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Fancy Farm Political Picnic Kicks Off Election Season

Posted on August 2, 2014 by theurbanllama

All sports have their seasons of play and politics is no different. Today the preseason concludes for the mid-term U.S. Senate race in Kentucky, as the 134th annual St. Jerome Parish Catholic Picnic, better known as Fancy Farm, offers up its unique … Continue reading →

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Forecastle Continues to Forge Kentucky Identity

Posted on July 27, 2014 by theurbanllama

The Forecastle music festival in Louisville continues to grow and find its place as one of the signature events Kentucky has to offer. Running since 2002, the three-day music, art and cuisine event this year drew just over 60,000 visitors, … Continue reading →

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Lexington’s Blue Stallion Brewing Celebrates First Anniversary

Posted on July 21, 2014 by theurbanllama

It has been a fast year for Blue Stallion Brewing. Established in 2012, the Lexington brewery opened its production and tasting room on July 17, 2013. Within six months it was already undergoing a brewery expansion to add enough cooler … Continue reading →

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Forecastle Offers Fans A “Bourbon Universe” at Weekend Festival

Posted on July 20, 2014 by theurbanllama

Man the weather has been a bit of a bummer if you are attending the Forecastle Festival this weekend in Louisville. Friday it was rain, Saturday gloom, and Sunday isn’t looking much better. I recommend some of Kentucky’s finest bourbon … Continue reading →

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Bourbon for Blood

Posted on May 28, 2014 by theurbanllama

If you are trying to raise money for a good cause in Kentucky, it’s never a bad idea to offer some fine sipping whiskey as an enticement. This was just the case last Thursday when I attended the finale of … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the Bourbon Mr. Lee

Posted on August 3, 2013 by theurbanllama

There sure are some joyful spirits up in heaven shaking Elmer T. Lee’s hand and giving him a thankful slap on the back, as he was personally responsible for a goodly portion of the angels’ share of fine Kentucky bourbon … Continue reading →

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Amazing Eats at Havana Rumba in Louisville

Posted on July 4, 2013 by theurbanllama

After doing some enthusiastic consumption of bourbon at the Garage Bar, it was time to do some serious eating. I had already pushed our reservation back once by phone from the patio. It was such a nice night out and … Continue reading →

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Whiskey at the Garage Bar

Posted on July 1, 2013 by theurbanllama

I had friends in town from Washington, DC, last weekend, who were visiting family in Fort Knox. Karen and Travis needed a night out in civilization, and Maia and I definitely were ready for a moment away from our parental … Continue reading →

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Price Hill Chili in Cincinnati is Worth Discovering

Posted on June 23, 2013 by theurbanllama

One of the benefits I’ve noticed since moving back to the Central Kentucky region is I have more opportunities to explore the food and culture of the surrounding regions. I used to visit Cincinnati for the occasional Reds baseball game, … Continue reading →

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Basa Offers a Modern Take on Vietnamese

Posted on May 26, 2013 by theurbanllama

Basa is a lovely Vietnamese bistro located on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. This is a bohemian section of the city, full of independent, “Do It Yourself (DIY)” types, which Basa fits into nicely, as it has a very approachable atmosphere. … Continue reading →

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