Amanda Hancock

6 days ago | courier-journal.com | Amanda Hancock

Safai Coffee, which started in 1998, has become a Louisville staple with its Highlands location. Starting as a small drive-thru, Safai has expanded into a major retailer, selling its ethically-sourced coffee in stores like Kroger and Whole Foods. The Highlands-area location, known for its unique murals and cozy atmosphere, offers a rotating seasonal menu of specialty drinks.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Amanda Hancock

The popular USA TODAY Wine and Food Experience has set a date for its return to Louisville. The event will take place Oct. 4 at Waterfront Park, 129 River Road, in downtown Louisville and is part of an eight-city tour that includes Denver, Las Vegas, San Antonio and Phoenix. The one-day event showcases an array of local restaurants and wines from local and international producers.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Amanda Hancock

After the 2025 Kentucky Derby, the Garland of Roses made a surprise appearance at Bambi Bar in Louisville. The bar owners' friendship with one of Sovereignty's trainers led to the visit. A photo of the roses at Bambi Bar "blew up" on social media, according to the owners. After being draped over the champion Sovereignty in the Winners Circle on national TV, the iconic Garland of Roses made another stop after the 2025 Kentucky Derby this weekend.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Lucas Aulbach |Amanda Hancock

The Kentucky Derby frequently draws more than 150,000 people to Churchill Downs, and plenty of them are in the infield. At the 2025 Kentucky Derby, infield attendees braved wet weather to join in on the party. It took "probably about 60 hours" for Tony Offutt to build the hat he wore to infield at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, complete with roses, photos honoring his children and a disco ball that spun when he clicked a button on a cable by his wrist.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Amanda Hancock

2025 marked TikTok chef Joshua Weissman's first trip to the Kentucky Derby. The content creator partnered with Churchill Downs to create a "Kentucky Derby At-Home" menu and two specialty items served up Saturday. Weissman said he was inspired by bourbon when crafting the menu. While filling up his first plate, of several more “rounds” planned, inside Club SI at Churchill Downs, the TikTok-famous chef Joshua Weissman said Saturday marked two personal firsts.