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PHOTO: Still of Norman Reedus in 'The Walking Dead.'

‘The Walking Dead’ star Norman Reedus opening Louisville restaurant

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:04 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The celebrity-owned restaurant will be opening in downtown Louisville this summer.

News

This is an easy and quick recipe to make during the week!

Cooking through the Calendar: Vegetarian Taco Soup

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:59 AM EDT
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By Josh Ninke
Making dinner at home doesn’t have to be expensive! The UK Cooperative Extension is helping us cook through the calendar with another great recipe.

Food

Urban Bourbon Trail: Old Fashioned cocktail

Urban Bourbon Trail adds Churchill Downs stop ahead of Derby 149

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Quenton Robertson
Louisville Tourism has released the names of the new bars and restaurants joining the Urban Bourbon Trail for the 2023 season.

Digital Derby Guide

The G.O.A.T. (fig spread, goat cheese, hot honey, Dan-O’s Spicy) - Brian Capps, Louisville

4 finalists announced for 2023 Derby Burger Challenge cook-off

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
The four finalists come from Louisville, Union and Brandenburg.

Digital Derby Guide

Churchill Downs reveals official menu for Derby 149

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Chef Kenneth Hardiman created the official menu that offers a variety of dishes that explore the southern tradition of the Kentucky Derby.

Food

McDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 160 Ky. restaurants

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available at 160 participating locations around Louisville, Lexington and surrounding areas.

Food

Marco’s Pizza opens first Louisville restaurant

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
An Ohio-based pizza chain has opened its first Louisville restaurant.

News

Dairy Queen’s ‘Free Cone Day’ happening Monday

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:00 AM EDT
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By Evan Harris
To celebrate the first day of spring, all participating, non-mall Dairy Queen locations will be giving away a free small cone all day, Monday, March 20.

Community

Catholics in Louisville, southern Indiana can eat corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:38 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and local archdioceses are allowing Catholics to partake in celebration amid the Lenten season.

Food

Louisville Taco Week returns offering great deals on tacos and more

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Get ready for the return of Louisville Taco Week, highlighting the best tacos the city has to offer.
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Food

Fish fry season in Louisville has returned; here’s where to go

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:19 AM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
Several Louisville-area churches will be participating in fish fry season this year.

Food

Louisville ice cream shops reopen for 2023 season

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:46 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
Multiple popular Louisville ice cream shops have reopened ahead of the first day of spring.

Food

Girl Scouts now offering cookies for online shipping

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:04 AM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
It’s never been easier to get Girl Scout cookies shipped directly to home.

News

Budget-friendly recipe of the month: Cajun seasoned fish with rice

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST
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By Josh Ninke
WAVE is partnering with the UK Cooperative Extension to give you ideas for affordable recipes. This month we’re highlighting a tasty fish recipe!

Crime

Memorial held for victim of shooting in Phoenix Hill neighborhood

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:42 AM EST
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By WAVE Staff
The family of John Taylor Jr. said he kept to himself, never bothered anyone, and nobody who actually knew who would have done this.

Food

Kentucky Derby Festival seeking Derby Burger champions for 2023 competition

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
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By Dustin Vogt
The Kentucky Derby Festival is seeking local chefs to create this year’s Derby Burger.

News

Save money and time with January’s recipe of the month

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:57 AM EST
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By Josh Ninke
WAVE Sunrise is teaming up with the UK Cooperative Extension to help you make some tasty meals on a budget.

Events

Louisville Hot Brown Week kicks off with specials at area restaurants

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
One of Louisville’s signature dishes is getting highlighted all week as part of Louisville Hot Brown Week.

News

Dare to Care, New Roots partner to bring fresh produce to food desert

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 11:30 PM EDT
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By Kathleen Ninke
Dare to Care is teaming up with another nonprofit to help stock crisper drawers across the West End.

Louisville Metro

Chef Edward Lee named Monogram Appliances culinary director

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 8:58 PM EDT
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By Dustin Vogt
An award-winning Louisville-based chef and author is being named culinary director of a luxury appliance brand.

Events

Kentucky Bourbon Festival returns to Bardstown in September

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 3:17 PM EDT
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By Shellie Sylvestri
Ticket holders will also have access to over 30 unique bourbon-themed vendors, food trucks, and the annual Master Distillers’ Bottle Auction.

Louisville Metro

Could Louisville Restaurant Week help businesses push past pandemic?

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 1:35 PM EST
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By Sean Baute
Those who have not taken advantage of the deals, if any, still have a chance.

Food

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes ice cream coming to Walmart soon

Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM EDT
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By WBRC Staff
It’s the first time a Little Debbie will be offered as an ice cream.

Food

Country Boy’s new Keeneland beer to raise money for charity

Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By WKYT News Staff
The Keeneland Fall Ale has a “fruity nose with notes of candied orange and papaya,” according to the Lexington-based brewery.

COVID-19

Louisville restaurant to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining

Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Olivia Russell
Owner Corey Milliman the decision is personal after his entire staff got the virus.

Food

Ohio restaurant experiments with cicada-topped pizza (photos)

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Chris Anderson
Cicadas are emerging across parts of the United States, and now the insects are invading... pizza?

