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Louisville Hot Brown Week | October 20-26, 2025

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Kevin Gibson

Kevin Gibson is a Louisville, Ky.-based freelance writer who writes about everything from food to music to beer to professional football. He loves bacon, loathes cucumbers and once interviewed Yoko Ono (pissed her off a little, too). He is the author of three books, including "Louisville Beer: Derby City History on Draft." He also co-hosts a local radio show and plays in a couple of bands. Not surprisingly, he doesn’t sleep much. Check out his blog, 502Brews.com, or feel free to call him names on Twitter.
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Posted inFood & Drink

Rediscovering A Louisville Classic: Ollie’s Trolley Is Still Serving Nostalgia & Good Eats

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson December 9, 2024August 9, 2025

Back in the late 1980s, I worked just a couple of blocks from an Ollie’s Trolley, those curious and quaint faux trolley cars that once speckled the Louisville landscape, serving secretly-spiced burgers, french fries and more. I took it for granted, stopping in only occasionally for a quick lunch. And then, one day, it closed, […]

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“Cheap” Drinks: 4 Bourbons Under $100

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Scott Recker and Kevin Gibson August 29, 2023February 25, 2025
Jake and Elwood’s
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Jake and Elwood’s Announces Permanent Closure

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson June 14, 2023August 6, 2025
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A Tale Of Two Jails: A Look At The History Of Jails In Louisville

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson March 15, 2023July 23, 2025
Trellis Brewing
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Trellis Brewing To Open In Smoketown In 2023

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson December 29, 2022July 15, 2025
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Cafe Lou Lou Owner To Open New Location In Former Decca Spot

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson October 25, 2022July 4, 2025
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Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour Returns For 45th Year, Dec. 3-4

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson October 20, 2022June 13, 2025
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Dan-O’s Seasoning Now Available in More Than 10,000 Stores Nationally

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson October 14, 2022April 2, 2025
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Downtown Partnership, LIBA To Launch S. 4th Night Market

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson October 10, 2022November 22, 2024
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Spring Street Bar & Grill Back In Business Starting This Week

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson October 5, 2022July 18, 2025
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“The Pride Of Clarksville” — Theatair X And Its 50-Year Fight To Stay Open

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Kevin Gibson and Scott Recker September 28, 2022August 5, 2025
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Atrium Brewing to Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary Sept. 25

Avatar photo by Kevin Gibson September 20, 2022May 5, 2025

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