James and Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
Unquestionably my favorite restaurant in town. Something unique on the menu for everyone. Delightful location and super-friendly staff. Unique and affordable brunch and dinner options (ramen, hot chicken).
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Chik'n & Mi
1765 Mellwood AveUnquestionably my favorite restaurant in town. Something unique on the menu for everyone. Delightful location and super-friendly staff. Unique and affordable brunch and dinner options (ramen, hot chicken).
Best breakfast in town. Mexican/American dishes that will make your next restaurant seem disappointing. The breakfast enchiladas go to 11.
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Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveBest breakfast in town. Mexican/American dishes that will make your next restaurant seem disappointing. The breakfast enchiladas go to 11.
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StOMG, the best hot chicken in town.
The Post
1045 Goss Ave99% of Louvillians agree this is the best pizza joint in town.
Sarang
1908 Eastern PkwyDelicious and affordable Korean comfort food.
Upscale Korean BBQ. Everything tastes incredible. Wonderful spot for groups.
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GOGi 1055 k.BBQ
1055 Bardstown RdUpscale Korean BBQ. Everything tastes incredible. Wonderful spot for groups.
You know those restaurants that happen to be in a mini mall but also happen to be the best in town? This is one of those restaurants. I’ve never been to Vietnam, but if the food there tastes like this, then please but me a ticket.
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Vietnam Kitchen
5339 Mitscher AveYou know those restaurants that happen to be in a mini mall but also happen to be the best in town? This is one of those restaurants. I’ve never been to Vietnam, but if the food there tastes like this, then please but me a ticket.
Terrific beers and maybe even more terrific place to drink them in! Lots of space for large groups, a pizza place inside, and incredibly well-decorated, but not snobby.
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TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StTerrific beers and maybe even more terrific place to drink them in! Lots of space for large groups, a pizza place inside, and incredibly well-decorated, but not snobby.
James Beard aware-nominated chef Paco creates the best breakfast burrito in America. Prove me wrong. (Also everything else on the menu will blow your mind, too).
FOKO
991 Logan StreetJames Beard aware-nominated chef Paco creates the best breakfast burrito in America. Prove me wrong. (Also everything else on the menu will blow your mind, too).
Basically like if you traveled to Havana.
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La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StBasically like if you traveled to Havana.
Great selections of beer and food. A perfect cozy spot to start the night.
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Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveGreat selections of beer and food. A perfect cozy spot to start the night.
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdLarge menu with American dishes (with some twists)
Nightlife
Cozy local dive bar with a hip 70’s vibe. They have a memorable $5 drink selection which includes an Old Fashioned. Great spot to casually plan how to take over the world.
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High Horse
1032 Story AveCozy local dive bar with a hip 70’s vibe. They have a memorable $5 drink selection which includes an Old Fashioned. Great spot to casually plan how to take over the world.
Unquestionably one of the coolest bars in town. Great decor and incredible outdoor patio.
Hauck's Corner
1000 Goss AvenueUnquestionably one of the coolest bars in town. Great decor and incredible outdoor patio.
Darling's
1765 Bardstown RoadChill joint with great specialty drinks. A bit like traveling back in time.
Brand new hotel in one of the hippest parts of town. After 4pm, the hotel has a stunning rooftop bar. Pricier spot, but it won't disappoint.
Hotel Genevieve
Brand new hotel in one of the hippest parts of town. After 4pm, the hotel has a stunning rooftop bar. Pricier spot, but it won't disappoint.
Sightseeing
Lovely and one-of-a-kind outdoor walking bridge over the Ohio River that connects Louisville and Jeffersonvilke, Indiana with breathtaking views of the city
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Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdLovely and one-of-a-kind outdoor walking bridge over the Ohio River that connects Louisville and Jeffersonvilke, Indiana with breathtaking views of the city
Created by the same fellow who made Central Park in New York, this park has incredible trails to walk, run, or bike on. Beautiful views, streams, and forest— Dog friendly, too!
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdCreated by the same fellow who made Central Park in New York, this park has incredible trails to walk, run, or bike on. Beautiful views, streams, and forest— Dog friendly, too!
About 30 minutes outside of Louisville, the forest is a beloved respite from city life. Lots of trails and vistas. Also, The Giants!
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Bernheim Forest
Arboretum WayAbout 30 minutes outside of Louisville, the forest is a beloved respite from city life. Lots of trails and vistas. Also, The Giants!
If you can get a tour reservation, this modern take on a Kentucky tradition will not let you down.
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Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main StIf you can get a tour reservation, this modern take on a Kentucky tradition will not let you down.
The most beautiful bourbon distillery in the world, in our humble opinion.
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Woodford Reserve Distillery
7785 McCracken PikeThe most beautiful bourbon distillery in the world, in our humble opinion.
Shopping
Their photos above are incorrect— they seem like they’re from before they became the best open-air market in town. Tons of great shopping and restaurants. Great for a date or strolling around with family and friends. Not to be missed.
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Logan Street Market
1001 Logan StTheir photos above are incorrect— they seem like they’re from before they became the best open-air market in town. Tons of great shopping and restaurants. Great for a date or strolling around with family and friends. Not to be missed.