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Welcome! We’re so happy you are here! Whether you’ve moved from the next town over or from overseas, settling into a new area can be both exciting and overwhelming. Within the first few months, you will likely be establishing new routines, getting to know local hotspots, looking for local professionals and influencers, and exploring your new community’s vast resources. With so many nuances and so much on your plate from this new change in your life, it can be daunting to think about everything you need to do to get used to your new surroundings.
Enter BeLocal East End Louisville. In your hands you hold the best of the best of everything our area has to offer. BeLocal was developed to give you a collective voice from locals on the best places to eat, be active, be entertained, and so much more. Additionally, the businesses listed throughout this publication are locally owned; they provide great products and services and genuinely care about our community. I would encourage you to give them
the opportunity to win your business. When you support small businesses, you are supporting local jobs, local families and our community! BeLocal equals shop local!
If you have any questions about this resource guide, want us to promote a great locally-owned business or are looking for additional resources to help you get settled in your new home and community, please feel free to get in touch. We hope this helps you transition more smoothly and acclimate yourself to your new community, as well as helps to find the hidden gems that can take years to figure out. So, sit back, relax and enjoy life in East End Louisville!
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The beautiful Louisville skyline showcased in this photo was taken by local resident, Rich G. Ammon. Rich fell in love with photography back in 2015, taking sunset pictures at his family’s Ohio River house with his iPhone camera. For the past few years his photography has been featured on local news outlets like WDRB, Whas11 and Wave 3.
‘VILLE THE HISTORY OF THE
Founded in 1778, Louisville is one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachians and currently the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For a deep dive into the history of Louisville, check out the Louisville Historical League, an organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and preservation of the cultural heritage and historic environment in the Louisville metropolitan region through a wide array of programming and a robust online presence at louisvillehistoricalleague.org and @LouisvilleKYHistoricalLeague
After diving into Louisville history with The League, dig deeper into Kentucky history at a few of Louisville’s local museums such as:
FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY filsonhistorical.org
Founded in 1884, the Filson is a privately supported historical society dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the significant history and culture of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley.
FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM fraziermuseum.org
The award-winning Frazier documents stories from history using artifacts, exhibitions, and guided tours led by a talented staff of educators. Subjects of exhibitions include the pop culture of Kentucky, the history of Kentucky, Bourbon whiskey, Lewis and Clark, historical miniatures, and Louisville highlights. The Frazier is also home to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center.
ROOTS 101 AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM roots-101.org
Founded by Lamont Collins in 2019, the Roots 101 African-American History Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and healing place for visitors to see themselves in history, explore the African-American story, and to grow a greater understanding of the achievements, cultural contributions, and the experiences of African-Americans.
By Gary Falk, Local Louisville Historian, Author and Musician
Photography by Marion Wolcott in the mid 1900’s
HOW LOUISVILLE CAME TO BE 1778
Major George Rogers Clark travels with 150 soldiers and 80 settlers from Pennsylvania down the Ohio River to Corn Island, a former island in the river at the head of the Falls of the Ohio. A month later, Clark and his troops leave to fight in the American Revolution against the British. The families left behind establish Fort Nelson, which is now where Louisville sits.
FUN FACT
The McAlpine locks and dam, adjacent to the Portland neighborhood, have lock chambers that have the highest lift (thirtyseven feet) of any of the Ohio River locks. The facility allows river traffic to navigate the river because, without it, the level of the Falls of the Ohio is too low.
1803
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark start their Lewis and Clark Expedition from Louisville and the Falls of the Ohio.
1811
The initial Roman Catholic parish of the city begins (continues today as the Cathedral of the Assumption began). Today, Louisville has the oldest inland Roman Catholic diocese in America.
1828
With a population of approximately 7,000 people, Louisville becomes an incorporated city electing John Bucklin as the first mayor. The University of Louisville is founded as the nation’s first municipal university.
1850
Louisville native, Zachary Taylor, becomes the 12th President of the United States. He only served for four months before dying of cholera. He is buried in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery on Brownsboro Road in Louisville.
1866
Thomas Edison came to Louisville at the young age of 19 to work as a telegraph key operator. He lived in the Butchertown neighborhood where The Thomas Edison House Museum sits today.
1874-1875
Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark forms the Louisville Jockey Club and acquires land for a racetrack from his uncles, John and Henry Churchill. The first Kentucky Derby horse race takes place with Aristides winning in a field of fifteen horses with a crowd of 10,000 onlookers. The track is later named Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs, 1901
FUN FACT
Thomas Edison was fired from his job in Louisville for spilling chemicals from a science experiment on his boss’ desk. He leaves Louisville and subsequently discovers electric lighting and the phonograph.
1883-1887
Louisville’s Southern Exposition helped create the atmosphere for the future growth and development for the city. It featured exhibits on agriculture, industry, and the arts. Thomas Edison’s installation of forty-six hundred lights was the largest to date. The Exposition covered some 45 acres in the area today known as Old Louisville adjacent to Central Park.
1884
Seventeen-year-old, John “Bud” Hillerich plays hooky from school to attend an Eclipse gameLouisville’s major league baseball team. After seeing Eclipse player, Pete Browning, break his bat, Hillerich offers to make the slumping slugger a new bat at his father’s woodworking shop. And the Louisville Slugger tradition began. (Tour the Louisville Slugger factory on Main Street today).
1890
Louisville was hit by one of the most violent and damaging storms recorded in its history. Because of its widely spread, destructive path, which was much larger than the city had ever experienced, it was referred to by residents and journalists as the “Louisville Cyclone.”
1916
President Woodrow Wilson appoints Louisville liberal, Louis Brandeis, to the US Supreme Court. Brandeis is the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice.
The Ford Motor Company opens its first Louisville factory. Today, more trucks are made in Louisville than anywhere else.
