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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
Posted in Food, Reviews, Travel
Tagged Bun Bo Hue, Ca Kho To, Cafe Thuy Van, Dongar Food Mart & Deli, Hu Tien Nam Vang, Lau De, Louisville, Pho, Vietnamese
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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
Posted in Food, Liquor, Music, Reviews, Travel
Tagged Cuban, Havana Rumba, Louisville, Marcos Lorenzo, Mojito Tapas Restaurant
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Happy 142nd Kentucky Derby
It was a beautiful Derby Day in central Kentucky Saturday, aside from that nasty downpour around 5PM that sent a slew of $500 hats blowing across the grandstand at Churchill Downs. But that failed to dampen the party in the … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Food, Liquor, News, Pictures, Travel
Tagged Churchill Downs, Kentucky, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville
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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
Posted in Family, Food, News, Reviews, Travel
Tagged Becker and Durski, Churchill Downs, Kentucky, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Festival, Louisville, Racehorse Liniment, Wagner's Pharmacy
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Welcome to the 2016 Kentucky Derby
Welcome to all venturing from near and far that are descending upon Louisville starting today. Friday is Oaks Day. This use to be the day that locals ventured to Churchill Downs to enjoy a pleasant day at the track, soak … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Food, Liquor, Literature, Travel
Tagged Dr. Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, Kentucky Derby, Louisville, Oaks Day, Scanlan's Monthly
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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
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
Kentucky Wildcats Thump Florida 80-61
It’s always a pleasure to visit Rupp Arena, the Cathedral of college basketball. My brother scored tickets to the Florida game, so we ventured into downtown Lexington Saturday for the 4PM contest. Anymore all of Lexington has a blue hue … Continue reading
Grab the Jell-O, the Iowa Caucuses Kick Monday
Welcome to Iowa! Every four years the country turns its attention to the Hawkeye State as it serves as the first nominating contest in the race for America’s chief executive. The spectacle of baby kissing and political promises from presidential … Continue reading
Balloons by “Up, Up and Away!” Elevate Kentucky State Fair
Take more than 20,000 balloons, add in a fashion designer and an engineer and the result is an inflatable make-believe land, culled from some of the most well-known childhood fairy tales. Up, Up & Away! is the husband and wife … Continue reading
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