This Week on Hardin Local: Orchestra Night & a Housing Shift
A free orchestra night, a new food truck roundup, and a Hardin County housing market on the move. Your full S2026E26 recap.
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Hardin County Housing: More Homes, Median Price Up to $315K
Inventory is up nearly 20% since April, yet the median sold price climbed to $315,000 in Hardin County.
New Cecilia Food Truck Roundup & Growth Near Ring Road
A new Cecilia food truck roundup, river access at White Mills, and continued commercial growth near Ring Road.
Free Louisville Orchestra Night & a Packed Hardin County Weekend
A free Louisville Orchestra concert at Freeman Lake headlines a packed week of Hardin County events.
What's In a Name? Why SteelGrove Amphitheater Is Still a Home Run for Elizabethtown
The full video replay of our first Bryan's Banter is free for Hardin Local members — create your free account (no payment, ever) to watch "SteelGrove: What's In a Name?" and read the full write-up.
This Week on Hardin Local: A New German Café Downtown
A brand-new German-American café anchors a packed Father's Day week — plus a loaded events calendar, a housing rebound, downtown openings, and a members-only bonus video.
109 N Mulberry: Downtown's New German Café Reviewed
Britten and Michele McDowell taste-test the new 109 N Mulberry German-American Café from Janine Washle — sorghum pork belly, schnitzel, and a soft-opening worth some grace.
Hardin County Housing: Pending Sales Rebound in June 2026
Pending home sales nearly doubled in a single week — Rachel Brantingham explains why that, plus lower rates and committed buyers, signals a healthy summer market. Full Heart of Kentucky MLS numbers inside.
New German Café Opens Downtown in Elizabethtown
Nate Bryan's Business Buzz: a new German-American café from "The Flavor Queen" soft-opens downtown, Bluegrass Meats opens Thursday, and the mall keeps reshuffling.
Hardin County Events: Father's Day Weekend 2026
Jon O'Brien's Father's Day weekend rundown — $1 movies, the Freeman Lake Kid's Fishing Derby, Pride & Pints at Flywheel, the E-Town Summer Showdown, and a weekend full of live music.
109 N Mulberry: A German-American Café Opens in Downtown Elizabethtown
There is a new flavor downtown, and it is one you do not see every day around here. 109 N Mulberry, a brand new German-American café, just held its soft opening in the heart of downtown Elizabethtown, and Hardin Local was on it right away. It comes from Janine Washle,
The World Cup Is Here, It's on Home Soil, and Our Guys Looked Good
Team USA opened the first-ever 48-team World Cup with a 4-1 win, and it's all on home soil. Here's a plain-English guide to how the new format works, where USA stands, and a live tracker to follow along.
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Sam's Gyros Review: Radcliff & Elizabethtown Mediterranean
Britten McDowell reviews Sam's Gyros with locations in Radcliff and Elizabethtown — big portions, bold Mediterranean flavors, and some of the best value in Hardin County.
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Namaste Indian Cuisine Review — The Experienced Eater S2026E12
Britten McDowell has eaten Indian food from coast to coast. Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar in Elizabethtown is second only to the best he has ever had. Here is the full review.
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2B Thai Elizabethtown Review: 9.6/10 — Hardin County's Best
9.6 out of 10 — Britten McDowell's highest rating ever in Hardin County goes to 2B Thai on Ring Road. "We are spoiled here in Elizabethtown to have a place like this."
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Experienced Eater Review: Eat at the Spot in Radcliff
Britten and Michele McDowell finally walk into the Jamaican kitchen they smell from their own front porch. The smoked jerk chicken at Eat at the Spot is Britten's hands-down recommendation.
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Experienced Eater Review: Jack's Wings in Radcliff, KY
Britten and Michele McDowell review Jack's Wings — 50 huge wings for $75 on Super Bowl Sunday, five sauces deep. Verdict: an institution in Radcliff, and absolutely top-notch.
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Experienced Eater Review: Lee's Famous Recipe in Radcliff
Britten and Michele McDowell take a carry-out run to Lee's Famous Recipe in Radcliff. The spicy dippers are the move, the sides are all great, and it's a longtime favorite.
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Experienced Eater Review: StrEAT Kitchen at Social Food Hall
Britten and Michele McDowell chase a smash-burger recommendation to StrEAT Kitchen at Social Food Hall — build-your-own burgers, a 15-sauce cold bar, and beef-tallow fries. The verdict is in.
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Experienced Eater Review: Capri's Italian Restaurant
Britten and Michele McDowell debut their review of Capri's Italian Restaurant — open barely nine days. Verdict: a solid B, with standout veal Parm and tortellini Bolognese.