1924
F. Scott Fitzgerald writes “The Great Gatsby” during many visits to Louisville’s Seelbach Hotel. As the grandest hotel in Louisville in the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon trade, the hotel attracted many famous gangsters. Fitzgerald drew inspiration from gangsters like George Remus for the novel.
1937
The Ohio River Great Flood surpassed all prior floods during the previous 175 years of modern occupancy of the Ohio River Valley. Some say more than 75% of Louisville was submerged.
1942
Cassius Clay was born in Louisville. Later known as Muhammad Ali, he was consistently ranked as one of the greatest boxers of all time. To learn more about Ali, visit the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville.
Seelbach Hotel between 1900 and 1910
The flood of 1937
1975
Jefferson County Schools are ordered to an immediate busing program by a Federal Court to racially integrate schools. Police board buses to protect students from white protesters who attack buses with rocks.
1981
“Happy Birthday to You” was first published in 1893 by two sisters, Mildred and Patty Hill of Louisville, who wrote the song for the kindergarteners in the school in which Patty was the principal. The song was then titled “Good Morning to All,” with the same melody we all know today.
United Parcel Service (UPS) begins an overnight delivery business with hub operations at Louisville’s airport. Currently, it is the 8th largest cargo port in the world employing more than 20,000 workers. About 175 flights daily.
2000
The governments of Louisville and Jefferson County merge.
WE TRANSFORM BUSINESSES
The “Tom Greene” was in the Cincinnati-Louisville trade until 1947
meet the
Shepherd family
Brett and Andrea Shepherd are Kentucky natives who love to call Louisville home. Brett says, “Louisville offers a mix of activities for everyone - single people, seniors, families, kiddos. Every phase of life has been fun in this city! My parents have loved it so much that they still live within blocks from where they grew up in the Highlands neighborhood.” Brett was born in Louisville, which he describes
as “a place with big city amenities, yet much more approachable and laid back.” He adds, “Our family loves to travel, but it always feels good to come home to Louisville.” Brett is the Chief Development Officer at Fund for the Arts.
Andrea grew up in Lexington, and every time she drove through Louisville as a child, she would look out the window
on I-64 - gasping at all the big buildings - and say, “I’m going to live here one day.” When she was 22, she was hired as a reporter at the Courier-Journal and finally made the move. Andrea is now the Senior Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at Dare to Care Food Bank.
The couple has two children: Julian (age 9) and Liam (age 7). They also have a
“We love the people and the diversity as well as the food, museums, arts scene, and the incredible nonprofit community.”
– ANDREA SHEPHERD
guinea pig named Mario who loves to run around in their yard and eat grass. The boys have enjoyed local favorites such as art classes at Preston Arts Center, creative writing with Young Author’s Greenhouse, gymnastics at All About Kids, soccer with Soccer Shots, art classes at the Oldham County Arts Center, and piano lessons with Pianissimore. They have also participated in the Louisville Science Center and Louisville Zoo’s summer camps.
As for the family’s Louisville favorites, Andrea says, “The food!! Our perfect date night is dinner at our favorite spots: The Pine Room and Mayan Café. Some favorite familyfriendly spots to eat include The Irish Rover, Recbar (a fun mix of arcade games and bar food) and Mile Wide Beer Co.”
The family also loves all the great nearby hiking with the boys voting for Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in neighboring Oldham County as the favorite. For a short weekend away, the Shepherd’s suggest their favorite Kentucky spot, Red River Gorge. Other outdoor activities they suggest are visiting the Falls of the Ohio, picking pumpkins or strawberries at Gallrein Farms in Shelby County, gathering blueberries at Bryant’s Blueberries in Southern Indiana, or just a stroll over the Big
The beautiful photography of the Shepherd family was taken by Kriech-Higdon Photography
Four Pedestrian Bridge on a beautiful night. Also, they love to get treats from Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company or lunch from Pokehana downtown as well as picnic at Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood or Tom Sawyer Park (lots of tennis and pick leball courts). Brett adds, “We are hoping to take the family kayaking on Harrod’s Creek this year. Andrea did that with some friends and had a great time. You can paddle on up to a little area of restaurants; enjoy a meal; and paddle on back.”
Andrea shares, “We have ‘adventure days’ on Saturdays when we try to take the boys to a new-tothem spot like Louisville’s Frazier History Museum. Or we may venture over the bridge to Southern Indiana to grab ice cream cones at Widow’s Walk. I personally love getting chicken strips with extra honey mustard at Polly’s Freeze - trust us on this! And for some great thrifting, Fleur de Flea Vintage Market is a favorite.”
As mentioned, the Louisville arts scene is thriving! With theater, for example, there is everything from the major PNC Broadway in Louisville series at Kentucky Performing Arts to smaller theater groups like StageOne (they offer some great performances for kids) and Redline Performing Arts. The Shepherds were also excited to see that Louisville’s most famous annual art festival, St. James Court Art Show, had a performing artist village for the first time in 2022 to get a taste of more of our local talent (thanks, Fund for the Arts, for spearheading that initiative!).
Overall, the Shepherd’s home church, Middletown Christian Church, is the source of an abundance of the family’s activities. Andrea says, “We found this wonderfully affirming church in 2021 that is beyond anything we thought was possible in a church.” The whole family participates with the church in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade & Festival in June each year. The church also has a beautiful Christmas concert every year; and currently, their kids participate in the children’s choir.
FUN FACT
The first Dollar General store opened in 1955 in Springfield, Kentucky – just about 1.5 hours south of Louisville.
AND SPEAKING OF DERBY...
ANDREA’S BIG TIP FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG KIDS:
“What you may not see coming, but is extremely important to know, is that Derby season in Louisville often means preschool Derby parades. It means making a float or a horse or something creative and fun. If you make something or buy decorations, save them for the next year. Just when you think parades are done with, the elementary school will bring them back! Keep those Dollar General roses at the ready!!”
“Derby week means a shorter work/school week for many Louisvillians. It’s also known as the best week to start planting gardens. I love working with Edible Gardens to spruce up my veggie garden!”
