CALENDAR of EVENTS

LIBA’s annual Buy Local Fair lands again this Sunday (May 31)

The Louisville Independent Business Alliance’s (LIBA) annual Buy Local Fair returns this Sunday (May 31) from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at Lynn Family Stadium. The event is free, although stadium parking runs $10 per vehicle, with a portion of proceeds benefiting LIBA. Now more than ever, amid a profusion of chains and franchise concepts, […]

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“Perso x Chef Kathy Cary Collaborative Dinner” (Thurs., May 28)

On Thursday, May 28, James Beard award-winner Kathy Cary (owner and executive chef at the late, lamented Lilly’s Bistro) pops up for a one-night-only collaborative dinner at Perso (741 E. Oak St. in Shelby Park). There’ll be a four-course tasting menu inspired by Cary’s most beloved dishes, as prepared by Perso’s kitchen team. According to […]

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The Brown Hotel’s Christmas brunch buffet (2025 edition)

Attention, history buffs: The Brown Hotel provides a preview of itself. A Louisville tradition, The Brown Hotel is beloved by generations of guests for its Georgian-Revival elegance and timeless Southern charm. Anchoring downtown Louisville with a firm grasp on history paired with a 21st century appreciation for hospitality, this landmark hotel at the corners of […]

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Prepare for the Feast of the Seven Fishes at Osteria Italian Seafood (Dec. 17 – 24)

Osteria Italian Seafood’s (1211 Herr Lane) Feast of Seven Fishes returns in 2025. It’s the local holiday event where the old world meets the new. Feast of the seven fishes: An Italian Christmas Eve tradition, by Adam Jones (ItaliaRail) There are many Italian Christmas traditions including the legend of La Befana, but have you ever heard […]

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In December, holiday teas at Oxmoor Farm

The following was submitted to F & D. If you’re unfamiliar with Oxmoor Farm, the story begins just after the American Revolutionary War; there is more at Wikipedia. The location is 720 Oxmoor Avenue in Louisville, behind the Oxmoor Center.  — Oxmoor Farm is excited to announce their new seasonal tradition — Holiday Teas — in […]

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Little Saint Nik’s Holiday Tavern pops up at The Exchange pub + kitchen in New Albany

Little Saint Nik’s Holiday Tavern is our excuse to decorate like we lost a bet with Santa. It’s festive, cozy, and the kind of place where one cocktail turns into a few because you just don’t want to leave. — Ian Hall, founder of The Exchange On Thanksgiving weekend, Little Saint Nik’s Holiday Tavern returns […]

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La Grande Cena: “The Big Dinner” at Osteria Italian Seafood, all day, on Wed., Nov. 26

On Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 26), Osteria Italian Seafood will offer La Grande Cena — “The Big Dinner” — all day long, and only on the 26th. Osteria Italian Seafood is located at 1211 Herr Lane. La Grande Cena is a family-style feast, with every dish serving 3 – 4 guests, from stracotto & ravioli to […]

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APRON Inc.’s “Happy Hour Friend-Raiser” at Monk’s Road Boiler House (Wed., Nov. 19)

In 2025 APRON Inc. is staging happy hour “friend-raisers” at different locations on the last Wednesday of each month. The next Happy Hour Friend-Raiser takes place on Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Monk’s Road Boiler House (131 W. Main St. in downtown Louisville).  The prospectus: Complimentary Monk’s Road bourbon and […]

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The Adventurer’s Grind, a new coffee shop in Charlestown

Turns out that Tears for Fears was mistaken. Everybody does not want to rule the world; rather, they just want to open a coffee shop. Make no mistake: coffee’s a better idea. At Louisville Business First, Olivia Estright tells the story of a new coffee shop in Southern Indiana: “The Adventurer’s Grind is located at 7745 […]

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Donum Dei’s 2nd Annual Dip Off Tipoff, benefiting APRON Inc. (Sun., Nov. 2)

On Sunday, Nov. 2 Donum Dei Brewery and Distillery (3211 Grant Line Rd. in New Albany) honors the start of the college basketball season with the Tip Off Dip Off Challenge: Guests can sample and vote for their favorite dips while enjoying Donum Dei’s craft brews and community vibes. A $10 donation at the door is […]

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APRON’s “Happy Hour Friend-Raiser” & Dan Dry’s Kentucky Reverie at Hop Atomica, Wed., Oct. 29

  In 2025 APRON Inc. is staging happy hour “friend-raisers” at different locations on the last Wednesday of each month. The next Happy Hour Friend-Raiser takes place on Wednesday, October 29 at Hop Atomica (1318 McHenry St.), with Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FEATURING: “Kentucky Reverie: An Intimate Portrait of the Bluegrass State,” a […]

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The 51st “Taste of Louisville” is Wed., Oct. 15 at Mellwood Art Center

The Kentucky Restaurant Association’s annual Taste of Louisville dates to 1974, making it by far the most enduring food tasting event in the city’s modern history. A moveable feast over the years, the 51st edition of Taste of Louisville in 2025 remains ensconced at the Mellwood Art Center (1860 Mellwood Avenue), to be held on […]

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The Brown Hotel releases this holiday season’s dates for Kentucky Afternoon Tea

Following is an information release from downtown Louisville’s historic The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway.  — The Brown Hotel’s Kentucky Tea Returns for the Holidays Century-old hotel’s holiday high tea is back in business The Brown Hotel has announced that its beloved ‘Kentucky Afternoon Tea’ – a unique rendition of a classic European […]

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Your favorite chefs pay it forward at the 10 Taste Salute (Oct. 12, 2025)

As a preface, here at Food & Dining Magazine we help spread the word about APRON Inc. as often as possible. APRON Inc. was created in 2011 to help provide financial relief to food and beverage industry workers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area who find themselves in need during times of crises. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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2nd birthday celebration at Osteria Italian Seafood on Sept. 26

Osteria Italian Seafood (1211 Herr Lane in Westport Village; 502.423.5822) is turning two, and a birthday celebration will take place for lunch and dinner on Friday, September 26, featuring the seafood specialties, house-made pastas, and Italian-inspired cocktails that have helped establish Osteria as a dining destination. As part of its birthday celebration, Osteria will debut […]

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