Dear Wild Eggs

Contributing that part of the conversation:

I have no desire to live in the Highlands. Live where you want to live, but whomever the person, should not be pompous about it . There's a difference between being proud of living in a certain community vs coming off as a complete...well. And, one person's arrogance is able to ruin the view of many different people.

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Born and raised proudly on Montana Ave, locals know a block from the track, right down from Jim n' Joes Liquor and Ice on Winkler Ave. All my relatives live in that area, mostly Algonguin Pkwy.
South Louisville and STRONG !
Kyle , I have no idea where you live at, or who you are, but as I realize in my daily steps I often wonder why I even reply to comments like this ? I never had to until now ?

Oh well, my skin is thick....no bothers

Hope to see you soon and discuss....

Wait. What happened to Sweet and Savory?

Alan,

One may be proud, but not pompous at the same time. I don't now how else to explain other than people who do see the distinction respect other person's choices and practice humility.

Wait. What happened to Sweet and Savory?

The owner retired. I forget her name, but she had been there a long long time, and she was definitely getting old.

The new owners, a younger couple, have kept it running continuously, and then changed the name after a couple months- just two weeks ago. So Sweet and Savory never "closed," rather just changed ownership and name.

They've added beer and wine and upgraded the menu too....

I'm with Alan. I love the highlands. I like several other parts of town, and enjoy exploring also. I end up on the southside three days a week, and westside weekly also. Louisville really is quite a big city. For me, the Highlands neighborhood is a no-brainer.Great atmosphere, somewhat reminiscent of places I've lived (Portland or Tucson) or visited (SF), good schools, plenty of veggie food choices, great huge park nearby (and a few playgrounds sprinkled in - I love Tyler for example, with basketball and a cool fountain), safe, easy parking, etc, etc....I like living in a neighborhood where I can walk or bike, and where I run into friends when I walk down the street in the business area. You can walk or bike everywhere here.

Someone mentioned what they consider "east." I know everyone has different ideas of that, but for me the dividing line has been - and still is - Cannons Lane. I do venture east frequently, for one reason or another (meetings, dentist, etc) but I guess I've had several-too-many bad experiences with traffic out there. Think about sitting on Hurstbourne through several cycles of a red light on a hot summer day, generic strip malls on either side of you. That is my idea of urban hell. Just waiting to get to the next red light. And when I visit a friend, who lives in a nice fancy house, but it is in a subdivision where all the houses look the same and the streets all wind to basically form a maze, and I'm trying to find his house at night. Ick. Strip malls, tract housing, basically all new construction in most parts of the east side. No thanks. From what I've seen, one gets in their car and drives somewhere. Walking or biking to the store or to the coffeeshop isn't much of an option. I like old buildings with character and history. Less chains and more small businesses. By the way, Bardstown Rd traffic sucks on certain hours of the week, but there are easy back roads. I rarely need to use them. Really just a few times a week do things clog up. (I suspect I'd learn "back roads" if I lived eastside - but, do they have back roads??? Haha)

Well, that is my thinking .I'm sure there are quite appealing aspects for some people (safety, schools, neighbors, restaurants, and ????) but for me I'm more into urban infill rather than being a part of urban flight. I think a lot of it is personal preference, and there aren't any opinions that are "right" or "wrong."

Sorry, I think we've officially treaded into the "About Louisvillle" category. I admit I rarely go out for breakfast. Tougher for a vegan. Places like Ramsi's or North End Cafe make it easier. But I'm still in search of a good tofu scramble in town!!!

Cheers, and be happy living wherever you are....

Contributing that part of the conversation:

I have no desire to live in the Highlands. Live where you want to live, but whomever the person, should not be pompous about it . There's a difference between being proud of living in a certain community vs coming off as a complete...well. And, one person's arrogance is able to ruin the view of many different people.
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FOOD:

I like it. I'm going to have to try Wild Eggs, but not sure about this weekend because of Derby.

[Robin Garr]

For me, the Highlands neighborhood is a no-brainer.

Generally agree, but I'd be inclined to wrap Highlands/Clifton/Crescent Hill into one larger urban neighborhood that meets all of Nimbus's criteria. Bardstown Road and Frankfort Avenue have slight differences in personality, which makes them all the more interesting, but I'd be happy to set down in any of the three. I'm also a little more forgiving about St. Matthews, especially if you can stay away from the malls. An early suburb, I'd say that over the years it's been gaining more in common with its urban neighbors and a little less with the other side of the Watterson. And it's developing quite a significant restaurant and nightspot and music row in its own right.

For me, the Highlands neighborhood is a no-brainer.

Generally agree, but I'd be inclined to wrap Highlands/Clifton/Crescent Hill into one larger urban neighborhood that meets all of Nimbus's criteria. Bardstown Road and Frankfort Avenue have slight differences in personality, which makes them all the more interesting, but I'd be happy to set down in any of the three. I'm also a little more forgiving about St. Matthews, especially if you can stay away from the malls. An early suburb, I'd say that over the years it's been gaining more in common with its urban neighbors and a little less with the other side of the Watterson. And it's developing quite a significant restaurant and nightspot and music row in its own right.

Yes, Robin, agreed on Frankfort Ave/Clifton/Crescent Hill. I guess for me at least, the Bardstown Rd area feels younger, especially as you stay closer to the downtown end of the "highlands" (rather than out past say Roanoke or Douglass Loop even. I'm pretty much tied to Cluster 5 Schools, because my older kiddo goes to Bloom Elementary, so that rules out most of Frankfort Ave/Crescent Hill/Clifton for living....Oh....and I also forgot to mention that one thing I like about my neighborhood (Deer Park, Highlands) is the political affiliations are closer to mine. Around here, for example, you don't see signs for Repubs. In the presidential election, it was whether you'd vote for the Dem or for a third party. (I'm to the left of the people in the Highlands, so......). I think the farther you creep from the urban center of louisville, the more "right" politically you go (a gross generalization of course, but I suspect very verifiable)

Again, lots of neighborhoods in Louisville. Hopefully, everyone can find one where they're happy! (we do have a pretty diverse bunch of humans living in our cosmopolitan city of the South Midwest)

Are you averse to a politically diverse community?

So back on topic...

Anyone know if Wild Eggs does call ahead or even reservations for this weekend? I've been craving french toast lately and REALLY want to try theirs...preferably this weekend

So back on topic...

Anyone know if Wild Eggs does call ahead or even reservations for this weekend? I've been craving french toast lately and REALLY want to try theirs...preferably this weekend

Not sure about reservations, but they do carryout. Carryout has been working out great for me. No waiting and the food is still fantastic. The wife and I just had biscuits and gravy and Kalamity Katie's eggs Sun. morning. I walked right past the 20-30 people waiting, picked up my food, and was out of there in 3 minutes.

We visited Wild Eggs (Westport Village) on Derby morning, and had about a 20 min wait...spoke with a couple who had tried to get into the new IHOP on Hurstbourne Lane, and were told the wait was 70+ minutes (at about 10am)...my first visit to Wild Eggs, and I'll return...the Eggs Benedict were egg-cellent, and there's (almost) nothing better than fresh-squeezed OJ...great breakfast!