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New and coming-soon restaurants in Derby City
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Four real-life Willy Wonka shops in Louisville
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LOUtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
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Ethel Loveless makes the coolest wigs in Louisville
This local burlesque star creates wigs fit for a queen in her Highlands home.
June 19, 2025
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Ultimate guide to donuts in Derby City
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June 5, 2025
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Buy Local Fair returns on Sunday, June 8
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How Chef Edward Lee’s heritage shapes his culinary identity
The Louisville restaurateur credits his Korean American identity for inspiring some of his famous fusion dishes.
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