Why wait? It’s Brunch O’Clock Somewhere
Dress up your brunch cocktails with easy tweaks to make the lackluster classics stand out. While the Bloody Mary, Irish coffee and mimosa may be brunch standards, when done well, they can also be celebrations of flavor and complexity. Using great ingredients and adding small variations to the classic recipes elevates your cocktails and makes you a master behind the early-morning bar.
Many restaurant brunches are infamous for watered-down, flat mimosas and limp Bloody Marys. But if you take your brunch sipping seriously, mix up something that’s a little more complex and fun for yourself or your guests. We’ve got something for everyone here — with a riff on a Bloody Mary, two different takes on the mimosa, a great boozy coffee and a highball you can make with vodka or whiskey (and no judgment, no matter which you choose).
Mary’s Bloody Scream
Bloody Mary mixes of all sorts saturate the market, but the Barrel Aged and Bourbon Smoked Bloody Mary Mix from Bourbon Barrel Foods makes the creation of spicy, delicious and complex Bloody Marys a delight. Infuse your vodka for a few days with jalapeno, celery, and cucumber to make a great spirit base. Then add in a few drops of sesame oil and throw the cocktail rather than shake it. This gently combine the flavors without overdiluting the drink.
Mary’s Bloody Scream
4-5oz Bourbon Barrel Foods
Bloody Mary Mix
1½ oz pepper-infused vodka*
3-4drops sesame oil
Optional: additional hot sauce if needed
Garnish: celery, olives, peppers, peppercinis, etc.
Prepare the pepper-infused vodka. Add the ingredients to a shaking tin with ice. Gently pour the contents from one cup of the shaker to the other 8-10 times to combine. Pour into a collins or pint glass filled with ice and garnish.
The Lazy River
Head to the tropics for this easy and low ABV riff on the mimosa. Fill the champagne flute with fresh or frozen fruit like watermelon and pineapple, and a splash of sparkling mango juice. Top with dry champagne. Make this one non-alcoholic by replacing the dry sparkling wine with sparkling juice or passionfruit seltzer.
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The Lazy River
Fresh or frozen chopped watermelon and pineapple
1 oz Izze sparkling mango juice
Dry sparkling wine
Garnish: watermelon and pineapple
Add the fruit to the champagne flutes. Add the mango juice, top with champagne and garnish. If you use frozen fruit, you’ll keep the drink well chilled and can refill the cocktail until the fruit is saturated and juicy from the fruit.
Paloma Mimosa
I love combining two cocktails into something unexpected, and here we make a twist on the mimosa with flavors found in the tequila cocktail, the paloma. The paloma cocktail has tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda. To combine the two, I used fresh grapefruit juice, lime and a tiny bit of simple topped with dry champagne - perfect for people who prefer drier drinks to start the day.
1 oz grapefruit juice
1 oz tequila
¼ oz lime juice
¼ oz simple syrup
3-5 oz dry sparkling wine
Optional: pinch of kosher salt
Garnish: salted rim, lime wheel, grapefruit wheel
Paloma Mimosa
Combine everything except the sparkling wine in a shaking tin and add ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds and strain into a champagne flute with a salted rim. Top with sparkling wine and garnish.
Bluegrass Java
A traditional Irish coffee uses Irish whiskey, but when in Kentucky the best substitute is a great American whiskey. In addition, we’ll dress up the cocktail with a lovely infused cream float. Here I’m using Campari, a bitter Italian spirit to add orange, coffee, chocolate and bitter notes to the cream. However, add any liqueur or spirit that’s delicious with coffee, whether that is pecan, chocolate, orange, raspberry, or caramel.
1½ oz bourbon or whiskey
1 oz brown sugar syrup, divided
½ oz Campari
6-8 oz hot coffee
4 oz whipping cream
Garnish: coffee beans
Add hot water to your mug to heat it. Next, make the Campari-infused whipped cream: add the Campari and ½ oz brown sugar syrup to the whipping cream. Shake in a small jar for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
Discard the water from the mug and fill with hot coffee, the whiskey, ½ oz brown sugar syrup. Top with the Campari-infused whipped cream and enjoy. If you like, add an extra splash of Campari to the coffee to bump up the flavors in the drink.
Love You Brunches
No breakfast cocktail list would be complete without a cocktail that uses ginger in it. Ginger soothes the stomach, but in this case, we’re using ginger ale to add a dash of sweetness and a tiny bit of ginger bite to a remix of a John Collins cocktail. I love this drink with a float of absinthe or pastis on top, but if you’re not a licorice fan, omit it and it’s delicious just as it is.
1½ oz whiskey or vodka
½ oz lemon juice
3 dashes orange bitters
Ginger ale
Optional: barspoon of absinthe or pastis float if you love licorice
Garnish: orange and candied ginger
Combine whiskey, lemon juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for ten seconds. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass and top with ginger ale. If you love licorice, add a small float (less than ¼ oz) to the top of the drink. Add a straw and sip away.
* Pepper-Infused Vodka:
To two cups of vodka add 1 split jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, 2 stalks of chopped celery, and ½ cup chopped cucumber. Keep in fridge. Once it is spicy enough, after 1-2 days, remove the jalapeno pepper. Continue to infuse until you love the balance of celery and cucumber (3-5 days). Strain and keep in the fridge. F&D
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StandingattheFourthStreetentrancetoWagner’sdiner,agoodhorseshoetossercouldprobablylandoneat ChurchillDowns—it’sthatclose.Today, thehistoricbusinessisledbyLee WagnerIII,who’slearnedafewthings aboutwalkingthelinebetweentraditionandmodernity.
TheWaybackMachinepointsto1922.CentralAvenueis aneighborhoodstreet,notthethoroughfareitwill becomesome75yearslater.Thesuburbantownsthat sandwichCentral,calledSouthLouisville(orSouthside) andOakdale(akaWyandotte),arepopulatedbyhomes, storesandfactories.
ChurchillDowns,inits47thyear,isthepredominant landmark(byamileandaquarter),andtheareaisbiracial —theLouisvilleCityDirectorylistsa“C”nexttoseveral businesses,denoting“colored”ownership.With Prohibitionineffect,“softdrink”vendorsarecommon.
ThegiantKentuckyWagonManufacturingfactory sprawlsalongThirdStreet,andanL&Nrailyardfillsthe expansethatnowhousestheUofLfootballstadium.The railroadevenhasitsownYMCAatThirdandCentral.On CentralbetweenThirdandFourth,there’sapolicestation,atailor,watchrepair,furnishedroomsandaresidencesellingcoal.OnFourthStreetsouthofCentral,a branchof TheLouisvilleHerald newspaper,andat3115S. Fourth,SamuelKreitmanoperatesagrocery.Nextdoor at3111residesJohnVanArsdale,likelyabillcollector. (Keypoint:Thereisapparentlynothinglocatedat3113.)
OnthenortheastcornerofFourthandCentralsits Hagen’sPharmacy,forsaleafterthedeathofproprietor BurchJ.Hagen.Long-timeemployeeLeoJ.Wagner,who startedworkingthereasadeliveryboyatage14,has agreedtobuythebusinessfromMatildaHagenforabout $4,000.Wagnerborrowsfundsfromhissister,Louise,who thefamilycalls“Wee.”ThedealclosesonSept.17,1922.
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3113FourthStreet Louisville,KY40214 502.375.3800 wagnerspharmacy.com
It’snottheneighborhood’sonlypharmacy.Wagnerneeds anangle,andthehorsemenofChurchillDownsprovideit.He sellsthemcigarettesandotherweeklystaplesoncreditand cashestheirpaychecks.Wagner’sPharmacybreakssharply fromthegate.
Gaining ground
Wagnermovesintothepharmacist’stradewithgusto,growinghiscustomerbaseandbottlingequinelinimentsfortrainers.Headdsasodafountainwithtwostools,thenfour,then sixandeightplusacounter,andthebusinessbeginsselling coldsandwichesmadeattheWagnerhome.HesellsthebusinesstoLeoWagnerIIin1968.TheelderWagnerdiesin 1992.
LeoWagnerII,whoholdsapharmacydegreefromthe UniversityofKentucky,expandsthekitchen,addingagrill hoodandincreasingseating.Heacquiresacompanycalled Becker&DurskiTurfGoodsthatproducesjockeysilks,saddle towelsandcustomitems.Heconcoctshisownequinelinimentsandbecomesafixtureinthehorse-racingworld.
“Heworkedwith(famedequinevet)AlexHarthill,and they’dtakeproductsandbreakthemdown,essentiallyreverse engineeringtofigureoutwhatwasinthem,”saysLeo Wagner’sgrandson,LeeWagnerIII,whorunsthebusiness today.
Twoproductsstandoutandeventuallygetpatented: Wagner’sRacehorseLiniment,whichbecomesknownas “LiquidGold,”andEquilyte,asupplementtohelphorses recoverfromworkouts.Botharestillmadetoday—andthe linimentbecomespopularwithhumans,too.
LeeWagnerIIIsayshisfatherwasknownasthe“manin perpetualmotion,alwaysmovingfromonebusinesssegment tothenext.(He)taughtmehowtobedependableandreputable—Ilearnedallmyimpactfulworkethicsfromhim.… There’snotamonththatgoesbythatsomeonedoesn’tcome inandsaysomethingniceabouthim,orit’ssomebodyhe hiredorhelpedgetintopharmacyschool.”
Progresscomescallinginthemid-1990s.WiththenewU ofLfootballstadiumnearby,Centralistobewidenedand severalbuildingsrazed.Leostrikesadealtomoveacross Centralto3113S.FourthSt.inabuildingownedbyChurchill Downs.(The1922CityDirectorylistsnothingat3113.Later directoriesshowithousedtheA&BTVrepairshopandTom andEdna’sRestaurant.)
Wagnermovesmemorabilia,fixturesandthelunchcounter andgrillfromtheoldstoretothenew.Anotherthingcarries over:Wagner’sstatusasthegatheringspotfortrackinsiders, fansandtouristsalike—especiallyaroundDerbytime.
Past, meet future
TheyoungestchildofPatriciaandLeoWagnerIIby13years, LeeWagnerIIIliterallygrewupinthefamilybusinessbefore startingacareerinmedicaldevicesales.Fiveyearsafterhisdad
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(center) Wagner’sislocatedamere12feetfrom thegatestoChurchillDowns. (left) Longtime regularsBarryNorthern (seatedleft) andMartin Hislediscusstheday’shorseraces.
(fromleft) WayneKestler,LeeWagnerIII,JenniferOllerandJoannHellmann.
diedin2008—havingrunthebusinessfor37years —thefamilyaskedhimtotakethereinsatthepharmacy.Hewasanenthusiasticyes.
“Imissedit,”hesays.“Onceit’sinyourblood… there’snothinglikeworkingonsomethingthat’sessentiallythefamily’sasopposedtoalwaysforsomebody else.”
Runningabusinesssocloselyassociatedwithlocal folkloreisabalancingact.Amovetoofarfromtradition risksalienatingold-timers,butafailuretoembracemodernmethodscanwreckthebottomline.
Leehasmademoves,judiciously.Thepharmacywas soldtoWalgreensin2014,withthefocusshiftedto restaurantexpansion.Themenunowincludesbreakfastplates,Frenchtoastandpancakes,aKentuckyHot BrownandPam&Jack’sOmelette(featuredonFood Network’s“Throwdown!withBobbyFlay”).Aweekendbrunchmenuwasadded.
AnewCloverpoint-of-salesystemraisedeyebrows. “Ourcustomerswerelike,‘Whatisthis?’Weletthem knowithelpsusgetabetterideaofwhattoorderso wecankeeppricesascompetitiveaswecan.Froma businessstandpoint,theinfoyougetfromthatisvery valuable.”
A newset ofeyes
LeeWagnermadeanothermovein2020whenhe hiredaregularcustomernamedJenniferOller.She’d managedretailoperationsfortheKentuckyDerby MuseumandChurchillDownsbutwaslaidoffwhen Covidhit.
Oller bringsanoversightmindsetthatseemscrucial intheaftermathofthepandemicwithitssupplychain challengesandrisinginflation.Eggsthatcost28cents eacharenow43cents.Baconshotup$40acase.And soon.
“Foodcostsareastronomicallychanging,”shesays. “BecauseI’veboughtmerchandiseandlookedatmargins,Icanspendthetimetogoovernumbersandwork withvendorstoleveragethebestprices.Ifyou’reasmall bizanddon’thavesomeonelikemetogotobat,you willjustpayitbecauseyoudon’thavetime.”
Covidhithard—Leerespondedbyaddingoutdoor seating.Businesshasn’tcomeallthewayback,Oller tellsme,butit’simproving.
ShelikestoemphasizethatWagner’sison“the sportscorner”betweenChurchillandUofL’sfootball andbaseballstadiums,andshe’salwayslookingfornew ideasforthegiftshopandrestaurant.Inspiredbythe Bourbon&Beyondmusicfestival,shedreamtupa couplerecentmenuadditions—aKickin’ Wagner burgerandKickin’BourbonBaconGrilledChicken sandwich,bothfeaturingSweetBabyRay’sspicybourbonsauce.
“Everybody’slovingspicynow,”shesays.
Kid inthe shadow ofthe Spires Horseracing,perhapsmorethananyothersport,is theprovinceoftalltalesandunlikelyoutcomes.Wayne
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JohnHerzogandFelicity Kronmanthekitchen
Kestlerhasseenitall.Bornin1941andraisedat816 LongfieldAve.,whichadjoinsChurchillDowns,horses havebeeninhislifefromthejump.Hisauntbabysatfor ayoungWillieShoemakerinCalifornia,andKestler brokehorsesforownerslikeJ.GrahamBrown,namesakeofthehotelwherethefamousHotBrownsandwichoriginated.WhenTomyLeewontheDerbyin 1959,trainerFrankChildscalledhisyoungfriendoverto seethehorse.
KestlerspentplentyoftimeintheoriginalWagner’s. Hisuncle,abookmaker,wouldgivehimnickelstobuy twoscoopsofchocolateicecream.
Muchlater,around1998,hestartedworkingat Wagner’s,doingabitofeverything.Today,hewashes dishes,fixesthingsandtellsgreatstories.
OneSaturdayafternoonafterthelunchrushsubsides,KestlertellsmeabouttheoldDown’sCafénext doortoWagner’s,wherejockeysandtrainershungout. Nowomenallowed.
HerecountshowDowns’managerdrapedmoney bagsoveradogandsentitacrossthestreettoFirst NationalBankforadeposit—thesamebankwherehis uncleheldcourtonthefrontsteps.
Sittingatatablewherethegiftshophadbeen,ina sectionherenovatedforadditionaldiningspace,Kestler reminiscesabouthisoldfriendandboss.“Mr.Wagner wasabrilliantman.Hewasveryintelligenttowardother people.Hewasverykind-hearted.”
Hiseyeswellup.
“Youlovedhim?”
Henodsandclearshisthroat.“Hewasaheckofa guy.”
Experience pays
Kestlerisn’tWagner’sonlylong-timeemployee.Head cook/kitchenmanagerPamPryorhasbeentherenearly 23years,andserverJoAnnHellmanncelebratedher 20thyearinMarch.
Pryor,whopreviouslyworkedatCheck’sCafé,isthe motherlyfigure.“DidLeehavehislunch?”sheaskscoworkersonarecentThursdayafternoon.“Didyouguys eat?”
Shealsotellsfunstories.Shesaysthedinerishaunted bytheghostsofTomandEdnaRobertston,wholived intheapartmentabovetheirrestaurant.Thenthere’s themarriageproposals.“Peopleloveourspaghetti.Igot twoproposalsoffit.”
Awidow,sheacceptedneither.“Ididthatonce,and Iwon’tdothatagain.…Onelittlesheikwantedtotake mehomeandputmeindiamonds.IsweartoGod.I’m like,‘Oh,no,no,no,you’vegotfivewives.’”
(top) Pancakeswithstrawberriesandwhipped cream.(centergroup,clockwisefromtopleft)
Hand-scoopedstrawberrymilkshake;club sandwich;open-facedroastbeefsandwich withmashedpotatoesandpeas;aKentucky classic—theHotBrown.
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(left) TheDouble Wagnerwithonionrings.
Pryorbeginslistingsomeofthehorsemenshe’sbefriended— DallasStewart,DaleRomans,GregFoley…
“…likethebigbrotherweneverwanted,”interjects Hellmann,who’sslicinghamnearby.Theylaugh.Needlingcomes withtheturf.They’refansofFoley,theOldhamCountytrainer.
Hellmannfindsherjobdelightful.
“Ilovetalkingtopeople,”shesays.“I‘velivedinafewdifferent placesintheUnitedStates,soIcanalwayscomeupwithastoryto connect…TheWagnersaregreatpeople—youdon’tfindfamilies likethattoworkforanymore.Theyreallyareinvestedinus.”
Louisville’s “Cheers?”
There’sadefinite“everybodyknowsyourname”aspectto Wagner’s,saysBarryNorthern,atourmanagerattheKentucky DerbyMuseumwhoeatsatthedinerfivedaysaweek.He comesforthechickensaladandthesocializing,butnotbetting tips.“Icanpickmyownlosers.”
Sittingatalunchcounterwithhisfriend,anotherregular namedMartinHisle,NorthernjokeswithHellmann.Shehasa BritishboyfriendnamedBob,andNorthernrecentlysawahorse calledEnglishBobrunningatGulfstreamPark.HethoughtoftextingHellmantoseeifshewantedtomakeabet—butdidn’t. EnglishBobwonandpaid$128.
“Youowememoney,”shesayswithalaugh. Hisle,aretiredfirefighterandcurrentequinedentaltech,grew uponnearbyCreelAvenueandhasbeencomingtoWagner’s formanyofhis81years—thevegetablesoupishisgo-to. “Anywherethere’satrack,thefirstthingyoufindoutiswhere therace-trackersgo,”hesays.“There’replaceslikethisin ArkansasandNewYork.Everyoneknows.”
No finishline insight
Wagner’sWorldFamousDineris,infact,knownfarandwide. It’sbeenincludedinthefilms“Elizabethtown”and“Secretariat,” andtherosterofTVshowsandnewspapersthathavefeatured thebusinessislengthyandimpressive.
Intoday’sseeminglycapriciousmarketplace,though,along trackrecordisnoguaranteeoffuturesuccess.LeeWagnerfeels thechallengesintuitively,butwithhissmallbutmightyteamhe’s pumpedtoleadWagner’sintothefuture.Thestrategyinvolves keepingwhatworks(thediner,giftshopandBecker&Durski) whiletastefullydiversifying.Lastyear,Wagner’sagreedtoresume managingChurchill’sTracksideKitchen,whichservesbackside workersandMuseumvisitorstakingthebacksidetour.
Thedinerwasrecentlyrentedoutforarehearsaldinner,and eventscouldbecomeamoreregularthing.Leehasalsoponderedlivemusicintheparkinglot,withacharitypartner. PhilanthropyisaWagner’stradition,andmaintainingthosetiesis awaytohonorthelegacy.
“Myfatherwasaboveandbeyondgenerous—wordscan’t describehowhehelpedthehorsemenandthebacksidecommunityaswellashisfamily.…Ifthesewallscouldtalk.” F&D
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(top) TracksidePlatter—eggs,bacon,potatoes,tomatoesandbiscuit. (center) Oncefeaturedon Throwdown with BobbyFlay —Pam&Jack’sOmelette. (right) Wagner’swallsarecoveredwithhundredsofhorseracing-themedpictures. (farright) Thedailysoupis servedonthefamedtablefromthemovie Secretariat.
F&DisdelightedtowelcomeLelia Gentleasourhomecookcolumnist.Herexperience,expertise,and friendlyvoicebringadelightful additiontoourroster.Leliahas beenaprominentandinfluential partofLouisville’sfoodscenefor morethanfourdecades,sinceshe andherhusbandStanopenedSt. MatthewsSeafoodCo.in1979.Asa fishmonger,foodeducator(currentinstructoratCookingatthe Cottage),restaurateur(Stan’sFish Sandwichwasoneofthecity’s destinationrestaurants),farmer (DreamCatcherFarm)andfarm marketfixture(along-timevendor andbreakfastchefattheOriginal BardstownRoadFarmer’sMarket), Leliahasdeeppersonalconnectionsacrossthespectrumof Louisville’sfoodscene—thefolks whoproduce,whocook,andwho consume.Andwe’resureyouwill findinspirationintheseLetters FromLelia’sKitchen.
BBackintheearlyeighties,myhusbandStanandIcameto Louisvillebringingourfreshfishandknowledgeofthe seafoodindustrytothearea.Theventuresomefoodcommunityherehappilygreetedoursmallfishmarketand eagerlyconsumedourgoods.Butwewerenotprepared forwhatwouldhappenduringourfirstLenthere.EachFriday,wewere literallybesiegedwithdemandforfishthatfarexceededourusualsupply. Althoughextremelyknowledgeableaboutfish,weknewnothingabout Lent! WeweretransplantedfromthesouthernBiblebeltandwereoblivioustothefactthatLouisvillewasoverfifty-twopercentCatholicatthe time,withagreatpercentageofthemeatingfisheveryFriday.
WequicklylearnedthatintraditionalChristianpracticesthethreepillars ofLentincludedprayer,fastingandalmsgiving.The4thcenturyCouncilof NicaeaformalizedthetraditionofLent.InWesternchurchesLentbegins onAshWednesday,sixanda halfweeksbeforeEaster,andprovidesa forty-day periodforfastingandabstinence,animitationofthepracticeof Christbeforethecrucifixion.
Notsureexactlywhatthefastingpartmeant,welearnedthatamealof fishdisplacesthemoredecadentmeatoptions.Thewidespreadmandate wastorefrainfromeatingwarmbloodedanimals,whichleftfishupfor grabsforthedinnerplatebecauseitwascoldblooded.
WeshouldnotethattherulesforLentandGoodFridayweredeveloped centuries ago,whenmeatwasthechoicefoodofcelebrations—thefattedcalf,theperfectlamb,etc.Whenthesepracticesbegan,fishwasconsideredcommonandlowlyandcouldnotbeconstrueda“celebratory” dishbyanystretchoftheimagination,andsoitwasperfectlyacceptable toeatfishonadayofpenance.
Fastforwardtotodayanditseemsthetableshavesomewhatturned. Currenteconomicshavealmostmadeajuxtapositionofthathistory.Now
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itseemsthepriceofseafoodhas deemeditalmostaluxury,whereas pork,beefandchickenaremore commonfare.
Butfornow,thetraditioncontinues.Religiousornot,manypeople continuetoeatfisheveryFriday.We doknowthatthehealthbenefitsof eatingfishandseafoodmakeitasignificantdietarychoiceforanydayof theweek.Ifyouarenotaccustomed tocookingfish,therearetwothings youneedtoknow.First,buyitfresh. Thismightseemlikeasimpleinstruction, butthelegaldefinitionof“fresh” onlymeans“havingneverbeen
frozen,”andhasnothingtodowith howlongithasbeensittinginafish case.Solearnhowtobuy,lookfor moisttransparentflesh,andavoid anythingthatlooksdriedoutwith yellowedorbrownedsurfaces.The secondadmonitionispleasedon’t overcookthefish.Manybadfish experiencesarenotreallybadfish, butfishthathasbeenovercooked.
Fishwilleasilydryoutandbecome tough, sowatchitcarefully.
(Editor’snote:SpecialthankstoCooking attheCottagefortheuseoftheir kitchenforthephotoshoot.)
PepperCrustedTunawith Wasabi-LimeSoyVinaigrette overBabyGreens (Serves4)
Searedtunaiseveryone’sfavorite.Usingthese flavorfulingredients,youcan’tgowrong.Justbe cautiousonyourcookingtimes.Thisrecipemay beusedasasaladforlunchordinner,orincrease theportionsabitandletitbecomeyourentrée.
Forthefish:
4yellowfintunasteaks,sashimigrade, about6ounceseach
4tablespoonssoysauce
3tablespoonsoliveoil
4tablespoons coarselyground blackpepper
Forthevinaigrette:
½teaspoonwasabipasteor horseradish,moretotaste
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PepperCrustedTunawithWasabi-Lime SoyVinaigretteoverBabyGreens
3tablespoonssoysauce
1tablespoonfreshlysqueezed limejuice
1tablespoonseasonedrice winevinegar
¼cupvegetableoil
Forthesalad:
babygreens,enoughtomake foursalads
alfalfasprouts,forgarnish Combinethesoysauceandoliveoil.Marinatethe tunasteaksinthesoymixturefor10-15minutes.
Combinethevinaigretteingredientsinasmall bowlandwhiskuntilwellcombined.Tastefor seasoningandsetthedressingasideuntilready to serve.
Pourpepperontoaplate.Liftatunasteakfrom themarinadeandlayontheplateofpepper.Press lightlysothatthepepperwillsticktothetuna.
Preheataskillettohighheat.Placethetunain thehotskillet,andcookveryquicklyoverhigh heat,sotheoutsidecookstoanicecrustandthe
insideremainrare—areddishpink,forabout1to 2minutesperside,dependinguponthethickness ofthetuna.Ifyoulikeyourtunamoredone,cook forabout3minutesperside.Evenifyouwantthe tuna completelydone,itshouldstillhaveathink pinkcenterwhenremovedfromtheheat,andthe residualheatwillcontinuetocookit,andtuna driesoutveryquickly,soerronthesideofunderdoneratherthanoverdone.
Transferthetunatoacuttingboardandallow torestforabout5minutes.Slicecrosswiseinto thinslices.Arrangetheslicesinafanoverthe greensanddrizzletheremainingvinaigrette around.Garnishwithalfalfasproutsandsprinkle more blackpepperaroundtheborderoftheplate confettistyletofinish.Serveimmediately.
SesameSalmon withSobaNoodles (Serves4)
Sobanoodlesarebuckwheatnoodlesandlenda wonderfullyuniquetastetothisdish.Theycanbe
trickybecauseifovercookedatall,theybecome stickyandpasty.Followthepackagecooking directionscarefully,andyouwillfindthatadding themarinadewillhelptoseparatethenoodles. Purebuckwheatnoodlesshouldbegluten-free, but notewhenbuyingifthebuckwheatismixed withotherflours.Thissalmonalsoworksbeautifullyservedoverabedofmixedgreens.
4skinlesssalmonfillets, 6ounceseach
¼cupsesameseeds
1teaspoonvegetableoil
2teaspoonssesameoil
1tablespoonmincedfreshginger
3scallions,slicedonthediagonal 6ouncessobanoodles
2tablespoonsoliveoil
Forthemarinade:
¼cupsoysauce
1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice
1tablespoonmincedfreshginger
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SesameSalmonwithSobaNoodles
GreekStyleCod
Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoaboil.Add thesobanoodlesandcookuntilaldente,about 5-7minutes,oraccordingtopackagedirections. Drainthenoodles,rinsewithcoldwaterand transferthemtoamediumbowl.Tosswitholive oiltopreventthenoodlesfromstickingtogether beforeyouarereadytoservethem.
Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce, lemonjuiceand1tablespoonoftheginger. Lightlybrushthesalmonfilletsonbothsides withalittleofthesoy-gingermarinade.Pour sesameseedsontoaplateandthendredgethe salmonfiletsinthesesameseeds.
Heatthevegetableoilinalargenonstickskillet.Addthesalmontothepan,placingthe sesame-coatedsidedownfirstintheoil,and cookovermoderatelyhighheatuntilthesesame seedsaregolden,about2-3minutes.Turnthe fishandcontinuecookinguntiljustcooked through.Cookingtimeshouldbeabout10-12 minutestotalforaone-inch-thickpieceof salmon.Largerfiletswillneedadditionalcookingtime.
Addthesesameoil,scallions,1tablespoonof gingertotheremainingsoy-gingermixture.Mix well.Pourthismixtureoverthesobanoodles andtosswelltocombine.Transferthesoba noodlestoservingbowls,topwiththesalmon filletsandserve.
GreekStyleCod (Serves4)
Thisrecipeisalsoexcellentutilizingother whitefishsuchasHalibut,Tilapia,Grouper or Snapper.Otheroptionalcondimentsmight includeroastedredpeppers,caramelizedonions, artichokeheartsorchoppedfreshtomatoes.
Pleasemakeityourown!
4tablespoonsoliveoil
Greekseasoning,totaste
1tablespoonfreshchoppedgarlic
1½poundcod,cutin4portions
½cupdrywhitewine
¼poundfetacheese,crumbled
Slicedblackolives
Brushcodwitholiveoilandgarlicandseason generouslywithGreekseasoning.
Preheatanon-stickskilletontopofstove,and searfishonhighheatforabout1minute,oruntil nicelybrowned.Turnfilletsandaddwine,feta cheeseandolives.
Covertheskillet,reduceheattomedium,and simmerforapproximately8-10minutes,oruntil done.Timewilldependonthethicknessofthe fish.Thefishwillbeflakyandshouldbeopaque throughout,butnotdry.Cookingtimewillbe determinedbythethicknessofthefilet. Serveimmediately. F&D
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In a wonderfully serendipitous coincidence, this publication happens to share an anniversary with Louisville’s 59-year-old Oriental House, where the Chiu family (Bai He Chiu, his wife Fannie, and their children Jonathan and Melissa) is celebrating 20 years since assuming control of the St. Matthews dining institution.
Back in 2003, we encapsulated Oriental House:
“One of the oldest continuously operated Chinese restaurants in Louisville, this St. Matthews landmark still does a fine job with the old Cantonese-American standards that we, our parents and our grandparents enjoyed.”
So Oriental House remains utterly reliable when it comes to the standards, and yet a closer examination reveals that the Chius have quietly engineered a renaissance during their time at the restaurant’s helm.
They’ve strengthened Oriental House’s classic Cantonese menu, added contemporary Sichuan and Hunanese favorites, elevated the “Authentic Chinese” menu into a foodie destination onto itself (especially their signature Dim Sum), expanded the bar program, recently concluded a comprehensive remodeling that freshened the premises inside and out, and perhaps most importantly, successfully weathered COVID’s many challenges.
According to unofficial family spokesperson Jonathan Chiu, it finally feels like Oriental House is getting back to normal. Dine-in service resumed last fall — and it’s busy! Customers are appreciative.
“We’ve always wanted it to be a nice place to eat,” Jonathan says. “But fewer Chinese restaurants are sit-down now, and we feel like that's one thing people like; to come in, eat, sit down and be served instead of just getting carry out.”
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Alongjourneytoacceptance
AdaptabilityisahallmarkofChinesecuisine,whichembodiesdiverse strandsmanymillenniainthemaking.Thesemanyoptionshavenever beenasreadilyavailableastheyarerightnow.
Whiledisheslikeeggfooyoung,warsugaiandGeneralTsorankas “real”Americaneatingalongsideburgers,barbecueandwings,thesedays previouslyobscuremenuitemslikebraisedseacucumber(aseafloor echinoderm),chickenfeet,fishmawsoupandBeijingduckarecreeping intomainstreamconsciousness.
TheroutetoOrientalHousebeginswiththeCantonese,whowere America’sfirstAsianmigrantssincethelongagoBeringLandBridge. TheyarrivedinGoldRush-eraCaliforniaasareadysourceoflabor,were instrumentalinbuildingthetrans-continentalrailroads,andbroughttheir gustatorypreferenceswiththem;fordecadesthesedisheswereconsumedprimarilybytheChinesethemselves,whoinbroadtermsfound theircommunitiesrejectedbymainstreamAmericansociety.
Lamentably,ensuingnativisteffortstocurtailChineseimmigration largelysucceeded,whichhadtheunanticipatedeffectofconcentrating theircommunitiesinlargerurbanareas,whereChinesefoodcametobe embracedbyyesteryear’shipsters,theBohemians.
Bytheearly1900s,enterprisingChineserestaurateurshadlearnedto improvise,surmountingAmerica’sprejudicesbyofferinginexpensiveand reliablyAmericanizeddishestovariedurbanclienteles—famouslyincludingJewishclientswhoescapedstringentKosherrestrictionsbywielding chopsticks—whilekeepingChinesehomecookingbehindthecounter, conveyedinMandarinfortheapprobationoftheirfellowimmigrants.
Beginninginthe1960s,geopoliticalconsiderationsledtoarelaxation ofadverseimmigrationlaws,andtheensuingChinesediasporabrought peopletoAmericafromSichuan,HunanandotherregionsofChina.The legacyofLaChoyChowMeinincans(yes,itstillexists)hasyieldedtoa broaderregionalculturalunderstanding,andnowsomewherearound70 ChineserestaurantsoperateinmetroLouisville.
InLouisville,CantoneseandBohemiansunite
Chinesefoodhasalong,andwell-documentedhistory,inLouisville.
In1902,whenTheodoreRooseveltoccupiedtheOvalOffice,Sam GongarrivedinLouisville,bringinghisversionofChinese-Americancuisine’sgatewaydish:chopsuey.
“SamGong&Co.isthenameofLouisville’sfirstchopsueyfirm whichhasjustgoneintobusinessat407Fifthstreet,”wrote TheCourierJournal inAugustof1902.“ItsproprietorisaCelestial,whocamehere fromChicago.Gongmadethreedifferenttripstothecitybeforehe decidedtogointothechopsueyservingbusiness.”
LouisvilleneverhadaChinatownassuch,andearlynewspaper accountsofGong’sresidencyinvariablymentionhisdemographicsingularity.Fortunatelyforhim,chopsuey—anotherwiseindistinctstew withonlythevaguestofantecedentsintraditionalCantonesecookery (thenamemeans“oddsandends”)—wasfastbecomingawayto makefriends.
It'sunknownwhenGongpassedfromthelocalscene.Buthisplace isaculinarylandmarkinthecity’shistory,easilypre-datingTheLiberty Inn,foundedbyChinMingat4thandJeffersonin1918,whena CourierJournal adannounced:
“TheSouth’sNewestandpopularlypricedAmerican-Chinese Restaurant,opensitsdoorstothepublictoday.”
In anerawhenChinesechefswerenotednotjustforChinesecookerybutfortheirwide-rangingculinaryskills,ChinMingsensiblyhyphenatedthenewrestaurant’scuisine—andplaced“American”firstinthe order.Hismenuwasanearlyexampleofculinaryfusion,withan assortmentofAmericancomfortfoodsandChinesedishes.
ChinMingeventuallyownedotherdowntownrestaurants,including YoLangTeaGarden(priorto1945)andthepostwarChinaInn,which seemstohavebecomehisprimaryoutletafterTheLibertyInnsuffered fromsmokedamageina1945fire.Hediedin1954.
Ming’ssonRichard(1932-2017),afutureKentuckystatesenator,
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TheChiufamily.(fromleft)SonJonathanChiu,fatherBaiHeChiu,motherFannyChiuanddaughterMelissaChiu.
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tookovermanagementofChinaInnuntil1958,when instepwithAmerica’smostrecentmigrationfrom innercitiestothesuburbs,heopenedhisownLotus Chinese&AmericanRestaurant(notethere-prioritizedwordorder)onwide,wideDixieHighway.It lastedintothe1990s.
AfashionablenewdestinationinSt.Matthews Meanwhile,anewerabeganin1964,whenMeeSun ChanandHughL.ChancametoLouisvillefrom Indianapolisandopenedtherestaurantoftheirdreams at4302ShelbyvilleRoad.Hestayedinthekitchen,and sheranthediningarea.
InDecemberofthatyear,TheOrientalHouse announceditspresencewithasplashyadpromising “RealCantoneseDinners”inthecity’sdailypapers: “WhatmakesOrientalHousefoodsodelicious?The ‘secret’isinthepreparation!AllourCantonesedelicaciesareanincomparableblendingofflavors,amatchingoftastes…tobringoutthebestineverychoice meatandvegetable.Giveintothegourmetinyour makeup…trytheexcitingdishesonourmenu— today!”
OrientalHousewasahugehit.Butin1968illness promotedtheChanstoselltoWenWenH.Teng. Twodecadeslateritchangedhandsagain,andeventuallytheenterprisebeganshowingsignsoffatigue.An expandingmarketforChinesefoodwasspawninga proliferationofcompetition,andtheoldguardhad becomeoldhat.
Aninfusionofenergywassorelyneeded.Enterthe Chiufamilyin2003—thesameyear F&D publishedits firstissue.
“Itwasreallyslowwhenmydadtookover,”Jonathan relates.“Hesaid,mygosh,withbusinessthisbad,Idon't knowhowwe'regoingtosurvive.Butitjustslowlywent backup,becauseofhardwork.”
JonathanandMelissawereonlychildrenwhenthe familymovedtoLouisvillefromSanFrancisco,andthey bothdecidedtostickwiththefamilybusinessaftertheir collegeyears.Withequalsharesinthebusiness,theyplan tocarryonastheirparentsapproachretirementage.
SotheOrientalHouseisstillafamilybusiness,with fatherandsonmanningtheOrientalHousekitchen, whilemotheranddaughterrunHR,PRandthefrontof-house.
AswiththeBeatlesandMarxBrothers,thereisafifth Chiu,Dragomir“Gagi”Damnjanovich,Jonathan’sbest friendsinceschooldays,whoisbarmanagerandall-purposefactotum(“likeamemberofthefamily.”)Gagiis
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(topleft) Mongolianbeef.(topright) Atrioof soups—Fishmaw,beef,andwontonsoups.
(center) Threeviewsofthenewlyremodeleddiningroomandbar;theiconicroadsideneonsign thathasgreeteddinerssince1964. (left) MaPo Tofu—tofuandporkinahotandspicysauce.
asmuchapartofOrientalHouse’sidentityasthecolorful,trademarkpagodaonthefaçade.
DamnjanovichupgradedOrientalHouse’sadultbeverage programamidpost-pandemicimprovements,installingdraft beerforthefirsttime(pouringrespectedJapanesebrandsKirin IchibanandSapporo),buildinganinterestingwineprogramand creatingdistinctivehousecocktails(WhattheDuck,aVodka Collinsvariant,isspicedwithBaiHeChiu’shomemadeduck sauce;theBloodyMaryincludessrirachaandisgarnishedwith Chinesepickle,chilipepperandaribbonofroastpork).
There’salsoabrilliantSerbianslivovitz(plumbrandy),upon whichGagiishappytoexpound.Justaskhim.
Stillallinthe(Chiu)familyattoday’sOrientalHouse AndyetOrientalHouseremainsarestaurantfirstandforemost. Regularcustomersareitslifeblood,andwhenyou’repushing60, multiplegenerationsofpatronshavebeennoshingonSweet andSourChickeneveryweek,whichinturnmusttastethe samewayeverytime.That’ssometimesharderthanitlooks.
“Wecan'ttweakanythingtoomuch,”Jonathansays.“Anylittlechange,andcustomerswillnotice,andsay‘it'salittledifferent thanusual.”
Everydaykitchenconsistencyobviouslypaysthebills,freeing fatherandsontocurateOrientalHouse’sexhaustive“Authentic Chinese”menu,one-thirdofwhichistakenupbyDimSum, totaling27typesinall,whichareavailablethroughouttheday.
Byplacingarenewedemphasisonthesecharacteristic Cantonesedishesandmakingthemfullyintelligibletononnatives,OrientalHouseisinaleagueofitsownwhenitcomes tosatisfyingincreasingfoodiecuriosityaboutthenuancesof regionalcuisine.
“MyfatherlearnedinChinaandCalifornia,overtime,from differentchefs,”Jonathanexplains,“andhismindcreatedthis menufromthebestofeverythinghehaslearned.It’swhatmy dadenvisionedLouisvillewanting.”
DimSumistheiconicOrientalHousespecialty,andaterm capableofelastictranslation,fromconcretetoabstract.Literally, DimSummeans“totouchtheheart,”andcanbeviewedaslittlesomethingsfornibbling,inessencestylishCantonesetapas cominglongbeforesmallplateswerecool.Asevolvedintocontemporaryedibleart,withmodesofpreparation,mutableforms andadetailedlexiconalltheirown,Dim Sumhavebecomeas muchaphilosophicalquestassustenance.
Porkandshrimpdumplings,beeftripe,friedtarocake,rice crepes,fourvarietiesofcongeeandstuffedeggplantshrimp merelyscratchthesurfaceofDimSum’possibilitiesatOriental House,andtakethiswriter’sadvice:Don’tforgetthepuffyegg custardtartsforasuperlativedessert.
Happily,SamGong’slegacysurvivesattoday’sOriental House,wherechopsuey(withrice)andchowmein(andcrispy noodles)arealwaysavailable.Therestaurateurwhofirst broughtatasteofChinatoLouisvillewouldnodoubtapprove, evenifheslylyoptedforthesavoryroastedduckinstead. F&D
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(top) AnassortmentofDimSum. (center) Braised seacucumberandshitakemushroom. (right) BBQ beefrib.(farright)HoneyBBQpork.
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Cuisine Style
African..............................66
Asian/Chinese..................66
Asian/Filipino...................67
Asian/Japanese...............67
Asian/Korean...................68
Asian/Thai........................68
Asian/Vietnamese............69
Bar&Grill/Taphouse........62
Barbecue.........................58
Bistro/NewAmerican.......46
Breakfast.........................54
Burgers/Chicken..............51
Cafés...............................52
Cafeterias/Buffet..............62
Cajun/Creole....................69
CasualDining..................54
Coffee/TeaHouses..........77
Cuban/Caribbean.............69
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211CloverLane 44FineDining 3 3rdTurnBrewing 64Microbreweries 6 610Magnolia 44FineDining 13 80/20@Kaelin's 51Burgers/Chicken 2 888GreatWall 66Asian/Chinese 8 8thStreetPizza 56Pizza 14 8UPDrinkery 45UpscaleCasual 1 ANiceRestaurant 54CasualDining 14,16 ATasteofChina 66Asian/Chinese 1 AbolCafé 77Coffee/TeaHouses 3 AboutTimeBarandGrill 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 5 Abyssinia 66African 1 Ada'sKitchenandCatering61Southern/SoulFood 1 AddisAbabaEthiopianRestaurant66African 11 Adrienne&Co.BakeryCafé75Desserts/Bakery 16 Adrienne'sItalian 70European/Italian 16 AfrokanzaLounge 66African 2 AgainstTheGrain 65Microbreweries 1 Agave&RyeEpicTacos 54CasualDining 2,14 AjiSushiandAsianCuisine67Asian/Japanese 11 AkashaBrewingCompany65Microbreweries 1 AlSultanMediterraneanGrill71Mediterranean/MiddleEastern11 Aladdin'sMediterranean 71Mediterranean/MiddleEastern14 AllThai’dUp 68Asian/Thai 1, 11 AlleyCatCafé 52Cafes 5 AmericanSmokehouseStadium58Barbecue 16 AmyZ's 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 5 Angie’sCafe 52Cafes 16 Angilo'sPizza 56Pizza 13 AnnieCafé 69Asian/Vietnamese 13 AnnieMay'sSweetsCafé75Desserts/Bakery 3 Annie'sPizza 56Pizza 9,12 AnooshBistro 46Bistro/NewAmerican 7 ApnaCafé 71Indian 8 ApocalypseBrewWorks 65Microbreweries 2 Applebee's 54CasualDining 11,12,13,15 ArataSushi 67Asian/Japanese 10 Arni'sPizza 56Pizza 14 Arno'sPizza 56 Pizza 4 AromaCafé 52Cafes 14 AsahiJapanese 67Asian/Japanese 3 AsianBuffet 66Asian/Chinese 14 AsianWok 66Asian/Chinese 2 AsianaSushi 67Asian/Japanese 11 AspenCreekRestaurant 54CasualDining 3,11 AtriumBrewing 65Microbreweries 1 AtriumCafé 52Cafes 5 AugustMoon 66Asian/Chinese 2 B.J.'sRestaurant&Brewhouse65Microbreweries 5 BabyMae's 58Barbecue 14 BackDeckBBQ 58Barbecue 13 BacksideatWhiskeyRow62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 1 Baer’sCityWinery 54CasualDining 14 Bahn Thai 68Asian/Thai 11 BandidoTaqueriaMexicana72Mexican 1,3,8 barVetti 70European/Italian 1 BarcelonaBistroBar 71European/Spanish 6 Barn8 44FineDining 10 Barrel33Tavern&Grill 58Barbecue 5 Barry'sCheesesteaks 59Deli/Sandwich 12 Baxter's942 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 2 Bean 77Coffee/TeaHouses 13 Bearno's 56Pizza [14] BeefO'Brady's 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 5,3,14 BellaRoma 70European/Italian 14 BentoAsianKitchen+Sushi67Asian/Japanese 5 Big Al’sBeeritaville 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 2 BigBadBreakfast 54Breakfast 2,8 BigBen'sBBQ 58Barbecue 16 BigNita'sCheesecakes 75Desserts/Bakery 1 BiscuitBelly 54Breakfast 1,3,5 BistroLeRelais 70European/French 4 BlackOliveItalianRestaurant/ElNopal70European/Italian 13 BlackbeardEspresso 77Coffee/TeaHouses 1 BlackstoneGrille 45UpscaleCasual 10 BlazeFastFire'dPizza 56Pizza 3,5,8,15 BlindSquirrel 55CasualDining 5 BlueBaySeafood&Sushi67Asian/Japanese 13 Blue DogBakery 52Cafes 2 BlueHorseCafé 52Cafes 13 BluegrassBrewingCompany65Microbreweries 1 BoardandYouBistro&WineBar46Bistro/NewAmerican 8,14 Bob'sSteak&ChopHouse50Steakhouse 1 BombayGrill 71Indian 5 BonefishGrill 48Seafood 5 Bonnie&Clyde'sPizza 56Pizza 12 Book&BourbonSouthernKitchen61Southern/SoulFood 13 BoombozzPizza·WatchBar56Pizza 2,5,6,15 Boomer'sCafé 52Cafes 1 Boomtown 55CasualDining 14 BoomtownCreamery 75 Desserts/Bakery 14 BootlegBarbecueCo. 58Barbecue 11 Borromeo'sPizza&Italian56Pizza 13 BorsalinoCafé&Deli 52Cafes 4 Boudreaux'sCajunCooking69Cajun/Creole 5 Boudreaux'sSno-Balls 75Desserts/Bakery 5 Bourbon'sBistro 46Bistro/NewAmerican 2 BrasserieProvence 70European/French 5 Bravo! 45UpscaleCasual 3 BrazeirosChurrascaria 50Steakhouse 1 Brendon'sCatch23 48Seafood 1 Brew&SipCoffeeBar 77Coffee/TeaHouses 1,4 Brian'sDeli 59Deli/Sandwich 1 Brick HouseTavern+Tap55CasualDining 6 BristolBar&Grille 45UpscaleCasual 1,2,5 BrixWineBar 46Bistro/NewAmerican 8 Brooklyn&TheButcher 50Steakhouse 14 Brownie's'TheShed' 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 6,14 Bruegger'sBagels 59Deli/Sandwich 3 Bubbakoo'sBurritos 72Mexican 5 Bubba's33 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 15 BucaDiBeppo 70European/Italian 6 Buck's 44FineDining 13 Bud'sTavern&Barbecue62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 6,12 BuffaloWildWings 51Burgers/Chicken3,5,6,8,11,15 BungalowJoe'sBar&Grill62Bar&Grill/Taphouse 11 BunzRestaurant 51Burgers/Chicken 1 BurgerBoy 60Diner/HomeStyle 13 BurgerGirl 60Diner/HomeStyle 3 BurgerIM 51Burgers/Chicken 3 Butcher'sBest 59Deli/Sandwich 10 ButchertownBrewing 65Microbreweries 2 ButchertownGroceryBakery75Desserts/Bakery 1 CadillacsChickenandFish48Seafood 11 Café360 53Cafes 2 CaféAroma 72Mexican 2 CafeCommons 77Coffee/TeaHouses 8 CaféThuyVan 69Asian/Vietnamese 13 CaffeClassico 53Cafes 2 CaliforniaPizzakitchen 56Pizza 5 Cancún 72Mexican 5 Captain'sQuartersRiversideGrille48Seafood 10 Carali'sRotisserieChicken72LatinAmerican 1,2,5,6,15 CaribbeanCafé 69Cuban/Caribbean 2 Carrabba'sItalianGrill 70European/Italian 5 Carr'sBBQandMarket 58Barbecue 14 CASKSouthernKitchen&Bar61Southern/SoulFood 6 CaspianGrillPersianCafé71Mediterranean/MiddleEastern2 CastIronSteakhouse 50Steakhouse 16 CatfishHavenRestaurant48Seafood 12 Cattleman's Roadhouse 50Steakhouse 6,13,14 CC’sKitchen 45UpscaleCasual 1 ChamlingKitchen&Bar 71Indian 4 ChampionsGrille 55CasualDining 16 Charcoal 71Mediterranean/MiddleEastern8 CharlestownPizzaCo. 56Pizza 16 Charr'dBourbonKitchen 45UpscaleCasual 6 Check'sCafé 60Diner/HomeStyle 13 CheddarBoxCafé 53Cafes 3 Cheddar'sScratchKitchen55CasualDining 8,13,15 CheerKingStar 66Asian/Chinese 1 ChefShaq'sKitchen 55 CasualDining 1 Chef'sCutPizzeria 56Pizza 5 ChicagoSteak&Lemonade59Deli/Sandwich 6 Chicago’sJerkTacos 69Cuban/Caribbean 9 ChickenKing 51Burgers/Chicken 1 ChickenSaladChick 51Burgers/Chicken 5,15 Chik'n&Mi 69Asian/Vietnamese 2 Chili's 55CasualDining 2,4,5,8,13,15 China1 66Asian/Chinese 3,5 ChinaBistro 66Asian/Chinese 1 ChinaBuffet 66Asian/Chinese 15 ChinaCafé 66Asian/Chinese 8,13 ChinaCastle 67Asian/Chinese 12 ChinaChef 67Asian/Chinese 11 China Coast 67Asian/Chinese 13 ChinaDragon 67Asian/Chinese 12 ChinaGarden 67Asian/Chinese 13 ChinaKing 67Asian/Chinese 6 ChinaStar 67Asian/Chinese 3 ChinaTaste 67Asian/Chinese 16 ChipotleMexicanGrill 72Mexican 1,2,5,7,8,11 ChongGarden 67Asian/Chinese 11,12 ChopsticksHouse 67Asian/Chinese 9,13 Mediterranean/MidEast...71 Mexican...........................72 Microbreweries................64 Pizza................................56 Seafood...........................48 SeafoodBoil....................48 Southern/SoulFood.........61 Southwest/TexMex..........75 Steakhouse......................50 UpscaleCasual................45
Desserts/Bakery..............75 Christi'sCafé 53Cafes 12 ChungKingPalace 67Asian/Chinese 1 Chuy's 75Southwest/TexMex 3,15 Ciao 70European/Italian 2 CityBarbeque 58Barbecue 5,13 ClassicoTakeoutandEmpanadas72LatinAmerican 1 ClayOven 71Indian 5 CleanEatz 53Cafes 8 CliftonDonuts 75Desserts/Bakery 2 Clucker'sWings 51Burgers/Chicken 14,16 CoalsArtisanPizza 56Pizza 3,5,13 CoffeeCrossing 77 Coffee/TeaHouses14,15,16 ColdSmokeBagels 59Deli/Sandwich 1 ColdStoneCreamery 75Desserts/Bakery 6,16 ComeBackInn 70European/Italian 1 ConHuevos 54Breakfast 1,2,6,8 ConnorsSteak&Seafood50Steakhouse 5 CookieCrushUSA 75Desserts/Bakery 2 Copper&KingsRooftopRestaurant46UpscaleCasual 2 CoreLifeEatery 55CasualDining 5,15 Corner 50Gastropub 1 CornerCafé 53Cafes 5 CottageCafé 60Diner/HomeStyle 5 CottageInn 61Diner/HomeStyle 13 CraftHousePizza 56 Pizza 6,11,13 CraveCafé&Catering 53Cafes 2 CravingsAlaCarte 62Cafeterias/Buffet 1 CrumblCookies 75Desserts/Bakery 5,8 CubanRestaurantandBakery69Cuban/Caribbean 13 CultivatorCoffee 77Coffee/TeaHouses 14 CulturedCheeseandCharcuterie46UpscaleCasual 1 Culver's 51Burgers/Chicken 6,13,15 Cunningham'sCreekside48Seafood 10 CupofJoy 53Cafes 9 Currito 55CasualDining 3 CuvéeWineTable 46Bistro/NewAmerican 8 D.Nalley's 61Diner/HomeStyle 1 Daddy Vic'sSoulFood 61Southern/SoulFood 12,14 Dad'sCoffee 77Coffee/TeaHouses 2 DairyKastle 75Desserts/Bakery 13 DaisukiSushi 67Asian/Japanese 1 DakshinIndianRestaurant71Indian 11 DaLat'sGateaux&Bakery76Desserts/Bakery 13 DannyMac'sPasta&Pizza56Pizza 2 DashaBarboursBistro 61Southern/SoulFood 2 Dave&Buster's 66EntertainmentDining 3 Dave&Peg'sCopperKettle61Diner/HomeStyle 5 Day'sEspresso 77Coffee/TeaHouses 2 Deeno'sPizza&Wings 56Pizza 12 Del Frisco's 50Steakhouse 5 Denny's 55CasualDining 3,13 DerbyCaféExpress 53Cafes 13 DerbyCityPizza 56Pizza 2,6,12,13 DerbyDinnerPlayhouse 66EntertainmentDining 16 Difabio'sCasapela 70European/Italian 2 Dino'sBakery 76Desserts/Bakery 9 DiOrio'sPizza&Pub 56Pizza 2,3 District6 69Asian/Vietnamese 2 Ditto'sGrill 46Bistro/NewAmerican 2 DixieChicken 51Burgers/Chicken 9,12 DizzyWhizzDrive-In 51Burgers/Chicken 1 DocCrow's 46UpscaleCasual 1 Doc's BourbonRoom 50Gastropub 1 DonumDeiBrewery 65Microbreweries 11 DoubleDogs 55CasualDining 5 DoubleDragon 67Asian/Chinese 9,2 DoubleDragon9 67Asian/Chinese 6 DoubleDragonII 67Asian/Chinese 8,11,12,13 DownOneBourbonBar 50Gastropub 1 DragonCafé 67Asian/Chinese 10 DragonCity 67Asian/Chinese 12 DragonKing'sDaughter 67Asian/Japanese 2,14 Drake's 62Bar&Grill/Taphouse3,6,8,15 DuckDonuts 76Desserts/Bakery 3 DundeeTavern 63Bar&Grill/Taphouse 3 East StarBuffet 67Asian/Chinese 13 EatAPita 71Mediterranean/MiddleEastern2 EatYourBourbonMarketplace55CasualDining 2 EatzVietnameseRestaurant69Asian/Vietnamese 2 Eden&Kissi 69Cuban/Caribbean 4 Eggholic 71Indian 6 EggsOverFrankfort 54Breakfast 2 Ehrler'sIceCream 76Desserts/Bakery 1 ElCaporal 72Mexican 4,6 ElComalTaqueria 72Mexican 12 ElMariachi 72Mexican 5 ElMolcajete 72Mexican 13 ElMundo 72Mexican 2 ElNopal 72Mexican [23] ElPastorcito 72 Mexican 6,13 ElRioGrande 72Mexican 5 ElRodeoMexican 72Mexican 12 ElSazondeAbuela 72LatinAmerican 13 ElSinaloense 72Mexican 11 ElSombrero 72Mexican 16 ElTacoLoco 73Mexican 13 ElTacoLuchador 73Mexican 2,3,6,13 ElTarasco 73Mexican 3,5,13 ElTorazo 73Mexican 6 ElToroCantina&Grill 73Mexican 5 EmmySquaredPizza 57Pizza 1 EmpanadasAlchemy 72LatinAmerican 8 EndlessSummerCoffeeCompany77Coffee/TeaHouses 1 EpiphanyBarrelHouse 65Microbreweries 2 Equus&Jack'sRestaurant46UpscaleCasual 3 Ev's Deli 59Deli/Sandwich 1 ExchangePub+Kitchen 50Gastropub 14 Fa&AdaAfricanCuisine 66African 11 FalafelOasis 71Mediterranean/MiddleEastern1 FallsCityTaproom 65Microbreweries 1 FamilyTies 52Burgers/Chicken 9 FamousDave'sBBQ 58Barbecue 6 Fante'sCoffee 77Coffee/TeaHouses 2 FatJimmy's 57Pizza 5 FDKYBBQ 58Barbecue 6 FeastBBQ 58Barbecue 1,6 Felipe’sMexicanRestaurant73Mexican 3,7 FiestaMexicana 73Mexican 4 Fiesta TimeAmigos 73Mexican 5,11 FiestaTimeMexicanGrill73Mexican 8 FirehouseSubs 59Deli/Sandwich 11 FirstStringBar&Grill 63Bar&Grill/Taphouse 13 FirstWatch 55CasualDining 3,5,6,7,8,15 FirstWok 67Asian/Chinese 12
