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Dinner with a view
Nouvelle Bar & Bottle’s lush patio. | Photo by @whatwedoinlou
As temperatures rise and the weather gets better, it’s the perfect time to patronize your local restaurants with outdoor dining options.
Whether you’re going out for a full meal or just some drinks, these local patios.
Restaurants
Gralehaus
Order inside this original Victorian home-turned cafe, then head outside to the patio with stained glass windows + a path to its sister restaurant, Holy Grale.
Nouvelle Bar + Bottle
This exquisite patio offers walk-up access from the sidewalk + extends back into a lush garden where you can order wine and small bites directly from your phone.
Merryweather
A neighborhood bar if ever there was one, The Merryweather features frequent pop-ups and food trucks + a fire pit out back.
This year will see the first-ever Gallop Through Gaslight event in Jeffersontown. Pick up a passport at a participating business starting tomorrow, April 25 and get four stamps before Derby Day to get entered to win a gift cards or other prizes.
Number
45%. That’s how much of Louisville Metro’s General Fund comes from occupational taxes. It’s the largest source of income for the fund.
Theater
Redline Performing Arts’ run of “A Raisin in the Sun” started last night and runs through this Monday, April 27 at the Broadway Theatre. The organization is currently raising money to restore the theatre building. (Louisville Public Media)
Derby
The Chow Wagon is now open at Waterfront Park, and will run through Derby week. Enjoy live music + chow down on some fair food — admission is free with your Pegasus Pin. (WDRB)
State
A Paducah tean is working to map all the “Blessing Boxes,” or community supported food + supply pantries in the state. The map features dozens of Louisville locations, and you can even add your own. (Courier Journal)
Edu
Bellarmine University President Susan M. Donovan will step down from her position next year. She was the University’s fourth president.
Finance
If your budget feels tighter than it used to, it might be time to rethink a few everyday expenses. Read this list of 19 money-saving strategies and create a little breathing room in your budget.*
The Buy
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Shop some of our favorite unique gifts for the occasion at five different price points.
💖 Under 10: These mini vase fridge magnets spell out “mom” + include decorative blooms that can last a lifetime.
💖 Under $25: This magnolia bloom candle features hand-crafted petals and leaves + doubles as a decorative accent.
💖 Under $50: Let them know how much they mean to you with this embroidered mom of the year baseball hat.
💖 Under $75: Never let their coffee or tea go cold thanks to this sleek mug warmer with real-time temperature control.
💖 Under $100: Spark laughter with this charming thou shall not try me needlepoint pillow.
This week, I went to the Speed Cinema for Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock Jr.” scored with music from R.E.M. I’m not sure how well the two actually go together, but there are worse ways to spend an evening than watching a silent music and listening to “New Adventures in Hi-Fi.”
The next project from Silents Synced is another Keaton film scored to music by They Might Be Giants, and if it comes to the Speed Cinema, I’ll be seated in the front row.
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