The El Mundo happy hour menu includes a Mole Poblano Enchilada. | Photo by @flavorsoflou
We’re raising a glass and shaking things up in the happy hour department.
Think: Deals oncraft beer, half-off cocktails + meal deals for those with an appetite.
Troll Pub | Wednesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | This bar under the Second Street Bridge offers a WTF — aka Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — happy hour, featuring half-price pints + apps.
Noche Mexican BBQ | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Sip beers, house cocktails, and Dos Amigos + Tres Amigos tequila for $2 off, order a $4 shot of Lunazul tequila or $5 shot of El Jimador tequila, all while enjoying free chips and salsa.
El Mundo | Monday-Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | All you need to know about this well-stocked happy hour is that in addition to $6 margs, there’s 5+ meal deals including crispy tacos and steamed Atlantic mussels.
A sweeping staircase forms the centerpiece of this Anchorage home, just off the Gene Snyder freeway. We have our eyes on the floor-to-ceiling, wrap-around windows in the living room. Take a peek inside.
Health
Sweet treats are officially good for you. Finally. Experts say the excitement of an inbound treat can help release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that contributes to focus, cognitive function, and feelings of joy. Sounds like the perfect excuse to get some cheesecake from Big Nita’s constantly rotating menu. (The Guardian)
Eat
Ever woken up craving an acai bowl? You’re not alone. It’s the most-searched breakfast food in Kentucky, according to a Premier Inn report. Food for thought: Instead of scouring search engines for your next meal, explore our guide to the best brunch eats in Louisville.
Watch
Prepare the bleep censor — Chef Gordon Ramsay has yet another TV show. “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars” recently premiered on Apple+ and follows restaurants’ high-stakes hunt for stars of their own. Although Louisville is only in the Michelin Guide for a hotel, we think our food scene deserves to be. (Reuters)
Drink
Craft beer is facing a dry spell. Sales were down 4% last year, and for the first time in 20 years, more breweries have closed than opened nationwide in the last 18 months. Luckily, Louisville’s taps are still flowing — raise a glass at these local breweries. (The New York Times)
Read
The nominees are out for this year’s National Book Awards, with some stellar books on the docket. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translated works. Whatever your choice of read, we recommend picking up something written by a Louisvillian. (NPR)
Eat
Fall is the season for flavor on Alabama’s Beaches, from waterfront seafood to local brews. Start planning a culinary getaway for bites with a view, and seasonal favorites like the 52nd Annual Shrimp Fest.*
Shop
Get an early start to your holiday shopping at the Kentucky Guild of Artists + Craftsmen’s Fall Art Market, Oct. 18-19, on the lawn of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Browse unique, handcrafted goods while enjoying local food trucks. Admission is free.*
Jobs
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Sports
Get to know Louisville’s biggest rivals in the ACC. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Number
1 million+. That’s how many men use Particle Face Cream, a six-in-one formula that tackles eye bags, wrinkles, and puffiness. Save 20% with code 6AM20.*
The Buy
A set of non-slip stair carpet treads. We love that they feature a peel off backing for easy installation and no leftover residue. Bonus: They’re ultra-soft, durable, and easy to clean.
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In our continuing quest to find the best fall leaves in Louisville, we’re turning to you to be our eyes in the skies trees. One reader said the best place to see fall colors is “my back yard, near Long Run Park.” Can we all come over for pie after a walk around the lake?
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