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Deli/Sandwich..................59 Diner/HomeStyle.............60 EntertainmentDining.......66 European/French.............70 European/Irish.................70 European/Italian...............70 European/Spanish ...........70 FineDining.......................44 Gastropub........................50 Indian...............................71 LatinAmerican.................72
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211CLOVERLANERESTAURANT 211CloverLn.,896-9570. Tuckedawaysince1993acrosstherail¬roadtracksinSt. Matthewsamidalittleclusterofupscaleshops,211Clover rewardsthoseintheknowwithdrinksinaquietelegantlounge andimpeccableseasonalmenus.Owner/chefAndrewSmithand managingpartnersLeeandChadMiddendorfhave reestablishedlunchservice.$$$$ D pf
610MAGNOLIA 610MagnoliaAve.,636-0783.Sincetakingover thisOldLouisvillelandmarkrestaurantin2004,EdwardLeehas becomeaFoodTVfixtureandopenedseveralnewrestaurants. JeffPotteristheExecutiveChefatthisperennialtoptableand continuestheadventurousprix-fixemenu.$$$$ D pf BARN8 10500 W.USHwy42,398-9289.Thenewestprojectof LauraLeeBrownandSteveWilsonisrefashioningtheir HermitageFarmasanagro-tourismdestination.Building number8ofthehistoricthoroughbredstable(whereDarkStar, who defeatedNorthernDancerin1953,wasfoaled)isnowa
restaurantopentothepublic.Dinerscanchoosetodineat privatetables(inthestalls)orrenttheHayloftforpartiesupto 200.ExecutiveChefSethKinder’seclecticmenufeatures heirloom,localandseasonalingredientsdrawnheavilyfromthe farm’sextensivegardens.$$$$ D pf
BUCK’S 425W.OrmsbyAve.,637-5284.Thiselegant, understateddiningroomhasbeenanupscalelunchanddinner destinationsince1992,anOldLouisvilleinstitutionthatdraws patrons fromacrossthecity.Thelavishwhiteflowersinthebar remain,asdoesthecrispyfishandspicynoodlesonthemenu. Alsoonthemenuarewell-madetraditionaldishes:fried chickenliversandshrimpcocktail,Bibblettucesalad,filet mignonandseafoodrigatoni.$$$ L D pf
HEIRLOOMCHEF’STABLE 9448NortonCommonsBlvd.,8221184.Thereareonly6tablesatthissuburbanoutletforUnited Catering.ChefRyanSmithcreatesmulti-coursemealsforsmall groups, emphasizingfoodsfromlocalpurveyors.$$$$ D p JACKFRY’S 1007BardstownRd.,452-9244.Insideits unprepossessingexteriorisoneofLouisville’slongest-running toptables.Seatingistightbutthefoodisconsistentlyexcellent. ChefDuncanWilliamshascontinuedclassicmenuitemsthat regularslove(crabcakes,shrimpandgrits)andworkedin neweritems(braisedporkshank,squashrisotto).$$$$ L D p LACHASSE 1359BardstownRd.,822-3963.Font-of-the-house man IsaacFoxcreatestheambienceofafineEuropeancountry innintheheartoftheHighlands.Thefrequently-changing menu,overseenbyChefAlexDulaney,fusesthetastesand techniquesofSouthernFranceandNorthernSpain.$$$$ D p SEVICHEALATINRESTAURANT 1538BardstownRd.,4738560.ChefAnthonyLamas’menuoffersaneclecticrangeof LatinAmericandishesinadditiontoitsnamesake,theLatino seafooddish“cooked”intartcitrusjuices.Continuingtoget notice throughouttheSoutheastforhisimaginativecooking,he issettingastandardofcoolfortheBardstownRoadeating scene.$$$$ D pf
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SWIZZLE 140N.FourthSt.(TheGaltHouse),252-2500.The GaltHousereplacesRivue,its25thfloorrestaurant,with Swizzle,aretro-meets-modernredesignedroomwithamenu focusedonsteaks,chopsandsustainableseafoodservedup fromtheopen-conceptexhibitionkitcheninthemiddleofthe restaurant,allowingdinerstowatchtheaction.Theretro beverageprogramwillfocusonclassiccocktails,withseasonal specials.$$$$ D p
VINCENZO’S 150 S.FifthSt.,580-1350.Foundedin1986and knownforitssuaveprofessionalservice,high-endNorthern Italianfareandmanytrademarkdishesfinishedattableside, Vincenzo’scontinuestoholditsownamidaconstantly changingdowntownscene.Thosehits(ToastedRavioli Diavolo,PastaCacciatore,CrepesAgostino)justkeepon coming,alongwitharegulargarneringofplaudits:the50best ItalianrestaurantsinAmericalist(Yahoo,2020)anda2022 AAAFourDiamondAward,amongothers.$$$$ L D pf
THE1894LODGE 409E.MainSt.,NewWashingtonIN,6289006.Thisambitiousrestaurant,housedinahistoricbuilding anot-too-distanttrekupRte62,offerstwodifferentdining roomsandabararea.Themenuhassometypicalbarfare (burgers,chickentenders,sandwiches),butalsosomeless usualitems:Koreansalmon,bone-inporkchop,Cajunpasta.
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8UPELEVATEDDRINKERYANDKITCHEN 350W.Chestnut St.(HiltonGardenInn),631-4180.Thisrooftoprestaurantand bar abovethehotelatthecornerofFourthandChestnuthas threeelegantareas-anupscalecasualdiningroom,thebar withaseparatekitchenandmenu,andanexpansiveoutdoor patiothatoverlooksdowntown.Thebarkitchen’stwowoodfiredovensoffersmallplatestonibblewhilesipping;themain kitchenoverseenbyExecutiveChefHenryWesleyservesfine dinners.$$$ B D pf
BLACKSTONEGRILLE 9521U.S.42,228-6962.Long-time restaurateur RickDissell’scomfortable,casualrestaurantinthe ProspectCentercontinuestopleaseregularsandtofindnew fans.Themenuofferssandwichesandanarrayofbistroentrées —pasta,seafood,beefandchicken,includingfriedchicken liversand“light”friedchicken.$$$ Br D pf
BRAVO! 206BullittLn.(OxmoorCenter),326-0491. ManagementdescribestheOhio-basedBravo!chainas“afun, white-tableclothcasualeatery…positionedbetweenthefinediningandcasualchains.”ARoman-ruinsettinghouses abundant Italian-Americanstylefare.Weparticularlyenjoyed appetizersandfirst-rategrilledmeats.$$ Br L D pf
BRISTOLBAR&GRILLE 1321BardstownRd.,456-1702,300 N.HurstbournePkwy.,426-0627,614W.MainSt.,582-1995. AcornerstoneofLouisville’srestaurantrenaissance,Bristol startedthreedecadesagoonBardstownRoad.Now,withthree venuesaroundtown,dinerscanalwaysfinddependablepub grub,eclecticentrées,andevergreenstandardslikethegreenchile wontonsandtheBristolBurger.$$ Br L D pf
CC’SKITCHEN 651S.FourthSt.,215-0797.Bright,whimsical brunch/dinnermenusofferinventiveandidiosyncraticriffson traditionaldishesanddrinks(acottoncandymartini,anyone?).
Considergoatcheese-stuffeddeviledeggs,ribeyesteak stroganoffandvariousflatbreads.Seatsgofastforweekend dragbrunches,featuringgoodies-ladenbloodymarys, mimosas, stuffedFrenchtoast,biscuits&gravyand(ofcourse) chickenandwaffles.$$$ D pf
CHARR’DBOURBONKITCHEN&LOUNGE 1903Embassy SquareBlvd.(MarriottLouisvilleEast),491-1184.TheJ’town MarriottHotel’srestaurantisontheUrbanBourbonTrail.The eclecticmenuoffersclassicAmericanandKentuckyfarewith manydishesthatincorporatesomeofthebar’s75offeringsof Bourbon.$$$ Br L D p
THECHEESECAKEFACTORY 5000ShelbyvilleRd.(MallSt. Matthews),897-3933.Oneof175outletsoftheCaliforniabased chain,thispopularrestaurantmaintainsalargeand diversemenuthatenticesandsatisfiesawiderangeofdiners. Foodqualityisaboveaverageforthiskindofrestaurantchain,
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COPPER&KINGSROOFTOPRESTAURANT 1121E. WashingtonSt.,561-0269.Uponthethirdfloorofthe distillery,withafineviewoverthecity,youcanfindamenuof cocktailsusingCopper&Kingsdistillates,andafoodmenu thatrangesfromthefamiliar(pimentocheese,Caesarsalad)to theunusual(salmontartine,sesamescallionpancake).$$$ Br L Dpf
CULTUREDCHEESE, CHEERS,ANDCHARCUTERIE 1007E. MainSt.,409-8706.Made-to-ordercharcuterieboards, includingsomewithveganandvegetarianoptions.Cheese selectionsshowcasetheowner’sfamily’sKenny’sFarmhouse Cheeseandothermainlylocalfoodproducts.$$ L D p f
DOCCROW’S 127W.MainSt.,587-1626.DocCrow’ssolidly anchorsthediningchoicesonWhiskeyRow.Oystersfromboth coasts,rawandfried,friedgreentomatoes,porkrinds,shrimp andgrits,allservedinahandsomerenovationofoneofMain Street’s classiccast-ironfrontbuildings.$$ L D p
EQUUS&JACK'SRESTAURANT|LOUNGE 122SearsAve., 897-9721.ALouisvilleinstitutionsince1985underthe ownershipofthelateculinaryiconDeanCorbett,Jared MatthewsnowrunsboththerestaurantandJack’sLounge. Matthewshasmadesomephysicalupdates,buthasstrivento keeptherestaurant’sandthelounge’sclassicupscalecasual atmosphereandapproachablemenu.Thesignaturemushroom fumé remains,alongwithsatisfyingentréeslikeYankeepot roast,friedchickenwithsawmilllgravyandParmesan-crusted seabass.$$$ D pf
FORK&BARREL 1722FrankfortAve.,830-9500.Chef/owner GeoffreyHeydehasconsolidatedhistwo“Fork”restaurantsinto theLowerCliftonspacethathadbeenMorningFork.Withall threemealsHeydeservesuponlocalingredients,craftcocktails andsouthernhospitality.Lookforstarterslike langostino fritters, buttermilk soakedfriedchickenlivers,ordevilisheggs;entrees suchasvegetarianravioli,salmonandbeeftipstroganoff.For dessertchoosefromcheesecake,fruit-filledsweetcrèpeortriple chocolatebrownie.$$$ D p
FUZZY'STHE15THCLUB,FOOD&SPIRITS 4900Water TowerRd.,JeffersonvilleIN,812-670-5713.NewAlbanynative FuzzyZoellerenjoyedasuccessfulgolfingcareer,thenlaunched Fuzzy’sUltraPremiumVodka,whichpoursathisnewbranded restaurantinsidetheHiltonGardenInnJeffersonville.It’sopen to thepublic,servingbreakfast,lunchanddinner,featuring Americancuisineofpreciselythesortyou’dexpectFuzzyand friendJohnDalytoenjoy.$$B L D pf
HOUSEOFMARIGOLD 10310ShelbyvilleRd.,384-3767.A husbandandwifeteamofcaterershasrepurposedaneateryon thewestsideofMiddletowninto“alittlebitofNashville,alittle bitofNaples,alittlebitBeverlyHillsHotel,”offeringfull-service breakfast andlunchwithacocktailbar.OpeningMarch2023.
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J.ALEXANDER’SREDLANDSGRILL 102OxmoorCourt,3392206.Thiscomfortablyupscalevenue,aNashville-basedchain, features“contemporaryAmerican”farewithabroadmenuthat rangesfromburgersandsandwichestosuchupscaleeatsas grilledtunaoraNewYorkstripsteak.$$$ D p
LEVEEBOURBONLOUNGE 3015RiverRd.,897-5000.John Varanese’sriversidemusicbarhasbeenredesignedandrebuilt asaBourbon-centricbarandlounge,withBourbonbarrel tables, sofasandeasychairsinthelounge,artworkanddecor madefrombarreltopsandstaves,and,ofcourse,alarge, eclecticselectionofover200Bourbons(andotherspirits). OrderfromtheRiverHousemenuwhileyousip:sautéed mussels,grilledoctopus,acharcuterietrayoranyofthedelights ontherawbar.$$ D pf
MELTINGPOT 2045S.HurstbournePkwy.,491-4762.Ifyou havepleasantmemoriesoffonduepartiesofthe’70s,The Melting Potisforyou.Ifyoucanmeltitanddipthingsinit,it’s probablyonthemenu.$$$ D p
MESH 3612BrownsboroRd.,632-4421.Thelushmodern buildingandthecasual/elegantmenuhavemadeastrong presenceintheneighborhood.Thecosmopolitanmenu
includeskungpaocalamari,beetsalad,Amishchickenand mushroomstrudel,allservedinanatmosphereof “contemporaryeleganceandcomfort.”$$$$ Br L D pf
NAPA 1211HerrLn.,423-5822.TheformerNapaRiverGrillin the EastEndatWestportVillagehassimplifieditsnameand remodeled,withlongtimeChefSethButkusintroducinganew “elevated”menu,includinghandmadepasta,dry-agedsteaks andarawbar,butretaining“NapaSignatureOriginals”likePad Thai,tomatosoupandshrimpscampi,whichreferencethe restaurant’soriginalPacificRiminfluences.$$$ Br L D pf
NORTHOFBOURBON 935GossAve.,749-3305.NewOrleans andtheDeepSouthconvergeinGermantownwithinventive lunch, brunchanddinnermenusfromChefLawrenceWeeks, focusingontraditionalandheirloomingredients,withdishes likeShrimpYakamein(aNewOrleansfusiondishsaidtocure hangovers),CrawfishBoudinBallsandChicken&Sausage Gumbo.Thebarfeaturesmorethan300bourbonsandarange ofbourboncocktails.$$$ L D pf
PROOFONMAIN 702W.MainSt.(21cHotel),217-6360.The restaurantattachedto21CMuseumHotelhas,fromits inception,underseveraldifferentexecutivechefs,offeredoneof the mostcreativemenusintown.Thebisonburgerandcharred octopushavebeentherefromthestart.Themostrecentmenu includessalmoncrudoandparsnipsoup,duckconfitand dumplings,andcoconutcurryspaghettisquash.$$$ B Br L D pf
RICKYB'SCLUBCAFÉ 2901BrownsboroRd.,333-0110.This vaguelyMoorish-stylebuildingthathashousedseveral restaurantsovertheyearsisnowasupperclubrunbythewellknownpianistRickBartlett.His“worldfusion”eclecticmenu includes shortribs,fettuccineAlfredo,seabass,“mystical”fries andBartlett’ssignatureBouncin'BackBurger.Bartlett,along withothers,willentertaindiners.$$$ D p
RIVERHOUSERESTAURANT&RAWBAR 3015RiverRd., 897-5000.ChefJohnVaranese’sriversiderestaurantcomplex neverceasestoevolve.Hiselegantreimaginingofaformerboat dealershipbuildingbefitsthealwaysinterestingseafooddishes inspiredbyNawlinsandCharleston,whereVaranesebeganhis career. There’salsoanextensiverawbar,docksideservicefor boaters,theadjacentLeveeBourbonLounge,eventspace upstairs(SavoratRiverHouse)for300ofyourclosestfriends, andtosealthedeal,in2022RiverHousewasnamedoneofthe 100BestRestaurantsforOutdoorDininginAmericaby OpenTablediners.$$$$ Br L D pf
SCENE 501W.MainSt.,566-5297.Sceneisthelatestdining ventureinthespaceattheKentuckyCenterfortheArtsthathas seen alotofthingscomeandgo.Openbeforeshowsfordrinks andsmallplatediningservedinthefast-casualstyle.Flatbreads, burgers,pastadishes,crabcakes;asmallbutgoodwineand beerselectionandafullbar.$$ D p
SWAY 320W.JeffersonSt.(HyattRegency),581-1234.The handsomediningroomontheentrylevelofthehotelhasabar thatopenstoFourthStreetingoodweatherandamenubased onthe“SouthernWay,”fromwhencecomesthenameSway. Thefriedchicken,cookedtoorder,quicklybecameasignature dish. $$$$ D pf
UPTOWNCAFÉ 1624BardstownRd.,405-8898.Theiconic Highlandsrestaurantre-opensundernewownership,withan updatedkitchenandarenovatedinterior,butwithmanyofthe formerkitchencrewandstaff(includingChefMattWeber), withamenure-creatingmanyfanfavorites,andsomenew additions.
VARANESE 2106FrankfortAve.,899-9904.ChefJohnVaranese’s signaturerestaurant(hehasRiverHouseandLeveetoo)hasa slate-backed interiorwaterfallandafoldingfrontwallthat opensingoodweather.Thelively,internationalseasonalmenu isbuttressedbyfrequentspecialwine,whiskeyorbeerdinners. Livejazz,contemporaryartandurbanstylecompletethemood.
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WALKER’SEXCHANGE 140N.FourthSt.(GaltHouseHotel), 272-1834.TheGaltHouse’sKentucky-stylebrasserie,locatedin theWestTower,isstyledaftera19th-centuryrestaurantofthe samename.ThemenujuxtaposesfamiliarFrenchandAmerican
dishes —includingclassicSouthern-stylecomfortslikeshort ribhandpiesandshrimppo-boys.$$$$ B Br L D p WATCHHILLPROPER 11201RiverBeautyLoop230-1982. Thisnew“PremiereBourbonClub”inNortonCommonshouses oneofthelargestselectionsofAmericanwhiskeysintheworld. Itismembership-based,butopentothepubliconafirst-come, first-servedbasis.Theinteriorhasanold-worldcountryclub vibewithoverstuffedleatherseatingandwarmwoods throughout. ChefMichaelCrouch,long-timeLouisvilleveteran, helmsthemenuofshareablesmallplates,suchaslobsterhush puppiesandbuild-your-owncustomcharcuterieboards.$$$$ D pf
WILTSHIREONMARKET 636E.MarketSt.,589-5224.Veteran ChefEricMorris,hastakenovertheExecutiveChefreinsupon thelong-awaitedreopeningofthisNuLurestaurant.Thefinely craftedsmallplatesmenuchangesweeklytoshowcasethebest seasonal ingredients.Startwiththeweeklycharcuterieboardor cheeseplate,followedbyaseasonalflatbreadorsalad,and perhapsapastadish.OpenThur.-Sun.only.Reservations suggested.$$ D pf
ANOOSHBISTRO 4864BrownsboroRd.,690-6585.Anoosh Shariat’selegantBrownsboroCenterspacehasaneclecticlunch anddinnermenuthatincludestroutprovençal,coconutcurry tofu,grilledromainesalad,andhouse-madepastasandrisottos. $$ L D p
BOARDANDYOUBISTRO&WINEBAR 434 PearlSt.,New AlbanyIN,913-4109,10700MeetingSt.398-5271.Lookfor handcraftedcocktails,charcuterieboardswithmeatsand cheesesfromaroundtheworld,entrées,smallplates,salads, soupsandhouse-madedessertssuchasblueberrypiebar, mascarponecheesecakeandapotsdecremeflight.$$$$ B L D pf
BOURBONSBISTRO 2255FrankfortAve.,894-8838.Locatedin ahistoricCliftonbuilding,BourbonsBistrohasbecomeoneof theprimebourbonbarsintheAmerica,withitsstockofmore than 130bourbons,includingabarrelselectionprogram.Itwas thisalmosttwo-decadedevotiontobourbonthathasearned BourbonsBistro“BaroftheYear”in2022by WhiskyMagazine ChefJeremeMcFarland’sbourbon-inspired,seasonallyinfluencedmenurecentlyhasfeaturedspicyfriedoysters, PrinceEdwardIslandmusselsandacharcuterieboardas appetizers.Entréesincludeshrimpandgrits,andabourbon chop.Dessertchoicesinclude,ofcourse,bourbonbread pudding. $$$ D pf
BRIXWINEBAR 12418LaGrangeRd.,243-1120.Theuseofan obscurewineterm(it’spronounced“bricks”andreferstothe sugarcontentofripegrapesatharvest)hintsthattheproprietors ofthiswinebarknowtheirvino.Interestingwinesandashort bistro-stylemenumakeitawelcomesuburbanalternative.$$ D p
CUVÉEWINETABLE 3598SpringhurstBlvd.,242-5200.Scott HarperandothersfromtheBristolBar&Grilleorganization have madethiswinebarandcaféintheEastEndafinestopfor afterwork.DropintoexploreMasterSommelierHarper’s adventurouswinelistwithtastingpoursandsmallplatesof charcuterie,cheeses,saladsandsnacksfromthekitchen.Look forregularcasualclassesorganizedonvariouswinethemes.$$
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DITTO’SGRILL 1114BardstownRd.,581-9129.Thisinformal HighlandsspacemaskstheworkofclassicallytrainedownerchefsDominicSerratoreandFrankYang.Don’toverlook Serratore’s “gourmetcasual”menuofNewEnglandcrabcakes, fancifulsaladsandSundaybruncheggdishes.$$
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GARAGEBAR 700E.MarketSt.,749-7100.Housedinaformer servicestationinNuLu,GarageBarservesupdraftandbottled craftbeers,Bourbons,seasonalcocktailsandwine,pizzasfrom awood-firedbrickovenandSouthernspecialties,withan emphasisonfresh,localingredients.Thehamflightisnottobe missed.$$$ D pf
HAMMERHEADS 921SwanSt.,365-1112.Hammerheads,oneof the hippestofGermantown’srestaurants,runbyownersAdam B =Breakfast Br =Brunch L =Lunch
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HAPPYBELLYBISTRO 1020E.WashingtonSt.(Ten20 Brewery),835-8202.Fusionfoodfromallculinary backgroundshascharacterizedAshleeNorthington’sfareasshe hasprogressedfromsouschef(MayanCafé,Woodhaven CountryClub)throughfoodtruckcatering,andnowtoa kitchen insideButchertown’sTen20Brewery.Menuitems rotate,butusuallyincludepurposefulburgers,tacosandat leastoneveganchoice.$$ L D pf
HARVEY’S 2011FrankfortAve.,314-0432.TheformerLogan StreetMarketcheesemongerhasrelocatedtoCliftonandisnow acheeseshopbydayandanAustralian-themedeaterybynight, influencedspecificallybySydney,thecountry’smulticultural culinarycenter.$$$ L D p f
HOLYGRALE 1034BardstownRd.,857-7457.Therearealotof places toquaffcraftbeersintown,butHolyGrale’sfrequently changingdraftselectionisamongthemostesoteric.Couple thatwiththeseasonallyadaptedmenuofsmallplatesandthe oddityofbeinghousedinarenovatedchurchandyouhavea uniquedininganddrinkingexperience.$$ L D
HUGEIMPACTRESTAURANT 566S.FifthSt.,208-2887.This home-stylerestauranttakesoverthespotonFifthandChestnut thathadfordecadesbeenPesto’s.Saladsandsandwiches,fried corn onthecob,anddailyspecialslikecrablegs,lambchops, andribeyewithloadedpotatoesandgreens.$$ Br L D
LOULOUFOOD+DRINK 106SearsAve,893-7776.The originalLouLouinSt.Matthewsretainsitscasualsettinganda culinaryfocusonNawlins-styleCajunandCreoledisheslike gumbo,jambayalaandetouffe,whileinrecentyears incorporatingMediterraneanandItalianinfluences,includinga strongselectionofpizza,pastaandcalzones.There’sasolid sandwich list,too,andthemuffuletta,gyroandCajunshortrib meltareuniquetotheSt.Matthewslocation(asof2023,Lou LouonMarketisopeninNuLu).$$ Br L D p
LOULOUONMARKET 812E.MarketSt.,515-9699.NuLu nowhasitsveryownLouLou,asownerandLouisiananative JaredMatthews,whoseholdingsinSt.Matthews(norelation) includeEquus&Jack’sBourbonRestaurant/Lounge,Black RabbitspeakeasyandTheFoxDen,bringsmuchofthe suburbanLouLou’sNawlins-centricmenu(andsomeofthe pizzas,pastaandcalzones)downtown,addingshow-stoppers likeblackenedmahiandalowcountryboil.STAVEisthe bourbonbarwithlivejazzinthebasement,andanoutdoor FrenchQuarter-styledcourtyardwithevenmorelivemusic (jazz,brassandbluegrass)iscominginlateSpring.$$$ L D p f
LOUVINO 1606BardstownRd.,365-1921,11400MainSt.,7421456.SteveRitchie,formerCEOatPapaJohn’sPizza,hastaken overthispopularwinebarandsmallplatesrestaurant.Heis keeping onExecutiveChefTavisRockwellandhisstaff,sofans willstillbeabletoenjoytheseasonalshareablesmallplates menuandcleverorganizationofthewinelist.Amyriadof winesbytheglassareavailablefreshfromtheirwinedispensingcruvinetsystem.$$ Br D pf
MERLE’SWHISKEYKITCHEN 122W.MainSt.,290-8888. TonyPalombino’spopularWhiskeyRowfoodandmusicspot acrossfromtheKFCYum!Centerofferslivemusiconaregular basisandamenuthatemphasizestacosandSouthernfried chicken. Sidesofferedincludesweetpotatocasserole,longcookedgreenbeansandacandiedbaconappetizer.100 bourbonsarecurrentlyonoffer,includinghandpickedprivate barrelsfromBuffaloTrace,Maker’sMark,WildTurkeyand others.$ L D pf
NEIGHBORHOODSERVICES 400S.SecondSt.,(OmniHotel), 313-6664.ThiscasualeatingoptionintheOmnihotelserves breakfast,lunch,anddinnerandoffersrelaxedindoorand outdoor dining.Enterfromthehotelorstreet.$$$ B L D pf
NOOSHNOSH 4816BrownsboroCtr.,205-2888.Namedforits founderandformerowner,LouisvilleculinarylegendAnoosh Shariat,thisfamily-friendlyeateryinBrownsboroCenteris builtaroundarusticstoneoveninanopenkitchen,offering
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NOUVELLEBAR&BOTTLE 214S.ClaySt.,631-9428.This French-stylewinebarsells40+winesbytheglass(in3-,6-or 9-ouncepours)and200to300winesbythebottle,focusingon affordable,interestingwines.Aselectionofbeers,ciders,classic cocktails,bourbonsandscotchesalsoareavailableto accompany cheeseandcharcuterieboards,alongwithdesserts.
