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Live
Where to have brunch in Louisville
All about the bennys.
April 01, 2026 11:00 AM
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Sarah Shadburne
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Food
Osteria Italian Seafood replaces Napa River Grill
Out with the cast iron sirloin, in with the halibut agrodolce.
October 11, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Development
Stay in style at 5 new boutique hotels in Louisville
As visitors come and see what Derby City has to offer, they’ll find themselves with plenty of options for luxurious stays at our boutique hotels.
October 3, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Live
Unwritten rules of Louisville
Tell us you’re from Louisville without telling us you’re from Louisville.
September 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Real Estate
The Gaffney House resurrected into a luxury rental property
Take a look inside the renovation.
September 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
The luxury Polo Cup event returns for a third year — and there’s a champagne limo bus
We’re not talking about fancy collared shirts here, people.
August 29, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Eat pasta made in a flaming wheel of cheese
You only live once.
August 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
FieriCon is taking Louisvillians to Flavortown
Holy moly, Stromboli!
August 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
2023 Kentucky State Fair by the numbers
We couldn’t get an exact number of corn dogs sold, but trust us — it’s a lot.
August 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sports
New pickleball venues in Louisville
Time to work on that backswing.
August 7, 2023
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Katie Molck
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