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This time of year, mocktails are all the rage — thousands of Americans participate in Dry January, but the challenge can be tough. We decided to round up a few local offerings that go beyond a rocks glass of cranberry juice.
Check out mocktails made with spiritless bourbon, full sober menus + a locally made superfood cocktail mixer.
This movie-themed bar will make any of its cocktails into booze-free drinks. It also serves housemade sodas in flavors like cucumber dill and mango pineapple.
If you’re looking for a hidden gem bar, Epiphany is your answer. The Phony Espresso Negroni features coffee, cane sugar, and bubbles, while the Pearly Green Light is made with matcha and coconut cream.
Friends of the Library Book Sale | Every 2nd and 4th Friday + Saturday | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Jeffersonville Township Public Library, Jeffersonville, IN | Free
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Following the appointment of Louisville’s first Chief AI Officer, the city is entering into a contract with Govstream.ai, a venture-backed startup company that uses AI tools to “reduce permit review timelines.”
State
Universal pre-K, food assistance, and economic development — these are all priorities laid out in Governer Beshear’s budget ask, which will be debated by the general assembly in the coming weeks. (Louisville Public Media)
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Could you be the one lighting off the fireworks at this year’s Thunder Over Louisville? Kentucky Lottery players can enter for a chance to win a range of prizes, including hitting the button to set off the big show. (WDRB)
Closing
Kayouz Cafe will close at the end of the month after 15 years in business. Have a favorite memory or meal from the St. Matthews spot? Share it in the comments of the Facebook announcement and show the dishwasher-turned-owner Tyler Conway some love. (Courier Journal)
Sports
If you’re excited about Louisville’s new spring football team, now’s your chance to meet its first head coach Chris Redman. The Louisville Kings will host a fan rally on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. at Lynn Family Stadium — RSVP online for the free event.
Sports
Everyone has their eyes on the Cards as they vie for a spot in the playoffs. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Take the guesswork out of healthy eating with chef-cooked meals from Forkful. Instead of spending hours on Pinterest looking for recipes, opt for high-quality, nourishing meals delivered right to your door. Forkful’s meals boast only the finest ingredients, like grass-fed meats, wild-caught seafood, and organic produce. Think: protein-packed pastas and plant-based burrito bowls. Plus, Forkful meals are never frozen + only take 2-3 minutes to prepare.
It looks like all the Conformity Gate conspiracy theories that were flooding the internet, thanks to “Stranger Things” fans, are false. It’s okay if you still believe. For those who don’t want to let the story of 1980s Hawkins end, grab some vintage threads to bring it to life.
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