Openings

Mimi’s Ethiopian Restaurant to open this August in Deer Park

“I’m in favor of liberalizing immigration because of the effect it would have on restaurants. I’d let just about everybody in except the English.” — Calvin Trillin (born 1935), American writer (from the New Yorker magazine) International cuisine continues to expand, bringing flavors from most corners of the planet into Louisville’s neighborhoods. Since I’m old enough to […]

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Dough Boy Pizza is open in downtown New Albany

The new Dough Boy Pizza, located at The Breakwater apartments (411 E. Spring St.) in downtown New Albany, is a brand extension of Dough House Pizza in English, Indiana. The space previously hosted the fondly remembered 8th Street Pizza. Reporting at the News and Tribune, Molly Gregory has an overview: Pizza by the slice: New […]

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The House of Marigold is coming to Norton Commons in August

The House of Marigold has announced that a new location will open in Norton Commons this August at 10715 Meeting Street (formerly Gustavo’s, which recently shifted a few doors down the street). The new twist is dinner service. A synopsis from the information release: The House of Marigold Norton Commons will offer guests full-service breakfast […]

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It’s TANA time (on July 15)

A “long-gestating” concept, project or idea is one that takes a while to develop. Chef Ming Pu’s TANA has been in the planning stages for two years, which really isn’t long at all considering myriad planetary disruptions and a few issues with the building in Germantown (983 Goss Ave.) that didn’t become evident until construction […]

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Metro Louisville confirms passionate love affair with chains like Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, et al

Today’s featured photo: “Barbara Eden and Don Ho at an event for I Dream of Jeannie (1965),” courtesy of IMDB. Speaking as a stubborn older cuss who last ate at a McDonald’s back when Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day” was the top song on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 (that’d be 2006, folks), it has seemed […]

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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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“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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Mashup Food Hall opens TODAY in PhoenixLu

Mashup Food Hall comprises the ground floor of a new mixed use development squarely within the Phoenix Hill neighborhood (750 East Jefferson St.), but apparently NuLu sells tickets, so we’ve created the PhoenixLu mashup. The food hall’s web site explains. The Facebook page is here. Mashup Food Hall is Louisville’s new community hangout in NuLu, […]

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Gizzards most fowl? Dirty Bird leaves, Papalinos returns, and Pizza AF goes mobile

Writing at Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones rolls with the changes, diagramming the intricate playbook at the former Tim Tam Tavern in the Audubon neighborhood. The Dirty Bird could not surmount a difficult start, and it is no more (for now). Replacing fried chicken at 1022 Clarks Lane is retro pizza, with the revival […]

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St. Benedict’s Bakery, a.k.a. Isaac Fox

St. Benedict (born circa 480 AD) is thought of as the “father of Western monasticism,” and St. Benedict’s Bakery is the answer to question several readers have asked: “What ever happened to Isaac Fox since the demise of The Champagnery and La Chasse earlier this year?” The text of the embedded post is below, and […]

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Meesh Meesh + North of Bourbon = Mill Iron 4, where Ensō used to be

Writing at the Courier Journal, Amanda Hancock provides the overview of a culinary union, coming in 2026 to 1758 Frankfort Ave. in Clifton. New restaurant to open in former Ensō space in Louisville The owners behind North of Bourbon and MeeshMeesh announced Wednesday they are teaming up to open a restaurant called Mill Iron 4 at 1758 Frankfort Ave. It’s […]

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Bamboo Coffee & Donuts is coming to Douglass Loop in 2026

In early 2026, Bamboo Coffee & Donuts is expanding its perimeter to the Belknap neighborhood, or as it is often regarded in colloquial terms, the Highlands. Reporting at Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones considers the implications. Bamboo Coffee & Donuts expands to Highlands Bamboo Coffee & Donuts will open at 1938 Harvard Drive, in […]

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