Category Archives: Reviews

Lunch Vietnamese Style at Cafe Thuy Van in Louisville

With another interview this week in Louisville, I had the opportunity to again sample some Vietnamese cuisine and I was not going to be denied. For anyone seeking authentic Vietnamese fare make the time for a visit to Cafe Thuy Van. … Continue reading

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Lunch at Havana Rumba Makes My Monday

Having driven to Louisville around noon Monday for a job interview that concluded by 1PM, the timing worked out perfectly to score a late lunch before heading back to Frankfort. I plotted my course to Bardstown Road in search of … Continue reading

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Wagner’s Pharmacy Keeps Tradition Simple

As anticipation reaches a frenzied height for the Kentucky Derby, those looking for betting tips on a horse and a tasty meal should stop in to Wagner’s Pharmacy. Located across the street from the backside entrance to Churchill Downs, this … Continue reading

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Ends on Damp Note

Mostly there is sun and fun in New Orleans during the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival, but there are those years when it gets wet – and the rain came down hard Saturday bringing an early end to the music. … Continue reading

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Windy Corner Market Makes Tasty Po-Boy Sandwich

On a recent trip over to Lexington, I was needing some nourishment and wanted to steer clear of any chain restaurants, nor was I interested in barbecue or a dive cheeseburger. With those parameters in mind I ended up taking … Continue reading

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Red State BBQ’s Food Truck Visits Frankfort

Commonwealth Credit Union was kind enough to arrange a lunchtime treat for Frankfort residents Thursday as Red State BBQ brought its food truck to CCU’s Louisville Road branch. Earlier in the week an e-mail from my bank alerted me that … Continue reading

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Galactic Rocks the Lyric in Lexington

New Orleans funk jam pioneers Galactic made a tour stop at the classic Lyric Theatre on E. 3rd Street in Lexington Wednesday night. I was desperately due for a dose of Big Easy flavor, but was unsure what to expect … Continue reading

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Joella’s Hot Chicken Makes One Happy to Cry

Fans of fried chicken and spicy goodness have a reason to rejoice, Joella’s Hot Chicken has arrived in Louisville. The two joints known across the globe for hot chicken are located south of Louisville. Gus’s Fried Chicken in Memphis and … Continue reading

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Running & Bourbon Pair Up In 13-Mile Race

Mercifully, the 2015 half marathon season has come to a close. With the completion of the Urban Bourbon in Louisville on Oct. 24, the longer runs are done and I can ease off the distance accelerator. As with the KY … Continue reading

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North Lime Coffee & Donuts Gets The Morning Moving

I recently was in Lexington for a couple mornings in a row to take the kids to classes at the Lexington Living Arts & Sciences Center. During the next break from school I recommend you check out their creative days … Continue reading

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