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
BELLE OF LOUISVILLE RIVERBOAT CRUISES
401 W River Rd, Louisville ▸ (502) 574-2992
belleoflouisville.org ▸ Experience the charm of the Ohio River on a riverboat cruise. Enjoy breathtaking views, delicious food, and live entertainment.
FISHERMAN’S PARK
5607 Old Heady Rd, Louisville ▸ (502) 456-8100
This park’s lakes are regularly stocked with catchable-size catfish, up to four times annually.
KENTUCKY KINGDOM AND HURRICANE BAY
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville ▸ (502) 813-8200
kentuckykingdom.com ▸ Enjoy endless fun under the sun with a hassle-free, adventure-filled escape to Louisville’s Daycation. Laugh, slide and play all summer with more than 70 family-friendly attractions, including sparkling wavepools, towering slides and pint-sized rides all in the heart of Louisville.
KENTUCKY RAILWAY MUSEUMDAY OUT WITH THOMAS (THE TANK ENGINE)
136 South Main St, New Haven, KY (800)
272-0152 ▸ kyrail.org ▸ Tickets are prepurchased and include an interactive train ride with a life–sized Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy.
WATERFRONT BOTANICAL GARDENS
1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville (502) 276-5404 ▸ waterfrontgardens.org
Cultivated urban botanical gardens that educate, inspire and enhance appreciation of the relationship between plant life and a healthy environment.
YEW DELL BOTANICAL GARDENS
6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY (502) 241-4788 ▸ yewdellgardens.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Yew Dell is an internationally recognized center of gardening and education, open to visitors daily.
YMCA CALYPSO COVE
FAMILY WATERPARK
9400 Mill Brook Rd, Louisville (502) 425-1271 ▸ ymcalouisville.org/ locations/calypso-cove-waterpark
Open to YMCA members and non-members, featuring a zero-entry pool, water slides, and multiple play structures.
KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
1340 South Fourth Street, Louisville ▸ (502) 574-9900 kyshakespeare.com ▸ Free public performances of Shakespearian plays are performed each spring and summer in Louisville’s Central Park.
LOUISVILLE MEGA CAVERN
1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville ▸ (877) 614-6342 louisvillemegacavern.com ▸ The caverns feature a childfriendly ropes course and tram tour, with its main draw being the fully-underground zip lines course that whisks through low-lit caverns. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction in Louisville is a must-visit.
LOUISVILLE ZOO
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville ▸ (502) 459-2181 louisvillezoo.org ▸ The Louisville Zoological Gardens is dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in emerging conservation education.
A COMMUNITY
Asia Institute Crane House
1244 S. Third Street » (502) 635-2240 cranehouse.org » A community resource that promotes understanding of Asian cultures and heritage through education, outreach, and the arts.
Coalition for the Homeless
1300 S. 4th Street, Suite 250 » (502) 636-9550 louhomeless.org » Their mission is to prevent and end homelessness in Louisville though education, advocacy, and the coordination of 30+ member agencies and dozens of other community partners.
Family Scholar House
403 Reg Smith Circle » (502) 584-8090 familyscholarhouse.org » Their mission is to end the cycle of poverty by giving single-parent students the support they need to earn a four-year college degree.
FEAT of Louisville
1100 E Market St, Louisville » (502) 774-0797 featoflouisville.org » Dedicated to easing the autism journey through ongoing support, education and programs
Credit Jack Qiu. Asia Institute – Crane House is a community resource that promotes understanding of Asian culture and heritage through education, outreach, and the arts.
Harbor House
2231 Lower Hunters Trace » (502) 719-0072
hhlou.org » Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, self-determination, education, and community building opportunities
Home of the Innocents
1100 East Market Street » (502) 596-1000 homeoftheinnocents.org » Residential and community-based behavioral health services, therapeutic foster care and adoption services, supportive services for homeless young adults, and long-term care for terminally ill children.
La Casita Center
223 E. Magnolia Ave » (502) 322-4036
lacasitacenter.org » Enhancing the well-being of Louisville's Latinx community through education, empowerment, advocacy, and wellness.
Queer Kentucky
900 East Main Street » (502) 550-9620 queerkentucky.com » A diverse LGBTQ+ run non-profit working to bolster and enhance Queer culture and health though storytelling, education and action.
Recovery Louisville
1017 W Market St » (502) 357-1952 recoverylouisville.org » Providing outpatient services and sober housing to individuals struggling with addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.
FUN FACT
In 1858, Dempsey Sherrod – a blind man from Mississippi – convinces his state to charter a national “Publishing House to Print Books in Raised Letters” to be located in Louisville. The General Assembly of Kentucky passes an act to create the American Printing House for the Blind leading to more than 160 years of life-changing innovations.
Seven Counties Services, Inc. 10401 Linn Station Rd, Suite 100 (502) 589-8600 » sevencounties.org Building healthy communities by helping individuals and families who are affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, addictions, and abuse realize their potential.
The Center for Women & Families
927 S. 2nd Street » 502-581-7200 thecenteronline.org » Provides trauma-informed advocacy and support for individuals, families and communities affected by intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
Dare to Care partners with local social service agencies, such as food pantries, shelters and emergency kitchens to distribute food to our community. daretocare.org
Barrels Aging in a Rickhouse (a warehouse used for storing barrels of aging whiskey)
KENTUCKY BOURBON
START AT THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL ® WELCOME CENTER
FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM
829 W. Main St. ▸ 502-753-5663 fraziermuseum.org ▸ Open since 2018 and located on the first floor of the Frazier History Museum, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Welcome Center is the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Visitors can access our helpful concierge services, Kentucky Bourbon Trail® field guides, trail maps, distillery-specific videos, and other trip-planning resources. Our friendly staff of guest services professionals can help you plan trips to Kentucky Bourbon distilleries throughout the state and navigate the hot spots of Louisville’s burgeoning Bourbon, culinary, and nightlife scenes. Adjacent to the Welcome Center is the Frazier’s Museum Shop, which sells over ninety different brands of Bourbon and a wide variety of Bourbon- and Kentucky-related merchandise for visitors of all interests. While you’re here, enjoy The Spirit of Kentucky® , an exhibition that celebrates the history, craft, and culture of Bourbon whiskey— America’s only native spirit.
