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Thomas Wavid Johns

@twjohns

Designing cultural systems and experiences across hospitality, sound, and story. @neonbites @murrayscreolepub @kentuckytotheworld @dandylion.coffee
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We built it small on purpose. The people who figured out early already have their table. The room doesn’t get any bigger. Get priority access at the link in our bio.
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"Women's wrestling is seen so much differently than it used to be. And it took so many strong women to fight for the space we hold in wrestling now." — Freya the Slaya ✨ This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting a revolution happening right here in Kentucky. Meet @freya.the.slaya — four-time @ovwwrestling Women's Champion, Louisville-based trailblazer, and proof that women are redefining professional wrestling from the ground up. You may remember her from our speaker series event last summer, "Spectacle of Excess: Wrestling as American Performance Art," alongside WWE legend @therealalsnow — and her story goes far deeper than that unforgettable night. From the ring to the @speedartmuseum , Freya's journey is about discipline, authenticity, and the power of making people *feel* something. Read the full feature by @twjohns on the KTW blog at the link in our bio. 📸: KTW Board Member and Director of Strategy and Documentary Film, Tommy Johns #KentuckytotheWorld📸
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Upstairs is opening. A quieter room. A slower pace. A different kind of evening from the downstairs pub atmosphere. Limited reservations are now live for our dining room experience at Murray’s Creole Pub, beginning April 9th. An experience built in courses, conversation, and rhythm. Choose between a 3 or 5 course progression. Seats are intentionally limited. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Reserve now on Resy or through the link in our bio.
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Creole cooking has always been shaped by acceptance of new cultures. As one of America’s great port cities, New Orleans has consistently enjoyed early reception of new ideas that weave their way into the kitchen. Curry Crab Rice reflects that spirit: Gulf crab, global spice, and the bayou’s deep rice tradition layered into something unmistakably Creole. Now on the menu.
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2 months ago
The understated all-star of our cocktail menu is our house tonic. Built with fresh citrus, lemongrass, rosehip, and lime leaf, it’s bright, aromatic, and quietly ties the whole menu together. Tonic originally started as preventative medicine used to protect against malaria. Over time it was sweetened and brightened with citrus, evolving into the tonic we know today. We think it plays well with just about everything @westendgin dry sherry, @mezcalvago , or even @campariofficial . Come see what your favorite version is.
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Louisville, it’s your turn tonight. ✨ LaVelle Smith Jr.’s choreography shaped performances for some of the biggest names in music—Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and The Rolling Stones, just to name a few. Tonight, hear directly from LaVelle and see his work come alive on stage. From stories of a Kentucky kid making it to the world’s biggest stages to dancers from across Louisville performing his iconic choreography, this program is a celebration of just how far Kentucky talent can go. Speaker series sponsor: @republicbank Foundation Partners: @fifththirdbank @ky.tahc @kyperformingarts @louballet @crestviewstudios @ypaslouisville and John Keene Dance Theater. 🎟️ Grab tickets at the link in bio. #KentuckyToTheWorld
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2 months ago
Coffee and chicory have been part of Creole kitchens for generations. Deep, bitter, and unmistakably New Orleans. We build on that tradition with a cocktail that leans all the way in. House chicory cold brew is layered with chicory liqueur, @rollingforkrum Pampas Zorro Overproof, and the high-ester punch of @planterayrum OFTD. A touch of Creole shrub brightens the edges before it’s finished with a flash of flame and Angostura whip. Dark, bitter, citrus-bright, and a little dangerous. The Creole Coffee. Book a reservation today to come try it yourself.
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2 months ago
Final day of mixing at @lalalandaplace with @annegthr Six months of writing, arranging, and refining - now distilled into a focused body of songs. This chapter has been especially rewarding as we shaped a deliberate sound alongside some truly gifted collaborators: @gregoryjames_music (bass, mandolin), @ellieruth_music (fiddle), @roadie_ky (pedal steel, banjo), @john_connahh (guitar), and @squichaela (supporting vocals). Sound locked.
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3 months ago
Tomorrow marks the beginning of brunch at the pub. We’ve got boudin burritos, English muffin sandwiches and smothered pork chops to name a few. Every Saturday from 11-330pm reservations are live on Resy.
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3 months ago
mexico | january 2026
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3 months ago
This year at @murrayscreolepub , we’re bringing it in with our friend @foodordeath_ . We’ll be capping off Carnival season on Fat Tuesday with a special menu featuring a shrimp boil and a fish fry and @westendgin cocktails to celebrate. Hurricanes will be flowing, zydeco will be bumping, and we hope you can make it by. Reserve your table through our @resy
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3 months ago
@trellisbrewing is cooking up a Rice Lager using @parish.rice - the same rice we cook with every day in our kitchen. We believe ingredients should reflect intention. When farmers, brewers, and kitchens align, you get honest results. River Thang Rice Lager is coming soon to Murray’s. What are you pairing it with?
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