Humana Tower Hotel
1,000-room convention hotel transforming the historic Humana Tower with new tower addition. $600-700 million project includes 100,000+ sq ft meeting space and food/beverage outlets. Preserves original exterior design.
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is reopening in a new larger location after 8 months of suspended operations due to relocation. The new space will feature seating for over 200 guests, two full bars, an Italian-designed veranda, and a stage for performances.
The Exchange NuLu
Second location of The Exchange gastropub moving into former Byrdie’s space inside Hotel Genevieve in NuLu
Xencia Bites and Bar
Mexican restaurant and sports bar offering regional Mexican dishes including mole poblano, homemade tortillas, and vegetarian quesadillas. Will feature live Spanish music on weekends. Hours will be 11am-9pm Wednesday-Monday, closed Tuesdays.
The Radcliffe Inn
12-room boutique hotel and event center being developed in a renovated historic funeral home building from 1936. Event center will hold 160 people. Project includes renovation of existing building plus new addition. Still requires zoning approval and other permits.
TANA
Taiwanese and New American restaurant from Chef Ming Pu and his wife Courtney. 190 seats, menu featuring Mapo Tofu Cavatelli, dumplings, and Taiwanese fried chicken. Located in former Eiderdown/Redbud Dining Room space.
Soupy’s
Soupy’s plans to add three new locations in Greater Louisville this year. The restaurant serves homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. They hired Franchise Development Group LLC to help with expansion and are offering franchise opportunities.
The Radcliffe Inn
12-room boutique hotel with event center being developed in historic former funeral home building from 1936. Project includes renovation of existing building plus addition. Event center will hold 160 people. Developer is Nathan Merrell of Merrell Construction and Concepts.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Elizabethtown
94-room, 65,000-square-foot all-suites extended-stay hotel with full kitchens, indoor saltwater pool, outdoor fire pit and grilling area, hot breakfast area, gym with attached laundry room, and pet-friendly policy. Operated by HBS Hospitality. Online reservations already being booked for February and beyond with overnight stays starting at $120.