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City Guide
Take me to brunch
Dine in style at The House of Marigold. | Photo by LOUtoday
Spring is here, and that means brunch season. With help from our readers, we’ve compiled a whole bunch of options, from dedicated brunch restaurants to all-hours restaurants with mid-morning specials. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. Note: All times listed are brunch-only. The House of Marigold | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Order Southern-inspired plates — like build-you-own deviled eggs and breakfast biscuits — in this Instagram-worthy restaurant.
Foko | Tuesday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Get a burrito, biscuits and gravy, or a classic breakfast sandwich — City Editor Declan recommends the chilakiles. On your way out, grab a dozen pastries to take home from La Pana.
Sarino | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | This Italian restaurant’s brunch selections include salads (add chicken, anchovies, salmon, or shrimp for a protein bump), frittatas, pizzas, and waffles.
The Waterfront Botanical Gardens has hired its first bonsai curator. Angelica Ramirez brings years in Chicago, Washington, DC, and Epcott to help facilitate the Gardens’ new bonsai collection.
Biz
American whiskey exports fell 19% last year, but Kentucky still leads the 43 states producing the spirit. The Bluegrass State exported $799 million in whiskey, just beating out Tennessee’s $793 million. (Louisville Business First)
Shop
Fox Hollow Farm will host a Kids Creator Market on Sunday, May 17. Local kids will set up shop to sell handmade goods between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. It’s free to attend.
Watch
The Iroquois Amphitheater’s summer movie series will start next month on Monday, May 4 with a free screening of “Star Wars: Rogue One.” Peep the full schedule, including the original “Godzilla,” “Shaun of the Dead,” and “The Big Lebowski.”
The Word
Brumation: a state or condition of sluggishness, inactivity, or torpor exhibited by reptiles during winter. The Louisville Nature Center’s box turtles emerged from their brumation this week, and are ready to enjoy the spring weather.
Concert
Tickets for the third annual Sky Soul Festival are on sale now. Fantasia, Busta Rhymes, and Johnny Gill will perform at Waterfront Park on Saturday, Aug. 8. You can get tickets online, at Better Days Records, or at Well Suited Men’s Clothing on Hikes Lane.
The Buy
Sprucing up the house? Shop fresh rugs and runners that will brighten your home for spring:
🏡 These gorgeous area rugs aren’t just pretty to look at — they’re non-slip, thin enough to fit under doors, and low-pile so dust and dander won’t get trapped.
🚪 Treat the front porch to a 4.7-star rated striped or buffalo check doormat that’s easy to wipe down, vacuum, or throw in the wash.
🌼 Fill the whole room with a vintage floral rug that’s machine washable and complete with non-slip backing.
👟 Add a new look and extra safety to stairs with rubber backed stair treads — just place and go with no adhesive needed.
🛁 Your bath mat has seen a lot of feet — shop a fresh one that’s ultra-absorbent and non-slip for under $20.
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