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A Recipe for Success

Nami’s consulting chef, Yeon-Hee Chung, and executive chef, Breanna Baker. Acclaimed chef Edward Lee brings his signature mix of forward flavors and talented women to our city’s dining scene with his recent introduction of Nami and Neighbors Noodles in Butchertown. Written by Tabnie Dozier | Photographed by Kylene White “I support good chefs and good people,” says local, world-renowned chef, James Beard nominee and past contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Edward Lee. Those are the baseline job requirements for working alongside one of Louisville – and the country’s – most celebrated chefs, and [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:12:52-04:00July 14, 2023|Life & Style|

A Woman’s Guide to Sports Injury & Rehab

According to Dr. Jennifer Daily with UofL Health, the most common summer sports injuries she sees among local women are ankle sprains and fractures. When the temperature goes up, so does the risk of trips to the ER for you and your family. Medical experts share advice, research and treatments that can help make this summer safer. Written by Dawn Anderson Summertime brings an increase in physical activity. With that increase comes a boost in health benefits and, unfortunately, a jump in sports injuries. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s hospital tracking [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:13:23-04:00July 13, 2023|Health & Wellness|

Past Perfect

When colorful couple Kristin and Eddie Kidwell aren’t flipping homes or arranging block parties, they can be seen zipping around their neighborhood on their Vespa. A quirky-but-stately house with a history inspired realtors Kristin and Eddie Kidwell to trade a tiny cottage across the river for urban — but still slightly free-range — Highlands living. Written by Christine Fellingham | Photographed by Kylene White The story of how the Kidwell family of four came to live in the rambling, historic home of local philanthropist and activist Hal Warheim is a magical, full-circle plot [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-10T14:43:01-04:00July 10, 2023|Home & Garden|

One Night at Play

Leah Halston, a regular performer at Play Dance Bar. With drag performers under attack, we visited nightclub Play, where queens rule the stage and acceptance and love fuel the party. Written by Ben Gierhart | Photographed by Mary Helen Nunn NOTE: For the sake of continuity, the drag artists in this story will be referred to with she/her pronouns, and out of respect for the art form, subjects will be referred to by their drag names when applicable. Gilda Wabbit, a regular performer at Play Dance Bar. Like most artists, drag [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-07T19:03:27-04:00July 7, 2023|Life & Style|

A Fresh Pour

Tia and Sean Edwards. With the introduction of their craft bourbon, Fresh, and a vibrant Lexington distillery, Tia and Sean Edwards join the small ranks of Black bourbon entrepreneurs who are changing the flavor of the industry. Written by Tabnie Dozier | Photographed by Kylene White It’s one of the first things that come to mind when you think of Kentucky: bourbon. And it’s no wonder. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, more than 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced right here. The heady, amber liquid is saturated into the fabric of [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-07T18:30:42-04:00July 5, 2023|Money & Career|

In the Kitchen with Damaris: A Taste of Summer

Damaris and her friend Becca both love to accessorize swimwear. On Damaris: Reversible bikini top, $130, and bottom, $110, both at Cannonballswimwear.com; Tagua fair trade three-strand necklace, $72, and rainbow cuff, $28, both at Tunie’s in Wesport Village. Becca’s reversible bikini top, $130, and bottom, $110, both at Cannonballswimwear.com; fair trade bag, $325, at bonhomiadesigns.com. This month, our resident Food Network Star, Damaris Phillips, takes a vacation from the kitchen to share her seasonal essentials – from picnic takeout to poolside reads and sustainable swimwear. By Damaris Phillips | Photographed by Kylene White [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-07T18:53:52-04:00July 3, 2023|Home & Garden|

A Recipe for Success

A Woman’s Guide to Sports Injury & Rehab

Past Perfect

One Night at Play

A Fresh Pour

In the Kitchen with Damaris: A Taste of Summer

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