Louisville Community

Who's ready for Louisville Restaurant Week?  Did you even know that Louisville Restaurant Week begins today?  Well it does and you should make sure to get out and take advantage of it.  Starting today and continuing throught May 20th the city of Louisville is celebrating our growing, evolving, and very underrated dining scene.  Visit the participating Louisville restaurants and mention the Fleur De Licious specials to partake in the specials they're offering. 

Some of the participating restaurants of note to me are Against The Grain, The Blind Pig, Hillbilly Tea, and Bluegrass Brewing Company.  This event is designed to allow both visitors and residents to experience some of our city's new and unique downtown cuisine.  There are no tickets or anythig extra that you need to purchase, which means you just have to do what you normally do...go out and enjoy an evening at one of our fantastic eateries. 

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend for those of you who haven't been paying attention, which in a city like Louisville, where there is so much to do, is a possibility...albeit a small possibility given the magnitude of said event.  I've talked to so many different folks who aren't from here, but ended up here for a variety of reasons and have fallen in love with the city; so that makes me ask the question -  Why is living in Louisville awesome?

Recently CafePress, the online specialty printer who has an existing production facility here, decided to move their corporate headquarters here from California...YES, from California to Louisville, Kentucky!!  There are a variety of reasons I'm sure they made this decision, and things like tax breaks, etc. probably had something to do with it, but I like to think it has more to do with some other interesting facts that make Louisville so great.  Lets look at a few more closely -

• Louisville has the 10th busiest airport IN THE WORLD! - You always here people talk about how centrally located we are in the U.S., which makes us a hub for travellers connecting to other cities, I prefer to think it's because we have such a magnetic personality because of our Southern charm mixed with classy taste.
• 95% of the world's bourbon is produced in Kentucky - ...

Windy Hills -One of Louisville’s most beautiful Neighborhoods There are so many great Louisville neighborhoods to choose from…  Windy Hills, in my opinion, is amongst the best.  Located on Louisville's north east side between Brownsboro Rd and Westport Rd, you really can’t find a better location.  Considered a city of historic homes, Windy Hills was built in 1952, before hwy 264 was even conceived.  One of the most amazing little known facts about this neighborhood is that Windy Hills contains some of the oldest homes in Louisville.  Six of these wonderful homes were built between 1790 and 1825.  One housed former U.S. President Zachary Taylor during the 1790’s. The city is the result of careful planning which, during its conception, respected the historic nature of its beginnings.  Mature trees and large lawns with sidewalks characterize a place of pride where neighbors get to know neighbors and quality of life and beautification are always topics of concern.  Local stores, restaurants, great schools and places of worship are only just a short walk or drive away… Some of the benefits of this neighborhood include a low tax rate that features year round street maintenance, twice weekly trash pickup and weekly yard waste pick up. There are free community gatherings held every Spring and Summer and a beautiful children’s park.  The community also benefits from St. Matthews fire protection services and Graymoor-Devondale police protection. There is even a shared cost tree planting...