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Connect Spring Marketplace
14-16 April, 2026
Kentucky International Convention CenterLouisville, Kentucky

Your NuLu District Guidebook

Forget Yelp, put down Trip Advisor - Team Louisville has got you covered!

The Louisville Experts have submitted their favorite "New Louisville" District restaurants so that you can have the inside scoop. Check out these hot spots located right next to our Paristown opening reception!

Seviche - Latin traditions & classic Southern ingredients

Cleo Battle - CEO

Le Moo - Fine+Steak+House

Doug Bennett - Executive Vice President

MeeshMeesh Mediterranean - 2025 James Beard Nominated Levantine-focused restaurant

Destiny Moyhan - Director of Destination Services

Jack Fry's - The best night in town

Jason Sojka - VP of Convention Development

North of Bourbon - Bourbon, Louisville, and New Orleans in one unique Southern experience

Mae Bower- Director of Sales

La Bodeguita de Mima - Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar

Zack Davis - VP of Destination Services

More of the Top Spots

Quills Coffee – Great coffee in a great space! From 7 am – 9 am it’s a ‘who’s who’ of Louisville’s movers and shakers!
Yachtsea – Funky, nautical-themed bar with a legendary pina colada!
The Last Refuge – Excellent bar and bites in a former church. Home to Bob Dylan’s bourbon brand: Heaven’s Door.
Whiskey Thief – Drinks and live music all on Nanny Goat Strut Alley!
West 6th Nulu – One of West 6th beer’s taprooms across Kentucky located in a cool courtyard with other great Nulu businesses.
Mayan Café – Hidden gem serving standout Yucatán-inspired dishes with fresh, local ingredients—one of those spots you’ll want to come back to again and again.