THEN VISIT THESE LOUISVILLE AREA DISTILLERIES RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD
OLD FORESTER DISTILLING CO.
119 W Main St, Louisville ▸ (502) 779-2222
oldforester.com/distillery ▸ A century and a half ago, Whiskey Row was the economic center of Louisville - home to distillers, wholesalers and Old Forester. In 1870, George Garvin Brown signed and sealed his Bourbon, Old Forester, with a promise: a handwritten guarantee to produce Bourbon of the highest consistent quality. As you step into 119 West Main Street, the same four walls that Old Forester called home before Prohibition, you’ll see that the times have changed, but the promise of sealed-in quality from the First Bottled BourbonTM endures.
STITZEL-WELLER DISTILLERY
3860 Fitzgerald Rd, Shively, KY ▸ (502) 810-3800
stitzelwellerdistillery.com
▸ Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry. Located only five miles from downtown Louisville, the Stitzel-Weller Experience is one of the most convenient and impressive stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Walk the hallowed grounds and taste spirits that uncover the unique contrast between traditions of the past with innovations of tomorrow, including Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, I.W. Harper and Orphan Barrel. Enjoy a cocktail and small plate in the newly opened Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller.
MICHTER’S AT FORT NELSON
801 W Main St, Louisville (502) 389-4290 ▸ michters.com
Based in Louisville, Michter’s celebrates an extraordinarily rich heritage that traces back to 1753. The Michter’s team spares no expense as they strive to produce the greatest American whiskey. Tremendous attention is given to every step in the production process, including details like yeast selection; fermentation temperatures; distillation; wood selection and drying of staves; toasting and/or charring barrels; barreling proof; temperature and air-flow conditions in the barrel rickhouse; identifying the peak maturation for bottling; and filtration protocol.
KENTUCKY ARTISAN DISTILLERY
6230 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood (502) 822-3042
kentuckyartisandistillery.com
Located just outside of Louisville in scenic Oldham County, Kentucky Artisan Distillery is home to several brands, including Whiskey Row and Jefferson’s Reserve. Their team of distillers runs a distillery that is devoid of iPads, relying solely on their senses to know when a batch is finished. The KAD distillery is truly as close as a production facility in the 21st century can get to how Bourbon was made 200 years ago.
KENTUCKY PEERLESS DISTILLING CO.
120 N 10th St, Louisville ▸ (502) 566-4999
kentuckypeerless.com ▸ Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company offers behind-the-scenes tours of how the finest Bourbon and rye are crafted from grain to bottle. Located in Louisville’s Bourbon District just one block away from The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center® at The Frazier Museum, Peerless is family-owned and operated by fourth and fifth-generation relatives of the original owner. With history dating back to 1889, Peerless’ product was one of the few whiskeys available by prescription for medicinal use during Prohibition.
EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON EXPERIENCE
528 W Main St, Louisville ▸ (502) 272-2623
evanwilliams.com ▸ Get a taste of Bourbon history at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Their stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® features an immersive historical exhibit, artisanal distillery, Prohibition-themed Speakeasy, ON3 cocktail bar and gift shop. It is conveniently located in the middle of downtown Louisville’s Bourbon District on the historic Whiskey Row, close to other iconic attractions, hotels and restaurants.
FUN FACT
Ninety-five percent of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky. More than 11.4 million barrels of bourbon currently sit in Kentucky rickhouses today. That comes out to more than 2.5 barrels of bourbon for every person in Kentucky!
ANGEL’S ENVY DISTILLERY
500 E Main St, Louisville ▸ (502) 890-6300 angelsenvy.com ▸ The 5% of spirit lost each year during barrel aging is called the “Angel’s Share,” and after tasting the finished whiskey, founding Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson joked that he’d finally gotten a better deal than the angels. And with that, ANGEL’S ENVY was born. ANGEL’S ENVY is always exploring new ways to innovate and push boundaries and starts with finely crafted and aged whiskeys. In 2016, they opened the first full production whiskey distillery along Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. Today, the team continues to produce its award-winning whiskeys on Main Street and welcomes guests each day for a range of experiences, including bottle your own single barrel, cocktail classes, and guided tours and tastings.
BULLEIT DISTILLING CO.
3900 Benson Pike, Shelbyville ▸ (502) 647-5799 bulleit.com ▸ Opened to visitors in 2019, Bulleit Distilling Co leads the industry in state-of-the-art technology and sustainability. The visitor experience is reflective of their approach to the modern entrepreneurial spirit, cultural collaborations and community. Bulleit remains committed to making environmentally conscious decisions in both production methods and brand home operations. They offer distillery tours, a fully immersive sensory tasting, a cocktail bar certified by Oceanic Global and a curated shopping experience.
RABBIT HOLE DISTILLERY
711 E Jefferson St, Louisville (502) 561-2000 ▸ rabbitholedistillery.com
With no shortcuts. No compromise. Nothing left to chance. Founder and KY Bourbon Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker, Kaveh Zamanian, left his twenty-year psychology practice and risked it all to redefine the standard for American Whiskey. Led by a passion for Bourbon, he took the plunge down a whiskey rabbit hole to create true, original, oneof-a-kind spirits that have shaken the Bourbon industry to its core. Yearning to make something new, he built a state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of Louisville’s creative district. Then elegantly made distinct, innovative recipes for each of his whiskeys.
