Mar 1st – Mar 7th
Welcome to The Louisville Plug.
A short weekly list of where locals actually eat, what’s worth doing, and the deals worth knowing about. As always feel free to reply to this email or leave a comment with any suggestions or feedback. Have a great week!
🍖The Local Rec
A Louisville local’s food rec, every week.
This week’s rec comes from:
Brooke McIntosh @ thebrookemcintosh
If you’ve ever laughed at a “school nurse story” on your feed, chances are you’ve come across Brooke McIntosh. A Louisville based mom and travel nurse, Brooke shares the real, hilarious, and heartwarming moments of elementary school life plus the chaotic behind the scenes of motherhood.
Her content blends everyday humor with makeup, hair, outfit, and home inspiration but at the core, it’s about appreciating the little moments.
She’s also the founder of Virelle, an elevated performance wear brand launching soon. Designed for strength, softness, and real life. The pieces are built to move with you while reminding you to wear your worth.
Louisville creativity + motherhood + entrepreneurship all in one.
Give her a follow and keep an eye out for @wearvirelle's launch!
Their Rec: Doc Crow’s
Why they love it:
"We just went and it was so good - the atmosphere is cozy and lively, and everything we ordered was incredible.”
Her Go-To order:
“We started with the pomegranate margarita and the maple old fashioned, plus the Bavarian pretzel (it was huge and the cheese was to die for).”
“Sam always gets their signature po’ boy with fries, and I had the beef brisket sandwich with succotash that honestly kept me full until dinner the next day.”
“We were too stuffed for dessert, but if we had room, we definitely would’ve ordered the warm bread pudding and crème brûlée.”
Signature Po’ boy and Beef Brisket
Thank you Brooke for the rec! I am incredibly hungry after reading over her review and can’t wait to get out to Doc Crow’s.
Be sure to follow thebrookemcintosh on Instagram and let her know if you try out Doc Crow’s this week.
⚜️ What’s Happening in Lou?
🗓️ Mar 7th from 3pm - 7pm
📍 Bowman Field
Tailspin Ale Fest is Louisville’s winter beer celebration, featuring 50+ breweries and more than 250 beers from across the country, including a strong Kentucky lineup.
Highlights include the Bourbon Barrel Beer Bar with ten rotating taps, a dedicated Cider & Sour Bar, Drake’s Silent Disco, live local bands, Cox’s Cigar Lounge, food trucks, vendors, and even planes on display. Truly something for everyone!
It’s one of the city’s biggest social events of the season and a must for craft beer fans looking to shake off winter in a uniquely Louisville setting.
🗓️ Mar 7th @ 7pm
📍 Freedom Hall
Feel the roar at Monster Jam as world class drivers unleash 12,000 pound machines in a night of high flying freestyle, head to head racing, and gravity defying tricks. From massive back flips to all out speed battles, this family friendly spectacle delivers nonstop adrenaline. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or bringing the kids for their first show, expect bigger air, louder engines, and unforgettable chaos in the best way possible.
🗓️ Mar 3rd @ 9pm
📍 KFC Yum Center
As the regular season winds down, this Tuesday night clash is more than just a game it’s a vital opportunity for the Cards to secure momentum and improve their standing ahead of the ACC Tournament. Fans can expect a high energy atmosphere in downtown Louisville as the team looks to protect their home court against Syracuse’s signature defensive schemes.
💸 Local Specials & Deals
Starting 3/2, score unlimited rides and attractions with the new Spring FUNpass.
Purchase your FUNpass online for a free $10 play card plus you’ll be automatically entered to win unlimited rides and attractions ALL Summer long at all of their parks.
Weekdays Now 4pm - 6pm
Dine-in only
Free Chips & Salsa, 1/2 Price Appetizers, $2 off House Cocktails, 1/2 Price Draft Beers, 1/2 Price Wells
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— Louisville Plug