Comments on: Sabbatical Journal: What’s to do in Louisville? http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville ...dispatches from the post-evangelical wilderness Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:14:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: kerner http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-243926 kerner Wed, 28 May 2008 15:48:05 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-243926 It may be too late for this, but check out the Louisville Slugger factory tour, then go across the street and tour the museum (the correct anme of which escapes me) it focuses on the history of arms and amaments. Both right downtown by the river. You might also like Claudia Sanders restaurant (Claudia is Colonel Sanders' wife). It may be too late for this, but check out the Louisville Slugger factory tour, then go across the street and tour the museum (the correct anme of which escapes me) it focuses on the history of arms and amaments. Both right downtown by the river. You might also like Claudia Sanders restaurant (Claudia is Colonel Sanders’ wife).

]]> By: Sean Cannon http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-240069 Sean Cannon Thu, 15 May 2008 22:57:38 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-240069 I'm surprised that, after so many comments, no one has mentioned Ramsi's. One of my favorite places to eat in Louisville. Also, I'm pretty sure Quills does use coffee from Sunergos. I’m surprised that, after so many comments, no one has mentioned Ramsi’s. One of my favorite places to eat in Louisville.

Also, I’m pretty sure Quills does use coffee from Sunergos.

]]> By: Adam H http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-239541 Adam H Wed, 14 May 2008 13:16:16 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-239541 might i recommend "the book nook" off of preston. great collections of used christian books. might i recommend “the book nook” off of preston. great collections of used christian books.

]]> By: Stephen Newell http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238859 Stephen Newell Mon, 12 May 2008 03:14:38 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238859 There's actually a good mom-and-pop BBQ store on Shepherdsville Road just off Fern Valley Road, can't remember the name of it. I'll drive by tomorrow and find the name. I do agree Mark's is comparatively tame (having had homemade BBQ most of my life) but it's pretty good for the price. But then again if you have to pay for it, it usually isn't as good as it could be There’s actually a good mom-and-pop BBQ store on Shepherdsville Road just off Fern Valley Road, can’t remember the name of it. I’ll drive by tomorrow and find the name. I do agree Mark’s is comparatively tame (having had homemade BBQ most of my life) but it’s pretty good for the price. But then again if you have to pay for it, it usually isn’t as good as it could be

]]> By: Michael Spencer http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238837 Michael Spencer Mon, 12 May 2008 02:12:21 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238837 Mike Linnig's is amazing. Have enjoyed it many times. Being a BBQ purist (born and raised in Owensboro Ky) I find Mark's to be blasphemously mundane for the price. There used to be some Texas BBQ in Louisville that was good. I need to find some Korean food. I have a breakfast appointment with an IM reader at Lynn's! Mike Linnig’s is amazing. Have enjoyed it many times.

Being a BBQ purist (born and raised in Owensboro Ky) I find Mark’s to be blasphemously mundane for the price. There used to be some Texas BBQ in Louisville that was good.

I need to find some Korean food.

I have a breakfast appointment with an IM reader at Lynn’s!

]]> By: tedwolfe http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238780 tedwolfe Sun, 11 May 2008 22:56:55 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238780 I've been travelling to Louisville for a weeklong convention every year for 10 years, and I've got a short list of favorites: <em>Bookstores</em> <a href="http://www.abebooks.com/home/ALLBKDUP/" title="All Booked Up" rel="nofollow">All Booked Up</a> - One of those great kind of cramped floor to ceiling used book stores. They have a great stock in history and a pretty good one in literature. <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=twice+told+louisville+ky&jsv=110a&sll=38.25486,-85.76637&sspn=0.116467,0.165997&ie=UTF8&latlng=38231038,-85705581,4258637395741694672&ei=p3YnSKK1NIzWrQKL4o3vCg&sig2=gIX79x4yPMQQvjKY7Kr7tA&cd=2" rel="nofollow">Twice Told Used Books and Jazz Records</a> - another great little hole in the wall store. Lots of great literature, poetry, and philosophy here. A good hardcover science fiction section as well. <em>Food</em> <a href="http://www.marksfeedstore.com/" rel="nofollow">Mark's Feed Store</a> - I've eaten at many rib joints, and Mark's is in my top 3. Be sure to try the fried corn on the cob and a slice of the buttermilk pie. I always take a whole pie back home. <a href="http://www.mikelinnigsrestaurant.com/" rel="nofollow">Mike Linnig's</a> - I grew up on fried catfish and fried mullet, and Linnig's has the best catfish I've had outside of a family reunion. You'll be there at a great time of year to sit at one of their outside tables. It's a ways out of town, but worth the trip if you like seafood. <a href="http://www.bourbonsbistro.com/" rel="nofollow">Bourbon's Bistro</a> - discovered this one on my last trip and immediately fell in love, and not just for the 100+ different bourbons they carry. For dinner try the Grilled Filet of Beef with a Roasted Shallot Bourbon Demi-Glace with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus, and check out one of their fabulous chocolate desserts. Hope that helps! I’ve been travelling to Louisville for a weeklong convention every year for 10 years, and I’ve got a short list of favorites:

Bookstores

All Booked Up – One of those great kind of cramped floor to ceiling used book stores. They have a great stock in history and a pretty good one in literature.

