No, not a “dam” guide to his Gahanic majesty’s litigation, but a weekend preview of dining, shopping and events in downtown New Albany from the prehistoric year of 2010 (June 11 and 12).
Only a handful of the links from this 15-year-old NA Confidential post remain operative, so I’ve removed them all except those leading to one of my former blog spaces. Of the 16 restaurants listed in 2010, not one remains in business 15 years later, although at least seven of the addresses have different food services running on-premise today.
The point is less that small businesses of all stripes have always been a coin toss. It’s that in 2010, lots of folks were busting their buns to prompt a civic rejuvenation. Things are better now because they tried.
Whatever happened to neighborhood associations, anyway?
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Thursday, June 10, 2010: Karen’s “big damn guide” to downtown New Albany this weekend.
Here’s an amazing compendium of downtown (and near downtown) New Albany restaurants, shops, establishments and attractions, as compiled by Karen Gillenwater for the use of visitors this crazy chock-full weekend. First, a brief recap of events, and then Karen’s list. E-mail me with additions and corrections, and I’ll update later this afternoon.
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Friday June 11:
At Thorpe Woodworks: Four great artists under one roof (glass and woodworking), 137 E Market, 6:00 p.m.)
At the Carnegie Center: Phase Change: Works in Glass by C. Matthew Szösz
Throughout downtown: Glass by the Block Weekend (glass installations)
Throughout downtown: New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project walk
At the Riverfront Amphitheater: Performing Arts and Concert Series – Rock & Roll Ballet with Louisville Ballet Civic Company, and Indie Music Fest with Whistle Peak and The Delorians
Saturday, June 12:
At the Farmers Market: Weekly Saturday morning session of the Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Throughout downtown: Glass by the Block Weekend (glass installations)
At the Riverfront Amphitheater: Celts on the River concert, (Fox in the Morning coverage here, information about NABC’s special Haggis Laddie Celtic Red here, a few more fest details here), 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
At NABC Bank Street Brewhouse (this is my blog, after all): USA vs. England match in the World Cup and debut of “USA vs England – Ordinary Bitter”, 2:30 p.m.; Louisville Ale Club at 5:00 p.m.; and Celts on the River after-party beginning at 10:00 p.m.
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Local Restaurants:
(Hours below are for Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12.)
1. Downtown Diner & Coffee House
506 West Main St, 812-725-8680
Cooked-to-order diner and espresso bar ($5 – $7)
Friday & Saturday: 6 am – 2 pm
2. Dueling Grounds Café at Destinations Booksellers
604 East Spring Street, 812-944-5116
Coffee drinks, pastries (under $4)
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
3. Hobknobb Coffee Shop
419 State Street, 812-923-1458
Coffee drinks, muffins, bagels, pastries ($2 – $5)
Friday: 6 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 7 am – 9 pm
4. Jackson’s Seafood
400 West Main Street, 812-945-3474
Oysters & seafood (Under $10 per entrée)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm
5. Lancaster’s Cafeteria
225 West 5th Street, 812-949-2400
Home cooked style meals ($8 – $12)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm
6. La Rosita Mexican Grill
1515 East Market Street, 812-944-3620
Traditional and original recipes from Mexico City (Lunch: $7 – $8, Dinner: $9 – $13) (Outdoor seating)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm,
7. NABC Bank Street Brewhouse
Hosting the Celtic Fest after-party Saturday starting at 10pm
415 Bank Street, 812-725-9585
“Casual” fare with seasonal menu
(Lunch: $7 – $10, Dinner: $8 – $22) (Outdoor seating)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 11pm,
8. Patticakes & Pies Café
Art Walk Specials, Friday, 5 – 9pm:
$1 off Iced Coffee Drinks!
$1 off any whole Panini Sandwich!
$2 Grilled Hotdogs w/ all the fixins!
$7 Carry-out Boxed Lunches!
