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 Based in San Francisco's Bay Area, Goldin is just as passionate
about seeing the cities she visits on her job to promote her
company's fruit-infused water, from beyond a conference room window.
"Understanding the food in the city, the music, and overall what
makes those cities special is what I always block a little time out
to do," says Goldin.
Her latest favorite: Louisville, Kentucky, where Hint's e-commerce
fulfillment center is located. "I love the south – the people, the
food, the history and the drinks!" says Goldin.
Her tips, gleaned from her most recent visits, are below.
Sleep: Goldin swears by the 21c Museum Hotel (700 West Main St.):
"It's a first-class, boutique luxury hotel with a thought-provoking
in-house modern art museum that doesn't take itself too seriously,
scattered throughout all floors. And right next to the Louisville
Slugger Museum & Factory (800 West Main St.), which is a must-see."
You check in. Now what? "Stroll along the Ohio River to reach the
Belle of Louisville steamboat (401 West River Rd.) where Travis
Vasconcelos plays the calliope. Just seeing the buildings and
architecture in this great little city are eye-opening. The
buildings almost speak to you."
Power breakfast: Room Service at 21c. "Best French Toast, ever!"
Lunch & Dinner: "Right there in the hotel is Proof On Main. A
wonderful restaurant for any meal." (702 West Main St.) "They also
have a wonderful wine list and are very knowledgeable of local
whiskey distilleries that you might want to tour, as well."
Best place for a local-vibe business meeting: In San Francisco,
Goldin likes to do 'walk and talks,' she says. "In Louisville, I
call it 'walk and tours.'"
Hire a designated driver or hop on The Mint Julep Tours (140 North
4th St. #326) to see some of "the best distilleries in all of
America," Goldin says. Recently, she took a half-day tour visiting
distilleries on the 'Whiskey Trail.' "I'm in the beverage industry
so figured that was part of the job!" Goldin says.
Take the beverage tour to the next level: Venture out a bit to try
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, which is about an hour's
drive away (113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort).
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Another unique offering is the "Bourbon Barrel" tour, allowing
visitors the rare opportunity to follow barrels during their journey
throughout the distillery before finishing in the dump room. A ghost
tour – featured on the TV show "Ghost Hunters" – recaps the
distillery's visits from the supernatural.
Goldin's next favorite is Woodford Reserve (7855 McCracken Pike,
Versailles - also about an hour's drive). "Woodford maintains the
oldest working bourbon distillery in the U.S., registered as a
National Historic Landmark."
Must-have local delicacy: "A delicious cup of espresso from
Blackbeard Espresso Company food truck."
Time for a workout? "Walking the city is great. (The massage at the
hotel is also terrific.)"
Tourist trap that's totally worth it: "A quick trip next door to the
hotel to the Louisville Slugger Museum is perfect for the first
visit. There you can see everything you never knew about baseball."
Souvenir to take home? "A bat from the Slugger Museum. A bottle of
Woodford Reserve."
(Editing by Lauren Young; Editing by Richard Chang)
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