Twice Told Used Books and Jazz Records – another great little hole in the wall store. Lots of great literature, poetry, and philosophy here. A good hardcover science fiction section as well.

Food

Mark’s Feed Store – I’ve eaten at many rib joints, and Mark’s is in my top 3. Be sure to try the fried corn on the cob and a slice of the buttermilk pie. I always take a whole pie back home.

Mike Linnig’s – I grew up on fried catfish and fried mullet, and Linnig’s has the best catfish I’ve had outside of a family reunion. You’ll be there at a great time of year to sit at one of their outside tables. It’s a ways out of town, but worth the trip if you like seafood.

Bourbon’s Bistro – discovered this one on my last trip and immediately fell in love, and not just for the 100+ different bourbons they carry. For dinner try the Grilled Filet of Beef with a Roasted Shallot Bourbon Demi-Glace with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus, and check out one of their fabulous chocolate desserts.

Hope that helps!

]]> By: Peavyhouse http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238743 Peavyhouse Sun, 11 May 2008 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238743 District/Regional tourney should be going on the week you are in town. Be sure to see PRP play ball. They have five D1 guys playing this year. You can look online, or email me if you want me to try to get it for you. -Sunergos-Best coffee in town, micro-roastery, free wifi (Quills uses Sunergos coffee I think?) -Havana Rumba-Cuban food, incredible. I'm from Tampa , the Havana of Florida and this is the best I've ever had. -Shiraz-Mediterranean, fabulous, near seminary, off Frankfurt. -El Mundo-different, great fish tacos.(off Frankfort) -J. Gumbo's-Not as good as when it was Gumbo-A-Go-Go, but still good Louisiana Creole. (also, Frankfurt) -Actually the best Salad Bar I have found is on Campus in the Cafeteria. If you haven't eaten there, throw out all your Cafeteria preconceptions, and go. The chef (yes, I said chef) is outstanding.) The Cafe is really good as well. If your looking for something specific, just ask. I'm an English teacher as well, so I'll be off, as well, if your up for a meal. District/Regional tourney should be going on the week you are in town. Be sure to see PRP play ball. They have five D1 guys playing this year. You can look online, or email me if you want me to try to get it for you.
-Sunergos-Best coffee in town, micro-roastery, free wifi (Quills uses Sunergos coffee I think?)
-Havana Rumba-Cuban food, incredible. I’m from Tampa , the Havana of Florida and this is the best I’ve ever had.
-Shiraz-Mediterranean, fabulous, near seminary, off Frankfurt.
-El Mundo-different, great fish tacos.(off Frankfort)
-J. Gumbo’s-Not as good as when it was Gumbo-A-Go-Go, but still good Louisiana Creole. (also, Frankfurt)
-Actually the best Salad Bar I have found is on Campus in the Cafeteria. If you haven’t eaten there, throw out all your Cafeteria preconceptions, and go. The chef (yes, I said chef) is outstanding.) The Cafe is really good as well.
If your looking for something specific, just ask. I’m an English teacher as well, so I’ll be off, as well, if your up for a meal.

]]> By: Michael Spencer http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238718 Michael Spencer Sun, 11 May 2008 18:04:29 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238718 Any Louisville residents know where some local ball is being played? AAU? Babe Ruth? Legion Ball? Any decent local ball parks used for anything other than t-ball and softball? Any Louisville residents know where some local ball is being played? AAU? Babe Ruth? Legion Ball? Any decent local ball parks used for anything other than t-ball and softball?

]]> By: + Alan http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238714 + Alan Sun, 11 May 2008 17:48:04 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238714 Have you been to the <b>Merton Center at Bellarmine College</b>, Michael? You may have already, but thought I'd mention it. I'd love to go myself sometime. One of these days. Praying for you and yours by the way - just letting you know. Peace to you. Have you been to the Merton Center at Bellarmine College, Michael? You may have already, but thought I’d mention it. I’d love to go myself sometime. One of these days.

Praying for you and yours by the way – just letting you know. Peace to you.

]]> By: Ed Brenegar http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sabbatical-journal-whats-to-do-in-louisville/comment-page-1#comment-238614 Ed Brenegar Sun, 11 May 2008 08:11:53 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=2054#comment-238614 I'm in Louisville Tuesday morning. Up for breakfast? I’m in Louisville Tuesday morning. Up for breakfast?

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