This Phalcha latte comes with a tiny edible maple leaf. | Photo courtesy Phalcha Coffee
False fall has come and gone, but today we’re manifesting the real thing. Many of Louisville’s coffee shops are doing the same with fall menus to die for.
Phalcha
Why limit yourself to just one fall drink? Phalcha’s signature coffee flights now carry a fall twist — get a sipping size of pumpkin spice, maple spice, and ube cardamom chai hot or iced. There are also standalone options like the pistachio pandan and the apple caramel butter oat, plus an apple caramel waffle.
Safai
Whether you visit the Bardstown Road or the Logan Street Market location, get ready to spring into fall. Sample a spin on the pumpkin spice latte with a frozen pumpkin chocolate chip latte, or try the blueberry pancake latte drizzled with pie filling.
Quills
Starting Friday, Sept. 19, Quills will be serving all kinds of fall treats. Expect classic fall flavors like pumpkin and maple, along with blackberry and a new cold foam. It will also be serving new pastries from Bae’s Bakery, plus bringing back the Ommagourd fall bean blend.
“Dreamgirls” | Friday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $35+
Fall Plant Sale | Friday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, Clermont | Free | Discover the perfect native plants to support pollinators and birds in your garden with help from Bernheim’s horticulture team — trees, shrubs, and sun- and shade-loving perennials are available.*
Escape to Alabama’s Beaches for a sunny fall getaway
Presented by Visit Alabama's Beaches
Fall is the perfect time to visit with fewer crowds, wide-open beaches, and Gulf waters that stay warm well into the season. | Photos courtesy of Visit Alabama’s Beaches
Why settle for cold fall air when you could trade it for a gentle beach breeze? Alabama’s Beaches are warm, sunny, and perfect for a fall getaway.
Experience sugar-white sand, fresh Gulf seafood, and wide-open spaces that make relaxing easy. Fall also brings fewer crowds, so you’ll enjoy more room to stretch out on the beach and less waiting at your favorite restaurants.
Alabama’s Beaches deliver the perfect fall break fun at the beach just a short drive down I-65, with:
The KFC Yum! Center is embarking on a study to “reimagine” the downtown arena for future developments. UofL season ticket holders will be among the first surveyed about the future of the center, with a public survey to be announced later. (WDRB)
Real Estate
A new mixed-use development is set to break ground in Louisville’s East End next June. Located off Johnson Road, the development will include 80 luxury apartment units along with 81 single family homes. (Louisville Business First)
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This Friday, Sept. 19, select parking spots downtown will be transformed into interactive pop-ups and installations for Parks and Rec’s Park(ing) Day event. Check out the map of participating organizations.
Health
An air quality warning issued earlier this week has been extended through tonight. Members of sensitive populations should use caution due to elevated ozone levels. Learn more about Louisville’s air quality alerts and what they mean. (WDRB)
Louisvillian
Louisville Orchestra director Teddy Abrams has been chosen as the new artistic and executive director for the Ojai Music Festival in California. While continuing his role as the leader of Louisville’s Grammy-winning orchestra, he’ll be planning the 81st installment of the prestigious classical music festival for 2027. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals face a crucial “get right” game against Bowling Green following their bye week. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Cause
Heads up, Louisville: Kentuckiana’s biggest giving day, Give for Good Louisville, returns tomorrow, Sept. 18. Support over 600 local nonprofits across Kentuckiana and help causes that matter to you. Psst… Your donation could be matched or boosted by thousands thanks to community partners. Here’s how.*
Finance
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The Louisville Water Company has been slowly draining the Crescent Hill Reservoir since June in order to reline it — that’s a grand total of 55 million gallons of water. Fun fact: The 16 pumping stations that keep Louisville’s shoreline safe from Ohio River flooding can process over 8 times that amount of water in just one hour.
ASTR the Label’s scarf tie sleeveless sweater, newly added to Nordstrom. Look effortlessly put together as you go from morning meetings to after-work drinks in a top that perfectly transitions from summer to fall.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m hoping that sharing these fall drinks with you today will help usher in some real autumnal weather soon. If you’re looking for even more reasons to look forward to fall, be sure to check out our list of regional fall festivals.
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