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APRON Inc.’s “Happy Hour Friend-Raiser” at Gaslight Diner (Wed., Aug. 27)

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, August 27 (THAT’S TOMORROW) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Gaslight Diner, 10509 Watterson Trail.  The prospectus: Complimentary Green River Distillery, Monk’s Road and/or Jefferson’s Bourbon […]

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R.I.P. Hugh E. Bir Jr., legendary New Albany musician and tavern keeper

Hugh E. Bir Cafe’s 59th birthday is June 8 in New Albany Whether it was the historic downtown bar in his family’s possession since 1966, or the soft-spoken man himself, the name Hugh E. Bir has been synonymous with New Albany for so very long that most of this city’s residents probably think he came […]

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NuLu’s Garage Bar changes hands; closed temporarily but slated to reopen on July 19

TAJ vs TAJ? Just flip a dinar, and the loser becomes JAT, no worries Here a Taj, there a Taj; everywhere a Taj-Taj. The latest update on NuLu’s struggle among the Tajs involves a new variable in the form of Garage Bar’s temporary closing and sale. “The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so […]

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Sky Premium Lounge is coming to the former HopCat in Cherokee Triangle

That’s HopCat, not SDF. My dictionary defines the noun luxury as “the state of great comfort and extravagant living.” When used as an adjective, it means “luxurious, or of the nature of a luxury.” Premium slots in this approximate territory, too. As an adjective, premium implies something of superior quality that probably costs more too. Premium comes straight out […]

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Press release focus: Dog Haus’ Aloha Soopah (Spam) Slider

As your friendly digital editor, each week I sift through numerous press releases pertaining to food and dining, often marveling at the distinct, consistent style they manage to exhibit. At times, it’s fun to share press releases in their entirety, so that readers can see exactly what I must endure peruse on a weekly basis. In […]

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Brace yourselves: more chain tacos are coming

The less said about this story, the better, because satire tends to lose its bite when situated on every over-developed stroad corner with a drive-thru, and if there’s anything I can’t stand, it’s flavorless Satire Lite. But I’m sure Barstow CA is lovely in spring, when the Mojave Desert blooms. Here with the taco story, welcome […]

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A Taste for Life has been canceled in 2025

I had the preview ready, but there is breaking news. The text: To our sponsors and supporters, It is with sadness that Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar, NAMI Louisville, and The Pete Foundation have decided to cancel A Taste for Life in 2025 with hopes of further strengthening the event next year. As community based […]

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Name change: Milo’s is now Mochi Wren (in downtown New Albany)

I live in New Albany but still managed to miss this name change in early May, so let’s catch up. Milo’s Boba and Bakery remains as it was at 154 E. Main Street in downtown New Albany, and ownership is the same, but the business is now known as Mochi Wren. Here’s an explanation (obviously […]

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To be or not to be: Black Jockey’s Lounge renovations still on pause

Turning back the pages to 2020: “A black + woman owned restaurant and lounge. We are where the community comes together over great food, lively music performances and cocktails.” Encore on 4th to be rebranded as The Black Jockey Lounge I’m not sure where those four and a half years went, but direct your attention […]

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A Memorial Day observance, 2025

“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.” — Elie Wiesel The following essay first appeared at Food & Dining Magazine in 2021. It strikes me as useful and appropriate to pause now and then and reflect on universals, of which this surely is one. Today […]

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Dan Dry’s Kentucky Derby 151 photos: The Run for the Roses

Derby 151 was soggy; might as well embrace it: “At 5-1 odds, Sovereignty was able to hold off the favorite Journalism and win the 151st Kentucky Derby” (at WLKY). Sharing Dan Dry’s work this week has been a great pleasure; I felt as if I occupied a front row seat at Churchill Downs. Enjoy this […]

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Dan Dry’s Kentucky Derby 151 photos: Our Kentucky Oaks, 2025

For 22 years, Food & Dining Magazine readers have known and appreciated Dan Dry’s photography. ‘Nuff said. What they may not know is that Kentucky Derby 151 is Dan’s 47th year documenting the race and its milieu at Churchill Downs. I’ll do the math for you: that’s 31% of all the Kentucky Derbies ever. Dan […]

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Dan Dry’s Kentucky Derby 151 photos: Thurby

For 22 years, Food & Dining Magazine readers have known and appreciated Dan Dry’s photography. ‘Nuff said. What they may not know is that Kentucky Derby 151 is Dan’s 47th year documenting the race and its milieu at Churchill Downs. I’ll do the math for you: that’s 31% of all the Kentucky Derbies ever. Dan […]

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Dan Dry’s Kentucky Derby 151 photos: dawn workouts and the backside at Churchill Downs (2)

For 22 years, Food & Dining Magazine readers have known and appreciated Dan Dry’s photography. ‘Nuff said. What they may not know is that Kentucky Derby 151 is Dan’s 47th year documenting the race and its milieu at Churchill Downs. I’ll do the math for you: that’s 31% of all the Kentucky Derbies ever. Dan […]

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Dan Dry’s Kentucky Derby 151 photos: dawn workouts and the backside at Churchill Downs (1)

For 22 years, Food & Dining Magazine readers have known and appreciated Dan Dry’s photography. ‘Nuff said. What they may not know is that Kentucky Derby 151 is Dan’s 47th year documenting the race and its milieu at Churchill Downs. I’ll do the math for you: that’s 31% of all the Kentucky Derbies ever. Dan […]

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