Pizza Lupo has sourdough pizzas with the best crusts in town. | Photo by LOUtoday
Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Louisville’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 20+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Bar Vetti, NuLu
Located on the first floor of the AC Hotel, Bar Vetti might seem like a suave spot to sip a cocktail, but its menu also offers six pizzas, including a mushroom and artichoke pie with marscapone and locally farmed fungi.
Sarino, Schnitzelburg
Home to one of the sleekest outdoor patios in Derby City, Sarino offers the full repertoire of Italian fare, including a Margherita pie with buffalo mozzarella. Bonus: All of Sarino’s pies are available gluten free.
Wheated, Highlands
The original Wheated is in Brooklyn, NY, but the second location is right here in Derby City. Pair your sourdough crust pizza with a meatball starter or a seasonal cocktail.
We know, this is just a piece of the pie. If your favorite place to get pizza wasn’t mentioned, let us know so we can show it some love in the future.
Pride Plates Food Tour | Times vary | The Highlands | $159 | Explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past + present as you eat and drink your way down Bardstown Road.
Friday, Aug. 22
Prova Spirits Grand Opening | Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Aug. 23 | Times vary | Prova | Cost of purchase | Taste Italian-style spirits like aperitivo, vermouth, and amaro at the grand opening of this new nano distillery.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Family Canoe Day | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chickasaw Park | Free | Get a safety course and head out on the water, all equipment provided.
Meal with Strangers | Times vary | A Restaurant in Louisville | $8 | Meet new friends over dinner — the location will be revealed once you sign up.
Gimme Gimme Disco | 8 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $24.19 | Become the “Dancing Queen” to some of your favorite ABBA tracks, plus other tunes from the 1970s and 1980s.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Trivia at West Sixth Nulu! | Sunday, Aug. 24-Sunday, June 27 | Times vary | West Sixth NuLu | Free | Show off your knowledge and snag some suds at this weekly trivia event — you can even bring your dog.
Monday, Aug. 25
Retro Game Swap Meet | 5-9 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger | Free | Bring your retro games, consoles, or accessories to swap or sell — RSVP online.
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The former Come Back Inn space across from Fleur de Flea will soon be home to Maynila, a new Filipino restaurant from the chef behind Perso, Segreto, and Ciao Ristorante. He expects it to be open later this year or in early 2026. (Courier Journal)
Civic
JCPS voted this week to lower the school property tax from 73.5 cents per $100 to 71.7 cents. Translation: A property valued at $100,000 would cost a homeowner $717 in school tax. The district says increasing property evaluations will actually mean an increase in funding despite the lower tax rate. (WHAS11)
Development
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is looking into improvements to be made to three miles of the Outer Loop between I-65 and Shepherdsville Road. The first public meeting for input will be on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the South Central Regional Library. (WDRB)
Outdoors
As of this school year, Trees Louisville has planted trees at 100 JCPS campuses, with more on the way.
Try This
If you’ve ever wanted to try Mahjong, now’s your chance. The Crane House is hosting a free learn-to-play event at the Crescent Hill library tonight — no experience necessary. Bonus: If you’ve already got the Mahjong itch, consider stopping by the Gilda’s Club on Grinstead the second Monday of every month.
Sports
Do the Cards have a chance at the playoffs? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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You may have heard about the new electric trucks entering production in Louisville’s Ford factories. Here’s a look at what Ford’s local plants looked like 100 years ago, shortly after opening in 1925.
The new Fords will probably be just a bit more technologically advanced than these Model-Ts.
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