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OFFTHERAILSTASTINGROOMANDWINEDEPOT 2118 BruceAve.,822-0738.Enjoythreefavoriteadultbeveragesat thisBuechelwinery–wine,craftbrews,andbourbon.The winesmadebyownersKennyandDeniseJewellincludea CabernetandReisling,andseveralfruitblends.Thebeersand BourbonsarefromalloverKentucky.$$ Br D pf
P.F.CHANG’SCHINABISTRO 9120ShelbyvilleRd.,327-7707. This Arizona-based,Chinese-themedrestaurantoffersaloud, happyscenewithChinese-styledishes.Toitscredit,everything ispreparedwellandserviceisconsistentlyfine.$$$ L D pf
SIDEBARATWHISKEYROW 129N.SecondSt.,630-2012.On thewestsideofWhiskeyRow,aboveTrollPubunderthe Bridge,Sidebarfocusesonburgers,Bourbonandbeer,a potentiallyboffocomboforthosegoingtoorcomingfromthe Yum!Centeracrossthestreet.Theemphasisisoncraftcocktails served alongsideashortbutboldselectionofsandwiches, appetizersanddesserts.$$ L D p
SOMEWHERELOUISVILLE 1135BardstownRd.,552-6942. Nowyoucandineandhavesomecocktails,andthenslideright nextdoortoNowhereforlate-nightfunandgames.The Southern-inspiredmenuincludesbeercheeseandpretzels, smokedwings,buttermilkfriedchickenand3varietiesof flatbreads.$$ D pf
THECHAMPAGNERYATARCHITYPEGALLERY 1764
FrankfortAve.,896-8050.ThisCliftonbusinesshostsartshows and nowalsohasafullbarwithafocusonmorethan120 Champagnesandsparklingwinesplusamenuoflightbites–oysters,caviar,charcuterie,cheeses,fruitanddesserts.$$$ D p
THEFATLAMB 2011GrinsteadDr.,409-7499.Thefirstof Chef/ownerDallasMcGarity’sdiningproperties,this comfortable,classyHighlandsbistroserveslunchanddinner, focusingonsmallplatessuchasonionandchivehushpuppies, lambmeatballs,curry-searedsalmon,tandoori-searedscallops and ricottaghnocchiwithtruffledmushroomcream.$$ L D pf
THEHUBLOUISVILLE 2235FrankfortAve.,777-1505.Clifton hastakentothissprawlingmodernrestaurant,cocktailbarand adultreccenterwithgusto.TheSouthern-inspiredsmallplates menuanditsspecialsboardofrotatingentreespleasesmultiple tastes.Thebarboastsabigrumandtequilaselection,with alcoholicfloatsaspecialty.Thelivelypatioispackedingood weather. $$ D pf
THEPINEROOM 6325RiverRd.,528-4422.AugustaHollandis behindthemodernincarnationofthisclassicProspect restaurant,inthespacethatmostrecentlywasCastIron Steakhouse.Startwith,perhaps,thechickenliverlettucewraps, orsweetpotatofalafel.Thengofortheblackenedporkchopor thegrainbowl.Thebuttermilkfriedchickenisadiningfavorite. $$$ Br D pf
THESILVERDOLLAR 1761FrankfortAve.,259-9540.Inthis Cliftonhonkytonkbarandrestaurant,themusic,allonvinyl, is the“Bakersfieldsound”—afusionofMexicaliandAmerican rootsmusic.Thesoutherncountry-stylemenuwithsophisticatednuanceshashappyfanscrowdinginmostynights. Choosefrommorethan80KentuckyBourbons,ryes,tequila andmescal,butno“foreignwhiskey”likeScotch.$$ Br L D pf
VILLAGEANCHORPUB&ROOST 11507ParkRd.,7081850.IntheheartofAnchorageisthistwo-levelEuro-village inspiredconcept.Ontheupperlevel,aFrenchbistrowithan outdoorterrace.DownstairsatTheSeaHagtheambienceisa Britishpub.Theheartyupscalecomfortfood-stylemenuis servedlunchanddinnerwithweekendbrunch.Ashort,wellselectedwinelistandambitiousbeerlistwithmorethan50
craftandimportchoicesaccompany55Bourbonstoboot.$$$ Br L D pf
WILTSHIREATTHESPEED 2035S.ThirdSt.,634-2976.This sunny,elegantcaféattheSpeedMuseumiscurrentlyopenonly onFriday,SaturdayandSunday.Theoften-changingseasonal menu currentlyofferssalmonanddillchowder,abreakfast croissant,andavegetablefrittata.$$ B Br L pf
BONEFISHGRILL 657S.HurstbournePkwy.,412-4666.This franchiseconceptfromtheFlorida-basedOutbackSteakhouse chainoffersimpressiveseafoodinacomfortablesetting.Add Bonefishtoyourshortlistofsuburbanchaineateriesthatdothe jobright.$$$ D p
BRENDON’SCATCH23 505S.FourthSt.(EmbassySuites), 909-3323.Thisdowntownupscaleseafoodrestaurant’sfish menu dependsonwhathascomeinfreshthatday.The2and3 tierseafoodtowersareafunsharedappetizerforagroup.Other choicesincludelobstermac’n’cheese,cornmeal-crusted salmon,andwild-caughtgrouperandseabass.Thereisa substantialsteakselectionaswell.$$$ D p
CADILLACSCHICKENANDFISH 7105FegenbushLn.,2873437.Thisfamily-operatedfoodtruckhasfoundapermanent space,whereyoucanfindcatfish,codfishplates,chicken tenders andfishtacos,withsimplesidesoffries,coleslaw, bakedbeans,macandcheese,onionringsandhushpuppies.$$
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CAPTAIN’SQUARTERSRIVERSIDEGRILLE 5700Captain’s QuartersRd.,228-1651.Oneofthecity’smostattractive eateriesforatmosphere,Captain’sQuartersmatchesthebeautifulsettingwithqualitybistro-stylefarethatwon’tdisappoint. Summerorwinter,it’sadelightfulplacetodine.$$ Br L D pf
CATFISHHAVENPAYLAKE&RESTAURANT 7208 Whipple Rd.,937-7658.Ifyouliketofish,orifyouliketoeatfish,you’ll likelyenjoyCatfishHaven,asimple,down-homeeateryin SouthwesternJeffersonCounty.Seafoodisthespecialty. Fishermenwillenjoytheirpay-to-fishlake.$$ L D f
CUNNINGHAM’SCREEKSIDE 6301UpperRiverRd.,2283625.Oneofthelongest-livedrestaurantsinthecity, Cunningham’shashadseveralincarnationssince1870,and nowpullsinoldtimersandnewfansatitsHarrod’sCreek location. Thereyoucanfindfinefishsandwichesandpubgrub, andabsorbsomeofthenostalgiaassociatedwiththislong-time favorite.$ Br L D pf
THEFISHHOUSE 1310WinterAve.,568-2993.Louisvilleisas overflowingasawell-stockedlakewithfish-sandwichhouses, andTheFishHouseisrightuptherewiththebest.Crisp breadinglacedwithblackpepperisthesignatureofGreenRiver friedfishfromWesternKentucky.Andonweekendsthespace morphsintoCaféBeignet,servingheartybreakfastsandNew Orleans-style beignets.$ Br L D pf
HILLSTREETFISHFRY 111E.HillSt.,636-3474.ThisOld Louisvilletraditionissmallandeasytomiss,butit’sworththe efforttofind.Itsoversizedfriedwhitefishsandwichisthe flagshipdish,butavariedmenuisalsoavailable.$ L D f
HOOKEDONFRANKFORT 3202FrankfortAve.,690-9835. TheownersofFrankfortAveBeerDepotoperatethisfishhouse twodoorsaway.Themenufeaturesfriedfishsandwiches,fish tacos, basketsofshrimporoystersorfroglegs.Clam/conch chowderandseafoodgumbo,too,ormacandcheeseandgrilled cheesesandwichesforthosewhocan’tdofish.$$ L D p
HUNGRYPELICAN 5412BardstownRd.,239-7145.Thesole remainingrepresentativeofaquitepopularchainstillkeepsup thetradition.Thecooksandserversareold-timerswho understandtheintricaciesofgettingperfectlyfriedseafoodto customersintimelyfashion.Generously-filledrolled oysters, too.$$ L D pf
JOE’SCRABSHACK 131RiverRd.,568-1171.Thesettingonthe edgeofRiverfrontParkisbright,noisyandfun,witha wraparounddeckprovidingapanoramicriverview.$$ L D pf
KINGFISHRESTAURANT 3021UpperRiverRd.,895-0544,
601W.RiversideDr.,JeffersonvilleIN,284-3474.Friedfishin afamilydiningsettinghasmadeKingfishapopularfavoritefor manyyears.Aficionadosofrolledoystersandfroglegscanfind bothhere,aswellasalargeselectionoffriedandbroiled seafood, asdinnersandsandwiches.Bothlocationsboastriver views.$$ L D pf
MIKELINNIG’S 9308CaneRunRd.,937-9888.Thispopular riversiderestauranthasbeendishinguptastyfriedfishand seafoodatfamilypricessince1925.There’sindoorseatingand abar,butthepicnicgrovewithitsgiantshadetreesmakes Linnig’saspecialplaceinseason.Outofseason—Nov.toJan. —thefamilyshutterstheplaceandtakesanicevacation.$ L D f
MITCHELL’S FISHMARKET 4031SummitPlazaDr.,412-1818. Thedecorofthisupscaleeateryevokesthefeelingofalargefish market,withanopenkitchenthatoffersviewsofchefsatwork. QualityseafoodandservicehavemadeMitchell’sapopular destination.$$$ L D pf
PASSTIMEFISHHOUSE 10801LocustRd.,267-4633.Ifyouare lookingforanhonestfishsandwichandacoldbeer,withno frills,thisJeffersontowntavernisjusttheticket.Bellyup,place yourorder,andbesuretohavecash—nocreditcardsaccepted here. $$ L D f
REDLOBSTER 4639OuterLoop,964-9647,986Breckenridge Ln.,899-3334,951E.LewisandClarkPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN, 812-285-0444.Consistentqualityandmoderatepriceshave maintainedthisseafoodchain’spopularityinthecasualdining categorysinceitsfoundingmorethanfiftyyearsago.Periodic promotionspleaserepeatcustomersanddrawnewfolksinto thefold.$$$ L D pf
ROCKEY’SCLARKSVILLESEAFOOD 916EasternBlvd.,812590-2427.ClarksvilleIN.TheformerClarksvilleSeafood buildinghasnewlife.Doesthereturnoffriedfish,shrimpand oysters—andthealluringscentofthefrying—bringback nostalgiaforaseeminglylosttime?Veteranseafood restauranteurHubertRockeyscrubbeddowntheoldbuilding, renovatedtheinterior,brightenedeverythingup,andisfrying thesameseafood,inthesameway,andwiththesamemenuas theoldClarksvilleSeafood.Clarksvilleishappyagain.$$ L D
RUMORS RESTAURANT&RAWBAR 12339ShelbyvilleRd., 245-0366.VisualizeHooter’swithoutthescantily-clad waitresses,andyou’vedrawnabeadonRumor’s,theoriginal Louisvillehomeofthebucket-of-oystersandimpressiveraw bar.$$ L D pf
SAM'SSEAFOOD&GRILL 4918PoplarLevelRd.,966-6940. Thechoiceshereincludejacksalmon,froglegs,grouperand redsnapper,aswellascatfish,tilapiaandshrimp.Thefishaversecanfilluponchickenwingsorgizzardsorarangeof meat-filled sandwiches.$$ L D
SHARK’SSEAFOOD 3099BreckenridgeLn.,450-5775.Several typesofcrunchy-breadedfriedfish-whitefish,shrimp,catfish, salmon-tochoosefrom,aswellaswingsandsidedisheslike friedmushroomsandfriedokra.$ L D
SINCLAIRSMOKEDSALMON 2208DundeeRd.,548-1203. Youcanfindjustverlassosalmonhere,invarioussizesoffillets, hotsmokedoverhickory,usingaprocessdevelopedbya hobbyistturnedweekendseafoodentrepreneur.Orderahead and takeawayonly.$$$$
THEFISHERY 3624LexingtonRd.,895-1188.Thisfried-fish eateryhasbeenpopularintheSt.Matthewsneighborhoodsince 1983.TheFisheryremainsjustlypopularforitsquick,sizzling hotandaffordablefishandseafoodmeals.$ L D f
THREEBROTHERS 2001SeventhStreetRd.,409-7447.The menuofthisAlgonquinneighborhoodfishhouseincludes Chicago-stylefriedperch,cod,salmonandcatfish,thebest seller. $ L D
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HINGWANGCAJUNSEAFOOD&SUSHI 2116E.SpringSt., NewAlbanyIN,812-924-7388.Thephenomenonofthe Vietnamese/CajunseafoodboilfinallyhascometoNewAlbany withthisbrandextensionofthevenerableHingWangChinese
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LEGENDCRABSEAFOODHOUSE 3020BardstownRd.,9399888.LocatedintheformerBuckhead’sspaceintheGardner Ln.shoppingcenter,legendsoffersseafoodboilsandfried seafood,withsidesofcorn,coleslaw,friesorsausages.$$$ D p f
PIER 17CAJUNSEAFOOD 1975S.HurstbournePkwy.,4099857,5362DixieHwy.,963-5120.Pier17introduced LouisvilletotheVietnamese-CajunfusionconceptofAsianspicedseafoodboils(whichoriginatedontheTexas-Louisiana coast).Nowthisvariationontheseafoodboilhasopeneda secondlocationinPleasureRidgePark.$$$ L D pf
SEAFOODLADY 3207FernValleyRd.,907-5251,601E. JeffersonSt.,907-5251.Thelurehereisfreshfish,shrimpand crablegsbroughtupfromtheGulfCoast,preparedwithCajun spices, andservedsimplyandrelativelycheaply.$$ L D f
STORMINGCRAB 1360VeteransPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,5903773,4801OuterLoop,999-9998.Hereyoucangetmarket priceseafoodboilsinseveralspicelevelsandflavors(crabhouse Cajun,garlicbutterandplain)totakehomeordumponpapercoveredtablestoeatastheyshouldbeeaten.OtherCajun dishestoo,likegumboandcrawfishetouffé.$$$ L D
BOB'SSTEAK&CHOPHOUSE 400S.SecondSt.,(Omni Hotel), 313-6664.Thesignaturerestaurantlocatedoffthelobby intheOmniHoteloffersrefinedserviceandadecorfocusedon Americanthoroughbredracing.Asteakmenuoffersseven primeselections,fromribeyetofiletto28-oz.porterhouse. Seafood,too(crabcakes,scampi,lobstertails),andsumptuous desserts.$$$$ D p
BRAZEIROSCHURRASCARIA 450S.FourthSt.(FourthStreet Live)290-8220.ThisKnoxville-basedcompany’sfirstsatellite location hasbeenadowntownhit.Achurrascariaworkslike this:Youchoosedrinks,visitthesaladbarandawaitvisitsfrom “gauchochefs”whobringyard-longskewersofgrilledmeats (beef,lamb,sausage)toyourtableforslicing—asmuchasyou wish—alongwithsidedishes.$$$$ L D pf
BROOKLYN&THEBUTCHER 148E.MarketSt.,NewAlbany IN.590-2646.IanHallofTheExchangePub+Kitchenopened thissteakhouseinarenovatedhistorichotelwithlotsofcool touches:blackandwhitetilesonfloorandwalls,anopen k itchenandavintagebarcounterfromanoldlocal Woolworth’sstore.Thebarprogramemphasizesbourbon, Scotchandcraftbeers.Themenuincludesfreshseafood,small platesandlotsofbeef—NewYorkstrip,bone-inribeye,flat ironsteaks—allaslocallysourcedaspossible.$$$ D pf
CASTIRONSTEAKHOUSE 1207E.MarketSt.,JeffersonvilleIN, 590-2298.Buck’sownerCurtisRaderalsooperatesthis riversideeaterywherethekitchencookssteaksandsidesincast iron pansatmoderateprices.Theambienceisupscalewith“no peanutsonthefloor,antlersonthewallorcountrymusic,” Raderpromises.$$$ D pf
CATTLEMAN’SROADHOUSE 2001S.HurstbournePkwy.,3847623,139HistoricalTrail,543-3574,3500St.JosephRd.,New Albany,725-7166.Theselocaloutletsofthesmallregional chainoffermid-pricedbeefchoicesandstarterssuchasfried picklechipsandjalapeñopoppers,grilledchicken,salmon,and plenty ofsandwiches.$$$ L D pf
CONNORSSTEAK&SEAFOOD 615S.HurstbournePkwy., 812-1122.TheHurstbournecorridor(ex-Mimi’sCafe)isthe homeofthefirstLouisvillelocationforthispurveyorofaged, mesquite-grilledsteaksandseafood,withpastas,saladsand sandwichesfillingoutthemenu.$$$$ L D p
DELFRISCO’S 101WhittingtonPkwy.,897-7077.ThislongtimeSt.Matthewssteakhouseresumedoperationandhas settledinattheformerlocationofZ'sOysterBar&Steakhouse. The high-endmenuofferssteaks,avarietyofsurf’n’turf selections,seafoodand,ofcourse,itsfamousspinachdish, greenphunque.$$$$ D p f
GORDONRAMSAYSTEAK 11999CasinoCenterDr.SE (CaesarsSouthernIndian),Elizabeth,IN,866-676-7463. Caesarswelcomestherenowned,multi-starredMichelinchef’s signaturesteakhouseconcept,emphasizingdry-agedbeef, lamb,seafood,andappetizerslikesmokedbeeftartareand Kurobuta(“blackhog”)porkbelly.Ramsay’sfamedBeef Wellington andStickyToffeePuddingarebothonthemenu, accompaniedbyanextensivewineandbourbonlists,andhandcraftedcocktails. $$$$ D p
JEFFRUBY’SSTEAKHOUSE 325W.MainSt.,584-0102.This CincinnatirestaurateurhasmadeanimpactinLouisvillewith hisoutstandingsteaks,glitterybar,urbanvibeandtop-notch service.TheroomshaveChurchillDownsthemes.Thesteaks taketherailwithseafoodandsushicomingupfastonthe outside. $$$$ L D p
LEMOO 2300LexingtonRd.,458-8888.RestauranteurKevin Graingerhascreatedalivelyandamusingspacewithadecor thatdelightsinlotsofsteel,neonandvelvet.Themenuhas someunusualchoices:afilet“flight”ofchoice,primeandwagyu beef;slicedloadedbakedpotato;drunk-cutfries;chickenand waffles;anddrinksliketheMoohatanortheLeMule.The Sundaydragbruncheshavebecomeathing.$$ Br L D pf
LOGAN’SROADHOUSE 970E.Lewis&ClarkPkwy.,Clarksville IN, 288-9789,1540AlliantAve.,266-6009.,5229DixieHwy., 448-0577.Withmorethan100propertiesin17states,this Nashville-basedchainparlayspeanutshellsonthefloorand steaksonthetableintoapopularformula.$$ L D p LONGHORNSTEAKHOUSE 2535HurstbourneGemLn.,6715350,9700VonAllmenCt.,326-7500,1210VeteransPkwy., ClarksvilleIN,284-5800,4813OuterLoop,969-9790.Oversizesteaksanda“bigsky”westernthemearethedrawatthis chain eatery,althoughmostofitspropertiesareeastofthe Mississippi.$$ L D p
MALONE'S 4370SummitPlazaDr.,618-0702.ThisLexingtonbasedrestaurantserveslunchanddinner.Menuchoicesinclude variouscutsofprimesteaks,fishandseafood,includingsushi, andhousefavorites,suchasbottomlesssaladandbread.$$$ L
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MATTWINNSTEAKHOUSE 700CentralAve.(Churchill Downs)636-4888.Thispremiersteakhouserestaurantat ChurchillDownsisastunningandextensivediningspace,with exquisite foodandamemorableviewoverthelandmarktrack andinfield.Therestaurant,namedforMattWinn,oneofthe mostinfluentialfiguresinthoroughbredracinghistory,isopen allyear,notjustduringracingmeets,servingMaryland-style crabcakesanddeviledeggswithlobsterandsalmonroe; charcuterieboards;selectionsfromtherawbar;andentréesof primebeef,porkchops,andtrout,amongothers.$$$$ D pf
MORTON’S 626W.MainSt.,584-0421.Thisbelow-ground temple totheredmeatgodsiselegantandmasculine,fullof woodpaneling,brassrailsandleatherbooths.Louisvillereveres itshome-grownrestaurantsbuthaswelcomedthisChicagobasedchainwithopenmouths.$$$$ D p
NOSTALGIC 1306BardstownRd.,999-2560.Athemed Highlandschophousenexttotheapartment-hotelBellwether, fromtheownerofNaïveandherchef,withmenuitemsand drinksinspiredbynostalgiaforchildhoodedibles(hamburger helper, potatoskins,hotpockets)andpotableslikeacerealmilk Alexanderandcircusanimalcrackershot.$$$$ D p f
OUTBACKSTEAKHOUSE 6520SignatureDr.,964-8383,9498 BrownsboroRd.,426-4329,8101BardstownRd.,231-2399, 1420ParkPlace,ClarksvilleIN,283-4329.Thenamesuggests Australia,andsodoestheshtickatthispopularnationalchain, butthefoodisprettymuchfamiliarAmerican,andthefaregoes beyondjuststeaktotakeinchicken,seafoodandpasta.$$$ D p
PAT’S STEAKHOUSE 2437BrownsboroRd.,896-9234.Alocal favoritesince1958andastraditionalasasteakhousegets.Pat Francis,likehisfatherbeforehim,cutsthemeatshimself.Its combinationofqualitybeefandhospitalityrankitamongthe beststeakhousesintown.$$$$ D pf
REPEALOAK-FIREDSTEAKHOUSE 101W.MainSt.(Hotel Distil),716-7372.ThemainrestaurantatthenewHotelDistil
onWhiskeyRowfiresthesteaksoverusedbourbonbarrel staves. Ifsteakisn’tyourdish,checkoutthesole meunière,the truffledspaghetti,thewell-stockedrawbar,orgrababluecrab omeletatlunch.Asyoumightexpect,thespiritslistisdeep. $$$$ B Br L D p
RUTH’SCHRISSTEAKHOUSE 6100Dutchman’sLn.,4790026.Thelong-standingLouisvillelocationofthisNew Orleans-basedinternationalchainisperchedatopthe16-floor KadenTower.Ruth’sChrisservesexcellentsteaks,chopsand seafoodinanatmosphereofelegancethatwillmakeyoufeel pampered, atapricetomatch.$$$$ D p
STEAK&BOURBON 1321HerrLn.,708-2196.OleRestaurant Grouphasbranchedoutwiththisaffordably-pricedpremium steakhouse.Inadditiontothesignature24oz.cowboycut Angusribeye(agedaminimumof30days)themenuofferspanroastedchicken,grilledVerlassosalmon,steak&cheesehand pies,Maryland-stylecrabcakesandcarrotcakewithbourbon caramelicing.TrytheHousePunchorchoosefromover100 bourbons, includingareservelist.$$$ L D pf
STONEYRIVERLEGENDARYSTEAK 3900SummitPlazaDr., 429-8944.StoneyRiverintheSpringhurstshoppingcenteris oneofthechain’sfirstpropertiesoutsideitsGeorgiahome.It drawsbigcrowdswithitsmemorablesteaksandtrimmings, withextrapointsforfriendlyserviceandacomfortable atmosphere.$$$$ Br D p
TEXASROADHOUSE 757E.Lewis&ClarkPkwy.(GreenTree Mall),ClarksvilleIN,280-1103,4406DixieHwy.,448-0705, 3322 OuterLoop,962-7600,13321ShelbyvilleRd.,253-0085, 5055ShelbyvilleRd.,897-5005.ThespiritoftheWestsetsthe themeforthispopularsteakhouse.Salads,vegetablesand breadswithheartysidedishesroundoutyourmealoptions. Thisisfamily-styledining,withnotraysliding—serviceat yourtable.$$ L D p
THECAPITALGRILLE 7600ShelbyvilleRd.,653-4373.Dryagedsteaks(curatedbyanon-sitebutcher),seafood,shellfish andanextensivewinelist,includingrareandallocated selections, arehallmarksofthehighendatthisDarden RestaurantspropertyonthenorthsideofOxmoorMall,which alsoboastsprivateeventspaceandanin-houseevents coordinatortohelpwithpatrons’planning.$$$$ L D p
CORNER 102W.MainSt.,583-1888.Corneristhebarand restaurantattachedtothechic,contemporaryAloftHotel downtown.Theemphasishereisonthebar,withawineand cocktailmenulongerandmorecreativethanthefoodside.Still, there aresolidbarmunchies,fromdipsanddeviledeggsto sandwiches,saladsandtacos.$$ B D pf
DOC'SBOURBONROOM 129W.MainSt.,742-2449.Doc Crow’shastakenoverthespacenextdoortocreatewhatthey sayis“thenation'sbiggestwhiskeybar.”Itcarriesthousandsof Bourbonsandotherwhiskeys,servedasflights,tastes,pours andcocktails.Menuitemsincludebeeftartare,lambflatbread, fingerlingpoutineandfresh-bakedpretzels.Acoffeebarisopen early inthemorning.$$$ D p
DOWNONEBOURBONBAR&RESTAURANT 321W.Main St.,566-3258.Situateddownoneflightbelowstreetlevel,this cool,shadedwateringholestocks150-plusBourbons,local craftbeerandserveswinesbytheglass.Well-pricedbarfood likebiscuitsandwiches,tacosandFritoPiemakeforaquick, satisfyinglunch.Bluegrassmusicseveraltimesaweektoo.$$
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EXCHANGEPUB+KITCHEN 118W.MainSt.,NewAlbanyIN, 948-6501.OwnerIanHallhasmadehisgastropubina sumptuously renovatedhistoricbuildingsuchafunplacetosit andsampletheeclecticbistro-stylemenuthathehashadto expandhisdiningroomandpatio.Washthingsdownwith somethingfromitssubstantialbeer,wineandcocktailslistthat evenincludeshouse-madegingerale.$$
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FOURPEGSBEERLOUNGE 1053GossAve.,634-1447. Twelvecraftbeersontapanda30bottlebeerlistbringinthe fans,whoalsoappreciatetheaward-winningveggieburgerand otherwell-pricedpubgrubsuchasachickenandwaffle
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GALAXIE 732E.MarketSt.,690-6595.TheguysbehindRYEjust downthestreetnowhavetheGreenBuildingspaceforabar dedicatedtomoderatelypriceddrinks($7cocktailsarewhat theyareshootingfor)andabarmenuof“international-inspired streetfood,”whichwasdescribedas“easytotakewithyou,”so youcannoshasyouimbibe.$$ L D pf
GRALEHAUS 1001BaxterAve.,857-7457.Gralehaushasfully reopened itscafeforcoffee,breakfastandlunchandanew concept,GraleGoods,willopennextdoortoHolyGralein early2022,sellingbeerandotherfoodstuffs.Thenewconcept, GralehausandHolyGralearecollectivelyknownas"The Grales.”$$ B L f
H.M.FRANK'SANO'SHEA'SPUBLICHOUSE 355SpringSt., JeffersonvilleIN,913-1174.Uponguttingtheinteriorandrebuildingthefacadeofthis1880’s-erabuilding,theoriginal identityofH.M.Frank’sDryGoodsstorewasuncovered,a discovery thathasgiventhisO’Shea’soutpostitsname.Thebar ismadefromrepurposedbarnwood,there’saneventspace upstairs,andupscalebarfoodiscreatedbyChefJohnKnightly.