Business

Uptown Cafe among dozens of restaurants looking to hire

Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By WAVE Staff and Taylor Durden
The popular Uptown Cafe is re-opening next month, and its new owners are looking to hire a staff.

Recipe

Louisville area restaurant owners excited by capacity increases, mask mandate changes

Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Ken Baker
While the fully vaccinated can go without masks, capacity limits remain in place for Kentucky restaurants and many other businesses.

Community

New deli offers fresh food, sense of community in west Louisville

Updated: Apr. 29, 2021 at 12:08 AM EDT
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By Jerrica Valtierra
As the co-owner of Bobby Ray and Sons Deli, Bobby McDaniel said it’s not just his business he’s trying to spruce up, it’s the entire community.

Business

Kentucky bars and restaurants face worker shortage as some COVID restrictions ease

Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 10:58 PM EDT
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By Stephen Goin
Kentucky bars and restaurants are the busiest they’ve been in months amid pandemic restrictions; now they face a new struggle in finding workers.

Positively WAVE

100 percent of sales at Jersey Mike’s helping grant children’s dreams in Louisville

Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Six area Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants gave 100% of their sales to the Dream Factory of Louisville on Wednesday, March, 31.

Food

Restaurant workers among next to be vaccinated

Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 8:07 PM EST
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By Ken Baker
Restaurant workers are part of the group to get vaccinated starting March 1st. Local eateries are glad to hear the news.

Louisville Metro

Famed Louisville chef and restaurateur teams up with JCPS to feed families

Updated: Nov. 14, 2020 at 12:08 AM EST
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By Kaitlin Rust
Chef Edward Lee saw a recent report that 8 million people are slipping into poverty because of the pandemic and decided to get to work.

National

Trump administration extends free meals for kids for entire school year

Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 2:56 PM EDT
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By KCBD Staff
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year.

Food

Papa John’s to shift key departments to new Atlanta HQ office

Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By John P. Wise and Mike Fussell
Louisville-based pizza giant Papa John’s announced plans to open a new global headquarters in Atlanta.

Consumer

USDA: Kids will receive free meals through December 31

Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 12:22 AM EDT
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By AJ Cabbagestalk
The United States Department of Agriculture made the decision to give children free meals until December 31, 2020. This move will provide a meal daily for each child during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumer

Healthier option of cauliflower rice now being tested at Chipotle

Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Liz Adelberg
Chipotle is testing out cauliflower rice in a number of restaurants in Colorado and Wisconsin.

News

Food safety tips for your 4th of July cookout

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Liz Adelberg
If you plan to social distance and grill out this 4th of July weekend, here are some tips to keep your food safe, and stomach full.

Coronavirus

Kentucky restaurants reopen

Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Connie Leonard
Kentucky’s reopening of businesses continues as restaurants welcome back customers at 33-percent capacity inside, along with outdoor seating if they have the space.

Coronavirus

Kentucky restaurants reopen dining rooms at limited capacity

Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 4:46 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Restaurants in Kentucky were allowed to reopen their dining rooms Friday after months of being limited to carry-out and delivery.

Coronavirus

Louisville restaurants prep for return to dine-in service Friday

Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Sean Baute
Restaurants in Kentucky are able to reopen their dining rooms starting Friday, but they still won’t be allowed to fill them completely.

Food

Restaurants prepping for outdoor and limited-capacity indoor dining in Louisville

Updated: May. 15, 2020 at 12:52 AM EDT
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By John P. Wise and Kaitlin Rust
The Kentucky Restaurant Association said Wednesday that Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer's new proposals will boost the industry's return to in-person dining.

Coronavirus

Beshear announces new requirements for restaurants ahead of May 22 reopening

Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By WAVE Staff
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday released new requirements for restaurants before they reopen for business next week.

Coronavirus

McDonald’s offering free ‘Thank You Meals’ to healthcare workers, first responders

Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By Adrianna Hargrove
The free meals will be offered between April 22 and May 5 as a token of appreciation for their service.

Coronavirus

Louisville Restaurants: Who’s delivering, who’s offering carry-out?

Updated: Mar. 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM EDT
The WAVE3.com research department scoured social media to bring you this list of area restaurants that are still trying to serve the community either by offering delivery and/or carry-out.

Coronavirus

Ways to eat right and stay fit while working from home

Updated: Mar. 28, 2020 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By Nick Picht
With thousands of Americans working from home, it’s easy for anyone to reach into the fridge and snack their day away.

Coronavirus

Local restaurants’ carry-out service keeping doors open

Updated: Mar. 27, 2020 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By Jerrica Valtierra
The options now for people to eat out are limited to just carry-out or delivery at area restaurants.

Focus on Health

This stinks: Garlic prices are going up

Updated: Feb. 22, 2020 at 12:46 PM EST
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By Maira Ansari
The outbreak is causing garlic supply disruptions in China, the world’s largest garlic producer.

News

How to safely store your Thanksgiving food after the meal is over

Updated: Nov. 28, 2019 at 2:34 AM EST
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By Tayler Davis
What do you do with all your leftovers after Thanksgiving? Experts suggest having a plan to keep the bacteria away.

Education

Food, feelings, connection: JCPS teacher pens book about Food Literacy program

Updated: Oct. 3, 2019 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Sara Rivest
Fern Creek High School teacher Brent Peters, a former chef, now can add "author" to his resume.
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