JEPTHA CREED DISTILLERY
500 Gordon Ln, Shelbyville (502) 487-5007 ▸ jepthacreed.com
Jeptha Creed Distillery uses old-fashioned methods to meet today’s demanding modern tastes. They use only the finest ingredients, locally grown and sourced to ensure their products meet the highest expectations for quality and flavor. Family-owned and operated, Jeptha Creed is situated on 64 acres of farmland, where they grow the Bloody Butcher corn used for all of their products, including vodka, moonshine, brandy, and Bourbon.
BEAN
1138 Goss Ave, Louisville || (502) 785-4079
ATOAST TOTHE ROAST
BEST COFFEE SPOTS
Need a pick me up before work or a place to relax on a weekend morning? Or maybe local coffee shops are your office. Louisville is packed with locally owned coffee spots committed to creating community mingled with quality beverages.
beangtown.com || Located in the heart of the Germantown-Schnitzelburg neighborhood, Bean provides a unique experience in a cozy, friendly, community-centered gathering place. They also serve salads, sandwiches and smoothies.
BLUE DOG BAKERY & CAFÉ
2868 Frankfort Ave. || (502) 899-9800
bluedogbakeryandcafe.com || On the hip Frankfort Avenue corridor, they are an artisan bakery that just happens to serve some wonderful brews!
CAFÉ CLASSICO
2144 Frankfort Ave. || (502) 895-0076
caffe-classico.com || Touted as an “Espresso Boutique & Café,” they offer a delicious combination of creative and refined cuisine. They offer a quick lunch, full dinner or coffee at the bar.
CRESCENT HILL COFFEE
2714 Frankfort Ave || (502) 742-6293
In the historic Crescent Hill neighborhood, this coffee shop is comfy and cozy. They have unique seasonal favorites and love to serve in real mug!
DOUGH BABY DONUTS
106 W. Adams St, LaGrange, KY || (502) 602-0020
doughbabydonuts.com || Looking for an escape away from the hustle and bustle of Louisville? Head out to neighboring Oldham County to its capital city of LaGrange, where you will find locally-owned, Dough Baby Donuts. More than 20 years ago, owner Spencer’s grandparents started Finley’s Donuts in the old church building in which Dough Baby sits. Spencer’s grandfather called the little bundles of dough rising on the table his “dough babies;” hence, the name today.
FANTE’S COFFEEHOUSE
2501 Grinstead Drive || (502) 454-0543
fantescoffee.com || Since 1978, owner Leo Fante has been passionate about sourcing the world’s very best coffee, bringing in the most diverse range of coffees in Louisville. Truly a hub for local business-owners, they even have a printer available for use by customers!
GRALEHAUS
1001 Baxter Ave || (502) 857-7457
thegrales.com || Founded in 2014, Gralehaus operates its cafe and bed & breakfast inside an old Victorian-style home built in the early 1900’s. Guests can enjoy carefully crafted coffee and espresso drinks featuring Counter Culture Coffee.
HEINE BROTHERS
More than 30 Louisville Locations || (502) 896-4451
heinebroscoffee.com || Heine has been dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility for 28 years. As a founding member of the world’s first fair-trade coffee buying cooperative, they have always prioritized supporting local community groups and buying locally.
JW CAFÉ & BAKERY
2301 Terra Crossing Blvd., Suite 105 (502) 907-5248 || facebook.com/jwcafebakery
Fabulous coffee, tea and homemade cakes, cookies and pastries. Don’t miss their sandwiches and their Korean specialty dishes like Kimbap and Japchae.
NTABA COFFEE HAUS
2407 Brownsboro Rd Suite 102 || (502) 871-5082
ntabacoffeehaus.com || Ntaba roasts and serves direct African trade coffee and tea. They work with each farmer to ensure that their beans come directly from the best farms in Africa. Founded with the hospitality of the owners’ German and South African heritage, the ‘haus’ feels like home.
PLEASE & THANK YOU
Multiple Locations pleaseandthankyoulouisville.com || Featuring the best chocolate chip cookie in town, zero non-caffeinated drink choices and loud music, be prepared to get hyped up at Please & Thank You. Lauded by USA Today, Martha Stewart Living, GQ Magazine, Southern Living, and more, you don’t want to miss a visit here!
QUILLS
Multiple Locations || quillscoffee.com
“Barista founded. Community inspired. Quality for all,” is the mantra of owner Nathan Quillo.
RED HOT ROASTERS
1399 Lexington Road || (502) 569-0000
Redhotroasters.com || A small batch coffee roaster and drive thru serving up delicious handcrafted coffees.
SUNERGOS
Multiple Locations || sunergoscoffee.com || A company born out of a thorough appreciation of great coffee, creative reflection and a simple community, their name is from the Greek word sunergos used in the First Century to refer to relational, collaborative service.
LOCAL TIP
"JW Cafe is my go to in East Lou! I love the thoughtful hand-written messages on my cup that brighten my day! Great place for a biz meeting, chat with a friend or work on my laptop." – Karen
DIGITAL
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PERFORMING ARTS
ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE
316 W Main Street, Louisville, KY ▸ (502) 536-8944
actorstheatre.org
An established non-profit performing arts theater in downtown Louisville, Actors Theatre strives to unlock human potential, build community, and enrich the quality of life by engaging people in theatre that reflects the wonder and complexity of our time.
BROWN THEATRE
315 West Broadway, Louisville (502) 584-7777
CITY
LOUISVILLE'S ART AND MUSIC SCENE
Louisville has an abundance of performing and visual arts for your family’s enjoyment. There are vibrant, historic venues with performers to fill them. There are community centers built on shared experiences. And the best part is that everything is accessible and inclusive.
KentuckyPerformingArts.org
Hearkening back to the glory days of Louisville’s theater district, the Brown Theatre is a lavish, lovingly restored showplace. State-of-the-art technology combines with Old World splendor to create a performance space as beautiful to look at as it is comfortable to sit in. Seating approximately 1,400 patrons, the Brown stands today as the Grand Dame of Louisville’s artistic community.
