The Public House is no more, but a new watering hole will soon take its place. | Photo by Against the Grain
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Derby City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Louisville — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Summer openings
Haifry | This new Japanese restaurant comes from the owner of Dragon King’s Daughter with a range of non-sushi Japanese food, including noodles, skewers, and savory pancakes.
YachtSea | Oysters + hot dogs
From the minds behind The Merryweather comes this new nautical-themed Butchertown bar. YachtSea features nautical-themed drinks, an oyster bar, and hot dogs — along with pinball.
Coming soon
Murray’s Creole Pub | Creole food
Lawrence Weeks’ new restaurant will feature casual pub dining on the first floor, with dinner service and a cocktail program on the upper level.
Gaslight Festival Parade | 6-8 p.m. | Jeffersontown Shopping Center, Jeffersontown | Free | See local schools, bands, and businesses march through J-town and collect some candy while you’re at it.
Friday, Sept. 12
Drag Race All Stars: Raven | 8 p.m.-3 a.m. | Play Louisville | $22+ | Raven of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will host a meet and greet in between the 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows.
Official Bourbon & Beyond After-Party | Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 | Crowne Plaza Ballroom | $29 | Keep the party going with music, a cash bar, and food available for purchase.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Breakfast with the Beasts: Australian Animals | 9-11 a.m. | Louisville Zoo | $40 | Your ticket includes a hot breakfast featuring a waffle bar, parking, and zoo admission for the day.
Beargrass Creek Canoe Tour | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Louisville Community Boathouse | $20+ | Hop in a canoe and let your guide discuss the local biome + Louisville’s waterway history.
JCPS broke ground on the Kerrick Elementary School building this week, which is expected to open by fall of 2027. It’s part of a 10-year plan to build or renovate 25 schools in the district. (WHAS11)
Today Is
September 11, also recognized as National Day of Service and Remembrance and Patriot Day. Commemorate the day with a visit to the memorial at the Vintage Fire Museum in Jeffersonville.
Shop
Kulli Atelier is a new jewelry and custom perfume shop inside the Mellwood Arts Center. You can design your own scents or get custom jewelry from the owner and sole proprietor Elias Feghaly. (Courier Journal)
Real Estate
The former Whiteside’s Bakery Co. building will soon be home to a “Gothic-inspired” tasting room from Von Payne Spirits called The Von Payne Castle. No opening timeline has been announced. (Louisville Business First)
Louisvillian
Louisville drag queen + “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” finalist Lexi Love appeared on stage with Sabrina Carpenter this week during the VMAs. Stay tuned to her socials to catch her next time she performs here in LOU. (WLKY)
Festival
Tickets are on sale for this year’s BowmanFest on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. See vintage military vehicles, airplanes, and cars, plus food trucks and Green River bourbon. Veterans and first responders get in free.
Sports
Louisville’s star linebacker Stanquan Clark faces a significant setback with a lower leg injury, sidelining him for the foreseeable future. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is our quest for the perfect fall boots. Here are our top five picks of the season:
👢 These knee high boots strike the perfect balance between function and style with an anti-slip rubber outsole and chic buckle detailing.
👢 Free People’s Western booties feature a sophisticated two-inch heel, patent leather, and appliqué details for under $70.
👢 Spot us wearing these vanilla-hued suede pointed toe ankle booties to date nights and dinner parties all season long.
👢 These timeless Chelsea ankle boots are a steal for under $50. Oh, and they’re top-rated on Amazon.
👢 Sporty meets sleek in Eurosoft’s ultra-comfortable side zip boots complete with a padded footbed + round toe design.
This one’s for all the shutterbugs out there. The Louisville Photo Biennial — that’s every two years — is underway. From now through December, over 50 locations around town will host talks, exhibits, and workshops all centered around the art of photography. I’ve got my eye — or should I say lens — on the UofL Archives photo reception next Wednesday.
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