Slideshow: El Taco Luchador opens its doors today in St. Matthews
El Taco Luchador in St. Matthews opens to the public for lunch at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 24, but yesterday, some were invited to give the new location a test drive. Those who’ve been to the Highlands spot will immediately note the size of...
The Closing Bell: Gravely Brewing nears finish line; botanical garden receives $1M gift; low-wage jobs are a drag on savings; and more
Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. New Louisville brewery nearing the finish line Gravely Brewing Co. is expected to open in...
Louisville restaurateurs talk labor shortage, learning to like numbers
Chad Coulter, co-owner of wine and tapas bar LouVino, described the severity of the restaurant labor shortage in Louisville in this way: “If we are willing to take passed out employees out of ice bins, then there’s a staff shortage — let’s just stay...
International chefs bring serious flavor to Louisville’s restaurant scene
By Lindsey McClave | StyleBlueprint Have you ever had a Venezuelan arepa? What about beef suqaar, a Somalian staple? These traditional dishes, along with a number of other international cuisines, are within closer reach than you may think. Louisville’s restaurant landscape is peppered with...
March Venture Connectors Luncheon: An inside look at the business of Louisville restaurants
The next Venture Connectors Luncheon will move to the second Wednesday of the month, March 8, and will feature a panel of local restaurateurs who will discuss the restaurant landscape both locally and nationwide. Recently, The Courier-Journal reported that in 2016, at least 32...
Red Barn Kitchen serves up quality barbecue that justifies the price
It seems there’s just no stopping Fernando Martinez. His Ole Restaurant Group last year snatched up the former Joe’s Older Than Dirt location, converting it into the now popular Red Barn Kitchen. Of course, this adds just one more feather in a cap that...
Fernando Martinez: El Taco Luchador is ‘the future’ of Olé Restaurant Group
The future of the restaurant industry is fast casual, said chef and restaurateur Fernando Martinez, which is why his Olé Restaurant Group is banking on El Taco Luchador. The Louisville-based restaurant group, whose partners include Cristina Martinez and Yaniel Martinez, is opening a second El Taco Luchador at 112...
The Closing Bell: Bridge tolling begins today; 9 businesses get city loans; Rabbit Hole buys church building; Airbnb hosts rake in millions; and more
Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Bridge tolling begins at 4 a.m. today Bridge tolling will begin at 4 a.m. today,...
Monday Business Briefing: JCPenney propels GE sales; Maker’s Mark goes underground; Herelancer pairs talent to projects; and more
Welcome to the Dec. 19 Monday Business Briefing, your private business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville. JCPenney agreement helps lift GE Appliances sales After a slow start this year, GE Appliances has recorded solid sales growth, in part because of a new agreement with...
The Closing Bell: Bellarmine dean of business exits; DOJ responds to Aetna/Humana claims; Jim Beam nears strike deadline; and more
Welcome to The Closing Bell. This is your last stop for biz scoops and big news before the weekend — a roundup of stories that can’t wait till Monday. Bellarmine Dean of Business School reportedly dismissed, interim named (UPDATED Oct. 14, 12:21 p.m.) Sources...
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