OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Murray’s Creole Pub to open in Deer Park on Fri., Dec. 12

As previously announced and much anticipated… Lawrence Weeks, Murray’s Creole Pub will “evolve” Pints&union this fall in Deer Park …and now come to fruition. Reporting at Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones previews the opening of Murray’s Creole Pub on Friday, Dec. 12 at 1576 Bardstown Road in Deer Park, the former long-term home of […]

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Leonardo’s Mexican Food opens today in Jeffersonville

Following is the text of the Facebook grand opening announcement for Leonardo’s Mexican Food in Jeffersonville. By the way, it’s today. 🎉 Don’t forget your date with real Mexican flavor! 🎉 📍 Leonardo’s Mexican Food 📌 1426 E 10th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 🗓️ This Monday, December 8th ⏰ 10:00 AM The wait is almost […]

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In New Albany, Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar is closed (for now)

Your correspondent seeks to remain dispassionate, but this one is tough. As a New Albany resident, I’ve grown quite fond of the fish dip and oysters. The text: Thanks to everyone who made it a point to support us over the last 2.5 years at OUTCAST fish & oyster bar. The effort the OC team has […]

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Chica’s Cantina, opening soon in Butchertown

In November, Louisville Business First’s David A. Mann reported a new restaurant opening soon in Butchertown. Chica’s Cantina to bring Mexican street food to Louisville’s Butcher Block Husband-and-wife duo Vikrant Multani and Christian Nava plan to open Chica’s Cantina in the Butcher Block development at 1015 E Main St. in Butchertown. The couple is known […]

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Blondie’s and Jim’s Bistro to leave North Commons at year’s end

Norton Commons is about to be down an eatery. The text of the announcement at Facebook: If you haven’t been to Blondie’s & Jim’s Bistro (10711 Meeting St.) now is the time to come we will be open at this location for just 25 more days due to the landlord not making the necessary upgrades […]

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After a soup and sandwich episode, Louis’s Hot Chicken & Barbecue is back

It has been a (shall we say) confusing year for Louie’s Hot Chicken & Barbecue (4222 Poplar Level Road in Camp Tayor), not the least of which because it’s Louie’s Hot Chicken & Barbecue again. A brief chronology of Facebook posts follows. August 1: It is with bittersweet and sticky BBQ memories that Louie’s must announce […]

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Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse closes for good tomorrow (Nov. 26)

Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse (835 E. Main in Butchertown) concludes its two-year run on Wednesday, November 26. That’s tomorrow. Perhaps the two most important things to remember: Guests who wish to dine with (Nami) one last time are encouraged to make reservations. Gift card holders may redeem cards through Wednesday, Nov. 26. Here’s an excerpt […]

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Fizzy, we hardly knew ye

Fizz District, why did ye skedaddle from me and the child? For the record, the text. We are sad to announce that Fizz District is now closed permanently. Thank you for welcoming us into your lives. We’re grateful for every visit, every smile, and every sip we shared. #fizzdistrict #fizzdistrictlouisville #fizzydee Fizz District opened in […]

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The Original Barry’s Cheesesteaks closes today (Nov. 22) in Valley Station

The final day for The Original Barry’s Cheesesteaks at 5408 Valley Station Rd. is today, Nov. 22. In essence, the restaurant’s founder Barry Washington says it is time to rest, and then make a change; he vows to return in the future. HELLO FACEBOOK FAMILY, I LOVE YOU BETTER AND MORE BETTER TODAY 💗 The […]

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Pluk’d and Good Bowl, down and out in New Albany

Pluk’d and Good Bowl were sister concepts that opened in February, 2025 at 2441 State St. in New Albany, the remodeled former Tucker’s American Favorites. One of them served moderately healthy bowls, and the other one didn’t. This said, and speaking as a resident of New Albany, these concepts didn’t seem out of line with […]

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“The Pack” is closed, but there’ll be two new Brew & Sip locations in 2026

Seeing as I missed it the first time, let’s briefly rewind to the end of October, when Brew & Sip’s Okolona location at 2860 Packerland Way (nicknamed “The Pack”) closed up shop. The closing came with a vow to first reorganize, then continue. It’s all in a statement at the web site, which is reprinted […]

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Eric Morris to launch Goss Ave Deli in Schnitzelburg

Amid the decline and fall of the Schnitzelburg family of AFs, admittedly dissimilar to the Romanovs, but what’s a guy to do on a Monday morning in November except muse historically over coffee, a familiar “face” is returning to the food and dining scene in Louisville. We’re richer for it. Eric Morris’s food service journey […]

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Franny’s: New England-style seafood coming soon to Schnitzelburg

Our purpose today is to preview a restaurant called Franny’s, which will open in December at 998 Goss Ave. on the corner opposite Hauck’s in Schnitzelburg. It is named for owner Meghan Love’s grandmother. First, a digression. As it turns out, recently I stumbled across an article about Franny Armstrong, a documentary filmmaker who co-directed […]

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The “blue” note: Against the Grain will leave Slugger Field at year’s end

There will be time later to sort through the details, which likely will take the form of a future “Hip Hops” column. For the moment, your bullet points: Against the Grain’s Brewery & Public House at Louisville Slugger Field will cease following a final day on Tuesday, December 23. AtG’s production facility will continue operations, […]

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The Silver Dollar will depart after a final day on Nov. 15

By now, you’ve probably heard the news. The text reads: Dear Friends, We want to sincerely thank you for your support, friendship, and countless good memories shared with us. We’ll be closed this week and will reopen one last time on Saturday, November 15th, for our final day of service. It’s been an honor to […]

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