The first floor is massive, and, as the
front desk staff cheerfully explains, one
half is the daytime side and the other fea-
tures more evening-suited amenities. Both
are there not only for guests, but also for
Louisvillians looking to enjoy something
new on the downtown scene.
"It's really become a spot for locals,
which is nice and was by design," Mason
said. "It's fun for us working in the building
because we are starting to see our neigh-
bors, and we definitely have started to see
familiar faces. For our neighbors and busi-
nesses to be able to flock there and use it
as a meeting space is really great."
Highlights of the daytime side include
Falls City Market, an urban grocery store
and food hall; Neighborhood Services, a
restaurant serving "honest food & drink
in the American tradition" by renowned
chef Nick Badovinus; Lewis + Louis, a spe-
cialty shop featuring rare bourbons that
also offers private tastings; and Miller &
Co., which has locally sourced artisanal
gifts and is named for Mary M. Miller, who
hailed from Louisville and became the first
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