155 East Main Street, 812-725-8510
Breakfast, baked goods, soups, salads & panini sandwiches ($3.25 – $6.99) (Outdoor seating)
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm & 5 – 9 pm, Sat.: 9 am – 4 pm
9. Paul’s One World Café
133 East Market Street, 812-945-5555
Mexican & American cuisine ($5 – $10)
(Outdoor seating)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 9:00 pm
10. River City Winery
Presenting a reception with wine tastings, Friday, 5 – 9pm, for artist John King’s Glass Artwork Retrospective!
321 Pearl Street, 812-945-9463
Gourmet pizzas, salads, appetizers ($5 – $15)
Friday: 4 – 9 pm, Saturday: noon – 10 pm
11. Steinert’s Grill and Pub
401 E. Main Street, 812-945-8827
American cuisine with a few traditional German dishes
Friday & Saturday, 11 am – 3:00 am
12. Studio’s Grille & Pub
207 East Main Street, 812-590-3171
American cuisine ($6 – $15) (Outdoor seating)
Friday 11 am – 11 pm, Saturday: noon – 12 pm
13. Toast on Market
141 East Market Street, 812-941-8582
Breakfast & lunch ($4.75 – $11.50)
Friday: 7 am – 2 pm, Saturday: 7 am – 3 pm
14. Tommy Lancaster’s Restaurant
1629 East Market Street, 812-945-2389
Home style cooking ($7)
Friday: 11 am – 7:30 pm, Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
15. Wick’s Pizza
225 State Street, 812-945-9425
Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches ($4.75 – $30)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – midnight
16. The Windsor Restaurant & Garden
148 East Market Street, 812-944-9688
American cuisine (Lunch: $8 – $10, Dinner:
$14 – $25) (Outdoor seating)
Friday: 10:30am – 2:30pm, 5 – 10pm,
Saturday: 2:30 – 11pm
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Shopping & Services:
(Hours below are for Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12.)
1. Antiques Attic*
145 East Market Street, 812-941-0437
Friday: 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
2. Destinations Booksellers
604 East Spring Street, 812-944-5116
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
3. Floyd County YMCA
Hosting a reception Friday evening for the New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project Art Walk
33 State Street, 812-283-9622
Friday: 5 am – 10 pm, Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
4. Gallery on Pearl
222 Pearl Street, 812-542-0780
Friday: 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
5. Preston Arts Center, Inc.
20% off all stocked merchandise
315 Pearl Street, 812-944-0181
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
6. Schmitt Furniture Co.
Celebrating 74 years in Downtown New Albany. 20% discount on all pictures, lamps and accessories. Cash discounts on furniture & financing available. FREE delivery within 50 miles. On the Furniture Corner of State & Main Streets, 812-944-2285
Friday: 9:30 am – 8 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am – 8 pm
7. Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique
Mention the art walk for 20% off any retail
322 Vincennes Street, 812-945-5480
Friday: 10 am – 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
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Attractions:
(Hours below are for Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12.)
1. Carnegie Center for Art & History
Phase Change: Works in Glass by C. Matthew Szösz
201 East Spring Street, 812-944-7336
Friday: 10 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 5:30 pm (Free)
2. Glass by the Block
Weekend glass installations around downtown New Albany and at IUS. Brochures available at sites in town and online at the Carnegie Center
3. New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project
4. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
914 East Main Street, 812-944-9600
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm (Free – $3.50)
5. Division Street School
1803 Conservative Street, 812-945-3204
(corner of E. 18th St. & Kathryn Hickerson Pl)
Saturday: 1 – 3 pm (Free)
6. New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
(Includes the Indiana History Room)
180 West Spring Street, 812-944-8464
Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 5:30 pm (Free)
7. New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater
Special performances Friday and Saturday. Brochures available at sites in town and online at the Carnegie Center. On the riverfront, next to the YMCA at 33 State St.
8. Padgett Museum / Floyd Co. Hist. Society
509 West Market Street, 812-949-2551
Friday & Saturday: 11 – 4 pm (Free)
9. Scribner House
Garden open, featuring art installations by the New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project artists. Corner of State & Main Streets, 812-949-1776 (Free)
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* 2025 note: Antiques Attic closed earlier this year after a three-decade run. I walked past the shuttered shop a couple of weeks ago and saw a hand-lettered “parting salvo.” Does anyone know the back story?
