Beginnings:
Ed Lee (of Milkwood, 610 Magnolia and Mind of a Chef fame) is beginning a culinary apprenticeship program in Smoketown to give young men and women who can’t afford culinary school a chance to learn all the components of the restaurant business. Read more details here! [4]
In case you didn’t already know, the former Jamba Juice downtown is supposed to soon house a Dunkin Donuts. They’re a little late on their opening, though, they told Business First they were hoping to set up shop around October 15. [5]
A second Brownie’s “The Shed” Grille & Bar is in the works. [6]
Endings:
Nuts N Stuff, on Barret Avenue, is closing at the end of October. Owner Paul Pfister sited lack of foot traffic as part of the reason; the neighborhood used to be much better-visited when Lynn’s Paradise Café was in business. We are sorry to see Nuts N Stuff go after 30 years of business! [7]
Beer News:
The 2014 Louisville Brewfest is happening this weekend. For $5 admission, you can drink your heart out and celebrate Louisville’s local brews. Learn more here! [8]
Four Pegs has a new Executive Chef (Eric Turner) and new bar manager (Philip LeCompte) according to their Facebook Page. [9]
Mayor Fischer wants to expand Louisville’s craft beer industry [10], and plans to bring more breweries to the city. Perhaps we are to have a beer trail, as well as a bourbon trail, which I think should probably be dubbed the “Hops hop.”
Red Yeti Brewing company is now serving their first RYBC brewed beer: Sterling Pale Ale. [11]
Eventful:
On October 18, Ed Lee and wine director Ricardo Barillas are partnering with Copper & Kings for a tasting event at the 610 Magnolia Wine Studio. More details can be found here! [12]
On October 18, Bistro 301 is hosting Bistro Bites & Beer, a small-plate menu with suggested beer pairing. The proceeds will benefit Derby City Dog Rescue. Find out more and RSVP here! [13]
On October 18, the Bard’s Town will host the 2nd annual EAT IT! Festival, a celebration of their inaugural chef, Joe Gadansky, with proceeds benefiting the Sophia & Emma Gadansky trust. Learn more here! [14]
October 22 will mark Decca’s 2nd Annual Beast Feast – Whole Hog Pickin’. For $39 you can partake in this family-style dinner that will include “hog, sides & dessert” and for $59 you can enjoy paired drinks from Falls City Beer and Copper & Kings. Learn more and RSVP here [15].
Here are a few upcoming bourbon-centric events [16].
The Mayan Café is holding a vegetarian wine dinner on October 20, you can view the whole menu and see details here [17].
The Thirsty Pedaler (that wacky, thing you see people pedaling around in downtown) is giving special Halloween tours this Sunday (October 19) and November 2 [18]. For $30, participants will stop at Louisville “best haunted locations,” and there will be a tour guide on board telling ghost stories.