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Black-and-white photo of a Market Street in Louisville from 1940, showing vintage cars parked in front of a department store named "Bacon's." The storefront has large display windows with mannequins, and neighboring shops include one labeled “Logan.” The multi-story buildings have ornate architectural details above the ground floor.
Culture
Department stores that used to exist in Louisville
This back-to-school history lesson takes a look at five former department + mall anchor stores that used to be in Louisville.
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Michael Beausoleil
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Bourbon & Beyond: 3 tips for pairing your bourbon to the music
Bourbon expert Chris Blandford is sharing his recs for pairing your bourbon to the music at the Bourbon & Beyond festival.
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Tailgating tips + recipes for football season
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How to experience Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgate this football season
Make the most out of your attendance of UofL Cardinals games this season with Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgating Experience.
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Food
Get ready for National Tequila Day
Tequila might not be the answer, but it’s worth a shot.
July 21, 2023
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Heine Brothers Coffee
Three shelves full of sriracaha bottles.
Food
Where has all the Sriracha gone?
The Sriracha shortage continues, leading to some high prices for the spicy condiment — but let’s look at the cause of the shortage and how can we get our hands on some hot sauce.
July 17, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Our favorite non-alcoholic beverage brands made in Derby City
Hold the booze, please.
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Events
8th-annual Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest returns tomorrow
This hoppy event boasts 75+ craft beers, wines, and seltzers.
July 13, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Plan a perfect picnic with these top picnic picks
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Food
Ashbourne Farms opens a marketplace on River Road in Louisville
Haymarket is putting the “farm” in farm-to-table.
June 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
5 developments under construction in Derby City
If you build it, they will come.
June 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
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