Stroll through Louisville’s hip Highlands neighborhood and you can’t miss El Taco Luchador, a colorful Mexican eatery that almost always draws a crowd on its outdoor sidewalk patio. Once you get inside, you’ll find an equally colorful dining room filled with neon green stools a rainbow-hued chalkboard menu boasting the day’s current selection.

True to its name, El Taco Luchador specializes in tacos in all styles; barbacoa, carnitas, Baja fish and marinated chicken all make an appearance, and there are even vegetarian options for meat-free diners. In addition to tacos, you’ll also find Mexican torta sandwiches topped with the same meats and veggies, and you can add your own additional toppings to any torta or taco. Add a side of sweet potato fries, plantains or Mexican street corn to your meal, and be sure to order a basket of salty tortilla chips and homemade guacamole to go along with it.

El Taco Luchador
938 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 583-0440
www.facebook.com/eltacoluchador
www.yelp.com/biz/el-taco-luchador-louisville

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So you’re not an interior decorator by trade? No sweat! When it comes to decorating your rental, all it takes are a few tricks from the professionals to make your home look like it belongs on the pages of a design magazine. Here are a few secrets that interior decorators don’t mind sharing.

1. Arrange furniture in the way that makes the most sense. If you’re constantly tripping over furniture or struggling to reach things on shelves, you likely don’t have your room arranged in the most functional way. Don’t be afraid to rearrange the room until it works — or even to get rid of pieces that you don’t really need.
2. Add good lighting. If you’re lucky enough to have lots of windows in your apartment, play up the natural light with sheer curtains or neutral-colored blinds. If you don’t have much natural light, fake it with daylight-imitating light bulbs.
3. Use light or neutral colors. Choose furnishings in light or neutral colors to create an airy, open feeling.
4. Add art. Adding framed art to every wall is a great way to decorate your apartment without taking up precious space. Create an eclectic gallery wall or add a series of three large frames to create the illusion of depth. Don't forget to add mirrors!

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With an old-fashioned style reminiscent of the social clubs of years gone by, Louisville’s Sports and Social Club allows you to watch the big game in a space that's a bit more refined than your typical sports bar.

Sports & Social Club has a tavern style complete with cozy, wooden booths, a spacious bar, and a sports viewing room equipped with 100-inch high definition projection screens with digital surround sound. You’ll feel like you’re actually at the game when you watch in the comfort of this incredible viewing area, and if you’re still looking for something fun to do once the game is over, there’s even a full bowling alley in this popular hangout.

The menu of classic pub food provides the fuel you’ll need to cheer on the home team, while the long list of craft beers, bourbon cocktails, and wines includes something for just about everyone.

Sports & Social Club
427 S Fourth St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 568-1400
www.thesportsandsocialclub.com

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