LEO Weekly presents Readers’ Choice 2024

Oct 9-22, 2024 / Vol. 35 / No. 8

Meet The Costume Designer Behind Louisville’s Growing Film Scene

Molly Morgan, a costume designer from North Carolina, moved to Louisville in January 2023 after working with director Rachel Helson on a Lifetime Channel movie. During our conversation, Morgan told LEO Weekly about Louisville’s growing film industry, driven by tax incentives and a supportive local community. You can find Morgan’s Instagram where she posts her costumes…

A Conversation with Democratic Socialist JP Lyninger, Louisville’s Next Sixth District Councilman, Part 3

In this encore edition of our three-part series, Democratic Socialist JP Lyninger sits down with freelance writer Charlie Cy to discuss his stances on several of the electrically charged national and international issues that are influencing the 2024 presidential election and dividing our nation. Author’s Note: Undoubtedly, this final installment – that touches on the…

LEO Weekly’s Voter Election Guide For General Election 2024

As the 2024 General Election approaches on Nov. 5, voters will make crucial decisions that will shape the future of their states and the country. From U.S. Congressional seats to local Louisville Metro Council races, and even constitutional amendments, here’s everything you need to know to be an informed voter this November. United States General…

Japanese-Southern Fusion Restaurant Enso Closes Indefinitely After Fire

Clifton’s popular Japanese-Southern fusion restaurant, Enso, has closed indefinitely following a fire. The restaurant confirmed that everyone inside was safely evacuated, thanks to the quick response from the Louisville Fire Department. In a statement released by Enso, the restaurant expressed its heartbreak over the incident. “We are heartbroken to share that Enso experienced a fire,…

UofL Football Defense Hits Rock Bottom in 52-45 Loss

At the north end of the front row of the L&N Stadium press box, two seats were reserved for representatives of the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. To imagine a more prestigious destination for this Louisville football team is to indulge delusions about its defense. For the fourth time in the five games it has played…

CycLOUvia Returns To Bardstown Road This Sunday

This Sunday, October 20, Bardstown Road will transform into a car-free playground as the Tom Owen CycLOUvia returns to Louisville. From 2 to 6 p.m., the road will be open exclusively for bikers, skaters, runners and walkers. Named in honor of Tom Owen, a former District 8 Councilman and advocate for cyclists and pedestrians, the…

A Conversation with Democratic Socialist JP Lyninger, Louisville’s Next Sixth District Councilman, Part 2

In this second installment, Democratic Socialist JP Lyninger sits down with freelance writer Charlie Cy to discuss the key local issues that animated his victorious District Six Metro Council campaign—including reducing the LMPD budget, increasing social services spending, creating a public grocery store, municipalizing LG&E and reforming TARC. JP and Charlie would also explore the…

Head To Danville, Kentucky To Discover Fun And Fall Festivals This Weekend

Welcome to Getaway Guides, a LEO Weekly series dedicated to the best day trips, weekend getaways, and vacation destinations for when you just need to get the hell out of Louisville. See the rest of our Getaway Guides here. ______________________________________________ Danville, Kentucky is often overlooked for other scenic spots across the state, including places like…

Free Tutoring Program For Louisville Middle Schoolers Filling Up Fast

As report cards loom on the horizon, parents of middle schoolers should take note of an exciting opportunity for academic support for their students. Educational Justice (EJ), a local non-profit, is offering free, personalized tutoring for 5th-8th graders in the greater Louisville area. Through this initiative, middle school students can access one-on-one, online tutoring in…

Where Does Kentucky Rank In Most And Least Energy-Efficient States?

As October marks National Energy Awareness Month, the spotlight is on energy efficiency and its impact on both the environment and household budgets. The personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2024’s Most & Least Energy-Efficient States, revealing which states help residents save the most on utility costs while reducing their environmental footprint. With…

50th Annual ‘Taste of Louisville’ Celebrates Culinary Legends For A Cause

The Kentucky Restaurant Association’s Louisville chapter is gearing up for a milestone celebration with the 50th anniversary of “The Taste of Louisville” on Wednesday, October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  at the Mellwood Art Center (1860 Mellwood Ave.). This event will honor Louisville’s rich culinary heritage, featuring over 75 chefs who have made…

The Winners Of The 2024 LEO Readers’ Choice Awards

Each year we ask the readers to tell us the BEST things in this city. You tell us the best food, the best writers, the best bands and you even make sure we know where to get the best botox. It’s impressive how excited the reading public, and the business community gets to cast those…

This Louisville-Based Music Festival Was Named 2024’s Festival Of The Year

This year’s Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville has made history, earning the prestigious title of “Festival of the Year” from the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA). With a record-breaking 210,000 fans attending the four-day event, it became the largest in the festival’s history, including a peak of 60,000 attendees on Saturday. In an Instagram…

EPA Grant Funds New Toxic Emissions Study In Louisville’s Rubbertown

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1 million grant to fund a new study on toxic emissions in Louisville’s Rubbertown area. The study, led by the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (APCD), aims to monitor air and wastewater pollution in the West End over the next three years. The Ambient Air Toxics…

This Louisville Mexican Chain Truly Lives Up To The Hype

I confess to being a little surprised at first when Mary came home from lunch with a friend the other day raving about how good the food at Los Aztecas had been. Why the surprise? To be honest, I rarely think much about the Mexican-run local chains like Los Aztecas and El Nopal anymore, and…

Best Cocktail

1. Old Fashioned @ Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar 2. The Paloma @ Pretty Decent 3. Penicillin @ Tartan House

Best Wings

1. Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar 2. Four Pegs Smokehouse 3. Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ

Best Salad

1. Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar 2. The Green District 3. VinBun Vietnamese Bistro

Best Tattoo Artist

1. Lyndi Lou – Mama Tried Tattoo Parlour 2. Rodney Adams – Twisted Images 3. Lyndsey Elliot – Sage Beauty Aesthetics

Best Chef

1. Casey Mader – Chef It Up 2. Henry Wesley – 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen 3. Chris Williams – Four Pegs Smokehouse

Best Cosmetic Surgeon

1. Dr. Chet Mays with Mays Plastic Surgery 2. Dr. Brad Calobrace with Calospa Rejuvenation Center 3. Dr. Alex Digenis with Digenis Plastic Surgery

Best Bartender

1. Alanna Hudson – Rubbies Southside Grill and Bar 2. Brandon Hayden – Big Bar 3. Mark Corley – Big Bar

Best Botox Studio

1. Banis Plastic Surgery 2. Calospa Aesthetics and Rejuvenation Center 3. Mays Plastic Surgery | The Spa at MPS

Best BBQ

1. Four Pegs Smokehouse 2. Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ 3. Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar

Best Doctor

1. Dr. Chet Mays with Mays Plastic Surgery 2. Dr. Alex Digenis with Digenis Plastic Surgery 3. Dr. Brad Calobrace with Calospa Rejuvenation Center

Best Hotel Bar

1. Hotel Genevieve Rooftop Bar 2. Proof on Main – 21C 3. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse – Hotel Distil


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