BUNBURY THEATRE
604 South Third Street #301, Louisville ▸ (502) 585-5306
bunburytheatre.org
Since 1986, they have provided live performances within the historic 1920s-era Henry Clay Building with a mission to highlight and develop thought-provoking and engaging productions that bring to focus issues of identity and social interest.
CENTERSTAGE AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
3600 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville ▸ (502) 238-2709
jewishlouisville.org ▸ This community theater that delivers quality performances and musicals has a passion to fulfill their collective mission to “open minds, one act at a time.”
DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE
525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN ▸ (812) 288-8281
derbydinner.com ▸ Just over the bridge from downtown Louisville is one of the oldest and largest continually operating professional dinner theatres in the country. Each dinner theatre production comes alive with the magic of lights, costumes, a live orchestra, and a stage full of professional performers.
LITTLE COLONEL PLAYHOUSE
302 Mt Mercy Drive # 8020, Pewee Valley, KY (502) 241-9906 ▸ littlecolonel.net ▸ Founded more than 60 years ago to foster the art of drama by presenting plays of an educational as well as entertaining value to its members and the public, this quaint, country playhouse makes for a charming and delightful experience.
OLD FORESTER’S PARISTOWN HALL
724 Brent Street, Louisville ▸ (502) 584-7777
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A performing arts venue with the energy of a nightclub. Old Forester’s Paristown Hall presents today’s hottest indie rock bands, tomorrow’s rising pop stars, contemporary performances by the Louisville Orchestra, and events celebrating Louisville’s diverse international music community spanning the globe.
THE BARD’S TOWN THEATRE
1801 Bardstown Road, 2nd Floor, Louisville ▸ (502) 749-5275
thebardstowntheatre.org ▸ With live theatre productions, comedy shows, and improv performances, this theatre puts particular emphasis on producing new works by Kentucky playwrights, serving as a platform for these voices to be heard.
THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
501 West Main Street, Louisville ▸ (502) 584-7777
KentuckyPerformingArts.org ▸ Since 1983, KCPA has served as the home for Louisville’s nationally-renowned arts scene, and the primary performance space for our resident companies - Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, StageOne Family Theatre and PNC Bank Broadway in Louisville - as well as our Kentucky Performing Arts Presents events, and productions by local community theatres.
WHODUNNIT MURDER MYSTERY THEATER
8127 La Grange Road, Louisville ▸ (502) 649-1829 ▸ whodunnitky.com
WhoDunnit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation for the performing arts and a Kentucky original, dedicated to the principle that a well-crafted mystery is a beautiful thing.
BROWN THEATRE
MUSEUMS
KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM
704 Central Avenue, Louisville ▸ (502) 637-1111 derbymuseum.org ▸ Visitors can enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits, a 30-minute guided historic walking tour at Churchill Downs Racetrack, and get their heart racing and emotions soaring watching the Museum’s signature 18-minute movie, “The Greatest Race” on a 360°, 4K high-resolution screen.
21C MUSEUM HOTEL
700 W Main Street, Louisville (502) 217-6300 ▸ 21cmuseumhotels.com
For more than a decade, 21c has been engaging visitors and locals alike with some of the world’s best contemporary art.
FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM
829 W Main Street, Louisville (502) 753-5663 ▸ fraziermuseum.org
This history museum documents stories using artifacts, exhibitions, and guided tours led by a talented staff of educators.
KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER
727 West Main Street, Louisville (502) 561-6100 ▸ kysciencecenter.org
Already recognized as a leader in inquiry-based learning, the Center is advancing a statewide science literacy campaign to encourage people of all ages to explore science in everyday life. Its flagship location on Louisville, KY’s historic Museum Row, welcomes visitors from across the globe with 3-floors of interactive exhibits and films on a 4-story screen.
715 W Main Street, Louisville (502) 589-0102 ▸ kmacmuseum.org
KMAC exists to spark curiosity, inspire meaningful connections, and foster a deep sense of inclusion, belonging, and purpose that ripples beyond the museum’s walls.
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
MUSEUM & FACTORY
800 W Main Street, Louisville (877) 775-8443 ▸ sluggermuseum.com
Celebrating the role of baseball, this factory tour and hands-on experience in the place where the famous Louisville Slugger bats are made is a unique experience nowhere else to be found.
LOUISVILLE WATERWORKS MUSEUM
3005 River Road, Louisville (502) 583-6610 ▸ louisvillewater.com/ louisville-water-tower/visit-us/ waterworks-museum/ Louisville Water Tower and WaterWorks Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting materials relating to Louisville Water, past and present. Come out to see how our city’s water is processed.
MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER
144 N 6th Street, Louisville (502) 584-9254 ▸ alicenter.org
A multicultural center with an award-winning museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali.
ROOTS 101 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
124 North First Street, Louisville (502) 384-1940 ▸ roots-101.org
A healing place for visitors to see themselves in history, explore the African-American story, and to grow a greater understanding of the achievements, cultural contributions, and the experiences of African-Americans.
SPEED ART MUSEUM & THEATER
2035 South Third Street, Louisville (502) 634-2700 ▸ speedmuseum.org
Whether you’re an art aficionado or don’t know a Dali from a Degas, you can find fresh inspiration and meaning at the Speed. With modern architecture, expanded programming, interactive exhibits and inviting outdoor spaces, the Speed offers countless opportunities for everyone to create their own connections and experience art at their own speed.
KMAC CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
This feature lists true “locals only” recommendations. We asked more than 50 local Louisvillians for their favorite date night restaurant, and we also accepted online nominations on Instagram @BeLocalEastEndLouisville.
Below are the top twenty recommendations. To add your favorite to the list, please go to https://sked.link/belocaleastendlouisville
BARN 8 FARM RESTAURANT & BOURBON BAR
10500 W Hwy 42, Goshen (502) 398-9289 ▸ hermitagefarm.com
Barn8 is located on the grounds of historic Hermitage Farm. Enjoy a new menu of seasonal selections created from produce grown on their farm, as well as other locally sourced and farm-raised products.