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HAUCK'SCORNER 1000GossAve.,384-9374.Hauck’sHandy Store,ahumblecornergrocery,closedin2019after107years asaSchnitzelburgneighborhoodicon.ThelateGeorgeHauck isreveredlocallyforrevivingthetraditionofDainty,an immigrantGermanstreetgame.Hauck’sCornerhasnow reopened withabarandrestaurantinthecomprehensively remodeledbuilding,withvoluminousoutdoorseating.Chef AllanRosenbergdevelopedthenewmenu—whichproudly proclaimsthereturnofthefamousHauck’sbolognasandwich.
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THEMANHATTANPROJECT 2101FrankfortAve.,749-8925. Thisupscalegastropubhasexpanded,withamainroomnow lookingoutonthelivelyCiftonstreetscape.Thenewmenu
includesshortribsliders,chickenandwafflesandfourkindsof fries. Mac’n’cheesehasitsownmenusectionlistingalmosta dozenpossibleaddsons—frombacontocrabtoporkcheekto grilledchicken.TMPhasbecomepopularforitsbrunch,tacos &triviaTuesdays,andtheoriginalspaceintherearisagreat sportswatchingorspecialpartyvenue.$$ Br L D pf
WORLDOFBEER 9850VonAllmenCt.,690-4280.ThisFloridabasedchainservesawidevarietyofcraftbeersandsportsa tavernmenuthatisafewnotchesabovetheusualbarfood: wings andsandwiches,sure,butalsochimichurrimeatballs,ahi tunapokeandchipotleBBQchickenflatbread.Itsgiantpretzel andbeercheeseisagreatsharednibbler.$$ L D pf
80/20@KAELIN’S 1801NewburgRd.,200-8020.Theoriginal Kaelin’s,withitsdubioushistoryofinventingthecheeseburger, underwentseveralincarnationsbeforecurrentownersBill DuBourgandMattStaggsreviveditsnostalgiccharm.There’san indoor/outdoorrectangularbar,afenced-inwrap-aroundpatio and anadjacentmaltshopandicecreamparlor.Therestaurant menufeaturesburgers,ofcourse,aswellassalads,sandwiches anddinnerentrées.$$ L D pf
BUFFALOWILDWINGS 4600ShelbyvilleRd.,899-7732,9134 TaylorsvilleRd.,499-2356,10206WestportRd.,394-9596, 12901ShelbyvilleRd.,254-9464,1112VeteransPkwy., ClarksvilleIN,283-9464,4917OuterLoop,964-5803.As muchasportsbarasarestaurant,thisnationalfranchisechain offers tastysnack-typefare,includingthechain’strademark Buffalochickenwings.$$ L D pf
BUNZRESTAURANT 712BrentSt.(TheVillageMarket),6321132.Gourmetsmashburgers,aselectionofsandwiches,fries, onionringsandallthefixings(BunzrelocatedtoVillageMarket after11yearsintheHighlands). $$ L D pf
BURGERIM 3733LexingtonRd.,901-1101.Thisfast-growing California-basedchainoffersburgersmadewithbeef,salmon,
lamb,chickenandfalafel.Chickenwingsandmilkshakestoo. $$ L D f
THE CHICKENHOUSE 7180Hwy.111,SellersburgIN,2469485.Theparkinglotofthiswhiteframebuildinginrural Indianaispackedonweekendnightsasfamiliesfrom throughouttheareawaitondelectablefriedchicken.Thisisthe veryheartofAmericancomfortfood,includinggreenbeans, dumplings,andmashedpotatoes.$$ L D
CHICKENKING 639E.Broadway,589-5464.Spicy,crunchyand sizzlinghotfriedchickenistheprimarydrawonashort, affordable menu.$ L D
CHICKENSALADCHICK 12009ShelbyvilleRd.,842-4341, 1520VeteransPky.,JeffersonvilleIN,504-2360.Thenamesays itall:hereyoucanfindabaker’sdozenstylesofchickensalad, asascooporasandwich,pluspimentocheesesandwiches, soupsandsalads.$$ L D f
CLUCKERSWINGS 4308CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN, 944-8100,100W.RiversideDr.,JeffersonvilleIN,590-3662. Atthisgrowingchain,youcangetyourwingsdousedinan arrayofsauces,fromhoneybarbecuetospicygarlicbarbecueto sweet Thaichilitoinferno—ahabanero-basedsaucethathasa legitname.Alsobreadedandgrilledtenders,chicken sandwiches,appetizersandsalads.$ L D pf
CULVER’S 4630S.HurstbournePkwy.,671-2001,1555Veterans Pkwy.,JeffersonvilleIN,913-0810,11801InterchangeDr., 618-0838.Whenthesignatureitemiscalleda“ButterBurger” andfrozencustardtopsthedessertmenu,youknowyou’renot infordietfare.Qualityfastfoodandfriendlyservicemakethis chain popular.$
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DIXIECHICKEN 1785W.OakSt.,690-2748,3947DixieHwy., 448-2102.Agrowingfriedchickenspotthatservesuphonest friedchickenandgood,standardsidesatreasonableprices.$$
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DIZZYWHIZZDRIVE-IN 217W.St.CatherineSt.,583-3828. Thisneighborhoodeatery,aninstitutionthatgoesbackmore
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FAMILYTIES 1030CecilAve.,907-6548.ThisWestEnd conveniencestorealsohasavibrantcarryoutbusinessofferinga family-friendlymenuofburgers,wings,ribtips,hotdogsand brats.$ B L D
FIVEGUYSBURGERS&FRIES 2221StateStreet,NewAlbany IN,944-9958,4116SummitPlazaDr.,426-1702,4226 ShelbyvilleRd.,891-8848,4917OuterLoop,822-3702,13303 Shelbyville Rd.,244-1027.BasedinVirginia,thisburgerchain invokestheearlydaysoffastfoodwithfreshly-grilledburgers, bigsmokykosherdogs,enoughcondimentstosatisfyany craving,fresh-cutfriesandacheeryrock’n’rollsensibility.$ L D
GETITONABUNATBOOTY’S 822StateSt.,NewAlbanyIN, 292-3800.Anothersuccessfulfoodtruckfindsapermanent home.Booty’smadetheirnamewiththeBootyDog,Booty Burgerandchilibutthemenunowrangesfromjerkchickento pulled porkonbriochetoameatloafcupcake.$ L D
GRINDBURGERKITCHEN 829E.MarketSt.,851-7333. OwnersLizandJesseHuotarefirmlyestablishednowinNuLu, givingthemmuch-neededparking,aswellasafullbar.In additiontotheirsignatureburgers,theHuotshaveachopped chickensandwich,an“adult”grilledcheesemadewithBrieand Gruyereandacoupleofsaladchoices.$$ L D f
HOMERUNBURGERS&FRIES 2723S.HurstbournePkwy., 409-7004, 12949ShelbyvilleRd.,384-8403,303W.Cardinal Blvd.,708-1818.Burgers,dogsandfrieswithabaseballtheme highlightthesesuburbanspots,andmorethan20toppingsoffer youafielder’schoiceofoptionstodressyourburger.$ L D f
HOOTERS 4120DutchmansLn.,895-7100,4948DixieHwy., 449-4194,7701PrestonHwy.,968-1606,700W.Riverside Dr.,JeffersonvilleIN,218-9485,941E.Lewis&ClarkPkwy., ClarksvilleIN,284-9464.Hooter’smaydrawcrowdswithits long-standing reputationasapartyscene,butyou’llstayforthe food,anappetizingselectionofsoups,salads,seafoodand,of course,wings.$ L D pf
INDI’SRESTAURANT 1033W.Broadway,589-7985,3820W. MarketSt.,778-9099,2901FernValleyRd.,969-7993,5009S. ThirdSt.,363-2535,2970TenthSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,2888980,4590DixieHwy.,447-4856,4419CaneRunRd.,4481109,4901PoplarLevelRd.,969-5352.Grownfromatiny WestEndtakeoutspottoamini-chain,Indi’svendsavarietyof affordable soulfoodandbarbecuespecialtiestotakeoutoreat in.$ L D
INKREDIBLESBURGERS&SHAKES 1506DixieHwy.,6181217.Angusburgers,chickensandwiches,hand-spun milkshakesandexpressbreakfastitemsareamongtheoptions atthisfamily-ownedeateryhousedinaformerchainrestaurant structureintheAlgonquinneighborhood.$$ B L D f
JAGGERSRESTAURANT 6464DutchmansLn.,242-9311, 10690WestportRd.,576-4867.TexasRoadhousecontinuesto refine itsJaggersfast-foodrestaurantconcept,offeringchicken sandwiches,burgers,shakesandsalads.LocationsinSt. MatthewsandtheEastEndareopenfordining,withanother eventuallyslatedforMiddletown.$$ L D f
JOELLA’SHOTCHICKEN 3400FrankfortAve.,895-2235, 13401ShelbyvilleRd.,254-1111,1225VeteransPkwy, ClarksvilleIN,913-7555.YoucanfindNashville-stylehot chicken–medium,hotandhotter–atallthreelocations. House-made sideslocalcraftbeersandwineandfresh-squeezed lemonadeaswell.$$ L D pf
KING’SFRIEDCHICKEN 1302DixieHwy.,776-3013$ L D
MUSSEL&BURGERBAR 9200TaylorsvilleRd.,384-4834,113 S.SeventhSt.,749-6451.Theunusualcombinationinthename sparksimmediateinterest;theconsistentlyexcellentofferingsof bothshellfishandmeatpattieskeepssatisfiedcustomerscoming back.Choosefromsixdifferentsaucesforthemussels,and12 clevertwistsonburgers.Thedowntownvenuehasanexpanded menu andahandsomeoutdoorcourtyard. L D pf
OLLIE’STROLLEY 978S.ThirdSt.,583-5214.Alittlepieceof fast-foodhistoryremainsinOldLouisville.It’soneofthe nation’sfewsurvivingtrolleysoftheLouisville-basedchainthat
spreadacrossthenationinthe’70s.Oversizeburgerswitha spicy,homemadeflavorarejustasgoodasever.$ L
OSKAR'SSLIDERBAR 3799PoplarLevelRd.,395-9010.Jesse andLizHuot(GrindBurgerKitchen)expandontheirburger concept withanewsliderbar.Oskar’s(thenameinspiredbythe Huots’son,Oskar)offersoveradozensliderchoices–chicken, friedfishandporkbellyinadditiontotheexpectedgroundbeef mini-burgers.Friesandsalads,too.$$ L D p
RAILBIRDSHOTCHICKEN 4520PoplarLevelRd.,(DerbyCity Gaming),961-7600.Grabsomewingsorjumbotendersatyour choiceofheatlevelorothernon-spicychickendishesandsides likefriesandslawsbeforeyouheadbacktothegames.$ L D
R AISINGCANE’S 10490WestportRd.,425-4040,6811 BardstownRd.,654-7737,5212DixieHwy.,742-9035,1250 BardstownRd.,822-1188,1905S.HurstbournePkwy.,4099441.Anationalchainwithasinglecoreproduct—chicken fingers.Sixlocationsintownnow,allofferingsimpleand straightforwardfriedchickenfingercombosandsandwiches withslawandfriesontheside.$ L D f
RAMBLE 712BrentSt.(TheVillageMarket).Friedchicken sandwichesavailable inavarietyofculinaryguises:Nashville Hot,Cajun,GeneralTso’sandKorean,amongothers.$$ L D pf
REDROBINGOURMETBURGERS 9870VonAllmenCt.,3398616,5000ShelbyvilleRd.,899-9001.ThisSeattle-basedchain servesupitswell-regarded“gourmetburgers”andtrimmingsin twoEastEndlocationsandS.Indiana.Despiteafullbar,it reportedlyattractshordesofhappyyoungsters.$$ L D pf
ROOSTERS 7405PrestonHwy.,964-9464,4420DixieHwy., 384-0330, 1601GreentreeBlvd.,ClarksvilleIN,590-3391, 10430ShelbyvilleRd.,883-1990,5338BardstownRd.,6181128,3601SpringhurstBlvd.,708-2798.Withawidefootprint inOhio,thisColumbus-basedwings-and-brewschainisnow spreadingitsfranchisereachacrossIndiana,WestVirginiaand Kentucky.Itssixlocalpropertieshavegainedpopularityfora livelysportsbarsettingandoversizewings.$ L D pf
ROYALSHOTCHICKEN 736E.MarketSt.,919-7068.Ryan Rogers firstpressure-frieshischicken,then,intheNashville style,blanketsitwithapasteofoilandspicesdeliveringmildto “Gonzo”heat.Ifyou’renotinthemoodforbird,saladsandeven Southern-friedtofuareonthemenu.$$L D f
SIXFORKSBURGERCO. 1039AshSt.,565-9750.Thispopular GermantownspothasmovedtolargerdigsinSchnitzelburg.In additiontoburgersyoucanfindhotdogs,Polishsausage,notyour-ordinarygrilledcheeseandseveralvegetablesidedishes.$
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SMASHBURGER 9409 ShelbyvilleRd.,326-4141,312S.Fourth St.,583-1500,600TerminalDr.(LouisvilleAirport)363-2526. AgrowingchainlocatedmostlyintheWestandtheSouthnow hasthreeKentuckylocationsservingmade-to-orderAngusbeef burgers,andislookingtoopenmorearealocations.$ L D f
STEAK‘NSHAKE 4545OuterLoop,966-3109,980E.Lewis& ClarkPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN.,285-1154.OneoftheoldestfastfoodchainsintheU.S.,Steak‘nShaketracesitsancestrytoan Illinois roadsidestandin1934.Itnowboasts400outletsin19 statesbutstillstickstothebasics:qualitysteakburgersand hand-dippedshakesserved,ifyoudinein,onrealchina.$ B L D
THECHICKENBOX 5905TerryRd.,618-0430.ThisPleasure RidgeParkrestaurantofferssixflavorsofwings,allcookedto order:buffalo,extrahot,bbq,lemonpepper,hotgarlic Parmesanandlemonpepperhot.Thewafflebiscuithas impressedfans.$ L D f
THECHILLBURGER 500 LaFolletteStationDr.,FloydsKnobs IN,728-8283;1225VeteransPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,725-9157. ThesetwoSouthernIndianaburgerplacestoutfreshly-ground USDAChoicebeef,fresh-cutfriesandmilkshakesandsundaes fromhormone-freedairy.Chickenandfishsandwiches,too.$
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THEEAGLE 1314BardstownRd.,498-8420.Thissmall Cincinnati-basedchainservingfriedchicken,five-cheese macaroni,house-madebiscuitsandothercomfortfood,has
established itselffirmlyintheHighlandsrestaurantrow.The three-seasonpatioisagreatplacetoenjoythebeerlist.$
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THEWINGZONE 905HessLn.,636-2445,3038HunsingerLn., 618-0106,5210DixieHwy.,409-7112.WingZone,with locationsscatteredacrosstheeasternU.S.,excelswithjumbo wingsin25flavors,includingtraditionalBuffalo-stylewings thatrangefromTametoNuclearHabanero.Burgers,fried shrimpandsidesaswell.$ L D f
VIRTUEBAR&LOUNGE 1971BrownsboroRd.,290-0830. Relocated totheCliftonneighborhoodfromdowntown,and stillofferingregularnightclub-styleentertainment,Virtue’s kitchenhasbeenexpandedandfeaturesturkeylegs,catfish nuggetsandchickenwings(withawidevarietyofsaucesand dryrubs). $$ D pf
WALDO’SCHICKEN&BEER 10700MeetingSt.,434-4035. Where’sWaldo?InNortonCommons,wheretheEndeavor group(BigBadBreakfast,LouVine)hasintroducedthis Southern-style,chicken-ledconcept,withfriedfowl“onthe bone, onabun,inabowl,orinabasket,”andbeersolemnly promisedtobecold. $$ L D pf
WEEK-ENDBURGERS 5600NationalTpke.,994-8215.Another foodtruckbusinesshasgoneoffthewheels.Week-EndBurgers boasttheir“burgersarethewayburgersusedtobemadeyears, yearsago,good,tasty&messy).”Phillysandwiches,too,and sidesanddesserts.$ L D f
WINGSTOP 4812DixieHwy.,409-6000,2007S.Hurstbourne Pkwy.,491-7171.ThisTexas-basedchainwith500restaurants nationally, nowreachesintoLouisville.Theirspecialty?Wings ofcourse,andyoucangetthem9differentways.$$ L D p
W.W.COUSINSRESTAURANT 900DupontRd.897-9684, 4913DixieHwy.,742-1583.After30+yearsofofferingbuildyour-ownburgersonsubstantialhouse-bakedbunsandahuge condimentbar,thispopularburgerplacehasfinallyopeneda secondlocation,inarevampedSteak’n’Shakebuilding.$ L D
ZAXBY’S (8Locations)Therearenow9outletsinLouisvilleand Southern Indiana.Thecasualdiningchaincutensitsmenuwith alotof“z’s”:zappetizers,zalads,platterz,wingzandfingerzthatsortofthing.$ L D
ALLEYCATCAFÉ 11804ShelbyvilleRd.,245-6544.This suburbanAlleyCatisacozyandbrightlittleplace,andthe lunch-onlymenuisaffordableandappealing.$ L f
ANGIE’SCAFE 2781JeffersonCentreWay,JeffersonvilleIN,9200831.Angie’scooksupasolidbreakfastmenu–eggs,omelets, breakfast sandwiches,pancakes–andcreatesheartyhotand coldsandwichesforlunch,atpleasantlyretroprices.$ B L
AROMACAFÉ&BAR CaesarsSouthernIndiana,ElizabethIN, 866-676-7463.Grababitebeforehittingthecasino. Sandwiches,salads,sides,coldbeveragesandcoffeewillfuel youforanightofentertainment.$$$ B L D p
ATRIUMCAFÉ 9940CorporateCampusDr.(EmbassySuites), 426-9191.Aneclecticbistroatmosphereintheheartofthe hotel.Specialsrunfromtheirpopularcrabcakesandarrayof pasta dishestoaReubensandwichorfruitpie.$$ B D p
BLUEDOGBAKERYANDCAFÉ 2868FrankfortAve.,8999800.TablesarealwaysatapremiumatthispopularCrescent Hillbreakfastandlunchspot.Anditsartisanalbakerycontinues toproduceheartyEuropean-stylebreadsthathavesetagold standardonrestauranttablesandinbettergrocerystores aroundtown.$$ B L D f
BLUEHORSECAFÉ 830PhillipsLn.(CrownPlazaHotel),3672251. $$$ L D p
BOOMER’SCAFÉ 722W.MainSt.,585-4356.Namedafterthe owner’sdear,departedbeagle,Boomer’sisapopular,low-key downtowndeliintheheartofthemuseumdistrict.Sandwiches, burgerandfries,homemadechocolatecookies,andgoodcoffee. $ L
BORSALINOCAFÉ&DELI 3825BardstownRd.,807-5325. ThisBuechelstoreissomewherebetweenacoffeeshop,afancy
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CAFÉ360 1582BardstownRd.,473-8694.Highlandsdiners enjoyaneclecticandinternationalmenuatthisfriendlycorner place,withSouthernfriedcatfishandIndianlambbiryaniin immediatejuxtaposition.Youcangetitall,diner-style,just about24/7.$ B L D pf
CAFFECLASSICO 2144FrankfortAve.,895-0076.Atfirsta coffeebar,butovertheyearstheclassyspaceatCliftonand Frankfort hasmaturedintoanelegantbistroservinganeclectic menu—salmoncroquetteswithwasabiaioli,empanadas,an internationalarrayofsalads,panini,bocadillosandpizzas.A stylishplaceforlunchorsupper.$$ B L D f
CHEDDARBOXCAFÉ 12121ShelbyvilleRd.,245-2622.An attractive—andbusy—Middletownlunchspotwhereowner MichelleBartholmewservespopularsalads,sandwichesand soups,aswellashotentréessuchaslasagnaandBrieand cranberry-stuffed chicken.Pickupsomefrozenappetizersfor yournextcocktailparty.$ L D f
CHRISTI'SCAFÉ 12810DixieHwy.,937-3110.ThisfamilyoperatedrestaurantinValleyStationservesbreakfast,lunchand dinner,allthedishesyouknowyouwant:omelets,hotcakes, wings,chili,beansoup,giantburgers,open-facedroastbeef withmashedpotatoesandliverandonions.$ B L D
CLEANEATZ 3565SpringhurstBlvd.,653-7865.Thisoutpostof a Wilmington,NCfranchise,thefirstofthreeplannedforthe area,housesacafé,wherecustomerscandineorcollectweekly mealplansfeaturinghealth-consciouspreparedmealsthatcan bereheatedathome.$$ L D
CORNERCAFÉ 9307NewLagrangeRd.,426-8119.Thisfamilyownedandoperated,classier-than-the-average-stripmallplace hasquietlyturnedoutdeliciousmenusforbetterthan30years. TheFrederickfamilyservesaneclecticmenu(blackened tenderloin,Andouille-stuffedchicken,garlic-basilchicken
pizza) anddishesliketheIrishporkhavewonprizesatlocal charitycontests.$$$ L D pf
CRAVECAFÉ&CATERING 2250FrankfortAve.,896-1488. Experiencedcaterersandchefsoffercasualqualitycaféfarein thiscomfortableframehouseinClifton.Threevariationson chickensaladareavailable,8differentgreensalads,8hot sandwiches(manywithcutenames:TheBigDirty,TheGuido). Vegetarianchoicesandcheesecakeorcookies,too.$$ L D
CUP OFJOY 2507BankSt.,919-9074.Thiscoffeeshopandcafé, locatedinaformerbar,isaprojectofHavenMinistriesandrun mostlybyvolunteers.AccordingtofounderEstherLyon,the foodis“homemade,down-homecooking…biscuitsandgravy, homemadepotatosoup,chickenanddumplings,turnovers, pastries.”Nothingonthemenutops$5.$ B L
DERBYCAFÉEXPRESS 704CentralAve.(KentuckyDerby Museum),637-1111.Youcangetbothgrab-and-goeats,and made-to-order breakfastandlunchitemsbeforeorafteryour visittotheDerbyMuseum.Atbreakfast,choosefromhotand coldbreakfastitems,freshpastriesandkolache.Thelunch menuoffersdeli-stylesandwiches,paninis,soups,salads,Derby Pie(ofcourse)andBenedictine.Thereisalsoafullbar.$ B L pf
HOTBOXEATERY 438W.MarketSt.,822-3995.Trytheirfresh soups,salads,sandwiches,wrapsanddailyspecials.Menu choicesincludeaBrieandsalamiwrap,Indonesianchicken peanut satay,porkschnitzel,aturkeyclubwrapandagyro— inotherwords,anappealinglydiverseselection.$ L ILOVEJUICEBAR 13317ShelbyvilleRd.,690-9938,10512 MeetingSt.,630-2051.Therearetwolocally-ownedfranchises ofthisregionalchain,situatedinMiddletownandNorton Commons.Veganandgluten-freejuicesandsmoothiesarethe housespecialties,butthereisafullarrayofsmoothiebowls (acai,pitayaandpb&j,amongothers).$$ B L
J. GRAHAM’SCAFÉ&BAR 335W.Broadway(TheBrown Hotel),583-1234.Thehomeofthelegendary“HotBrown”
sandwich,J.Graham’soffersamorecasualbistro-stylealternativetotheupscaleEnglishGrill,withchoiceofmenuserviceor buffetdining.$$ B L pf
JWCAFÉ&BAKERY 2301TerraCrossingBlvd.,907-5248.The bakerypartofthisEastEndspotofferssconesandcupcakesand otherexpectedbakerytreats.Thecaféparthasavarietyoflunch items,includingKoreanspecialties.Thesmokedsalmonsalad has wonfansquickly.$ B L f
KAYROUZCAFÉ 3801WillisAve.,896-2630.Tuckedinamong St.Matthewssidestreetsisoneofthebestsandwichplacesin Louisville.Thetunasalad,PortobellomushroomReuben,fish, chickenandhamburger—allareinnovativeandallcomewith someofthebestfriesintown.$ L D f
ORANGECLOVERKITCHEN&MORE 590MissouriAve., JeffersonvilleIN,282-1005.Findquickbreakfastandlunch itemshere,suchastheOrangeClovermuffin:poppyseedand blood orangeflavorswithabloodorangedrizzle,aswellasa cupcakeversionwithcranberries.Twosoupspecialsoffered everydayoutofareciperotationof75possibilities
PLAYABOWLS 4600ShelbyvilleRd.(ShelbyvilleRoadPlaza). TwoJerseyShoresurfingenthusiastshaveparlayedtheirloveof acai,pitaya,chia,coconutbowlsandsmoothiesintoa nationwidechainofhealthfoodrestaurants,withthefirstoftwo LouisvilleshopsopeninSt.Matthewsandtheothercoming soon toMiddletown.$$ B L D
PUREBLENDZ 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket),640-8668. ThiskioskattheLoganStreetMarketofferspure,unprocessed foodsintheformofsuperfoodsmoothiebowls,avocadotoast, kombucha,lemonadeteafogsandmore.$ L D f
