bar Vetti’s seasonal pumpkin spice pancakes are a must-try. | Photo by LOUtoday
In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.
Luckily, you have us to scout things out.
The House of Marigold | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Order Southern-inspired plates — like build-you-own deviled eggs and breakfast biscuits — in this Instagram-worthy restaurant.
Highland Morning | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | This family-owned restaurant offers everything from traditional favorites to a breakfast version of the hot brown.
The Silver Dollar | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Get a hearty mix of breakfast and lunch with dishes like French toast casserole and the house-made black bean burger.
Ross Gay | 6-9 p.m. | Outsider Art Museum & Gallery | Free with RSVP | Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this this award-winning poet’s collection, “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.”
Tuesday, March 25
Mentorship On Tap | 5-7 p.m. | Hop Atomica | Free | Learn how you can mentor the next generation of Louisvillians and get a free drink ticket with your volunteer application.
Wednesday, March 26
Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Bravo! Italian Kitchen | $125 | Get a five-course Italian meal with filet mignon, Prosciutto di Parma, a corresponding wine pairings.
Thursday, March 27
Beginner Sewing Workshop (Adults) | Thursday, March 27 | Multiple times | Made Stitch Company | $53 | Learn the basics of sewing on a machine and make your own custom drawstring bag.
Friday, March 28
Music Without Borders: Jazz Meets Orchestra | 7:30-9 p.m. | Neighborhood House | Free with RSVP | Hear a blend of jazz + orchestra music and learn more about the history of both genres.
Thunder Over Louisville is just under three weeks away. Buy your Pegasus Pin ahead of time for free entry to the festival — the air show starts at 3 p.m. Get a full guide to the event from our friends at WHAS11.
Number
$2.5 million. That’s how much St. Xavier will invest to upgrade its science + social science classrooms. It’s part of a multiyear plan to modernize all 65 classrooms. (Louisville Business First)
Civic
Artist Laurie Blayney will paint Louisville’s first flood wall mural at 10th and Rowan streets. The mural will feature a scene of the Ohio River through the seasons, and mark the entrance to the most recent expansion to Waterfront Park: the PlayPort.
History
Calling all history buffs and “Hamilton” fans — the Louisville Historical League will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Louisville on Saturday, April 19. The free talk will be held at the Clark County Museum in Jeffersonville at 2 p.m.
Outdoors
Needed: green thumbs. Louisville Grows’ Seeds and Starts sale is seeking volunteers to greet shoppers, answer gardening questions, and move plants. The sales will be held Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 17. Bonus: Volunteers get a 10% discount.
Mansion Monday
Despite the decor, you won’t be feeling blue in this $4.3 million house in Glenview. Powder blue cabinets in the kitchen, blue floral wallpaper in the primary bedroom, and blue lattice work on the back porch overlooking the pool. Take a peek inside for the basement golf simulator.
Community
The Louisville Zoo has a new resident. Bruce the cassowary is now on display in the Australia Zone. The 3-year-old bird moved to Derby City from a zoo in Texas. Fun fact: Cassowaries are one of the closest living relatives of the dinosaurs.
Sports
Despite seeing an early exit from the NCAA tournament, departing players Chucky Hepburn and Terrence Edwards Jr. helped revive Louisville basketball. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Looking to save on groceries? Through March 31, new Sam’s Club Members can join for $25 — half off the regular price — plus get a free 16” pizza on their first visit.*
The Buy
The Buy
A set of really good kitchen shears. Cut meat, fish, vegetables, and more with these scissors designed with a heavy-duty blade, built-in fish scraper, steel compression spring, and non-slip handle.
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