This was originally published at Insider Louisville on Aug. 2, 2019. It’s been nearly 20 years to the day that a girl walked into a bar and her life was forever changed. That bar was Highlands’ haunt The Back Door, and that girl was a young, new-to-Louisville Buckeye who had just landed a job at […]
Read More Bar Belle: 20 years ago, I walked into The Back Door …Well, if there’s any better reason to drink today than losing your job, I’m not sure what it is. Never mind … I know there are plenty of worse things that could be happening right now — and are happening — so I should be thankful to have my health, my friends, my family and […]
Read More Today’s Reason To DrinkI’m hosting a happy hour tonight at Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen, and I know you’re gonna join me! I’m giving away some beer koozies from my personal collection, so get there early if you want first dibs. It goes from 5-7 p.m., and Merle’s is on the corner of Main and Second streets. Word. Oh yeah, […]
Read More Today’s Reason To DrinkIt’s been quite a balancing act trying to post here while also maintaining my three other jobs. Wait, three? Yes, you know about Insider Louisville, of course, and my bourbon tour guide gig with Bourbon City Cruisers (speaking of which … I’m waiting for you to book a tour with me, dammit!). So what else […]
Read More Today’s Reason To DrinkBar Belle: Hittin’ up the high-spirited haunts of Highview I’m just going to leave this here. We unearthed some hidden gems in Highview, like the Hitching Post, but also had some not-so-fun decor, like the Confederate Flag inside Castaway Lounge. Enjoy.
Read More Today’s Reason To DrinkI love when I order a fancy cocktail and can actually taste the delicious liquor. If all I can taste is fruit juice and ginger beer, then either I’ve lost my mind and ordered a drink made with vodka or the bartender didn’t put shit in there! That’s why I usually stick to Old Fashioneds, […]
Read More Today’s Reason To DrinkWe’re more than halfway through January, and I’ve already heard from numerous people around town that they’ve given up on their diets. And even more surprising — or not — this “Dry January” nonsense is loosening its grip on health-conscience Louisvillians. How do I know? Because my bars are more crowded than ever. I kinda […]
Read More Bar Belle from 1/25/19 Insider Louisville: When Dry January gets damp