PURRFECTDAYCATCAFÉ 1741BardstownRd.,916-5051. Oneroomisawinebarwithsnacksandsmallbitesprovidedby localbakeries.Theotherroom,byreservation,isaCatRoom, populatedbycatsneedinghomes,providedbytheHumane Society. Bringinadrink,andplayandcuddlewithkitties— andmaybetakeonehome.$ B L D p
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RAMSI’SCAFÉONTHEWORLD 1293BardstownRd.,4510700.ThebeatingbohemianheartoftheHighlands,Ramsi Kamarbringsawonderfullyeclecticspirittotheenvironment andtohismenu,whereyoucanfindCuban,Jamaican,Greek, andMiddleEasterndishesatmoderateprices.Aweekend brunchandlate-nighthoursaddtothedraw.$$ L D pf
REDHOG 2622FrankfortAve.,384-0795.KitGarrettandBob Hancock,ownersofBlueDogBakery,nowalsohavethis butcher shopandcaféofferingartisancuredmeatsinCrescent Hill.Pasture-raisedpork,beef,bison,lambandpoultryare available.Thecaféservessmallplatesandpizzasfiredfromtheir wood-burningoven.Thebarofferscraftcocktailsand12beer taps.$$ L D pf
SHADYLANECAFÉ 4806BrownsboroCenter,893-5118.This perenniallypopularlittleEastEndeatery,longago-tochoice forbreakfastandlunch,nowprovidesdinneronFridaynights too.$ Br L D f
SHAHARCAFÉ 1511 BardstownRd.,653-7083.Anselmo’sItalian giveswaytothiseclecticeaterywhoseownershavedeviseda menuofEuro-Asianentreesandsnacks.Thewide-ranging menuincludesbeefkabobs,Russianpiroshki,samosasand poutine.Weekendentréespecialsmayincludeplov(acentral Asianriceandmeatdish),shashlik(similartoshishkebab), pelmeni(Russiandumplings)andborscht.$ B Br L D
STARLIGHTCAFÉ 19816HuberRd.,StarlightIN,923-9813. ThiscaféintheWinerybuildingatHuberFarmprovideslight lunch itemssuchasseasonalsoups,Ruebensandwiches,a turkeyclub,chickensaladorartisanflatbreadpizza.Dineinside inthediningroomoroutsideonthepatiothatoverlooksthe 550-acrefarm.Huberwinesandcocktailsmadefromspirits distilledonthepremisesavailabletoo.$$ L D pf
TAYLOR’SCEREALBOWLKITCHEN 438SpringSt., Jeffersonville,IN.Taylor’spursuesanutterlyuniquemission amongareaicecreamandsweetsshops,providingasafe environment suitableforautisticandneurodivergentchildren, completewithgames,sensorytoysand3Dprinters.$$ L
TERRILYNN'SCAFÉANDCATERING 133E.MarketSt.,New AlbanyIN,(812)923-1503.Aftertwodecadesinthecatering business,ownerTerriLynnDoylenowhasabrick-and-mortar caféindowntownNewAlbany,inthespacethathadrecently beenAdrienne&Co.BakeryCafé.ThemenufeaturesTerri Lynn’sstaplessuchassalads,bakedgoodsandsandwiches.$$
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THE CAFÉ 711BrentSt.,589-9191.Thetransitioniscomplete. TheCaféisnowacrossthestreetfromitsoriginalParistown location,inanewlyrenovated,airyspace,partoftheParistown Pointedevelopment.Themenu,withitscomplementofhearty breakfastandlunchdishes,remainsthesame.$$ B Br L D pf
THECHEDDARBOX 3909ChenowethSq.,893-2324.Since 1975thisSt.Matthewstraditionhasdelightedladieswho lunch,hungrystudentswhomunch,andjustabouteveryone else withtheirsandwiches,pastasaladsandtastydesserts.It caterspartieswithalmost50choicesofappetizers,party sandwiches,dips,cheeseringsandcrostini.$ L f
THECHEDDARBOXTOO 109ChenowethLn.,896-1133. CheddarBoxownerNancyTarranthasextendedherpresence withacaféjustacrosstheparkinglot.Lookforthesametasty salads,soupsanddessertsthathavemadehertake-away businesssopopular.$ B L
THESILLYAXECAFÉ 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket), 290-7197. SillyAxe(aplayonceliacdisease)isacompletely gluten-freeandpeanut-freediningconcept.Afterathree-year residencyatDouglassLoop,owner/chefAngelaPikehasmoved therestauranttosharedspaceattheLoganStreetMarketin ShelbyPark,wheretheemphasisisonceliac-appropriate chickendishes,thoughnotexcludingveganandvegetarian options. $$ L D pf
THESTARVINGARTISTCAFÉ&DELI 8034NewLagrange Rd.,412-1599.$ L
THE TABLE 1800PortlandAve.,708-2505.ThisWestEndnonprofit,socialentrepreneurshipexperimentserveslocally-grown, freshfoodandoperatesunderapay-what-you-canmodel.Pay suggestedpricesifyoucan,orifnot,contributeyourtime.Or
donatemoreto“payitforward.”Themenuofferssoups,salads, sandwichesandsides.$ L D
TOPHATCAFÉ 1300MuhammadAliBlvd.,583-8822.Located insidetheOldWalnutPlaza,thisneighborhoodcoffeeshopand breakfastandlunchcafé,namedafteranhistoricWestEnd nightclub, isaprojectoftheLouisvilleCentralCommunity Center,initsefforttoconnecttheRussellneighborhoodtoits pastandtoencouragefellowshipandneighborhood networking.$ B L D
TROPICALSMOOTHIECAFÉ 13128ShelbyvilleRd.,290-9903, 5023MudLn.,709-5420.Ah,ifonlyrestaurantnameswere transparent.Thereisafullrangeofsmoothies,ofcourse,but alsoanextensivemenuofflatbreads,wrapsandotherhealthminded menuitems.$$ B L D
VIC’SCAFÉ 1839E.MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN,944-4338.$ L D
WAYCOOLCAFÉ 120W.Broadway,582-2241.Wayside ChristianMissiontrainspeoplehereinitscommunityre-entry programinrestaurantserviceandmanagement.Breakfastsfor under$5;alunchbuffetis$8forunlimitedtrips.Adinner menutoo.It’sado-gooderplacethatservesgoodfood.$ L D
WILTSHIREPANTRYBAKERYANDCAFÉ 901BarretAve., 581-8561,6301MoonseedSt.,581-8560,605W.MainSt., 749-1683. Caterer/RestaurateurSusanHershberg’spopular bakeryandcaféoperationnowhasthreelocations,withthe openingofadowntowncaféintheformerAtlanticNo.5space. Atallthreeyoucanfindartisanalbreads,sconesandcroissants, fullbreakfasts(Tuscaneggsandwich,breakfastgrainbowl, frittata,smokedsalmonplate)aswellassandwiches,sidesalads andpaninis.$ B L
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BIGBADBREAKFAST 984BarretAve.,289-8227,5050Norton HealthcareBlvd.,709-5420.Thebuildingsknownlocallyasthe Lynn’s ParadiseCaféand(Dean)Corbett’s:AnAmericanPlace havebecomepartoftheregionalchainBigBadBreakfast.The extensivebreakfastandlunchmenusincludeCreoleomelet (filledwithshrimpandandouille),chickenandwaffles,and huevosrancherosmadewithgrits,chickensausageandsaucy blackbeans.$$ B Br pf BISCUITBELLY 900E.MainSt.,409-5729,3723LexingtonRd., 690-2945,13301ShelbyvilleRd.,208-8722.ChadandLauren Coulter, ofLouVinofame,ownthisbreakfast-andlunchorientedeatery.You’llfindover-sizedbiscuitsandwichesfilled withchicken,countryhamorbrisket;oatmeal,hashand Nutellatoast,aswellasanadultbeverageprogramthatincludes beersandcoffee-inflectedcocktails.There’snon-alcoholic coffee,too,andeggshoweveryoulikethem.$$ B Br L pf
CONHUEVOS 2339FrankfortAve.,384-3027,4938US-42, 384-3744,400S.SecondSt.(OmniHotel),2125S. Hurstbourne Pkwy,384-2432,10639MeetingSt.,290-4123. ThehugelypopularMexicanbreakfastandlunchrestaurant continuestoexpandtomeetdemand,addingitsfifthlocationin theveryepicenterofNortonCommons.Choosefromhuevos rancheros,chilaquiles,breakfast-styleenchiladas(witheggs,of course),frijoladas,churros,molletesandmore,andwithtortas andtacosatlunch.Expectawaitonweekends–butworthit.
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EGGSOVERFRANKFORT 2712FrankfortAve.,709-4452. Husband andwifeteamJacksonandCortneyNavehave creativelyrefurbishedthisCrescentHillspaceintoa“very traditional”breakfastspot.Itsmenuincludesomelets,eggs Benedict,wafflesandoatmeal,aswellassaladsandsandwiches forlunch.$ B Br L
HIGHLANDMORNING 1416BardstownRd.,365-3900,111St. MatthewsAve.,883-0203.Youcanorderbreakfastanytimeat bothlocations,withaneclecticmenuthatalsoencompasses brunch,burgers,soulfood,Southerndishesandvegetarianfare as well.$ B L D
MORNINGFORK 1722FrankfortAve.,830-9500.Thebreakfast andbrunchconceptfromChef/OwnerGeoffreyHeydehas foundfirmfootinginLowerClifton.Thevariedmenuoffers
well-madebreakfast/brunchclassicsalongsidedisheslikeshort ribeggsBenedictandhothoneyfriedchickenandLiegewaffles. Heyde’spopularsisterrestaurant,Fork&Barrel,hasrelocated hereandissharingthespacewithMorningFork.Both restaurants arenowattheLowerCliftonlocation,whereall threemealswillbeserved.$$ B Br L p f
SLEEPYROOSTERMORNINGKITCHEN 2204StateSt.New AlbanyIN,812-725-0814.AreyoureadyfortheMexicali Benedict?ChurrosmeetcornedbeefhashatthisNewAlbany spin-offfromthecreatorsofSeñorIguanasandLaCatrina, fusingbreakfast,brunchandlunchfavoritesfromtheAmerican andMexicanculinarytraditions. $$$ B Br L D pf
TOASTONMARKET 141E.MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN,812941-8582. Afteraperiodofpandemichibernation,theNew AlbanylocationofToasthasreopenedastheonlylocationof Toast.AufWiedersehen,NuLu.Therearenonewdevelopments onthetrendybreakfastorlunchmenusofAmericancafé classicswithatwist,butalldishesarefresh,madewithcare, andfamiliarlytasty.$ B Br L pf
TWIG&LEAFRESTAURANT 2122BardstownRd.,451-8944. ApopularHighlandshangout,the“Twig”isprobablyatitsbest forbreakfast—whether you’reenjoyingitwhileventuringout onaleisurelySundaymorningorheadinghomeverylateona Saturdaynight.It’saplacetograbaquick,fillingbiteand doesn’tpretendtobemore.$ B L D f
WILDEGGS 3985DutchmansLn.,893-8005,1311HerrLn., 618-2866,153S.EnglishStationRd.,618-3449,121S.Floyd St.,690-5925,1450VeteransPkwy.,JeffersonvilleIN,9134735,223W.FifthSt.,NewAlbanyIN,850-9453,9010 TaylorsvilleRd(StonyBrookShoppingCenter),473-5959. Specialty omelets,the“everything”muffin,spicyeggsalad sandwiches—thesedishesandmorehavemadeWildEggsa wildlypopularbreakfastandlunchspot.Prizedseatsat weekendbrunchcansoonbefoundatthisgrowingmini-chain’s seventhoutletinNewAlbany,isexpectedtoopeninOctober.
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ZEGGZAMAZINGEGGS 11615ShelbyvilleRd.,882-1650.This quick-servicebreakfastandlunchspotoffersfivehouseomelets (plusthechancetobuildyourown),threevariationsoneggs Benedict, aswellasbiscuitsandgravy,croquemadames,waffles andpancakes.LuncheonfareincludesaB.A.L.T(the‘a’isfor avocado),saladsandsoups.$$ B Br L pf
ANICERESTAURANT 3129BlackistonMillRd.,NewAlbany IN,945-4321,404LafolletteStation,FloydsKnobsIN,9237770.ANiceRestaurant,billedas“NewAlbany’sFinerDiner,” is,well,niceenoughtohavebranchedouttothreelocations.All specializeinsimple,down-homebreakfastandlunchat affordable prices.$ B L
AGAVE&RYEEPICTACOS 426BaxterAve.,873-5111,324E. MainSt.,NewAlbanyIN,993-8226.ThisCovington-based chainhasaddedasecondareastoreinsouthernIndiana. Offeringsincludetacos,bourbon,arcadegamesand70+ tequilas.TheRoostertacocontainscrispychicken,mac& cheeseandhotsauce.TheBangBangisavegetariandish,with crispycauliflower,cornfritters,quesoandspicycarrots.$$ L D p f
APPLEBEE’S 4717DixieHwy.,448-1399,10006WillWay,2311661, 4535OuterLoop,969-1228,771E.LewisandClark Pkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,283-3594..Thischeerynationalchain featuresaneclecticassortmentofsalads,steaks,ribs,poultry andpastaaswellasfullbarservice.It’sasconsistentasacookie cutter,butcompetentexecutionmakesitagoodbargainfor thosewhosetastesruntomainstreamAmericancuisine.$$
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ASPENCREEKRESTAURANT 8000BardstownRd.,239-2200, 302BullittLn.,425-0077.Alodge-stylerestaurantthatinvokes the rusticfeeloftheRockies,andoffersamenuofpastas, burgers,andpoultryatpricesthataren’tmountainhigh.$$ L D p
BAER’SCITYWINERY 321PearlSt.,NewAlbanyIN,(812)9247348.Undernewownership,thissuccessortothelong-running
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BLINDSQUIRREL 592N.EnglishStationRd.,384-6761.This American-stylerestaurantispartoftheKingLouisSports complex.The400-seat,two-storydiningfacilityboastsoutdoor seatingoverlookingthesandvolleyballcourts,27TVsinside,a performancevenue,acigarhumidorandoutdoorsmoking lounge.ChefChrisGossservesuphistakeonAmericanfamily standards: burgers,sandwiches,pizzaandsoon.$$ L D pf
BOOMTOWN 110E.MainSt.,NewAlbanyIN,590-1314.Athird restauranttakesovertheformerhomeofthelegendarySouth SideInn,Boomtownfocusesonaffordableclassicdishes:several burgers,includingawildgameoption,steakdinnerwithtwo sidesandporkchops.$$ L D pf
BRICKHOUSETAVERN+TAP 871S.HurstbournePkwy.,3263182.BrickHouse,aHouston-basedchain,hasupgradedits imagewithanincreasedfocusonfood.Servingbrunch,lunch and dinner,withahalf-dozenlocalbeersontap,andanunusual menuofbeercocktails.$$ L D pf
CHAMPIONSGRILLE 505MarriottDr.(RadissonHotel), ClarksvilleIN,283-4411.KnownbylocalsforitsSaturday nightbuffetofNewYorkstrip,ribeyeandprimerib.Salads, sandwiches,soupsandakid-friendlymenuroundoutthe selection.$$ B Br L D p
CHEDDAR’SSCRATCHKITCHEN 10403WestportRd.,3395400,3521OuterLoop,966-3345,1385VeteransPkwy., Clarksville IN,280-9660.ThispopularDallas-basedchain drawsbig,hungrycrowdswithitslargebarandfamiliar“casual toupscaleAmerican”fare.$ L D pf
CHEFSHAQ’SKITCHEN 612S.FifthSt.,614-7527.Shaquan McDonald,atwo-decadefoodbusinessveteran,describeshis firstforayintoeateryownershipas“Americanstylewitha twist.”EarlystandoutsincludetheSmoketownBurger,Thunder OverLouisvilleFrieswithbaconandwhitequeso,and McDonald’ssignatureNashvilleHotChickenSandwich.$$ L D
CHILI’S 421 S.HurstbournePkwy.,425-6800,3623Bardstown
Rd.,301-8888,11600AntoniaWay,301-8181,9720Von AllmenCt.,301-8880,3007PoplarLevelRd.,638-5202,940 E.Lewis&ClarkPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,670-3000.Morethan justaplacetochowdownonbabybackribs,thisnationalchain hasawideselectionincludingfajitas,burgers,sandwichesand veggies.$$ L D
CORELIFEEATERY 1225VeteransPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,6705680, 9365VikingCenterDr.,709-7131.ThisSyracuse-based franchiseoffersvegetableandgrainsbowls,boneandvegetable broth,andgrass-fedsteak,chickenandtofupowerplates.$$ L D
CURRITO 6460DutchmansPkwy.,883-0043.ThisCincinnatibasedchainoffersAsianversionsofgrainbowlsandwraps,with achoiceofmeatortofu.TheirsignaturedrinkistheDreamsicle Shake.$ L D
DENNY’S 4030DutchmansLn.,896-2669,434EasternPkwy., 636-2538.Whatbetterplacefortravelerstogetbreakfastthan Denny’s? Thisvenerablechainknowsitscustomers,pleasing themwithfamiliardinerfoodinbigportions.Thelate-night sceneinthis24-hourrefugeforthehungrymakesforcolorful fun.$$ B Br L D
DOUBLEDOGS 13307ShelbyvilleRd.,244-4430.DoubleDogs, aBowlingGreen,Ky.-basedchainwithfourlocations,hasits firstLouisville-arearestaurantinMiddletown.DoubleDogs describesitselfas“afamilyfriendlyrestaurantwithasports atmosphere,” servingavarietyofappetizers,sandwiches,hot dogs,burgersandpizza.$ L D pf
EATYOURBOURBONMARKETPLACE 2708FrankfortAve., 618-0939.OwnerMattJamieextendshisCrescentHillBourbon BarrelFoodsconceptwiththisgrab-and-gopreparedfoods storethatusesrecipesfromJamie’s"EatYourBourbon" cookbook:charcuterieboards,sandwichesandotherprepared foodsfromChef-in-ResidenceMichaelCrouchand ButchertownGroceryBakery.$$ B Br L D p
FIRST WATCH 201S.HurstbournePkwy.,384-6075,960 BreckenridgeLn.,618-1955,1205VeteransPkwy.,Clarksville
IN.,575-3447,2225TaylorsvilleRd.,444-7744,12913 ShelbyvilleRd.,233-0770,4948U.S.42,242-9444,10639 FischerParkDr.,410-5129.ThisFlorida-basedchainoffers bothtraditionalbreakfastfare(friedeggs,sausage),proprietary specials,likeFrenchtoastMonteCristo(madewithham,turkey andSwisscheese),crepeswithplentyoffillingsandhealthful dishes likeeggwhiteomeletsandcranberrynutoatmeal.$ B L
GAME 2295LexingtonRd.,618-1712.Thoughundernew ownership,thespecialtieshereremainthesame:sliders, meatballsandburgersmadefromgroundexoticmeats.Start withbonemarroworfriedfroglegs,trysomewildboarchorizo sliders,orbuildyourownburgerfromkangaroo,venisonor alpaca,withbunchoicesrangingfrombriochetopretzelto Kaiserroll.$$ D f
GANDER,ANAMERICANGRILL 111 S.EnglishStationRd., 915-8484.ChrisandAnneMike,ofGooseCreekDiner,have openedGander,AnAmericanGrill,servingsteaks,burgers, pastaandsandwiches—"alittlebitofeverythingthatmakes Americawhatitis,"accordingtoMike.$$$ Br L D pf
GATSBY’SONFOURTH 500S.FourthSt.(SeelbachHilton Hotel),585-3200.Thecasualdiningspaceonthefirstfloorof theSeelbachreflectsitsconnectionofthehoteltoF.Scott Fitzgerald.Therearetwobreakfastbuffets,Americanand Continental, aswellasalacartechoicesfromthegriddleor froma“HealthySunrise”menu.$$ B L p
GREENDISTRICTSALADS 126BreckinridgeLn.,409-5293, 225S.FifthSt.,822-3055,13301ShelbyvilleRd.,565-4986, 1449BardstownRd.,792-9011,4227TownCenterBlvd., ClarksvilleIN,(812)712-4351,9850VonAllmenCt.,9965666.Thisquicklyexpandingquick-servicerestaurantnowhas sixlocations,withtheopeningoftworestaurantsthisyear. Customers watchtheirsaladsbeingconstructedwhiletheywait. House-madesoupsandwrapsarealsooffered.$$ L D HARROD’SCREEKTAVERN 6313RiverRd.,919-8812. Commuterstrundlinghometothesuburbscanminglewith Prospectresidents,riverratsandparchedkayakersdockingout
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backonHarrod’sCreek.Lookforanexpandedbarfoodmenu, brownbaglunchestogoandlate-nightfoodservice.$ L D pf
INSEASON 324W.MainSt.,323-3200.Sourcingingredients fromhisfarm,ownerDanielPassafiume,offershealthyoptions likesalads,stirfryandharvestbowls,designedwithwhatis currentlyinseason.Themenuwillrotateatleastfourtimesper year.$$ L
INTERNATIONALHOUSEOFPANCAKES 1220Veterans Pkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,285-1772,1401S.HurstbournePkwy., 618-2250. IHOPfanscanchoosetogoouttotheEastEndor acrosstherivertosatisfytheirjonesforthenationalchain’s inimitablefood.$ B L D
JOE'SOLDERTHANDIRT 8131NewLagrangeRd.,434-7470. TheLyndonlandmarkhasreturnedtoitsoldspot,replacing RedBarnKitchen,whichhadreplacedJoe’s.Thebarisrebuilt andanotherstuffedmoosehasbeenfound.ButOléRestaurant Groupremainsapartner,providingthefood:smokedwings, brisket chili,cheesefritters,amacandcheeseburgerandadaily lunchplate,allatpricesthatwillappealtoJoe’soriginalfan base.$$ L D pf
KAREM’S 9424NortonCommonsBlvd.,327-5646.Karem’sGrill &Pub,oneofthefirstrestaurantstoopeninthevillage-like NortonCommons,carriesthelookandfeelofaneighborhood wateringholeinsideandout.Thetestofarestaurant,though,is thefood,andKarem’sisexcellent.$$ L D
MAPLESTREETBISCUITCOMPANY 1004BardstownRd., 384-8022. ThisgrowingFlorida-basedbreakfastchainhas takenoverthetoo-long-emptyYangKeeNoodlespaceinthe Highlands.Themenufeaturesfreshbiscuitdishes,from-scratch sausageandshiitakegraviesandhomemadejamsandjellies. Waffles,gritsandoatmeal,too.$$ B Br L f
MOYA'SAMERICANKITCHEN 10000LinnStationRd.,4966692.This"goodoldAmericancomfortfood"restaurantin Jeffersontownoffersfaresuchasjalapeñohushpuppies,fried green tomatoes,grilledcheeseandtomatosoup,smothered porkchop,choppedsteak,meatloafandfriedcatfish.$$ L D pf
NAÏVE 1001E.WashingtonSt.,749-7856.ThisButchertown vegetarianrestauranthasbeencateringforsomemonthsin preparationforitsopeningasasit-downrestaurant.Itsdishes includesavoryricebowls,burritos,frittatasandquiches,savory toasts,saladsandsandwiches.$$ D pf
NOODLES&COMPANY 1225S.HurstbournePkwy.,6320102,4302SummitPlazaDr.,791-9015,319CardinalBlvd., 632-2846. ThisColorado-basedfast-casualchainoffersan eclecticnoodlearray:Asianstyle(padThai,Bangkokcurry), pastas(Tuscanfresca,pennerossa)—orselectfromalineupof savorysandwichesandsalads..$ L D f
O’CHARLEY’S 1901S.HurstbournePkwy.,491-8372,962 BreckenridgeLn.,899-9430,4404DixieHwy.,447-9203. O’Charley’s,Inc.couldservewellasthepictureinthe dictionarynextto“Americancasualdining.”TheNashvillebased chainoperates206propertiesin16statesintheSoutheastandMidwest,servingastraightforwardsteak-and-seafood menuwiththemotto
RAFFERTY’SOFLOUISVILLE 988BreckenridgeLn.,897-3900. Thisfull-service,casualdiningestablishmenthasaheartymenu. SpecialtieslikeRedAlfredoPastashowcasethegourmet offeringsalongwithsomeofthelargestandmost
SAM’SFOOD&SPIRITS 702HighlanderPointDr.,Floyds KnobsIN,923-2323.FansofSamAnderson’ssteaks,chicken, pizza andpastaknowitiswellworththetripupintotheKnobs aboveNewAlbanytoenjoytheconvivialityofhisrestaurant, andhisalwayssatisfyingtakeonclassicAmericansteak, sandwichesandseafood.$$ L D p
SHONEY’S 6511SignatureDr.,969-8904.Fornearly50years, Shoney’srestaurantshavebeenoneofAmerica’stopchoicesfor fastroadsidedining,andhappilythey’vekeptupwiththetimes.
