OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Good Belly Sandwich Shop to close at the end of August

On August 3, Good Belly Sandwich Shop (2216 Dundee Rd. in the Belknap neighborhood) announced that it will close at the end of August. Good Belly opened in 2023 at the former Silly Axe Cafe in Douglass Loop. The text from co-owner Jess Bookin: There is no easy way to say this. After much consideration […]

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The AF-less Chef Morris and his new Stelly’s Sandwiches & Such (at Logan Street Market)

(The “Hip Hops” beer column is taking the week off. But there’s a fresh episode of “40 Years in Beer,” here: New Albany’s brewing history, prior to NABC resuming it.) Chef’s back. Goss Ave. Deli in Germantown closed in June following a short run, but owner/operator Eric Morris quickly pivoted to a relocation plan, which […]

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Basilico Cafe is up and running where Corner Cafe used to be in Lyndon

Basilico Cafe has repurposed the former Corner Cafe (9307 New La Grange Rd. in Lyndon), with an entirely new yet familiar menu, and a new chef (Cody Noe) but with several key Corner Cafe employees retained. Basilico Café takes over Corner Café space, by Michael L. Jones (Louisville Business First) The restaurant was launched by Raj […]

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Beechmont Bakeshop’s opening day is slated for August 15

Michael Hargrove and Danielle Beebe first announced their prospective bricks ‘n’ mortar bakery last September, and following a whole lotta prep work, opening day in the South End is almost here: Saturday, August 15. Beechmont Bakeshop will be operating inside Foxing Books (1314 Bluegrass Avenue), where the bakery already has been doing pop-ups. It also has […]

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Taqueria La Oficina opens in Clarksville

A staggering volume of American evenings out occur at tables groaning beneath the weight of tacos and margaritas. We adore all varieties of Latin American food, perhaps because surprises are few at many area grills, cantinas and taquerias, which rely on tried and true recipes, and provide dependable service with estimable bang for the buck. […]

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Bae’s Baekery has relocated and is now baking ’round Cherokee Triangle

Bae’s Bakery (by some accounts, it’s “Baekery“) began in Old Louisville and outgrew the building, then moved to Clifton and outgrew the building, and now is firmly ensconced at 1021 Bardstown Rd. in Cherokee Triangle right across the street from the Original Highlands, hoping not to outgrow the building (briefly it housed Oddbird Bakery, a […]

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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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CoreLife Eatery Clarksville has closed permanently

CoreLife Eatery (1225 Veterans Parkway, Suite 100, Clarksville, IN) has closed after a lengthy run. The text: To our amazing Clarksville community, Thank you for welcoming us, supporting us, and allowing us to be part of your lives. We are incredibly grateful for every meal shared, every conversation, and every memory made. It is with […]

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The hits just keep coming: Bluegrass Brewing Co. expires after 32+ years

Over at Louisville Business First, Shea Van Hoy has the latest commercial obituary. Bluegrass Brewing Co. abruptly closes Bluegrass Brewing Co. has shut its doors, with a sign on the door at 300 W. Main St. stating, “This location in permanently closed. Serving our community since 1993. We appreciate your support over the years.” Verily, […]

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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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The from-scratch Secret Recipe bakery opens downtown, with Sole to come

Earlier this month the Secret Recipe (Instagram) bakery opened 438 W. Market St. in downtown Louisville. The following factoids have been gathered from a handy information release. Secret Recipe is the creation of Brenna Peters, who holds a hospitality degree and first learned to bake in her grandmother’s kitchen. The building at 438 W. Market […]

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Clifton’s Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant will close at September’s end

You have ample time to enjoy Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant (2244 Frankfort Ave. in Clifton), but last week the eatery posted notice that it will shutter after a final month of service in September. The complete text follows: After 8 amazing years, we have made the difficult decision to close Eatz Vietnamese Restaurant, with OUR LAST […]

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Upland Brewing acquires Floyd County Brewing Company, with a rebrand on the way

On Tuesday evening, Indiana Beer & Spirits News broke a biggie. New Albany’s Floyd County Brewing Company, its Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, and the half-city-block surrounding them known as “Thirst and Main” have been purchased lock, stock and a gently used Monty Python Life of Brian video by Bloomington’s Upland Brewing Company (presumably its […]

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