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October 2013 Newsletter
Eat Well...Eat Local.
Globally Flavored, Locally Savored. Thanks for supporting your local independent restaurants!
Next Discounted Web Certificate Sale - October 10th

Web Certs Sharp  

The Louisville Originals reward our best guests by giving you the opportunity to purchase Web Certificates to member restaurants at a significant savings.

 

These sales are incredibly popular, so don't forget to mark your calendars for future sales!
 
The next sale will be on Thursday, October 10th at 10:00am EDT

There will be a link to purchase on the Louisville Originals website at that time. Thank you for your support!
DOUBLE POINTS First Tuesday of Every Month 
double points
Dine at any Louisville Originals member restaurant on the first Tuesday of the month and you will automatically earn double points.

The next double point Tuesday will be 10/1/2013.
Louisville Originals Featured in New Travel Guide
    
 
Louisville has long been known for its bourbon. A new travel guide has come out, "Kentucky Bourbon Country: The Essential Travel Guide,"  by the University of Kentucky Press in September, providing a local's guide to bourbon distilleries as well as restaurants and bars on the Urban Bourbon Trail in Louisville. more info
Upcoming Events
 
Roast Suckling Pig & Morcilla!!! - October 1-3
Autumn is the season of La Matanza in Spain. To celebrate, Miguel will be preparing Cochinillos (Roast Suckling Pigs) next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Oct.1,2,&3. He only ordered 3 and they are very popular, so we suggest you reserve ahead of time... 502-456-4955 Also, Miguel is adding his Morcilla (Anthony Bourdain's favorite Spanish sausage) to the menus of De la Torre's and La Bodega.

Art Show: "From the Gallery" by Joshua Jenkins
The Gallery at La Bodega (1604 Bardstown Rd.) proudly presents "From the Studio", a collection of works by Joshua Jenkins. The show opens Tuesday, Oct. 1, and will run until Nov. 12. Opening reception is Tuesday Oct. 1, from 7-9, with a sampling of tapas.
 
Mayan Cafe
October Feature Menu
Join us in October to indulge in these hearty fall dishes with a Mayan twist! more info

 

Napa River Grill
Envy & Carter Cellars Wine Dinner - October 3rd 6:30-9:30pm 
Join us October 3rd, 2013 for a 4 course wine dinner featuring Envy and Carter Cellars wines with Mark and Sherri Carter. $55/person + tax/gratuity. more info

Da Mudcats in the Patio Bar! - October 4th 7-9pm
Live music with Da Mudcats, Oct 4th 2013 @ Napa River Grill in our Patio Bar

Da Mudcats in the Patio Bar! - October 18th 7-9pm
Live music with Da Mudcats, Oct 18th 2013 @ Napa River Grill in our Patio Bar
 
RIVUE
Two Can Dine for Just $89!
Two can Dine for $89* Choice of Entree: 12 oz. NY Strip with house-made Pomme Frites; Roasted Boneless Chicken with Blackberry Compote Demi-Glace and Roasted Root Vegetables Saffron Basil Champagne Cream Reduction; Sauteed Shrimp and house-made Linguine; Portabella Veggie Tower Entrees come with a house salad, RIVUE dessert to share, and a bottle of house wine. *Offer Good Through October 31, 2013 more info

 

The Irish Rover
StoutFest - November 3rd, 3pm-9pm
One of only a few Stout Fests in the world, and it happens right here in River City when the Irish Rover celebrates its anniversary each year in early November. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rover, and the third running of StoutFest. Accordingly it promises to be extra special with a number of brews not normally available in this market, as well as stouts crafted just for this event. Besides Guinness, the focus is on local and regional craft brews, as well as craft beers from Ireland and the United Kingdom. more info
 
Bubbly Night -Thursday, September 19th 
Winston's will host an All Bubbly Night that features five distinct sparkling wines including three champagnes, a Prosecco and a California Sparkler. 
Immerse yourself in the history and stories of various sparkling wine producers. You'll taste foods that are expertly paired for each specific selection. more info 
Weekly Specials 

Limestone Restaurant
Thirsty Thursdays ! 
Every Thursday at Limestone, all of our wines are offered at half price by the bottle. It's a great way to try a new wine or enjoy one of your favorites! more info

Monday Night Grill 
Limestone offers all grilled items at half price every Monday night. more info

RIVUE
$6 Handcrafted Featured Cocktails! 
Every Wednesday, 5pm -10pm at RIVUE! more info

Half-off First Flavors Appetizers! 
Every Thursday, 5:30pm - 10pm at RIVUE! more info

Sunday Brunch! 
Enjoy Sunday brunch at RIVUE! 10am-4pm more info

Uptown Cafe
Monday 1/2 off bottles of wine 
1/2 price bottles of wine with dinner on Monday nights

Thursday Night 1/2 price Beer 
All Beers 1/2 Price on Thursday Nights.
The Louisville Originals Gift Card - The Perfect Gift!

Lou Originals Card
The gift cards can be purchased online and over the phone and
you choose the amount of your card (between $25 and $1000). Gift Cards can also be purchased at all ValuMarket stores and downtown at the Louisville Visitors Center.

The card can be used multiple times for your own dining, or as a gift. Your gift cards will be mailed via USPS within two (2) business days of receipt of payment. Enjoy!

NEW - eGift Card Option!
-Environment-friendly Email version of the plastic gift cards
-Unused portion of eGift remains assigned to printed 9-digit number for reuse

Click Here to check the balance on your Originals Gift Card. 
The Louisville Originals Rewards Card


* 500 maximum points added per visit
* $100 maximum value redeemed per visit
* Points and Rewards not valid for catering or banquets
* Programs and restrictions subject to change without notice
* May not be valid with any other offers, discounts, or promotions 

 
How to Sign-Up for the Louisville Originals Rewards Program: 
Option 1:

Plastic Cards are free at any of our member establishments.

Click Here to see our list of restaurants and pick up your card today!

Option 2:

You can also sign-up for a rewards account using your phone number only by clicking here.   
Louisville Originals Restaurants

 

Click here for a list of participating restaurants.

 

 

Click here for a Google map of our restaurants. 

Louisville Originals Merchandise!

Show your support with Louisville Originals shirts, caps, aprons, mugs, bags, note cards and fun stuff. Great gifts for your favorite foodie! To order, click here.  

 

   

Notes:

 

-Reward Values are stored on your rewards card (like a gift card). You must request that your reward be taken from your card when you are ready to redeem. Only registered cards are eligible for redeeming points.


-Did you know that you can check your point balances on line? To sign in to your account and view your transactions, click here:  Member Sign In

 

-Frequently Asked Questions  Click here 


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