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Doc Crow’s Smokehouse & Raw Bar: Southern Cuisine Right on Whiskey Row

September 24, 2015 by

Wander down Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row and you’ll stumble upon Doc Crow’s Smokehouse & Raw Bar, an authentic Southern eatery that offers a true taste of Kentucky. This upscale yet comfortable restaurant is dimly lit and furnished with spacious, comfortable booths, and wall-to-wall windows that offer great opportunities for people watching in this busy area.

Take a seat near the front and order from the expansive menu of classic coastal seafood dishes, slow-and-low barbecue fare, and the long list of whiskies that give the area its name. The raw bar is filled with fresh oysters flown in from all across North America, including styles like Kumamoto, Pacific, Atlantic, Olympia, and European flat oysters. There are sandwiches and burgers for those who don’t prefer seafood, and the decadent dessert options are a can't-miss.

Doc Crow’s Smokehouse & Raw Bar
127 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 587-1626
www.doccrows.com

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Clever Storage Solutions for Jewelry and Accessories

September 17, 2015 by

Storing jewelry and other accessories can be quite difficult, especially if you don’t have a lot of space to spare. Luckily, there are a number of creative ways to store all of those bits and baubles and keep them neatly tucked away.

Shadow Box Jewelry Holder [marthastewart.com]
This unique DIY project turns your favorite necklaces into a work of art. Simply line a shadow box frame with a piece of pretty wallpaper, add a few hooks and hang your necklaces inside. By removing the glass on the front of the frame, you’ll have easy access to your favorite jewelry pieces.

Dress Form Jewelry Holder [luckyshops.com]
If you love all things vintage, you’ll especially love the look of this retro jewelry display. Simply drape all of your necklaces around the neck of an antique dress form, and even place a hat on its head for good measure.

Jelly Jar Hair Accessory Holder [glamour.com]
If you have trouble keeping track of your hair ties and bobby pins, you can use this simple tutorial to keep them neatly corralled. Just slid elastic hair ties around the outside of an old jelly jar, then place the bobby pins and hair clips inside of the jar to store them together.

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Village 8 Theatres: Catch a First-Run Flick at This Discount Movie House

September 10, 2015 by

In Louisville, you’ll find all of the latest blockbuster flicks and even a few indie films at Village 8 Theaters, the area’s only discount movie house. This theater offers reduced ticket prices on current films and movies that recently left other theaters, making it a cheap night out that is sure to save you a few bucks. In addition to its Hollywood movies, Village 8 Theatres hosts a Louisville Exclusive Films night on Friday evenings, showing independent, foreign and art-house films that you won’t find at big name theaters.

Grab some hot, buttered popcorn and a cold soft drink and settle into your seat, because the movie is about to begin at Village 8 Theatres!

For a complete listing of movies and showtimes, visit the Village 8 Theatres website.

Village 8 Theatres
4014 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 894-8697
www.village8.com/v8_home.htm

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How to Ease the Itch of Bug Bites and Poison Ivy

September 3, 2015 by

Bug bites and poison ivy are inevitable in the summertime, but that doesn’t mean that you have to itch and scratch your way through the season. If you’re looking for a way to ease the irritation of these common warm weather ailments, these all-natural home remedies can help.

  • Ice cubes. Simple, quick, and gratifying, the common ice cube is one of the most effective ways to relieve the itch of bug bites. Just wrap an ice cube in a paper towel and hold it on the bite for a few minutes to induce numbing.
  • Tea bags. Press a wet tea bag on a bug bite to draw out toxins and minimize itching through the tea’s natural astringent.
  • Baking soda paste. For bug bites and poison ivy alike, creating a paste of baking soda and water will neutralize the pH and relieve itching.
  • Apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar also neutralizes the pH in your skin, so swabbing some on poison ivy or insect bites will quickly alleviate the itch.
  • Soap and water. If you’re fortunate enough to catch poison ivy as soon as you touch it, immediately wash the affected area with lukewarm, soapy water to rinse off some of the oil.
  • Oatmeal baths. If the damage is already done and you have itchy poison ivy, take oatmeal baths in cool or lukewarm water to relieve itching.

DIY: 7 Best Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies [Gardenista]
Poison ivy: Tips for treating and preventing [American Academy of Dermatology]
9 Genius Ways To Relieve Bug Bites [Women’s Health Magazine]

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Jack Fry’s: Travel Back in Time to Louisville’s Elegant Past

August 27, 2015 by

While many upscale American restaurants attempt to channel an old-fashioned feel into both their menu and their appearance, Jack Fry’s doesn’t have to imitate that historic look. This longtime Louisville staple first opened its doors in 1933, and although it has changed hands multiple times since then, it remains a local tradition.

Jack Fry's still hosts a handsome wooden bar where guests can sip a handcrafted cocktail or enjoy an ice cold beer while gazing at framed photos of the restaurant’s early years. The dimly lit dining area is furnished with wooden tables covered in white tablecloths, and there you’ll find even more black and white photographs lining the walls.

Jack Fry’s menu focuses on traditional American dishes done in an expert fashion, from cheese ravioli and fried oysters to pork Wellington with accompanying side dishes. If you’re looking to explore a piece of Louisville's culinary history, Jack Fry’s is a must-try!

