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COFFEE & MORE Á-Châu Grocery (2003) Tom's Fruit Market (1983) 6722 Strawberry Lane // 367-8596 Owned by Tommy Thompson, this open-air fruit, vegetable and fower market has lower-than-EastEnd prices that draw a loyal and citywide customer base. 5107 S. Third St. // 366-9830 Has all your basic Asian-market standbys: Lotus rootlets in brine, prawn crackers, Madras curry paste, dried betel nuts, shredded squid, mung bean cakes . . . need we say more? Tuqa Food Mart (2006) African Foodway & Cosmetics ValuMarket (2007) 4314 Taylor Blvd. // 384-3667 With products from Liberia, Kenya and points between, this small store caters mainly to African immigrants, who can fnd such home-country staples as cassava leaf, fafu four, powdered yam, tapioca starch and an assortment of imported cosmetics. 5301 Mitscher Ave. // 361-9285 valumarket.com Appropriately for the ethnically diverse neighborhood that the store serves, this Louisvillebased supermarket offers a wider variety of international foods than most large grocery stores. The live-bass aquarium is a notable feature. Binh Phuoc (2006) 5301 S. Third St. // 366-7002 This Vietnamese grocery across from Iroquois Manor is overfowing (think boxes stacked in aisles) with Asian food, including pickled sour bamboo shoots and dried black fungus. Cuban Food Mart (2005) 5422 New Cut Road // 361-0299 Its name speaks for itself: You'll fnd lots of beans, rice, tortilla four and a wide selection of Goya brand products. DaLat's Gateaux & Cafe (2009) 6915 Southside Drive // 368-9280 If it weren't for the Vietnamese names of some of the sandwiches here, you might think you'd walked into a French patisserie. Take in the wonderfully sweet aromas and try the Hong Kong buns and the chilled, coconut-milk-based desserts in the freezer. Dong Phuong Grocery Store (c. 1996) 6705 Strawberry Lane // 363-0208 This Vietnamese grocery, one of the larger Asian markets in the South End, carries a variety of Southeast Asian products, including an impressive assortment of curry pastes and powders. Five Star Halal Market (2010) 310 W. Woodlawn Ave. // 384-2151 Halal refers to Islam's permissible method of slaughtering animals, which is reassuring when you're buying your camel or goat meat at this Somali-owned market. While you're there, consider picking up some Ethiopian injera bread or Arabian dates. Iroquois Fruit Market (2001) 5405 New Cut Road // 367-2650 Find fresh fruits, vegetables, fowers and other goodies at this large market at the corner of New Cut and Palatka roads just southeast of Iroquois Park. Sister Bean's Coffee House (2006) 5225 New Cut Road // 364-0082 A locally owned coffee house that sits directly 7141 Southside Drive // 363-2670 This tiny Bosnian-owned grocery features halal meat and such delicacies as stuffed eggplant in oil, pomegranate molasses and sour fruit paste. Vietnam Oriental Food Market (2003) 5019 S. Third St. // 361-7846 This relatively spacious market has one of the larger selections of Asian food, from fresh vegetables to quail eggs to pork stomachs, hearts and intestines. Nightlife Hoops Grill & Sports Bar (1994) 6733 Strawberry Lane // 375-4667 hoopssportsbarlouisville.com Dozens of wide-screen TVs hang from the rafters, mostly tuned to sports events. Arrive early if you want a seat on Sundays during NFL season. Peppermint (c. 1970) 5343 Mitscher Ave. // 361-9450 A vintage neighborhood dive, Peppermint offers two pool tables, a basketball-shooting game and a well-used foosball table. Thursday is karaoke night. fashion Coffman's (1976) 4951 Manslick Road // 361-1601 coffmansinlouisville.com Coffman's carries brand-name work clothes like Carhartt, Dickies and Wolverine work boots; athletic and school uniforms; trophies and plaques; and offers custom embroidery. Iroquois Shoes and More 5324 S. Third St. // 364-0800 You can fnd shoes, clothes and more (hence the name) in this compact store located in the Iroquois Manor Shopping Center. Swags (1980) 7415 S. Third St. Road // 368-2443 swagssportshoes.com Many local runners consider this Louisville's premier store for running shoes and equipment. Owned by former Western Kentucky University long-distance star and Derby miniMarathon champion Swag Hartel, the store specializes in hard-to-fnd shoe widths. aylor Blvd Wow! Que Barato 5324 S. Third St. // 368-0490 This clothing shop is one of many located in the Iroquois Manor Shopping Center. tka Pala rd Iroquois Park 65 Girard's Hardware (c. 1946) 5101 S. Third St. // 6508773 girardshardware.com The kind of old-style neighborhood hardware store they don't make any more. Check out the metal carousel nail bin, topped by an ancient scale, near the back of the store. Phelps Do It Best Hardware (1948) 6912 Southside Drive // 368-3434 phelps.doitbest.com This locally owned hardware store carries an unusually large stock of hard-to-fnd plumbing supplies, especially stems and faucets. ike 3113 S. Fourth St. // 375-3800 wagnerspharmacy.com This south Louisville icon, just a horseshoe toss from Churchill Downs' barns, will still sell you prescription drugs and vet supplies, but most people go there for the food and the backside racetrack ambience. 