For 5 entire days of awesomeness Yelp Louisville took over NuLu and Butchertown to show them the love! We had several stops along the way to add our stamp of approval in this Passport to NuLu/Butchertown. An 80′s Ballin’ Brunch, Mayan Cafe CMYE dinner, Meet the Meat Owner and Happy Hour, fabulously fun schwag, and shopping galore!

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Foodies tend to eschew chain restaurants and gravitate toward independently owned restaurants with creative menus offering consistently pleasing plates.

Earlier this year, Louisville was listed as one of the “best foodie getaways around the world” by Zagat Survey LLC, which ranks leisure activities such as dining, travel, nightlife, shopping, golf, theater, movies and music.

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The streetscape along East Market Street through the emerging NuLu neighborhood is due for a major makeover, primarily with $10 million recently approved by the Kentucky legislature in the state highway budget…

The state approval of the $10 million will be announced today by Mayor Greg Fischer and downtown officials at the second annual “State of Downtown” meeting at the Galt House. The event is sponsored by the Louisville Downtown Development Corp., which serves as Fischer’s lead agency on coordinating center city projects.

Although the legislature’s approval of the $10 million was largely kept under the radar, Fischer spokesman Chris Poynter said city officials, NuLu and Phoenix Hill neighborhood leaders and representatives of Nucleus (a University of Louisville affiliate) and other special interests lobbied the General Asssembly hard for the money. “It’s pretty exciting,” Poynter said. “We are looking at a complete new streetscape for the NuLu neighborhood.”

Written by Sheldon S. Shafer of the Courier Journal

For more information please view the Connectivity Study from the Louisville Downtown Development Corporation.

For about two minutes on Saturday, millions of eyes will focus on Louisville, home of Kentucky’s most feted affair, that blissfully short sporting event that comes with its own cocktail.
Horses, hats and barrels of booze star in that show, and while the Kentucky Derby experience is not to be missed, Churchill Downs’ hometown is worth lingering over.
Whether you’re headed to the races or thinking about a future visit, enhance your trip with these Louisville experiences…

By Marnie Hunter | CNN | May 3, 2012
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Funky shops, great food, lots of activities and a place to relax – the components of a perfect urban vacation.  Be sure you don’t call it Lewis-ville or Looey-ville; it’s Loo-uh-ville that will win you over with its eclectic offerings and laid back charm.

breathe Magazine | by Laura Purcell | May
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Need an after-hours appointment at a jewelry store to pick up a bauble for a Derby party?

Need reservations at Louisville’s hottest restaurants and bars? You don’t have to stay at a premium hotel to find premium concierge services.
 
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Louisville.Com by Jessica Lynn

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Louisville, KY- The East Market District is pleased to announce its 1st ever NuLu Derby Celebration, featuring local retailers, restaurants, and businesses that will be open extended hours, catering to your last-minute Derby needs, and offering specials and discounts. Activities throughout the day include live musical performances by Klondike and Slow Rush, sponsored by Peace of the Earth, and a live fashion show sponsored by Gifthorse. Many retailers will be showcasing Derby and equestrian-themed fashions and products for this event. It’s the perfect time to complete your Derby-day look and pick up your party essentials! Participating businesses for this Derby event include Peace of the Earth, Barry Wooley Designs, Cake Flour, Rellek, Hudson Home, Garage Bar, Red Tree, Gifthorse, Muth’s Candies, Revolver, Flo, Bluegrass Green Co., Scout, Encuentros, Marti Kuen Gallery, City Concierge, Garner Narrative Gallery, Ghyslain, Swanson Gallery, Bay’s Boutique, and more! This family-friendly and open-to-the-public NuLu Derby Celebration will take place on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. along East Market Street.

Examples of some Derby-themed offerings for the NuLu Derby Celebration:

• Gifthorse: Dresses, Derby Hats, and Fascinators
• Muth’s Candies: Bourbon Balls
• Peace of the Earth: Horsehead Soaps
• Flo: Derby Hats and Jewelry
• Scout / Revolver / Encuentros: Jewelry and Accessories

Examples of some of the specials and discounts that will be offered during the NuLu Derby Celebration:

• Rellek – 20% off Derby-related art.
• Scout – 20% off the entire store.
• Garage Bar – 10% off with a receipt from a NuLu retailer.
• Peace of the Earth – 10% the entire store.
• Revolver – 10% off the entire store.
• Red Tree – 10% off the entire store
• Bays Boutique – 10% off entire store.
• Ghyslain – Free chocolate with a receipt from a NuLu retailer.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO:
Joe Bowers
joe@peaceoftheearth.com

The East Market District is pleased to announce the NuLu Tornado Relief Charity Shopping Event. East Market retailers and restaurants are pulling together to raise money and awareness for the tornado relief efforts in Henryville, Indiana. Local businesses will open their doors and their hearts to make generous donations to the Dare to Care: Tornado 2012 fund. Donations range from 5% to 40% of the total sales for Friday’s event. The more you buy, the more NuLu donates!

Participating retailers and restaurants include Red Tree, Swanson Reed Contemporary, RYE, Peace of the Earth, Bays Boutique, Scout, Ghyslain, Revolver, Garage Bar, Gift Horse, Bluegrass Green Co, Bodega, Barry Wooley Designs, Flo, Hudson Home, Harvest, Cake Flour, Taste Fine Wines & Spirits, Market Street Barbers, and more! The family-friendly and open-to-the-public NuLu Tornado Relief Charity shopping event will take place on Friday, March 9^th, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. along East Market Street.

Examples of the donations that will be made based on Friday’s NuLu Tornado Relief Charity Event sales:

All participating NuLu businesses will write a check at close of business on Friday, March 9th, 2012 to Dare to Care’s Tornado 2012 fund.

About the Tornado Relief Effort
NuLu is just 20 miles south of where the major tornado disaster occurred in Henryville, Indiana last Friday. Had the winds blown slightly south, NuLu would be in the same position. Imagine bricks littered about Market and Main Streets, homes and businesses destroyed. The tornado victim’s needs cannot wait. There is an urgent need for food, clothing, and basic necessities. Please help us send desperately needed aid to the victims of the 2012 Tornado.

There is a PAVCO collection trailer for the Voice Tribune’s Helping Henryville Immediate Need Campaign parked at Barry Wooley Designs. The trailer will be on location for Friday’s event and through Saturday, March 10^th at 7:00pm. Items needed include: Building Supplies, Non-Perishable Food, New Clothing, New Bedding, New Toiletries, 8′ Tables, Mops, Push Brooms, Tarps, Batteries, Storage Containers, Flashlights, Laundry Detergent, Candles, Matches, New Underwear.

About NuLu
The East Market District, also referred to as NuLu, is now best known for its art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops and a growing number of local, upscale restaurants. The term “NuLu” is a portmanteau meaning “New Louisville”. As home to two LEED® certified commercial buildings, many historic restoration projects, as well as several restaurants offering organic and locally sourced ingredients, NuLu has emerged with a culture of sustainability. Visit www.eastmarketdistrict.com for more information.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO:
Garwood Linton, Red Tree
garwood109@aol.com

 Louisville, KY- The East Market District was featured in the Courier Journal on Sunday, March 04, 2012 for a study conducted on ways to improve the area.

Pocket parks, tree clusters, innovative storm-water controls and converting one-way streets to two-way are recommended in a study as ways to best connect some diverse parts of the large neighborhood just east of downtown Louisville.

Read the Full Article written by Sheldon S. Shafer, The Courier-Journal