Jack Fry’s
1007 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 452-9244
www.jackfrys.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jack-frys-louisville

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Keep These Measurement Conversion Charts Handy in the Kitchen

August 20, 2015 by

You don’t have to be an expert at math to be a good cook, but it certainly helps to commit a few essential measuring equivalents to memory. For those less-used measurements, however, there are some helpful lists you can keep on hand in the kitchen. Bookmark these two websites of cooking measurement conversions for easy reference.

  1. Measure Equivalents [USDA]
    Find any metric to U.S. conversion on this chart along with cups to teaspoons, tablespoons, and ounces. You can use this website to convert gallons to quarts, quarts to pints, and pints to cups.
  2. Cooking Measure Equivalents [Info Please]
    This website provides a quick reference for converting table- or teaspoons to cups. It also has the essential conversions for the metric system to the American system of measurements. So if you're ever wondering how many grams are in an ounce or milliliters are in a tablespoon, check out this page on Info Please.

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From Archery to BMX Biking, Outdoor Activities Are Many at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park

August 13, 2015 by

An archery range. Tennis courts. A public pool. These are just a handful of the amenities you'll find at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, a sprawling outdoor space in Louisville. It spans 550 acres and has been an integral part of the city's landscape since 1970. Before that point, the land had served various purpose in the community, acting as farmland and even the site of a mental health institution at one point. Today, it's all about outdoor recreation.

When the summer warms up, many local families bring their kids along to the large pool. Dogs are welcome on the winding walking trails as long as they stay on-leash, so have them join you while you do a loop of the one-mile fitness trail or meander along the 1.25-mile goose creek trail. There's a fenced-in dog park, too, where they can run free with dogs their own size (it's divided into a single area for small dogs, and two areas for everyone else). From badminton to basketball, your can play virtually any sport at the state part. There's even a BMX park that garners acclaim from all over the nation.

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 429-3280
parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/tom-sawyer
www.yelp.com/biz/e-p-tom-sawyer-state-park-louisville

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Check Out Major Home Renovations on These HGTV Shows

August 6, 2015 by

There’s something so entertaining about watching skilled carpenters and designers take an old, outdated house and, with a few coats of paint or some new cabinets, turn it into something entirely fresh and modern. Follow along with some of HGTV’s most popular home renovation experts on these immensely entertaining shows.

Property Brothers
Hosts Jonathan and Drew Scott are some of HGTV’s most beloved hosts due to their quirky personalities and the always-entertaining bond between twins. On their HGTV show, Property Brothers, realtor Drew convinces potential homebuyers to buy a fixer-upper instead of the overpriced home of their dreams. Over the course of an hour-long episode, designer Jonathan completely renovates the more affordable (if less admirable) home into something even better than the house they originally imagined.

Cousins Undercover
On this equally entertaining HGTV show, cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri are on a mission to reward do-gooders in a community with a well-deserved home makeover. The show’s recipients include selfless teachers, single parents, and dedicated doctors, the stories of whom will surely tug at your heartstrings. If you’re a fan of happy endings and beautiful home renovations, Cousins Undercover is for you.

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Cotton Candy Concludes Every Meal at Proof on Main

July 30, 2015 by

Fluffy tufts of pink cotton candy conclude every meal at Proof on Main, the house restaurant of Louisville's 21c Museum Hotel. The throwback treat arrives with the check, but you won't find it listed on your bill: The sweet finish is courtesy of the chef.

Consider it the finishing touch to a dining experience at the upscale-casual New American eatery, which serves modern takes on traditional Southern fare. Think goat cheese-studded grits, a Gulf shrimp roll served on brioche, and a "hog chop" presented on a bed of sweet potato and kale. The farm-to-table menu relies on the current offerings of area farmers and artisans, so it's known to change with the season.

Also in rotation here? Exhibitions of contemporary art, which shine a spotlight on the talent of local artists and serve as Proof on Main's decor, from the bar to the bathrooms.

Proof on Main
21C Museum Hotel
702 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6360
www.proofonmain.com
www.yelp.com/biz/proof-on-main-louisville

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How to Safely Exercise Outdoors During the Summer

July 23, 2015 by

Even if you’re a very fit person, exercising outdoors in hot summer weather can be dangerous. Unless you take the necessary precautions, the heat and humidity can cause dehydration, dizziness, and exhaustion. Here are a few smart tips to help you exercise safely outside all summer long.

  • Stay hydrated. This one may seem obvious, but dehydration is the leading cause of illness and injury during hot weather exercise. Be sure to drink a lot of water not only during and after exercise, but also beforehand to fuel your body for your workout.
  • Choose smart times. Because the sun is lower (and so is the temperature) during the morning and evening, these are the smartest times to exercise outdoors.
  • Wear the right clothes. While you might wear sweatpants to exercise outdoors in the fall, you should invest in something lightweight and absorbent in the summer. Try synthetic fabrics like Spandex and Lycra, as these wick away moisture.
  • Listen to your body. Even if you’ve only been running for 10 minutes, that might be too much for your body in the dog days of summer. If you start to feel lightheaded and dizzy while exercising, make sure that you stop or slow down, no matter how long it’s been.

5 Ways to Exercise Safely in the Heat [U.S. News]
8 Tips for Exercising in Summer Heat [Active]
Essential Tips for Outdoor Exercise [Arm & Hammer]

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