dec. 17 for the chance to win — a donation of $15 gets some cool Willow Park swag.
Real Estate
House of the Holy (smokes). Check out this church-turned-home in Old Louisville that’s on the market. Listed for $580,000, the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a loft-style living space that includes a barrel ceiling with the church’s original mahogany trusses, a pool, and a 1,600-sqft artist studio.
Sports
The Cards men’s basketball team has another chance to make a big early-season impression, as they host No. 9 Duke on Sunday, Dec. 8. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Travel
Did you know? Any individual who parks at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) can join SDF Rewards for free. Read: The more you park at the airport, the more points you will earn toward free parking.*
Finance
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Home
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Category
Arts
Paint the town city hall
Louisville’s City Hall was built between 1870 and 1873. | Photo by LOUtoday
Are you the Derby City Dalí? The Ville’s Van Gogh? The Falls City Frida Kahlo?
You must be a resident of Louisville + Jefferson County.
Submissions must be two-dimensional, but in any medium.
You can make up to 10 submissions.
The work of up to six artists will be displayed in the lobby, hallways, and other public spaces of City Hall from February 2025 through January 2026.
Each winning artist will receive $500.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
Submissions will be reviewed by a committee that includes members of the Commission on Public Art, Louisville Metro Council, and Metro Government staff.
Think your work is the Monet for the money? Submit that Cézanne, and it might hang in the (Andy War)halls of City Hall.
The Buy
The Buy
The AirFly Pro — it’s a nifty gadget that will wirelessly transmit audio from in-flight entertainment to Bluetooth headphones so you can ditch those pesky wired earbuds.
A local landmark recently celebrated a birthday — okay, it’s not techincally Louisville, but it’s close enough.
The famous “Colgate Clock” across the river in Clarksville, IN turned 100 years old last month. Thanks to the Frazier History Museum for pointing out that it’s actually a lot older than that.
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