414 E. Kenwood Drive // 366-4797 This small store carries Mexican goods, including lots of hot spices and sauces like puya and ancho chile pods, jalapeño peppers and cobula picarnas hot sauce, as well as an impressive selection of votive candles. 264 urnp nal T Wagner's Pharmacy (1922) Tienda Catrachos (2001) Churchill Downs Natio 5339 Mitscher Ave. // 363-7535 vietnamkitchen.net The frst — and, many say, still the best — authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Louisville is renowned for its pho. The bun bo hue is another popular dish. 306 W. Woodlawn Ave. // 368-2820 sunergoscoffee.com This laid-back Beechmont neighborhood spot roasts its own coffee (back-room roaster visible through a large window). Comfy couches could have come from grandma's house. (Other area locations.) 4314 Taylor Blvd. // 3676423 With an eclectic array of clothes, toys and accessories on consignment, Twice as Nice specializes in plus-size clothes, both new and consigned. Also features new DaVinci bridal gowns. /T New Cut Rd Vietnam Kitchen (1993) Sunergos Coffee (2010) Twice as Nice Consignment (1994) hwy 5103 S. Third St. // 367-8394 thornberryspieshop.com This South End landmark specializes in madefrom-scratch pies (chocolate and coconut are the most popular), but don't forget to check out the de-boned cured country hams. across from the Iroquois Park Amphitheater, Sister Bean's serves fresh-brewed coffee, a selection of Danish pastries, Comfy Cow ice cream and, at the drive-through window, $1 coffee on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Dixie Thornberry's Delicatessen and Pie Shop (1944, as deli; 1954 as pie shop) Outer Loop The Little Loom House (1939) 328 Kenwood Hill Road // 367-4792 littleloomhouse.org A charming collection of board-and-batten cabins in the woods on Kenwood Hill, this historic site (Eleanor Roosevelt visited and ordered some linens) features hand-loom demonstrations and sells handmade woolen goods and yarns. everything else Berkley Jewelers (1973) attractions Churchill Downs (1875) 700 Central Ave. // 636-4400 churchilldowns.com The Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, have been a landmark in south Louisville for more than 138 years. Visitors will want to check out the Kentucky Derby Museum, near the main entrance to the track. Iroquois Amphitheater (1938) 1080 Amphitheater Road // 368-5865 louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/ IroquoisAmphitheater This beautiful 2,400-seat amphitheater, expanded and refurbished in 2003, is one of the best concert venues in the city. Iroquois Branch Louisville Free Public Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. // 574-1720 lfpl.org With English conversation clubs and bilingual storytimes for children, the Iroquois branch of the LFPL acts as a gathering spot for Iroquois' diverse international community. Iroquois Park (1888) 5216 New Cut Road // Golf: 363-9520 louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/parks/ iroquois The least developed of the Olmsted parks, this forested gem features an overlook with one of the best views of the city, a concert-venue amphitheater and an 18-hole golf course. 311 W. Woodlawn Ave. // 368-9408 berkleyjewelry.com Besides the usual rings and watches, this small neighborhood shop has an extensive collection of vintage pins and broaches, along with sundry secondhand collectibles. The Canine Connection (2000) 322 W. Woodlawn Ave. // 366-8004 caninepetstyling.com This tiny shop provides dog and cat grooming services, including teeth brushing, massage, specialty shampoos and nail fling. Ken Bowl Lanes (1963) 7021 Southside Drive // 367-1732 kenbowl.com Big Lebowski fans must make a pilgrimage to this 36-lane 1960s-era gem of a bowling alley. Bowl $1 games on Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Southside Pet Shop (1972) 7031 Southside Drive // 361-9838 southsidepetshop.com Puppies, kittens, birds, fsh (koi are a specialty) and more. Exclusive Louisville dealer for superpremium Nutri-Source dog and cat food. Triple Crown Cigars (2003) 315 W. Woodlawn Ave. // 363-1973 triplecrowncigars.com Owner Joe Boone buys his tobacco, manufactures his own cigars in the Dominican Republic and sells them under his own Triple Crown brand in this unique Beechmont store. ! HOT·AGAIN Iroquois Amphitheater celebrates its 75th year with a full calendar of events, including more than 20 free shows. Metro Parks completed major renovations in 2004 and, each year since, the venue has gotten hotter and hotter, attracting bands and performers from around the country. This summer, you can catch last year's movie blockbusters, like Lincoln, or pee your pants again for a classic like Psycho. 6.13 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 75