Friday, May 25, 2007

This is it!

Safe travels. See you soon.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Mmm, Mmm, Good!


  • Graeter's Ice Cream
    The best french pot ice cream. Try the chocolate chip varieties--the chips are more like chunks.
    841 S. Hurstbourne, Louisville, KY 40222
    9430 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
    140 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

  • Culvers Frozen Custard
    Butterburgers and frozen custard.
    4630 Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40299

  • Tony Boom Bozz
    Louisville's finest pizza (far better than Louisville-based Papa Johns or Pizza Hut).
    2813 N. Hurstbourne Parkway

  • Lynn's Paradise Cafe
    A Louisville Original! Unique and quirky with down-home cooking.
    984 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY

Monday, May 21, 2007

Fun! Fun! Fun!


  • Renaissance Fun Park

    Minature golf, go karts, lasertag!
    M-Th: 4pm-9pm; Friday: 4pm-11pm; Saturday: 12pm-11pm; Sunday: 12pm-9pm
    201 Park Place Drive, Louisville, Kentucky (502) 253-9700


  • Puzzle Dome

    Rockwall, minigolf, inflatables, art studio!
    11530 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, Ky 40299 (502) 261-7144

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Shop 'til You Drop


  • Zappos.com, the largest online shoe store, has an outlet in the area: 376 Zappos.com Blvd, Shepherdsville (exit 116 off I-65, about 26 miles from our house) Hours: Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm, Phone: 502-921-4949

  • Bass Pro Shops is located just across the Ohio River in Southern Indiana. If you've never been, it's definitely an adventure! This one is the second largest--the size of seven football fields, complete with fish tanks, archery range, shooting gallery, and more. 951 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy. Clarksville, IN 47129. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 7pm.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Pace Yourself!

Here's the menu for Sunday evening's dinner. I guarantee you'll leave stuffed!

Pranzo Della Campagna
A Countryside Dinner

First Course

Passed From 6:00-7:00 with Cash Bar

Goat Cheese and Mushroom with White Truffle Oil Crostini
White Bean and Pesto Crostini
Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes Crostini

Second Course

Della Casa-Mixed Greens Tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Topped with Marinated Red Peppers, Tomatoes, and English Cucumbers

Third Course

Ravioli Alla Vodka--Homemade Cheese Ravioli Topped with a Vodka Cream Sauce and Peas

Fourth Course~Choice of One

Filetto Di Salmone--Cast Iron Seared Salmon Over Sauteed Baby Greens, Asparagus, and Caramelized Onions in a Carrot and Ginger Broth

Marsala Con Mele--Sautéed Chicken Breasts with a Sweet Marsala Sauce, Wild Mushrooms, and Apples

Limone--Veal Scaloppini in a White Wine Lemon Sauce Garnished with Capers

Desserts~Choice Of

Tiramisu (the only item with nuts)
Heath Toffee Cheesecake (also with nuts--dessert menu to be changed shortly!)

Kids Menu
Choice Of:

Spaghetti Marinara with Meatball
Spaghetti with Butter
Chicken Fingers with Fries

Dessert--Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce

Volare Italian Ristorante
2300 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky
502-894-4446

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Ship Ahoy

  • Belle of Louisville:
    Take a ride on an historic paddle wheel boat
    Friday and Saturday noon; Sunday, 2:00; Friday night dance cruise 8-11
    Adults $14; 60+ $11; 3-12 yrs. $6 (extra for meals or dance cruise)

  • Time Stand Still:

    Take a ride with Captain Reg (depending on weather and water levels)