Belle of Louisville
by Tomi Rae Thorn on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 1:42pm Laura and I recently had a chance to enjoy a lazy afternoon aboard The Belle of Louisville. Starting with the ring of her calliope and ending with a tour of her pilot house, the Belle charmed her way into our Sunday and put a relaxed smile on our faces. Sipping mimosas as we pulled off the wharf and headed down the river, we chatted in the quaint ballroom, which has been restored to invoke its 1914 beginnings (albeit a nod to the newly installed air conditioning units), awaiting the...
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From the moment you step inside the glass doors into the intimately burnished wood-trimmed setting of this upscale Italian Ristorante; prepare to be treated with superior service. With your reservation, a friendly face shall direct you to your seat faster than you can sing, Papa Loves Mambo . Their staff is consistently attentive, taking an intuitive aim in providing you with a memorable experience. Speaking of experience, time spent dining at a white cotton-covered table here is just that. If you close your eyes and breathe in the aroma...
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