The Lou Guru

06/05/2026

Want to hear a crazy fact? The US turns 250 this July but just 22nd years after these United State were founded, Middletown, KY was established in 1797!

My point? Middletown is historic and great buildings like this one have been part of that fabric for a very long time. A lot has also changed over those years as well, which makes it that much more special when a new Cuban and Spanish influenced bakery, cafe and deli hit the scene. Enter !

Local owners Liza and Yuna took a chance on this space and I look forward to watching it flourish. What can you expect? Rich cuban coffees, including a very cool biscoff latte, authentic pastries like the fresh-baked, flaky guava and cheese, along with specialty cuban sandwiches and house made empanadas. All made with a smile and aiming to please.

Open Tues - Sat 8 AM - 5 PM and Sun 10 AM - 2 PM. Keep an eye out for upcoming events and stop in to welcome their business to the community.

06/02/2026

This topic seems to be sparking a lot conversation lately. Drop your thoughts below. Fair or foul?

05/31/2026

Louisville has lots of craft beer spots, including . In this discussion I dive into what makes them so special with .

05/30/2026

There are two areas in Louisville dominating the food scene right now, Germantown (Goss Ave) and NULU/Butchertown (Main/Market). And one shining star in the later is .

Chica's is an old, unassuming shotgun house turned vibrantly delicious taco stand. Bright colors, freshly prepared meats and stiff drinks all rolled into one fabulous time.

Sit at the bar, grab a small table inside or enjoy the back patio and load up on lots of stellar street tacos.

05/29/2026

If you're going to have a cheat day, why not make it for one of the best burgers in America according to USA TODAY.

Jay's Burgers located just off Oak Street, not far from Bardstown Raod, in Louisville KY is a bright but unassuming food truck serving up some of the greatest burgers that you've ever laid your pretty little mouth on.

Jay's focus is on simplicity and quality just three days a week (Fri, Mon, Wed) and for limited hours (11 - 3). But it's not just any burger. These are two hefty smashed patties of grass-fed and finished beef, with a slice of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, pickles, and their specialty Jay's sauce made while you wait! Just as special may be their generously salted shoestring fries cooked crisp in local beef tallow...and enough for lots of stragglers in the bottom of the bag! All for $15.95.

Just around the corner from the truck you'll find a few red picnic tables...your choice of sunny or shade.

Pure American nostalgia at its best.

05/27/2026

Thanks to Nik Metcalf Food Reviews for reminding me just how great Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar is and that I needed to get back asap.

The hardest part is always deciding what to get because their menu is full of bangers. Today, we went with the dry-rubbed, hickory-smoked jumbo wings (some of the tops in the city), the smokehouse sampler with pulled chicken, 14-hour smoked USDA prime brisket, and smoked pork butt, drizzled with house chipotle BBQ sauce and served with house pickled vegetables. Then we threw in a prime beef brisket sandwich topped with bourbon bacon jam and house-made BBQ sauce on a brioche bun for good measure.

And be sure you save room for the freshly made banana pudding. Perfect for splitting.

05/27/2026

Be sure to check out the Louisville Spark and consider The Royal Room for your next event.

Last week’s Spark ⚡️ Live brought together , Robbie Link, .louisville, and Zach Swanson for one of those conversations Louisville needs more of. Insurance, real estate, vending machines, leadership and the nonprofits nobody is talking about enough.
Thanks to everyone who attended. It was great to share thoughts with you 🙌
Full recap in our latest newsletter. Link in bio.

05/27/2026

Thought I'd re-post a little intro video to share my background and a little about myself.

Feel free to drop your "ask anything" questions below. 👇

Hat tip to Stephon Lewis - Realtor, Homes By The Barrel for the video.

05/24/2026

Date night at was such a fun change of pace from the usual dinner out. Instead of just eating a great meal, we got to make it together — laughing through each step, sipping wine, and somehow feeling like contestants on a Food Network show.

The atmosphere is relaxed, interactive, and surprisingly romantic for a cooking class. The best part? You leave full, a little more confident in the kitchen, and already talking about which class to book next.

A perfect Louisville date night for food lovers.

05/23/2026

If Louisville’s sushi scene has a true special occasion destination right now, it’s Yi Sushi Omakase. Hidden along Bardstown Road, this intimate spot feels less like a typical Louisville sushi restaurant and more like a transportive dining experience. The room is sleek and understated, letting the fish — and the craftsmanship — do the talking.

The star here is unquestionably the omakase. Course after course arrives with precision, and a level of freshness that’s rare to find in a landlocked city. You can tell every bite is intentional. Here's the rundown of everything we had in the $108 experience;

Appetizers:
• Kumamoto oyster shooters with Ikura and ponzu sauce, yuzu foam & lime zest.
• Sashimi plate (salmon, blue fin tuna, stripe jack and fluke)
• Miso cod with asparagus and cherry tomato

1st plate of Nigiri:
• Blue fin tuna with kizame wasabi
• King salmon with cherry tomato
• Amber Jack with pickle jalapeño
• Golden eye snapper with fried scallion
• Branzino with anchovy

2nd plate of Nigiri:
• Toro with caviar
• Stripe Jack with chive and yuzu koso
• Sea scallop with dried seaweed

3rd plate of Nigiri:
• A5 wagyu with foie-gras
• Hokkaido uni with wasabi

Hand roll:
• Spicy toro scallion

Desserts:
• Japanese cake (Hazelnut and mocha)
• Japanese cheesecake

What really separates Yi from most local sushi spots is the balance between refinement and warmth. It never feels stuffy or pretentious.

This is the kind of restaurant you remember days later. Date night, celebration dinner, or simply treating yourself to one of the best meals in the city, Yi absolutely delivers. Louisville’s sushi game officially has a heavyweight contender.