OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Hip Hops: Why I’m pumped about Monnik’s new Rose Hill Lager Haus

Hi, I’m Roger, an erstwhile “beer guy” charged with holding down this digital fort in quiet desperation, or something like that (the metaphors flow like craft cocktail programs in frantic times like these). Today is not customarily “Hip Hops” day, but I drink the pint I’m dealt/handed/poured, which comes to me from Amanda Hancock at […]

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Carali’s Rotisserie Chicken (No. 7) is open in Fern Creek

Here is the Carali’s back story as a reminder: Carali’s name shows the uniqueness of their amazing restaurant. CA is for Carlos (Owner), RA is for Rafael (Owner), and LI is for Rafael’s mother, Lidia, who has passed away. Lidia’s dream was to open a restaurant, and Carali’s has made that dream a reality. Stop […]

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Nook & Nowhere is in route to Shelby Park (formerly Trouble Bar)

Trouble Bar’s last night is NYE, but there’s a secret something to come Previously it was revealed that the owners of Trouble Bar in Shelby Park (1149 S. Shelby St.) were embarking on a plan to shape-shift their concept in 2025. Accordingly, the business closed at year’s end, and the reinvention began. Now, thanks to […]

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Clifton down a Cajun as J. Gumbo’s closes

Add another chapter to the long-running saga of J. Gumbo’s, as reported by Michael L. Jones at Louisville Business First. J. Gumbo’s location closes A location of a Louisville-based, fast-casual Cajun restaurant chain closed last week. The J. Gumbo’s at 2109 Frankfort Ave. is now available for lease. The more than 1,300-square-foot restaurant, which opened […]

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MoonDog reinvents Pho Ba Luu in Butchertown

Over at the Courier Journal, Lennie Omalza has the rundown of how Pho Ba Luu has become MoonDog (1019 E. Main St.) — in some ways the same, in others quite different. Pho Ba Luu gets new life as MoonDog, a one-of-a-kind Vietnamese spot in Butchertown I caught up with owner/operator and partner Tin Le, […]

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House of Marigold’s second location, coming in summer to Norton Commons

The House of Marigold (10310 Shelbyville Road in Middletown) was profiled by Cary Stemle in Food & Dining Magazine’s Fall 2024 edition (Vol. 83). A group of young women have just finished their meals, and now they’re lining up for photographs in front of the restaurant.  Painted white with gold trim, the façade features the […]

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Fresco Tea Bar has a new owner, to become Boba Bun

Fresco Tea Bar has a new owner: Siliang Hu, originator of the Boba Bun food truck. Fresco Tea Bar began operations in 2020 inside the Mesa facility in downtown New Albany. Correct me if this is mistaken, but later this branch shifted to 2441 State St., near the I-265 interchange. A location at 1370 Veterans […]

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North Lime Coffee & Donuts departs Old Louisville

North Lime Coffee & Donuts in Old Louisville (1228 S. Seventh St.) has closed after almost seven years in business. Here’s the text of the Facebook post: As of the first of this year we have decided to close down our much beloved Old Lou location. We want to thank our loyal patrons, who loved […]

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Fauxltry in eclipse: Cosmic Bird’s last day is January 31, “100%”

In a video posted at Instagram, Cosmic Bird’s owner/chef James Morier says this time it’s real, after several months of herculean efforts to keep fauxltry alive. Officially closing Cosmic Bird 100% January 31st is the last day. Thank you to everyone who came to the Bird. #thankful #Ilivedmydream Previously at Food & Dining Magazine: Cosmic Bird […]

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A Sam’s Southern Eatery franchise arrives in Jeffersonville

The Jeffersonville link of a chain called Sam’s Southern Eatery is open at 1718 E. 10th Street (812-913-0026). According to the web site, “Experience the rich flavors of Southern cuisine at Sam’s Southern Eatery. Our mouthwatering dishes and warm hospitality will transport you to the heart of the South. Come and indulge in our delicious […]

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The Local Seltzery’s fizz is gone, but I Love Tacos has designs for the space

My sense, looking at reports about seltzers and hard teas, is that the category is no longer crushing beer under its boot heel. This is not enormously surprising to me—artificially-flavored fizzy booze products always lose their appeal after a while. — Jeff Alworth, at Beervana Then again, The Local Seltzery had a three-year run at […]

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New Albany Tavern, coming soon to where Pints&union used to be

On Thursday the owners of Old Louisville Tavern and Hillcrest Tavern acted to tame the bubbling SoIN rumorama by announcing that New Albany Tavern (I’m hoping this is the correct name) will open soon at 114 E. Market St. in the building occupied until recently by another bar that relocated to the Highlands. The historic downtown […]

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