The Bourbon Bar & Lounge is located inside Barn8 Restaurant and offers bourbons from many distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, plus exceptional small-batch selections and an assortment of pours from unique craft distilleries.
BLACK RABBIT
122 Sears Avenue, Louisville (502) 897-9721 ▸ blackrabbitlouisville.com
A hidden gem in the heart of St. Matthews, guests choose their unique dining or bar experience choosing from various hidden rooms or a speakeasy. Truly a night out like no other!
BRENDON’S CATCH 23 ▸ 505 S 4th St, Louisville (502) 909-0053 ▸ bcatch23.com
This upscale restaurant features prime seafood, steak and low country cuisine in a hip, modern and sophisticated fine dining venue.
CAPTAIN’S
QUARTERS
RIVERSIDE GRILL
5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect (502) 228-1651 ▸ cqriverside.com
An indoor and outdoor dining experience that offers dockside service if you arrive in your boat. On the scenic banks of the Ohio River, CQ offers delicious seafood dishes, international cuisine and American fare – all served in a picturesque atmosphere.
CIAO ▸ 1201 Payne St, Louisville (502) 690-3532 ▸ ciaolouisville.com
An authentic Italian restaurant using local ingredients, their menu concentrates on classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
ENGLISH
GRILL AND J. GRAHAM’S CAFE
335 W Broadway, Louisville (888) 888-5252 ▸ brownhotel.com/dining
Try the world-famous “Hot Brown” - a culinary requisite on any visit to Louisville invented at The Brown Hotel in 1926. It has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times and dozens of other media outlets since its baked-to-perfection debut.
GUACA MOLE MODERN MEXICAN
900 E Market St, Louisville
(502) 212-8225 ▸ guacamolemodernmexican.com
The indulgent tastes of Mexican cuisine in their exciting interior transports you to Mexico, featuring influences from Oaxaca, Puebla, Riviera Maya, Tulum, and the Yucatan Peninsula.
HAVANA RUMBA
12003 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville (502) 244-5375 ▸ havanarumbaonline.com
Authentic Cuban cuisine with generous portions, outstanding service and great prices.
LE MOO FINE STEAK HOUSE
2300 Lexington Rd, Louisville (502) 458-8888 ▸ lemoorestaurant.com
Boasting the most eclectic steak menu in Louisville, Le Moo offers a cut for every palate as you dine in an extraordinarily decorated space of rustic meets luxurious.
LOUVINO DOUGLASS HILLS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
11400 Main St, Louisville (502) 742-1426 ▸ louvino.com
LouVino simply aspires to be a place where you could enjoy a nice glass of wine with amazing food in a hip yet relaxed atmosphere without a pretentious feel.
MERLE’S WHISKEY KITCHEN
122 W Main St, Louisville (502) 290-8888 ▸ merleswhiskeykitchen.com
A toe-tappin classic whiskey hall located in Downtown Louisville on Whiskey Row. Featuring an award-winning menu of Southern/American cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails, they host live music from local, regional, and national artists.
MESH
3608 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville (502) 632-4421 ▸ meshrestaurants.com
Contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and unique décor.
MILANTONI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1600 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville (502) 742-8210 italianrestaurantlouisvilleky.com
A unique dining experience featuring authentic Italian cuisine at affordable prices in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
PORCINI RESTAURANT
2730 Frankfort Ave, Louisville (502) 894-8686 ▸ porcini502.com
An independent, award-winning restaurant in the Historic Crescent Hill neighborhood specializing in Northern Italian cuisine.
THE CAFÉ
731 Brent Street, Louisville (502) 589-9191 ▸ thecafetogo.com
Located in the newly revitalized Louisville arts and enter tainment district of Paristown, The Café serves up fresh, home-cooked food with a Southern accent.
VARANESE RESTAURANT
2106 Frankfort Ave, Louisville (502) 899-9904 ▸ varanese.com
Varanese is known for culinary creativity as well as dedication to local farmers who provide the freshest local products as showcased in many of their signature dishes.
THE VILLAGE ANCHOR
11507 Park Rd, Louisville (502) 708-1850 ▸ villageanchor.com
A unique environment bringing stone, red leathers, rich worn velvets, wrought iron, dark woods, Italian appointments, Carrera marble, and the original crimson red beer taps from Churchill Down’s Silks Bar, this restaurant is a must-try in the heart of Anchorage. It offers an upscale casual, fun environment with an inimitable European flavor and exotic French flair.
VINCENZO’S
150 S 5th St, Louisville (502) 580-1350
vincenzositalianrestaurant.com
Vincenzo’s is a gourmet, fine-dining restaurant in downtown Louisville using the finest ingredients and providing a true Italian experience.
VOLARE ITALIAN RISTORANTE
2300 Frankfort Ave, Louisville (502) 894-4446 ▸ volare-restaurant.com
One of the great locally owned and operated treasures amongst Louisville’s bustling restaurant scene, they are known for a menu that changes seasonally based on locally-sourced, farm-fresh item and house-made products.