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SKYLINECHILI 1266BardstownRd.,473-1234,340Whittington Pkwy., 429-5773,4024DutchmansLn.,721-0093,3505Grant LineRd.,NewAlbanyIN,725-7176.Louisville’soutpostsofa
famousCincinnatichilirestaurant,thesecasualeateriesofferthe regionalfavorite(reallyit’sGreekspaghettisauce,butkeepit quiet)andotherfast-fooddishes.$ L D
TGIFRIDAY’S 416S.FourthSt.(FourthStreetLive),585-3577. Theoriginalplacetoloosenthetieandcongregateafterthe whistleblows.TGIFcarriesonitspartyatmospheretradition with Americanbistrodiningandlibations.Thebilloffare rangesfrombasketsofappetizersonuptocontemporary entrées.$$ L D pf
THEB.A.COLONIAL 818KenwoodDr.(ColonialGardens), 242-8686.AnotherentryintotheIroquois-arearesurrectionof thehistoricColonialGardens.ThemenuherefeaturesAmerican casualcooking,suchasfreshly-groundburgers,saladsand seafood.Afullbarservesafive-cocktaillist,margaritas,rum punches, anditsowntakeontheOldFashioned.$ L D p f
THESOUTHSEAS 1301StoryAve.,618-1301.TheButchertown spacethathadbeenButchertownPizza,thenHogFatherPizza, andforagenerationbeforethat,Hall’sCafeteria,isnowatiki bar.Hereyouwillfindoriginal’50’serafruitytikicocktails,a family-stylepigroast,spicychickentortas,Spamfriedrice,and Bajafishtacos.Brunchsevendaysaweek,featuringdifferent variationsofHawaiian-stylepancakesandSpamandeggs.$$$$
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THE STREATERY 304W.WoodlawnAve.,398-5777.Welcome tothediverseBeechmontneighborhood’scollectivekitchenand evolvingfoodcourt,ashelmedbyDungTran,whosesecond FreshOutoftheBoxeatery(whichalsodistributes Char’Cute’rieCreations)operatestherealongwithSoulHi Vegan,Ms.Lisa’s(Vietnamese),andvariousweeklykitchen pop-ups.Tranisworkingtowardsixpermanentfoodvendors andafullbar.$$ L D f
TUCKER’S 2441StateSt.,NewAlbanyIN,944-9999.Tucker’s gives youalittlebitofeverythingwithadown-to-earthflair, offeringburgers,ribs,steaks,avarietyofappetizersandpastas.
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8THSTREETPIZZA 411E.SpringSt.,NewAlbanyIN,7250004.This“boutique,pay-it-forwardpizzashopandministry” servesNewYorkstylepizzawitha“paywhatyoucanafford” concept.Paythefullsuggestedprice,paywhatyoucanafford topay,orpaythefullamountofthesuggestedmealpriceplus a littleextrato"payitforward”.$ L D f
ANGILO’SPIZZA 1725BerryBlvd.,367-0580.Thelocalfavorite isthesteakhoagie,drippingwithpizzasauce,picklesand onions.Angilo’salsooffersawideselectionofhotpizzapiesand coldbeer.$$ L D
ANNIE’SPIZZA 2520PortlandAve.,776-6400,4771CaneRun Rd.,449-4444.Annie’shasmade-to-orderpizzaandavarietyof stackedsandwichessuchastheBigDaddyStromwithbeef, Italiansausage,onionsandbananapeppers.$$ L D
ARNI’S PIZZA 1208StateSt.,NewAlbanyIN,945-1149,3700 PaoliPike,FloydsKnobsIN,923-9805.AfavoriteHoosierpizza andsandwichstop.InsistongettingtheDeluxe.$$ L D
ARNO’SPIZZA 3912BardstownRd.,384-8131.$$ L D
BEARNO’SPIZZA (14locations)Whatbeganasasimple,familyrunpizzerianearBowmanFieldhasmorphedintoalocalchain with,atlastcount,14locations.$$ L D f
BLAZEFAST-FIRE’DPIZZA 4848ShelbyvilleRd.,895-7800, 13317ShelbyvilleRd.,822-3677,4118SummitPlazaDr.,9158731, 1225VeteransPkwy.,ClarsvilleIN,406-4347.Atthis California-basedpizzafranchiseyoucustomizeyourownpie fromalineupofmeatandvegetabletoppings,cheesesand severalsauces.Thepiebakesinjust2minutesinaflaming hearthoven.Thereareready-to-ordersignaturepiesalsofor thosewhocan’tmakeuptheirminds.$$ L D p f
BONNIE&CLYDE’SPIZZA 7611DixieHwy.,935-5540.Itmay looklikeadivethathasn’tbeenrenovatedinages,theservice can besurlyattimes,andyouhavetopayincash,butdevoted fansofitsthin-crustpizzasandhoagieskeepcomingbackand talkitupwiththeirfriends.$$ L D f
BOOMBOZZPIZZA·WATCHBAR 1448BardstownRd.,4588889,1890S.HurstbournePkwy.,265-4591,1315HerrLn., 394-0000,1450VeteransPkwy.,JeffersonvilleIN,(812)9134171.Aftertwodecadesofsuccesswithhisgourmetpizza stores,TonyPalombinoisreimagininghisbrandandretooling boththedecorandthemenusatallofhislocations.That r eimaginingincludesaudio/videoenhancements,anew companylogoandslogan(“CraftedforYou”),anexpanded wineandcocktaillistandadedicatedtakeoutentrance.New menuitemsincludejumbotatertotsstuffedwithbaconand cheddarcheese,acauliflowercrustpizza,seasonalpizzasand gamedayspecials.$$ L D pf
BORROMEO’SPIZZA&ITALIAN 9417SmyrnaPkwy.,9687743.Servingupold-schoolthin-crustpizzastochowhounds south oftheGeneSnyder.$$ L D pf
CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITCHEN 7900ShelbyvilleRd.(Oxmoor Center),425-5125.Californiapizzabecameatrendwhen famouschefsgavethissimpleItalianfareamulti-ethnicspin withnon-traditionalPacificRimtoppings.CPKsuccessfully translatesthistrendforthemassmarket.$$ L D pf
CHARLESTOWNPIZZACOMPANY 850MainSt.,Charlestown IN,256-2699.ThiswelcomingvenueonCharlestown’stown square,ashorttripupriverfromJeffersonville,isrunbyfolks who learnedtheirpizzaandbeeratNewAlbanianBrewing Company.That’safinepedigree,anditshowsinimpressive quality.$$ L D
CHEF'SCUTPIZZERIA 9901LaGrangeRd.,265-1320.This reasonablypricedLyndonpizzaplacehassandwichestoo,from chilidogstoturkeyclubs,andpastadishes.$
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COALSARTISANPIZZA 3730FrankfortAve.,742-8200,11615 ShelbyvilleRd.,253-0106,600TerminalDr.(Louisville Airport).Middletownandairporttravelersnowpartakeinwhat St. Matthewsdinershaveenjoyedforafewyears–excellent pizzasmadeincoal-firedovensburningat800degreesF, crispingthecrustin4minutesand“leoparding”itwithblack spots.Toppingsarefreshandregionally-sourced.$$
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CRAFTHOUSEPIZZA 4041PrestonHwy.,363-4880,9601 NewbridgeRd.,409-6276,12607TaylorsvilleRd.,742-8700. TheseformeroutletsoftheHometownPizzaregionalchain haverebrandedasCraftHousePizza,reflectingtheirowner Tom Brown’sdeepeninginvolvementwithcraftbeer,whichhe hasbeenbrewingsince2019atthePrestonHighwaylocation (stillcalledHometownBrewing),andsupplyingbeertoallfour eateries.TheCraftHousepizzeriamenuhasnotsomuch changedasdeepened,withpastadishes,hoagiesandstromboli remainingaboard,aswellaspiesliketheone-of-a-kindBacon Cheeseburgerpizza,withthetastyaddedinnovationofcrusts incorporatingspentgrainfromthebrewhouse.$$ L D p
DANNY MAC’SPASTA&PIZZA 1836MellwoodAve.,8906331.DanMcMahonsellsgenerously-toppedpizzasatthe walk-upvenueinthecourtyardoftheMellwoodArtsCenter. ThechoicesaremostlytraditionalwithoutlierslikeHawaiian andKentuckyHotBrown.Hisbutter-drenchedgarlic breadsticks,aka“Cracksticks,”areafanfavorite.McMahon’s pizzascanalsobefoundatTimTamTavern.$$ L D
DEENO'SPIZZA&WINGS 9100DixieHwy.,653-7814.This ambitious littlefamily-runplacerollsandshapeshouse-made doughtoorder,andbakes,thenair-frieswingsbeforetossing theminoneof11saucecoatings.Theweekendbuffetoffers pizza,wingsandatacobar.$$ D f
DERBYCITYPIZZA 5603GreenwoodRd.,933-7373,2500 CrittendenDr.,384-4777,10619ManslickRd.,742-3940, 2331BrownsboroRd.,290-0677,9910LinnStationRd.,3848733,12900DixieHwy.,290-2310.When15-year-oldLarry Daviswenttoworkatalocalpizzeriain1991,youmightsay the piewascast.ThreedecadeslaterDavis’sfamily-oriented localpizzachainstressessolidandreasonablypricedItalian food,withsevensignaturepizzasaswellasabuild-yourown; glutenfreeandlowcarbcrustlessoptions;wings,saladsand toastedsubs;andlasagnaandspaghettiwithgenuinely“jumbo” meatballs.$$ L D pf
DIORIO’SPIZZA&PUB 310WallaceAve.,618-3424,917 BaxterAve.,614-8424.ResidentsinSt.Matthewsandinthe B =Breakfast Br =Brunch L =Lunch D =Dinner
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Highlandscansavorpizzabytheslice,aswellasbythe mammoth30-inchpie.Alsogrilledsandwiches,salads,wings, quesosticks,andagoodselectionofdomesticandimportbeers. $$ L D pf
EMMYSQUAREDPIZZA 825E.MarketSt.,785-5800.This Detroit-stylepizzachainjoinsagrowinglistofpropertiesinthe NuluMarketplace,anchoredbyWestSixthBrewing.Thesquare pizzasheresharethemenuwithburgers,includingthedoublestack"LeBigMatt.”$$$ L D p f
FAT JIMMY’S 12216ShelbyvilleRd.,244-2500.Thisfriendly neighborhoodnookoffersacoldmugofbeerandahotsliceof pizza,alongwithsubsandwiches,pastadishesandsalads.$$ L D
GOODFELLASPIZZERIA 642BaxterAve.,398-5704.This Lexington-basedregionalpizzachain,knownforitslarge,latenightslices,isoneoftheearlytenantsintheapartment/retail developmentacrossfromtheentrancefromCaveHill.Pizzasare denotedbyMafia-stylenames:theWiseguy,theDon,Tommy “Two Times.”$$$$ L D
HIDEOUTPIZZARIA 5620BarrettLn.,742-3145.Thisfamilyfriendlysportsbarhas12-footTVscreens,poolandcornhole, arcadegamesandlivemusic,inadditiontopizzas,burgers, spaghettiandanarrayofsandwiches.$$$ L D
HOMETOWNPIZZA 11804ShelbyvilleRd.,245-4555.The MiddletownoutletofthisKentuckyregionalchainofferspasta dishes,hoagiesandstromboliaswellassignaturepies, includingatrioofchickenspecialties:White,Buffaloand Barbecue. $$ L D p
IROQUOISPIZZA 6614ManslickRd.,363-3211.$$ L D
JAKE&ELWOOD’S 2230FrankfortAve.,690-2167.Themain drawtothisCliftonspotisChicago-styledeepdishpizzas,but JakeandElwood’smenuincludeshotdogsandsausages,Italian beefsandwiches,wings,chili,friesandsalads.$$ L D p
JET’SPIZZA 101S.HubbardsLn.,895-4655,3624S. HurstbournePkwy.,491-1700,235BlankenbakerPkwy.,244-
4440,6523BardstownRd.,239-0000,2500BardstownRd., 458-5387, 10494WestportRd.,426-1181.Nowwithseven Louisvilleoutlets,thisDetroit-basedchainofferssit-down serviceandcarry-out.Themenufeatureseightcrustflavorsand somegourmetpizzaoptionssuchasaBLTandchicken parmesan.$$
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LAROSA’SPIZZERIA 10641FischerParkDr.,513-347-1111. ThefirstLouisvillelocationofaCincinnati-basedpizzachain, whichstrivestobefamily-friendly,isopeninSpringhurst, offering thincrustpizza,calzones,hoagiesandpasta.$$ L D p
LEGACYPIZZA&BAKERY 1001VincennesSt.,NewAlbany, IN,(812)725-0021.ThissincerelittlepizzajointsellsNew York-stylepizzas,calzones,strombolisandbreadsticks.$$ L D
LITTLECAESARSPIZZA (10Locations)Thispizzeriachainlost marketshareinthe’90s,butbusinessanalystssaythecompany knownforitstwo-for-one“pizzapizza”dealhasturnedthings aroundwitharenewedcommitmenttoqualityandservice.$$
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LUCKY LEOPARDPIZZA 1032StoryAve.LocatedinsideHigh HorseBarinButchertown,LuckyLeopardfocusesonthincrust Neapolitanpizzas,flash-cookedina900-degreeoven.Thepizza doughisalsousedinthePanozzosandwiches,flashbakedto orderandfilledwithpulledporkandcapresewithblackolive vinaigrette,amongotherchoices.$$ D p
LUIGI’SPIZZERIA 712W.MainSt.,589-0005.NewYorkCitystylepizza,atreatthatyou’llfindonjustabouteverystreet corner there,hasbeenmakinginroadsinRiverCity,butLuigi’s wasoneofthefirsttoofferinitsauthenticformhere.$$ L f MAZERELLAS 949S.IndianaAve.,SellersburgIN,246-9517.A pleasantfamily-run-for-family-funestablishment.Pizza,pasta, saladsandsubsservedforlunchanddinnersevendaysaweek.
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MAC'S@MILEWIDE 636BarretAve.(insideMileWideBeer Co.),409-8139.BeneaththesilosatMileWideBrewery,Mac’s offersaconcisemenuofpersonal-sizepizzaswithclevernames,
also saladsandappetizersthatpairswellwithMileWide’stap list.There’sevenaNutelladessertpizza.$$ L D p
MARCO’SPIZZA 2011CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,9411144.Arapidlygrowing(300+)pizzachainfromToledo,Ohio, addstothechoicesoftakeoutpiesinNewAlbany.Ironically,its CEOlivesinLouisvilleandcommutestoToledo.$$ L D MIMO’SNEWYORKSTYLEPIZZERIA 2708PaoliPike,New AlbanyIN,945-7711.PeoplemovetotheKnobsforitsbucolic setting, butlocalsstillcravetheirpizzafix.Mimo’sprovidesthat withdailyspecials,suchasBuffalopizza,calzones,heroes, wrapsorsalads.Mangia,mangia!$$
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MOZZAPI 12102LagrangeRd.,890-4832,1020E.Washington St.TomEdwardsbeganMozzaPiseveralyearsagoasoneofthe firstfoodtrucksinLouisville.AthisAnchoragepizzaplacehe draftsartisanalpiesfromflourhemillshimself.Hemakesbread too,andgivescoursesinartisanalbaking.Nowwithanoutpost in TEN20Brewery.$$$
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MR.GATTI’S 703E.Lewis&ClarkPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,2835005,10035DixieHwy.,632-2504,4200OuterLoop,9640933.ThisAustin-basedchainwasoneofthefirstnational pizzeriastoreachLouisvilleinthe1970s,andquality ingredients—plusGattilandplaygroundsforthekids—have madeitscrisp,thin-crustpizzasapopulardraw.$$
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NEONPIZZA 1201S.FirstSt.,635-6960.ThisOldLouisville cornerhasbeenthesiteofseveralbusinessesovertheyears.The newest brandingisasNeonPizza,anamethatdisguisesthefact thatfavoritesandwichesandsoupsfromtheToonervilleDeli daysarestillavailable,alongwith,ofcourse,pizzas.$$$
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NEWALBANIANBREWINGCO.PIZZERIA 3312PlazaDr., NewAlbanyIN,944-2577.Touting“thebestpizzainSouthern Indiana”isquiteaboast,butpizzaonlytellshalfofthistasty story.NABCcombinesthefinepiesofSportstimePizzawiththe pub formerlyknownasRichO’s.Theremarkablebeerlist,with morethan100selectionsfromaroundtheworld—pluslocally brewedcraftbeers—haswoninternationalawards.$$
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OLDSCHOOLNYPIZZA 12907FactoryLn.,882-1776,10600 MeetingSt.,882-3000.YouwantSicilian-stylepizza,justlike theymakeinBrooklyn?NowyoucangetitinthesetwoEastern suburbslocations.Topitwithvegetablessuppliedbylocal farmers,ortieintoacalzoneandfinishwithgelato.$$ L D pf
ORIGINALIMPELLIZZERI’S 1381BardstownRd.,454-2711, 4933BrownsboroRd.,425-9080,805BlankenbakerPkwy., 653-7243.Impellizzeri’smassivepies,lovedforageneration, are thedrawbutthereisalsoafullmenuofItalian-inspired mealsincludinghoagiesandwichesandpastadishesatallthree locations.$$$$ L D pf
PAPAMURPHY’SPIZZA (7Locations)Thereareeightlocations forthistake-and-bakepizzapurveyorscatteredaroundtown. $$ L D
PARLOURPIZZA 131W.ChestnutSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,9147400,2636FrankfortAve.,895-9400,225StateSt.,New AlbanyIN,920-6400,133W.LibertySt.,888-1515,3910 Ruckriegel Pkwy.Itallstartedwithalivelypizzeriaandbeer gardeninJeffersonvilleatthefootoftheBigFourBridge.Now ParlourhasexpandedtofivelocationsonbothsidesoftheOhio River,themostrecentinJeffersontowninthespaceoccupied fordecadesbyChubbyRay’sPizza.AllParlourlocationsserve topping-heavyNewYorkpiesandofferdozensofcraftbeerson tap.$$ L D pf
PIZZADONISI 1396S.SecondSt.,213-0488.OldLouisville hipstershavelongneededanearbypizzajoint.Nowtheyhave it andit’sownedbyDannyFitzgerald,impresariobehindMag Bar.Getitbythesliceorinwholeartisanpies,alongwith appetizers,friedravioliandmore.$$ L D f
PIZZAKING 3825CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,945-4405, 1701E.10thSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,282-8286.Thepizzais bakedinasturdy,stoneovenandhand-tossedwiththinner crustwheretheingredientsgoallthewaytotheedge.We heartilyrecommendthebarbecuepizza.$$ L D
PIZZA LUPO 1540FrankfortAve.,409-8440.MaxBalliet,the ownerofHolyMolétacotruck,nowalsohasLupo,acasual Italianrestaurantwherehebakesuppizzasonafire-engine-red wood-firedoven.Alongwithpizza,Lupooffersavarietyof handmadepastasinarestored19thcenturyButchertown building.$$ D pf
PIZZAPLACE 2931RichlandAve.,458-9700.$$ L D pf
PIZZAVILLE 2901GooseCreekRd.,754-3001.OwnerTodd Caseoncewasapizzascientist,overseeingcorporatepizza dough varieties.HisownversionsofNewYork-stylehandtossedandDetroitdeepdishpizzashavebecomesopopular thatPizzavilleisexpandingintoanadjoiningWestportPlaza (EastEnd)businesssuiteformerlyoccupiedbyBandido Taqueria.$$ L D
PRIMO'SPIZZERIA 2043S.HurstbournePkwy.,749-7072. Basedonarecentvisit,thisnewspotisofftoagreatstart.There arenoconveyorbeltshere.Well-trainedpizzamakersgiveeach pieindividualattention,thetoppingsandaccents(likefresh basil) arefinequality,andtheassortmentofcrusts—wheat, thin,rising,deepdish,cauliflower,broccoli—isfirstrate.The lunchspecial,tenbucksforabigfreshsaladwithagenerous personalpizzaisasteal.$$ L D f
SHERRILLI'SPIZZAPARLOR 496N.IndianaAve.,Sellersburg IN,246-3346.$$ L D f
SICILIANPIZZA&PASTA 629S.FourthSt.,589-8686,8133 BardstownRd.,491-3663.Readyfortakeoutoreat-in,boththe downtownstorefrontanditssuburbansistersiteoffergood, standard pizzaandotherfamiliarItalian-Americandishes.$$ L D pf
SPINELLI’SPIZZERIA 614BaxterAve.,568-5665,4005 ShelbyvilleRd.,895-0755.Thislocally-ownedpizzeria,widely knownfortheirPhillyCheesesteaksandmassiveslicesofpizza hasaddedathirdlocation.Allareopenuntil5amnightly WednesdaythroughSaturday.$ L D
SQUARECUTPIZZAANDSUGARROOM 741E.OakSt.,2905721.TheSugarRoomservessoft-serveicecreaminunusual flavors: burntmarshmallow,chocolateseasalt,s’moresswirl andothers.Roman-stylepizzas,withthinbutairycrusts,isthe
conceptinthelargerShelbyParkspace,whichalsosellsItalian curedmeats.$$ L D f
THECORNER 4111MurphyLn.,426-8340.$$ L D
THEGRAINHAUS 41W.FirstSt.,NewAlbanyIN,(470)5882337.PartofFloydCountyBrewing,theseparatebuilding acrossthecourtyardboastsawood-firedpizzaovenanda rotatinglistofguestbeers.$$ D pf
THE POST 1045GossAve.,635-2020.Germantownhaslong neededaclassicNewYork-stylepizzajoint,andthisspot,ina formerVFWpost,hasprovidedit.Pizzaisavailablebysliceor wholepie,mostlyclassictomatosaucedvarieties,butafew oddities,likethechickendinnerpizzawithBuffalo-basedsauce, chicken,cheddar,onionandranchdrizzle.Calzones,subsand salads,too.$$ D p
UNION15 5205NewCutRd.(ColonialGardens),653-7494. Nowundernewownershipafterabriefclosinginearly2023, the pizzaandtaphouse’snamereferstoKentuckyjoiningthe Unionasthe15thstate.ThemenuincludesChicagothincrust pizza,wingsandsandwiches,andthebarhasmorethan50 beers,winesandbourbonontap.$$ L D pf
WICK’SPIZZAPARLOR 975BaxterAve.,458-1828,3348Hikes Ln.,907-5542.Wick’swinspopularitywithawelcomingmixof goodpizza,aqualitybeerlistandafriendlyneighborhoodfeel atbothofitseateries.Thepiesarestraightforward,made with ampletoppings.“TheBigWick”isafavorite.$$ L D pf
ZA’SPIZZA 1573BardstownRd.,454-4544.$$ L D
AMERICANSMOKEHOUSESTADIUM 5580Hwy.62, JeffersonvilleIN,282-6700.ThisSouthernIndianaBBQjoint doestheusualstuff–brisket,pulledporkandchicken.Butalso lookforthesmokedprimerib,burntends,smokedlambgyros orfriedtofu.$ L D p
BABYMAE'S 1817GraybrookLn.,NewAlbanyIN,914-7040. BarbecueandsoulfoodintheoldMom&Pop’sConeCorner building.BabyMae’sreasonablypricedmenuincludes everyone’s comfortfoods:ribs,pulledpork,smokedturkey, macandcheese,homefriesandthe“grandaddyofchilidogs.”
