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What sets it apart?
would be heading to The Cow Palace.
First, I would say housing prices. But, more importantly, neighbors who look out for you and are there to help when you need them. Have car trouble on the South side and you won’t be there long before someone offers to help.
What Louisvillians don’t know about the South End:
Are there any landmarks that have left that you miss? Ehrlers Ice Cream and Heywoods Dairy. The Cow Palace was also a Dixie Highway icon. Whenever the Wittens had something big going on, you could bet your #*# we
Gailor Animal Hospital. I will never be able to repay Dr. Rusty Gailor for the love he has shown to me and my family in our darkest hours. There is a reason why I still make the drive to the Southside for even the smallest of things when it involves my dog, Lemmy. Gailor Animal Hospital is truly one of the Jewels of the South End and has been for as long as I can remember.
Neighborhood advice: Stay away from Dixie Highway between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m.!
How much wealth there is there. Many people live in the South End, not because they have to but because they LOVE to and, as a result, they can save a lot of money. The disposable income level in the South End is underrated. If I ever opened a bar or some kind of business, you can bet the South side would be my first choice.
Manslick Laundromat & Barber Styling. Veterinarian needs aren’t the only thing that brings me back to my beloved South End. I also make the trip whenever I need a haircut; funny thing is my wife does too! I go to a barber who works out of a coin-operated laundry mat and now my wife has been making the drive to Shear Wizardry on Dixie Highway whenever she gets her hair done. She refuses to go anywhere else as well!
TOPS columnist and half of the Tony & Dwight show on 840 WHAS
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“The Southside was my home for 44 years. When I got married to my wife who was from the East End, we did paper-rock-scissors to determine where to live and she won. Although I love my life now, a HUGE piece of my heart still lays within the South End. I think the people there are just a bit different. They look out for each other. There is a brother and sisterhood with Southenders and I love them all.”
31 W Diner and Dive. Everyone in the South End knows about this place and for good reason: It’s a restaurant that is owned by someone who knows food, GOOD FOOD. No matter what you order at this joint, you will fall in love with it! It is hands down one of my favorite places to have good food, laughs and cold drinks.
O’Bryan’s Tavern. Just off Dixie Highway, this tavern has been serving up the BEST fish sandwich I’ve ever had in my life for years! Most people outside of the South End couldn’t find O’Bryan’s on a bet. However, if you’ve ever been there and had their fish, I can promise you that you’ll find your way back. It’s been a South End Secret for years ….. and I just blew it by telling you. .
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