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VETERINARIANS AND GROOMERS IN THE AREA
VETERINARIANS
JEFFERSONTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
3807 Ruckriegel Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 267-8100 » jtownanimalhospital.com
HURSTBOURNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
4601 Wattbourne Ln, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 491-5800 » hurstbourneanimalhospital.com
CHENOWETH ANIMAL HOSPITAL
3624 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 895-7436 » chenowethanimalhospital.com
MIDDLETOWN ANIMAL CLINIC
11800 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-3036 » middletownclinic.com
EAST LOUISVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
4158 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-1000 » eastlouisvilleanimalhospital.com
PROSPECT ANIMAL CLINIC
9217 US-42, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 228-2726 » prospectanimalclinic.com
BROWNSBORO ANIMAL CLINIC
9521 US-42, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 426-1016 » brownsboroanimalclinic.com
HIGHLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL
1021 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 451-6655 » highlandanimalhospital.net
CHEROKEE ANIMAL CLINIC
3801 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40213 (502) 451-2442 » cherokeeanimalclinic.com
GROOMERS
FETCH PET GROOMING
10120 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 267-1124 » fetchpetgrooming.com
WAGGIN’ TAILS GROOMING
9219 Galene Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 266-9663 waggintailsgroomingky.com
GROOMING BY JESSIE
9509 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 425-5285 » groomingbyjessie.com
PAWSH PET GROOMING
9407 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 426-0407 pawshpetgrooming.com
GROOMINGDALE’S PET SALON
11718 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243 (502) 244-1551 groomingdalespetsalon.com
CLIP & DALES PET GROOMING
12418 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 241-0044
clipanddalesgrooming.com
PAMPERED PAWS GROOMING
13306 W Highway 42, Prospect, KY 40059 (502) 228-2275 pamperedpawsgrooming.com
BARKSTOWN ROAD PET GROOMING 2005 Bonnycastle Ave, Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 963-3605 » barkstownroad.com
HIGHLAND DOG GROOMING 1310 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 458-6760 » highlanddoggrooming.com
DAY MAKE A OF IT
NORTON COMMONS
Norton Commons is Louisville’s first Traditional Neighborhood Development (“TND”). Planned TNDs are the cornerstone of the new urbanism movement, which promotes the creation and restoration of diverse, walkable and vibrant mixed-use communities assembled in an integrated fashion, resulting in a complete community. Norton Commons sits on almost 600 acres in northeast Jefferson County and west Oldham County and is currently home to more than 1800 residences, 100+ businesses, three schools, and dozens of parks, pools and green spaces. In 2019, it won the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Charter Award, the preeminent prize for excellence for urban design that embodies and advances the principles of the Charter of the New Urbanism. In 2020, Norton Commons was named the “Best Mixed-Use, Single Family Community” at the Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB). Explore Norton Commons - it makes for a great day-long staycation!
breakfast
CON HUEVOS
10639 Meeting Street, Prospect (502) 290-4123 ▸ conhuevos.com
Made from scratch daily, Con Huevos’ food is filled with rich flavors and freshness, and their level of service is impeccable.
shop
THE BODHI TREE
6306 Meeting Street, Prospect (502) 340-7838 ▸ thebodhitreeky.com
Offering a curated collection of spiritual instruments, from mesmerizing crystals and meditative candles, to Kentuckiana's most diverse selection of tarot and oracle card decks. Also a thriving hub for profound spiritual exploration with gifted psychics, mediums, and energy practitioners available for booking.
“Lovingly called NoCo, by those that call Norton Common home. This neighborhood is so much more than just a place to live, it is a true community filled with boutique shopping, local dining, outdoor concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and so much more.” - Maria Mears, NoCo Resident
LIZ AND ROO ▸ 412 Norton Commons Blvd. ▸ (502) 410-4023 ▸ lizandroo.com
Boutique store specializing in modern, sophisticated, made-in-USA luxury crib bedding as well as baby gifts, apparel, window treatments, strollers, and wagons.
LULUBELLES ▸ 10638 Meeting Street (502) 708-2145 ▸ lulubelles.com
SOMETHING BLUE ▸ 10708 Meeting Street (502) 690-9720 ▸ somethingblueky.com
SPARK BOUTIQUE ▸ 10634 Meeting Street (502) 727-5513 ▸ facebook.com/SparkBoutiquee
UNDERPINNINGS LINGERIE
9414 Norton Commons Blvd. ▸ (502) 333-0370 underpinningslingerie.com
lunch
TEA STATION ASIAN BISTRO ▸ 9422 Norton Commons Blvd. ▸ (502) 423-1202 ▸ teastationbistro.com
Garnering the praise of diners and critics alike for its authentic regional Asian specialties, Tea Station serves everything from Chinese to Thai and also has a fantastic selection of freshly made sushi.
activities
A|R WORKSHOP ▸ 10618 Meeting Street | Unit 101 (502) 208-0880 ▸ arworkshop.com/prospect
Come make a craft at this boutique DIY studio.
RECOVER WELL ▸ 10702 Meeting Street #101 (502) 290-4921 ▸ recoverwellstudio.com
This is a place for you to experience physical and mental recovery with the added benefit of social connection. Try the Cryotherapy and Infrared Sauna pods for rejuvenation!
KENTUCKY ARTS ACADEMY
10505 Meeting Street, Prospect (502) 873-5307 ▸ kentuckyartsacademy.com
Fosters confidence and creativity in students of all ages through exceptional music education.
YOGASIX NORTON COMMONS
11209 River Beauty Loop (502) 653-7961 ▸ www.yogasix. com/location/norton-commons
A sensory yoga experience accessible to all.
dinner
and a nightcap
COMMONWEALTH TAP ▸ 9411 Norton Commons Blvd. (502) 690-4264 ▸ commonwealthtap.com
KAREM’S GRILL AND PUB ▸ 9424 Norton Commons Blvd. ▸ (502) 327-5646 ▸ karemsgrillandpub.com
The first restaurant to open in Norton Commons, Karem’s offers patrons classic American fare, live music, sports television, and libations.
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ATHLETIC APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
Ken Combs Running Store (502) 895-3410 kencombsrunningstore.com
AUTO SERVICES
SMI Automotive (502) 896-0305 smiky.com
FENCING
Middletown Fence (502) 294-3700 middletownkyfence.com/
HOME IMPROVEMENT/ MAINTENANCE
Integrity Maintenance Services (502) 434-8090 integritymservices.com
HVAC SERVICES
Cool Dog HVAC (502) 643-4840 cooldoghvac.com
PHOTOGRAPHER
By J'Lanee (502) 830-1088 byjlanee.com
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