OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

A Barry Bagels franchise will soon land downtown

It’s a story in which a franchisee of a Toledo-based bagel business combines with the developer of a “20 Airbnb-style unit boutique hotel” amid “plans the city has to pump money downtown.” As an aside, it is useful be reminded periodically that LBF’s journalistic mission typically (and fetishistically, in my view) references the “art of […]

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Prova Spirits, a nano distiller in Phoenix Hill, opens this weekend

Liqueur: Technically, liqueurs are liquor because they are distilled spirits. The general difference is that liqueurs are sweetened spirits with various flavors, oils, and extracts added; rum, whiskey, brandy, and other liquors can serve as a base spirit for liqueurs. —The Spruce Eats At Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones describes the advent of Prova […]

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Two Vinaigrette Salad Kitchens have ceased operations (Gardiner Lane remains)

At Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones reports the abrupt wilting in Louisville of Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen out of Lexington, Kentucky. Two of the three local branches have closed since June (at 4055 Summit Plaza Dr./Paddock Shops, and more recently at 203 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy). The Vinaigrette at 3012 Bardstown Road in the Gardiner Lane […]

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Lawrence Weeks, Murray’s Creole Pub will “evolve” Pints&union this fall in Deer Park

There’s a lot to unpack, but I’ll give you what I have so far. As full disclosure, know that your correspondent is an ex-employee of Pints&union. What follows has been drawn entirely from public posts on social media. On Friday afternoon, a post at Instagram revealed that chef Lawrence Weeks, whose abrupt departure from Ensō […]

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Cinnaholic’s first-ever Kentucky franchise opens on Fri., Aug. 22

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Louie’s Hot Chicken & Barbecue is on hiatus for remodeling and reworking

Louie’s Hot Chicken (4222 Poplar Level Rd. in Camp Taylor) has announced a temporary closing, effective last week (Aug. 2).  The text (obviously, today’s post is a tad belated): It is with bittersweet and sticky BBQ memories that Louie’s must announce we will be bidding adieu to our hot chicken legacy this weekend. We will […]

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Ensō closes. Chef Weeks departs. North of Bourbon carries on.

With a heavy heart, we share that Enso will be closing. We are deeply grateful to every person who has dined with us, every team member who has shared their talents, and every partner who has supported our journey. Enso’s concept was something truly special; however, with its creator’s departure, that vision can no longer […]

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Dagger’z Bar and Grill, opening Saturday in Jeffersonville

Dagger’z Bar and Grill will open for business on Saturday (9 August) at 1551 East 10th Street in Jeffersonville, formerly the home of El Vallartas Sabor Costeño. Text: Exciting News! We’re opening Saturday at 11 AM. Join us for lunch before our grand opening celebration. Don’t miss out on being among the first to experience […]

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Khalil’s BBQ comes to Paristown’s Village Market Food Hall

Last year Khalil’s on Dixie closed after 13 years in business, but now the concept has been revived at The Village Market Food Hall in historic Paristown as Khalil’s BBQ (712 Brent St.) Owner Khalil Batshon’s catering business continues to operate elsewhere. Michael L. Jones has more at Louisville Business First: Khalil’s BBQ finds new home in […]

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A second Pinnamel Sweet Bakery has opened in Crescent Hill

At Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones reports from Crescent Hill: Pinnamel Sweet Bakery opens Frankfort Avenue location. The original Pinnamel opened in 2022 and is situated inside Shiraz Mediterranean Grill (2226 Holiday Manor Center in Northfield). Founder Leydis Rodriguez began by offering cakes and Cuban-style pastries, sincing her range to include “tarts, choux pastries, […]

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Pasta Garage, coming soon to Phoenix Hill where Everyday Kitchen used to be

The new “fast-casual Italian” restaurant Pasta Garage in Phoenix Hill will be located inside The Gateway to NuLu at 552 E. Market St., formerly Everyday Kitchen (and the Lodgic Everyday Community), which is a .2 mile, five-minute walk from bar vetti, an existing Italian restaurant, and just a three-minute walk from Garage Bar. Dare I […]

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Lexington’s Great Bagel & Bakery is about to open a branch in Middletown

From seed to slice, we partner with fifth-generation organic farms to grow grain just for you—stone-milled fresh and baked into every bite. Rest easy. Your daily correspondent’s favored garlic bagel, lox and cream cheese are available at Great Bagel & Bakery. With this crucial factor determined, let’s dive in. Great Bagel, which has two locations in […]

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In Jeffersonville, Hooters leaves its building by the river

Over at Louisville Business First, the inimitable Michael L. Jones highlights another round of Hooters breastaurant reductions, this time in Jeffersonville. The standard corporate gobbledygook quote is a nice touch, indeed. Hooters closes Jeffersonville location A statement on the Hooters website says the company does not plan to close but is making changes to ensure long-term stability […]

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Conditions are foggy as La Chasse and The Champagnery are shuttered

To put it mildly, this story is confusing. Consequently, let’s allow the social media chronology over the past ten days to do the talking. On July 18, it was revealed that Isaac Fox, front man at the long-running La Chasse (1359 Bardstown Rd.) would be stepping away to focus on The Champagnery (1764 Frankfort Ave.) […]

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Parkway Diner for breakfast and lunch (where Cottage Inn used to be)

The Cottage Inn, a 96-year-old staple of the St. Joseph neighborhood (570 Eastern Parkway), closed for good in May with the promise of an imminent succession. The Cottage Inn closes, with the forecast calling for new ownership For the record, the Parkway Diner now has been underway for a little over a month. Michael L. […]

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