Where to Eat in Louisville: Volare

I had never been to Volare until about a month ago when we went with some dear friends. We had a great time. The food was outstanding, service great and the atmosphere upscale but relaxed and not stuffy. So when we wanted to take a friend out for his birthday last week we decided Volare [...]

Out in the Country Author at Carmichael’s

Mary Gray the author of Out in the Country: Youth, Media, and Queer Visibility in Rural America will be speaking at Carmichael’s on Friday September 18, 2009. Oh I am bummed at the timing of this event because I would love to attend.
From Wal-Mart drag parties to renegade Homemaker’s Clubs, Out in the Country
offers an [...]

Frankfort Avenue Trolly Hop July 2009 Edition

The Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop is pretty exciting this month because there are several new businesses or businesses in new locations participating this month. From the email I got:
1. “It’s All Greek To Me” is the newest installment of Maria Bell in the Louisville area.  The former owner of Greek Paradise Cafe and Gyros [...]

Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop May 29, 2009

In some ways May has flown right by, in others it seems like the longest month in recent memory, I wasn’t even sure it was almost over until I got reminded that the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop is this Friday. Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop is the last Friday of the month so that confirms it: [...]

Exploring the Green Energy Maze at Crescent Hill Library May 19, 2009

I’ve been thinking a lot about my energy consumption of late as the weather starts to get warm enough to make me want to crank the ac up. Maybe attending this lecture would make me more firm in my resolve to use the ac less and less. Maybe.
Nancy Grant, author of The Pocket Idiot’s [...]

Zen Tea House, a few photos

We went back to Zen Tea House the other day (I told you B was going to want to have lunch there a lot) and this time I had my camera with me.
more after the jump…

Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop February 27, 2009

Time for the February edition of the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop. Several good events going on for the Trolley Hop.  A couple highlights:

As I already told you the brand new Zen Tea House will be having a tea tasting
Just Creations is having a community shopping night to benefit St. Joseph’s Children’s Home
The Wine Rack [...]

Vegan & Gluten Free Options at Sweet Surrender

I got a press release last week from Sweet Surrender about their sugar free, gluten free and vegan offerings. I think it’s pretty cool they have a nice offering of stuff for a variety of dietary needs and wants. I do wish the sugar free list was a bit larger since B’s dad is diabetic [...]

The Tea Forces are Gaining on Us

I have said many, many times that Louisville is a coffee town and I am oh so happy for it. I’ve mentioned though that my beloved has a taste for tea more than she does for coffee so I’m aware of the places where a “good” cup of ta can be found.
Zen Tea House [...]

More Festiveness Than Is Probably Legal Tomorrow (December 6, 2008)

Take your pick: Bardstown Road Aglow, Frankfort Avenue Old Tyme Christmas (that spelling makes me want to claw my eyes out) or Winterfest at Iroquois Park. Or do a little bit of all three.
Maybe spend the morning doing the holiday dog walk on Frankfort Avenue, spend the afternoon visiting the bilingual Santa (English and [...]