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Louisville bar on Bardstown Road closed 'effective immediately' after four years
Afrokanza Lounge on Bardstown Road announced Monday on Instagram it is closing "effective immediately" after four years of serving the Louisville community. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Afrokanza Lounge effective immediately. After four years of serving the community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors," Afrokanza said in a social post.
New dance club opens on Bardstown Road in the Highlands
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new club is now open in the Highlands promising a unique experience. The new club, called Atomic, is on Bardstown Road, near Grinstead Drive in the old Wash-o-Rama building. Owners of Atomic said the original plan was for a hotel back in 2016 but...
Louisvillian competing on 'The Bachelorette'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Season 21 of "The Bachelorette" premieres Monday night on ABC, and one of the contestants is from Louisville. Jenn Tran, 26, was a contestant on the most recent season of "The Bachelor," and is the franchise's first ever Asian-American lead. Matt Arnold is one of 25...
After nearly 40 years, happy hours return to Southern Indiana bars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After nearly 40 years, bars in Indiana can now once again offer happy hour specials. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086 into law, allowing happy hours to return beginning on July 1. Hourly drink discounts were banned in the Hoosier state in 1985...
Be Our Guest | Enjoy the made from scratch recipes at Chef Shaq Kitchen
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest this week at Chef Shaq Kitchen!. Chef Shaq Kitchen gives the typical American style restaurant a twist! Everything on the menu is made from scratch and their sauces are made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu celebrates multiple diet...
Louisville man writes new book to teach kids about Type 1 diabetes and insulin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man is teaching children all about Type 1 diabetes and insulin. "Hopefully this will inspire people to do a little bit more research into Type 1 diabetes and so they can talk to these kids like they're normal and not broken," Matt Sohl, who is currently living with diabetes, said.
Chickasaw Park unveils new nature play area in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Chickasaw Park has a new nature play area, unveiled by city officials on Monday. The nature play area was funded by the MSD Community Benefits program. It gives families a space to enjoy outdoor activities and connect with nature. The play area overlooks the Ohio River, features a climbing wall, a dry creek bed and is ADA-accessible.
Peek inside Lakeside, one of the country's most unique swimming pools, as it turns 100
There aren't many swimming pools that warrant their own book. Then again, there aren't many pools quite as grand as Louisville's Lakeside Swim Club. It's not until you physically walk through the unassuming front gate that you are bowled over by the massive 3-acre aquatic facility inconspicuously nestled within the 50-foot sheer limestone cliffs of a former quarry.
Hardee’s newest chicken sandwich is a twist on a beloved snack food
Looking for the latest food mash-up? Hardee’s new chicken sandwich and chicken tenders are a BBQ chip fan’s dream come true. Move over swicy chicken because it is all about the sweet and smoky at Hardee’s. Many people love going to Hardee’s for their biscuits. Those freshly...
Louisville restaurant Señora Arepa on Baxter Avenue in the Highlands closes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A popular restaurant group has closed its Highlands location in Louisville. Señora Arepa on Baxter Avenue opened in the former Taco Luchador spot in February. The restaurant focused on Venezuelan cuisine and also has a location in St. Matthews. The lease was transferred to another...
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. Physical therapist Linda Scott at Park Terrace Rehabilitation in Louisville has seen many cases of osteoarthritis in her long career working with aging adults. She offers advice for those of us looking to prevent loss of mobility, and those already experiencing it.
Edibles & Potables: My obligatory annual Francesinha tout, and other world sandwiches
The particular example of a Francesinha sandwich chosen as today’s “Edibles & Potables” featured photo was the most humble of many that I consumed in Porto, Portugal during a visit in 2018, but no less delicious for its simplicity. Can someone in metro Louisville locally please make...
Craft House Pizza: new shop on Shelby, and a profile in our Summer issue
Today’s special is a two-for-one: pizza and beer. Craft House Pizza’s new location at 1500 S. Shelby St. in the Meriwether neighborhood is open for business. Food & Dining Magazine’s cover story in the current Summer 2024 issue is my profile of Craft House Pizza, sister business Hometown Brewing, and their owner Tom Brown, featuring stellar photography from the award-winning Dan Dry.
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