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BACKDECKBBQ 801W.KenwoodDr.,705-7662.Whatbegan asapopularbarbecuefoodtruckhassettleddownatthelate, lamentedJimbo'sBar-b-QuespotnearIroquoisPark.In additiontotheexpectedpulledporkandchicken,brisketand sausages,burntendsareavailableFridayandSaturday.$$ L D f
BARREL 33TAVERN&GRILL 14049ShelbyvilleRd.,2446868.ThisMiddletownoutposthasalongmenuofbetter-thanthe-usualpubgrub(barbecue,chickenmadeseveralways, tacos),salads,wrapsandsandwiches(includingaKentucky Cuban,madewithcountryhamandpimentocheese).Thebar runsarobustbourbonprogram.There’salivelyatmosphereall nights,andlivemusiconweekends.$$ L D p
BIGBEN’SBBQ 600QuartermasterCenter,JeffersonvilleIN, 284-4453.ThisfamilyrunBBQjointisnowatthe Quartermaster Center,smokingupastormandimpressing localswhorecommendJohnnie’sSmokinRibs,Joecille’s Backbone(briskettips),BigBen’sshreddedporksandwichand Alvin’sWild-Sideshreddedchickensandwich.$$ L D f
BOOTLEGBARBECUECOMPANY 9704BardstownRd.,2392722.BootlegBarbecueoffersatouchofrusticityandagood helpingofcountryhospitality,asitdishesoutheartyportionsof well-preparedandaffordablesmokedmeatsandfixin’s.It’sone of thefewplacesinLouisvillewhereyoucangetWestern Kentucky-stylemuttonbarbecue.$
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CARR'SBBQANDMARKET 3700PaoliPike,FloydsKnobsIN, 728-8106.ThisFloydsKnobsrestaurantuseslocally-sourced meatsinitspulledpork,brisket,smokedturkeybreast,chili andribs.Choosesandwiches,plateswithsides,ororderbythe pound.$$
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CITYBARBEQUE 329WhittingtonPkwy.,996-8003,4027 PoplarLevelRd.,206-6085.ThisOhio-basedBBQchain
specializes inbrisket,butdoesn’tneglectpulledpork(served withslawontop)andSt.Louisribs.Italsosmokesturkey breast,chickenandsausage.$$ L Dpf
FAMOUSDAVE’SBAR-B-QUE 8605CitadelWay,493-2812. Thisfranchisechainoperationmaderbycityderbuyybebasedin thetwincities,butitlookslikeaGeorgiagasstationwithits exuberant,iftongue-in-cheekfauxcountrydecor.The importantthing,though,isthefood,andDave’sexcelswith genuine,hickory-smokedbarbecue.$$ L D pf
FDKYBBQ 9606TaylorsvilleRd.,785-4273.Thelogoshowsthat “FD”standsforFireDepartment—afterall,thoseguysknow allaboutsmokin’.Eatdinnerinororderacoupleofpoundsof pulledpork,marinatedpulledchicken,brisketorsmoked sausage,firehousechiliorResQstewandalltherequiredside dishestogo.RibsonWednesdaysandFridaycallsforfriedfish. $$ L D f
FEASTBBQ 909E.MarketSt.,749-9900,10318TaylorsvilleRd., 749-6534. OwnerRyanRogersbringsamodernistsensibilityto theartofbarbecuetobothNuLuandJeffersontown.Hehas formulasforbriningtimesandusesahigh-techsmokertokeep thetempslowandthesmokefromoverwhelmingthemeats.$ B L D pf
FRANKFORTAVENUEBEERDEPOT 3204FrankfortAve., 895-3223.Thearomagreetsyouassoonasyougetoutofyour carwhenthesmokersarefiredupoutfront.FABDisaneighborhoodwateringholethatwelcomesallcomerswithsomeof themostnotable’cueintown.Thepulledporkranksassome of thebestinthecity.Theribs,smokedsalmonandfriedfish sandwicharehitstoo.$$ L D pf
GUYFIERI'SSMOKEHOUSE 434S.FourthSt.(FourthStreet Live!),919-7299.ThelatestcreationoftheFoodTV’sbadboy chefcausedsomeseriousmusingaboutthemeaningof “celebrity”chefstolocaleating.Butseethehooplaforyourself, andtrysomeofthefriedchickenbrinedinpicklejuice,brisket withpomegranate,sorghum-glazedporkchopsorTripleCrown grilled cheesesandwich.$$ L D pf
HARLEY’SHARDWOODZBAR-B-Q 1703Charlestown-New AlbanyPk.,JeffersonvilleIN,284-4490.OwnerFrankHarley said“Ifoundmycalling,whichisbarbecue.”Hesmokesup barbecuepork,chickenandbrisket,marinatedinHarley’sown barbecuesauce.Amenuspecialty:smokedchickenwhitechili. $ L D
HOLYSMOKESBAR-B-QUE 7508PrestonHwy.,968-5657.The formerBootlegBar-B-QfranchiseonPrestonHwy.hasbecome Holy SmokesBar-B-Que.OwnerMarkWeatherholtsmokeshis wingsforthreehours,hisribsandchickenforfive,andhispork lingersovernight.Hedoesbrownsugarwings,too.$ L D
JUCY’SSMOKEHOUSEBAR-B-QUE 7626NewLagrangeRd., 241-5829.Jucy’soffersexceptionallygoodTexas-stylebarbecue fromalittlewoodenshackthatlooksjustlikeacountryBBQ jointshould.Highlyrecommended.$$ L D f
LOUIE’SHOTCHICKEN&BARBECUE 4222PoplarLevelRd., 709-4274.Thechickenhererangesthrough4levelsofheat,the hottest usingthenotoriousghostpepper.BBQchoicesinclude pulledporkandbrisketandsmokedwings.$ L D f
M&MBBQ 1401BluegrassAve.,996-0163.TheEkklesia ChristianLifeMinistriesoperatesthisBBQjointthatoffersrib tips,meatloaf,anassortmentoftraditionalsides,andkeepsa limitedschedule(Tuesday-Friday,11:30-7).Thefoodis popularenoughthattheysometimessellout,sogetthereearly. $$ L D f
MACKBROSBBQ 2700 RockfordLn.,384-4590.Thisfamily ownedandoperatedrestaurantservesribs,ribtips,chickenand sides,includingafanfavorite:cornbreadsalad.$$ L D
MARKT'SSLABHOUSE 4912PrestonHwy.,409-7366.That wouldbeslabsofribs,ofcourse.Awonderfullydirectnamefor abarbecuerestaurant.Severaldrum-stylesmokersoutfront exudeasavorycloud,attestingtotheworkbeingdoneinside thosedrums.$ L D
MARK’SFEEDSTORE 11422ShelbyvilleRd.,244-0140,1514 Bardstown Rd.,458-1570,10316DixieHwy.,933-7707,3827 CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,285-1998,6501Bardstown
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Rd.,442-0808.Mark’sroutinelytakeslocalhonorsforits sauces,sandwichesanditsmeatybaby-backribs.Anddon’t missthesmokedtake-hometurkeysatThanksgiving.$$ L D pf
MARTIN'SBAR-B-QUEJOINT 3408IndianLakeDr.,242-4666. PrettyfamousinTennessee,butLouisvillianscannowsavorthe meatssmokedintheopenpit(thewholehogstake24hours). Alldishes,meats,sidesandevensaucesaremadein-house daily.Foradifferentkindoftreat,trythesmokedturkey sandwich. $$ L D pf
MISSIONBBQ 4607ShelbyvilleRd.,206-3331,1213Veterans Pkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,269-3860.TheNationalAnthemis playedeverydayatnoonatthisBaltimore-basedchain,which makesapointofsupportingsoldiers,firefighters,policeofficers andotherfirstresponders.LookforTexas-inspiredbrisket, smokedturkey,pulledchickenandpork,andevensmoked salmon.Therearealsoribs,ofcourse,sandwichesandscratchmade sides.$$ L D pf
MOMMA’SMUSTARDPICKLES&BBQ 102BauerAve.,9386262,119S.HurstbournePkwy.,290-7998.TheSt.Matthews spotgarneredsomanybarbecuefansthatasecondoutlet openedintheEastEndfortheoverflow.Knotonyourbibfor KansasCity-stylesmokedporkandbeefribs(ahousespecialty), brisket,chicken,pulledporkandallthestandardsides.Their wingsareacontenderforbestinallthecity.Momma's“2%for Louisville”programsteadilydonates2%ofearningstolocal charities. $$ D f
RIVERROADBBQ 3017RiverRd.,592-7065.Rightnexttothe WaterTower,thislittletake-out-onlyplacenowhasseating insideandout.Smokedbrisketisthehousespecialtywith pulledporkclosebehind.Somedaysonesellsout,onother daystheother.Winterhoursare11-6oruntilthemeatruns out.Potatosalad,slawanddrinks.Buyitbythesandwichorby thepound.$ L D
RUBBIE’SSOUTHSIDEGRILL&BAR 6905SouthsideDr., 367-0007.ThisSouthEndfamilyknowshowtodoBBQ.Itmay
be offthebeatenpathforsomefolksbuthereyou’llfinda bountyofsecretBBQrecipes.$ L D pf
RUBBIN’BUTTSBBQ 8007Highway311,SellersburgIN,7487266.Uptheroadawaysyouwillfindthis“traditional”BBQ jointwithsomehousespecialtiesnotsotraditional:smoked deviledeggs,BBQporkquesoandtheirsignature,theBBQPigE-Chonga,aflourshellstuffedwithbakedbeans,cheese,and pulledpork,thendeepfriedandsmotheredinquesoandBBQ sauce. $ L D
SHACKINTHEBACKBBQ 10706WManslickRd.,363-3227. It’sanewlocationforthislong-timeFairdalerestaurant.In additiontostandardslikeribs,pulledporkandchicken,you canfindsmokedbologna,turkeyribsandporkrinds,plainor loadedwithyourchoiceoftoppings.$ L D f
SMOKEYBONESBBQ 2525HurstbourneGemLn.,491-7570. ThisStonyBrook-areaeaterycombinesasports-barwitha barbecueconcept.Itslargeandvariedmenuincludeswingsand burgers, steaksandporkchops,andseveraltakesonmac‘n’ cheese,aswellasrighteousribs.$$ L D p
SOUTHENDBBQ 8610DixieHwy.,290-9614.Feeding residentsofValleyStationribs,pulledporkandchickensince 2019,withallthesavorysides,butalsoofferingaMexican menucardcomposedoftacos,nachos,burritosandmore.Full barfeaturingdraftbeerandmargaritas.$$ L D p
THESMOKERY 2354FrankfortAve.,709-5176.Smokedgouda mac?Texasarmadilloeggs?They’retwoofChefGiovanni Tenace’s addedenticementsinCliftonatatinyformerbar whereTenacecanusuallybefoundsmokingpork,chicken, brisketandribs,alongsidestillmoretoeat:tacos,slidersand burgers.$$ D p f
BARRY’SCHEESESTEAKS 5408ValleyStationRd.,298-9371. BarryWashington’sestablishmentinValleyStationisanedible manifestationofhisministry,featuringclassicPhilly
cheesesteaksandfries(he’soriginallyfromPhiladelphia)in additiontomushroomcheesesteaksandsandwichesloadedin various creativeways.$ L D
BRIAN’SDELI 531S.FourthSt.,561-0098.BetweenChestnut StreetandMuhammadAliBoulevard,Brian’sservicesthe downtownlunchcrowdwithsoup,salads,sandwichesand snacks.$ B L
BRUEGGER’SBAGELS 119BreckenridgeLn.,618-1158.The bagel/sandwichchainhassetupshopinthemiddleofSt. Matthews,offeringanotherquickbreakfastandlunchoption. Choosefrombagelsandbreakfastsandwiches,muffins,panini, salads andsoups.$ B L f
BUTCHER’SBEST 9521USHwy.42.,365-4650.ThisfullystaffedmeatstoreinProspectofferscustom-cutbeef,lamb,pork, bison,chickenandveal,plusawell-stockeddeliandspecialty foods,withskilledbutcherJimmyMikeatthehelm.$ L D f
CHICAGOSTEAK&LEMONADE 9015GaleneDr.,742-1381. ThislocalspotservesavarietyofPhillycheesesteaks,gyros, lemon-pepperfishdinnersandwings.Thelemonadecomesin apassel ofdifferentflavorcombos.$ L D
COLDSMOKEBAGELS 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket), 309-4269.Fourkindseveryday,withaschmearofyourchoice. Bagels,sandwichesandtheweekendbrunchhighlightslatkes.$ B Br L f
EV'SDELI 500W.JeffersonSt.,614-6300.Acozydowntowndeli locatedintheHilliard-Lyonsbuilding.Openforbreakfastand lunch,itoffersagoodselectionofsandwiches,paniniandwraps atbudgetprices.$ L
FIREHOUSESUBS 215S.HurstbournePkwy.,365-3473,4905 Outer Loop,749-4257.Thisnationalchaintoutsthatthey steamtheirmeatandcheesesandwiches.Specialtysubscarry outtheFirehousethemeandthekidsmealsincludealittlefire helmet.$ L D
FRANK'SMEAT&PRODUCE 3342PrestonHwy.,363-3989. Frank’shasbeenaroundalongtime,treatingthoseintheknow
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topiled-highdelisandwichesforpricessoreasonableitmight seemyousteppedintoatimewarp.Therearesteaksandchops andproduceandothergroceries,butitisbestknownfor lunchtimeservice,wherethelonglinesmovefast,andthe constantturnoverensuresfreshnessofsandwichesandsoups.$ L D
GALAN'SMEATMARKET&DELI 2801W.MarketSt.,6148514.Thisold-schoolbutchershopalsoofferspiled-highdeli sandwichesandsidessuchasGermanpotatosaladorsour cream macaroniandcheesesalad.Eat-inatthehandfulofsmall tablesortakeaway.$$ B L D
GOODBELLY 2216DundeeRd.,322-0300.RiffingoffaNew YorkJewishdelimotif,featuresincludepastrami,cornedbeef andReubensandwichesasex-foodtruckoperatorsrefashiona DouglassLoopstorefront.$$ L D
GORILLABOB’SGRUBSHACK 8503TerryRd.Thelineforms earlyatthewindowofthistiny,carry-out-onlykitchenkioskin PleasureRidgePark,wheredevoteesfromnearandfarflockfor t hebest-sellingHotBrown,andalsoothersubstantial sandwiches:AReuben,Meatball,PhillyCheesesteakand Cuban,amongothers.$ L D f
HONEYBAKEDCAFÉ 4600ShelbyvilleRd.,895-6001,6423 BardstownRd.,239-9292,3602NorthgateCrt.,NewAlbany IN,941-9426.Beforeholidays,yougoinandcarryouthuge spiral-slicedhamsorturkeybreastsorbeefroastsforyourown parties.Intheoffseason,yousitdowninthecaféandorder generous, fillingsandwichesmadefromthosesamemeats, servedonrollsorcroissants,coldorwithahotcheesemelt. Soupandsaladstoo.Andcookies.$ L D f
JASON’SDELI 4600ShelbyvilleRd.,896-0150,410N. HurstbournePkwy.,412-4101.Don’tlookforaNewYork kosher-styledeliatthisTexas-basedchain,butsuburbanitesare liningupatitsmultiplelocationsforoversizesandwiches, salads,wrapsandmore.$ L D f
JERSEYMIKE’SSUBS 10266ShelbyvilleRd.,244-1991,10519 Fischer ParkDr.,425-1025,1983S.HurstbournePkwy.,3841384,3013PoplarLevelRd.,263-7002404W.DaisyLn.,New AlbanyIN,812-590-1359,5530EastHwy.62,Jeffersonville IN,812-920-0359,1305VeteransPky.ClarksvilleIN,812725-8799.EastCoast-stylesubshopwithlocalfavesthat includecheese,ham,prosciuttini,capicola,salami,pepperoni andfixings.$ L D f
JIMMYJOHN’SSUBSHOP (11Locations)Thisnational sandwich-shopchainoffersawideselectionofoverstuffedsubs that benefitfromfreshqualityingredients.Butwhatsetsthem apartfromtherestistheirvalue—andtheydeliver.$ L D f
LADYTRON’S 147E.MarketSt.,NewAlbany,IN725-9510. OwnerSummerSeighascreatedaneclecticsci-fithemeforher soupandsandwichdiner.OutsideisLadyTron,asmilingrobot withredhairandayellowapron;inside,youcanfindseasonal soupsandsandwiches.$ B L D
LENNY’SSUBSHOP 3942TaylorsvilleRd.,454-7831.Another semi-national chain,coveringmostlytheSouthandMidwest, bringsaselectionoffamiliarsubs,sandwichesandsaladsto Louisvilledinerseagerformorestandardizedsemi-fastfood.$
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LONNIE’SBESTTASTEOFCHICAGO 121St.MatthewsAve., 895-2380.ThisappetizingoperationoffersgenuineChicago stylehotdogsandatasteofChicagoatmosphereforafairprice.
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LOTSAPASTA 3717LexingtonRd.,896-6361.Thisfamilyownedpioneeringourmetcheeses,oils,dips,hummusand,of course, pastahasbeeninoperationfor37yearsnow.Theyare mainlyaneclecticspecialty-foodstorebutfansstandthree-deep atthesandwichcountereveryafternoon.Andnextdoorisa comfycafé,toeatthatdelisandwich,orgetcoffeeanddessert.
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MAINEATERY 643W.MainSt.,589-7200.Smackdabinthe middleoftheMainStreethistoricdistrict,thisfashionabledeli luresthesavvybusinessmiddaycrowd.$ L
MANHATTANGRILL 429W.MuhammadAliBlvd.,561-0027.
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MAYA BAGELEXPRESS 3029PoplarLevelRd.,883-2333. LaunchedbysavvyexpatriatesfromtheEastCoast,Maya’shas eagercustomerslininguptonoshonNewYork-stylebagels, includingwidelypraisedloxandpastramiequippedvarieties.$
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MCALISTER’SDELI (11Locations)Emphasizingquality customerservice,thisdelicatessenladlesupsuchsoupsas gumboandchickentortillaalongwithcuttingboardfavorites. Theyhaveaspecialwaywithatumblerofsweeticedtea.$ L D MELT 502 6318BardstownRd.,594-8570.Hereyouwillfindegg rollsandsandwichescraftedfromunusualcombinations,all namedafterhip-hoporsoulsingers.The"HotBoy"sandwich hasgrilledbuffalochicken,creamcheeseandranchsauce;the "M.I.Yayo"eggrollisstuffedwithshrimpandcheese,and"Big Poppa”rollscontainjalapeños,bacon,andthreecheeses.$$ L D
MORRISDELI&CATERING 2228TaylorsvilleRd.,458-1668. Manylocalsstillknowthissmall,popularHighlandsdelias Karem Deeb’safteritslongtimepreviousowner.Mostlyfor takeout—itpacksinafewcrowdedtables—it’sknownfor high-quality,hand-madedelifare.$ L
PANERABREADCO. (11Locations)Warmbreadsfinish-baked onthepremisesmakeatastybaseforavarietyofsandwiches. Soups,salads,coffeedrinksandafreeWiFihotspotmake Panera’soutletspopulargatheringplaces.$ B L D f PARNELLI'SCHICAGOEATERY 3548E.10thSt.,Jeffersonville IN, 913-0025.IfyoucraveWindyCityclassicslikeViennaBeef hotdogswithneonrelishorwetItalianbeefsandwicheswith giardiniera,headtotheJeffsuburbsforChicagospecialites, incudingGreektownfavoriteslikegyrosandfalafel.$ L D f PAUL’SFRUITMARKET 3922ChenowethSq.,896-8918,4946 BrownsboroRd.,426-5070,12119ShelbyvilleRd.,253-0072, 3704TaylorsvilleRd.,456-4750.OneofLouisville’spopular sourcesforproduce,cheeses,deliitems,andthelike.Delisandwiches andsaladsareavailable(takeoutonly).$ L D PAYNESTREETBAKEHOUSE 225S.SpringSt.,895-8323. Nancy’sBagelGroundshasremodeledthespacethathadbeen WillingersBeerDepotaftermovingfromitslongtimedigson FrankfortAve.Despitethenamechange,youcanstillgetbagels andcreamcheesewithyourcoffeeorjuicesaswellasa breakfastsandwichcalledTheWillinger.$ B L PENNSTATION (17Locations).BilledastheEastCoastSub Headquarters,thissandwichkitchendoesabriskbusinesshere in theLouisvillearea.$ L D
POTBELLYSANDWICHSHOP 302S.FourthSt.,540-1100, 4023SummitPlazaDr.,420-9616,9018TaylorsvilleRd.,2904820.ThislocaloutpostoftheChicagochainofferssubstantial sandwiches,saladsandevenbreakfastsandwichesandoatmeal bothtothedowntownlunchcrowdalongFourthSt.,andoutat theSummitintheeasternsuburbs.$ L D f
QUIZNO’SSUBS 4212CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,9817849. Toastedbreads,asandwichselectionofmeats,veggies andfisharebuilttofighthunger.Freshsoupsareavailable daily,fromchilitochowder;soaresaladsanddesserts.$ L f
SCHLOTZSKY’SDELI 10531FischerParkDr.,425-8447.The originalSchlotzsky’sofferedjustonekindofsandwich—“The Original”—whenitopeneditsfirsteateryinAustin,Texas,in 1971.Nowthisnationalchainvendsafullselectionofdeli-style fare,withonesignificantimprovementonthetraditionaldeli: the serversareinvariablypolite.$ B L D f
SEEDSANDGREENSNATURALMARKET&DELI 207W. FirstSt.,NewAlbanyIN,944-3800.Browseamongtheorganic vegetablesandhealthfoods,andstopbythedeliforsoupsand salads,hotandcoldsandwiches,vegan,vegetarianand omnivorepreparations.$ L D
SOUPY’S 3027HunsingerLn.,451-5325.Backin1987,Danny Bowling’smother-in-law,Bette,startedmakingpotsofsoupin acornerofBowling'sMeats&Deli,afamilycourtesythatledin 1995 toSoupy’s.Nowit’sabout2millioncupsofsouplater,by Soupy’sestimate,allusingBette’srecipes,cookedupinsmall batchesdaily.Salads,sandwiches(includingveggieburgers) andsweetsaswell.$ L D
STEVENS&STEVENS 1114BardstownRd.,584-3354.This authenticNewYork-styledelioccupiestherearthirdofthe Ditto’sspaceintheheartoftheHighlands.Takeoutoreatin oneofthebooths,you’llgetpiled-highpastrami,brisketand corned beefandyou’llloveloxandaschmearonyourbagel— evenifyoudon’tknowwhataschmearis.$ L
SUBSTATIONII 3101FernValleyRd.,964-1075.ThehardyNo. 19,asix-meat-and-cheesesupersub,keepsthestorebuzzing. Anarrayofsandwiches,saladsidesanddessertsfilloutan appetizingmenu.$ L D
THEBLOCKGOURMETDELI 14041ShelbyvilleRd.,7854689.Ahusbandandwifeteamwithconsiderableexperiencein restaurantsrunsthisMiddletowndeli.Fansreportexcellent thick sandwiches,freshsaladsandhomemadesoups.Box lunchesandcateringalsoavailable.$$
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THESALADCHIC 428W.MarketSt.,650-4450.Atthis downtownlunchspotcustomerscanbuildtheirownsalads, saladandfruitkabobsorwraps,orchoosefromaprepared saladmenuandchangingdailysoups.$$
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THELMA’SDELI 140N.FourthSt.(GaltHouse),589-5200. Locatedintheglassed-inwalkway(conservatory)betweenthe twohoteltowers,Thelma’sprovidesbreakfastitems,coffee, sandwiches andsnacks24/7forGaltHouseguestsandanyone elsewhoneeds,say,apizzaat3a.m.$$ B L D
TORINO'SSANDWICHBAR 821E.MarketSt.,785-6800. Torino’sisoneoftwoadditionstoNuLuMarketplace.An Italian-styledeli,Torino’soffersItalian,roastbeefandmeatball subs,artichoke&eggplantpanini,salads,delicounteritems, andgrab&goitems.Itisalsoafrontforitssisterbusiness, Gertie’sWhiskeyBar.$$ L p
UNCLED’SFRANKS 6409BardstownRd.,963-5024.AfamilyownedFernCreekcarryouteateryofferinghand-dipped corndogswithavarietyofbatteroptions,includinghoney, baconorjalapeño,aswellasall-beeffrankswithachoiceof toppingsforcustomizing.$ L
VINAIGRETTESALADKITCHEN 203N.HurstbournePkwy., 205-9933,3012BardstownRd.,874-5740,4037SummitPlaza Dr.,323-5515.ThisLexington-basedmodestlyupscalesalad restaurantofferslocallysourcedsoupsandsaladsandfresh lemonade. ThemenuincludestheBluegrassBlackberrysalad; chickentacoandmakishrimpsalads;andsoupssuchascreamy tomatoandsausage,kaleandpotato.Besuretotryoneofthree freshlemonadesonofferdaily.$$ L D
WHICHWICH? 9850VonAllmenCt.,290-3721,221S. HurstbournePkwy.,708-2535,13124W.Hwy42,228-0621, 3531GrantLineRd.,NewAlbanyIN,920-0637.Theconcept hereis“createyourownsandwich”anddrawsonvarietyof proteinsandover30toppingschoices.Thesubsarethedraw, but theyalsohavewraps,andnowavarietyofshakes.$$ B L D
BURGERBOY 1450S.Brook,635-7410.Forarealsliceof Louisvillelife,thisweatheredgreasyspoonatthecornerofBrook andBurnettistherealthing.Neighborhooddenizensdrinkcoffee andchowdownonburgersandbreakfastuntiltheweehours(the jointisopen24hours).IfLouisvilleishometoabuddingCharles Bukowski,there’sagoodchancehe’ssittingattheircounterright now,recoveringfromlastnight’sexcesses.$ B L D
BURGERGIRL 3334FrankfortAve.,709-5454.DanBorsch,who ownsBurgerBoyDinerandNeonPizza,hasexpandedinto CrescentHill.BurgerGirlisa24-hourburgergrill,thesisterto long-timesomnambulists’favoriteBurgerBoy.$$ B L D f CHECK’SCAFÉ 1101E.BurnettAve.,637-9515.Youcanwhiffa scentofLouisvillehistorycomingofftheoldwallsofthis quintessentialGermantownsaloon.Thebarfoodhereisabout asgoodasbarfoodgets,andthat’snotbad.Theopen-faced roastbeefsandwich,withmashedpotatoesandbrussels sprouts,isaF&Dfavorite.$ L D pf
COTTAGECAFÉ 11609MainSt.,Middletown,244-9497.This nostalgicoldhouseinthecountrysideoffersatasteof Kentucky-stylecookeryinanarrayoflunchspecialsthatrange
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THECOTTAGEINN 570EasternPkwy.,919-7099.History meetscomfortfoodinaneighborhoodcottageintheSt.Joseph neighborhood,wherefriedchicken,chickenlivers,porkchops, SalisburysteakandotherstaplesofSoutherncuisinebegan beingservedin1929andresumedin2023afterabriefhiatus. $$ L D
D.NALLEY’S 970S.ThirdSt.,618-2429.Thenostalgiahereis almostpalpable.Theinteriorhasbeenupgraded,butchanged as littleaspossible.Thefoodofferingscontinuetobediner standards,likewhatwasservedwhenitfirstopened50+years ago.$ B L D
DAVE&PEG’SCOPPERKETTLE 276MainCrossSt., CharlestownIN,256-4257.$ B L D
FOURKINGSCAFÉ 4642JenningsLn.,968-2930.Steam-table servicefeaturingspaghettiandmeatballs,lasagnaandchicken attractahungrylunchcrowdatthiscasualspot,andbrunch specialtiesarejustaspopular.$ L D pf
FRONTIER DINER 7299DixieHwy.,742-2478.Thename “diner”saysitall,andthisfriendlyneighborhoodspotonDixie Highwaydeliversjustwhatyou’dexpectindown-homecomfort fare.Thewordonthestreet,though,issimple:Goforthe pancakes.They’reworthaspecialtrip.$ L D
GASLIGHTDINER 10509WattersonTrl.,694-2322.The ownersofMac’sDoughHousedidsomeresearchanddecided thatonemorepizzaplacewasmorethanJ’townneeded,sothey haveconvertedtheirspacetoadiner:alldaybreakfast, lunchtime specialsandcomfortfooddinnerstoappealtoall ages.$$ B Br L D f
GERALDINE’SKITCHEN 402WallSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,9247707.Geraldineisthelatemotherofowner/chefBobHoyland; Geraldine’sKitchenisatributetohersenseofhospitality. Breakfastandlunchareservedinaninviting,homey atmosphere.$ B L
GOOSECREEKDINER 2923GooseCreekRd.,339-8070.Goose CreekDineroffersold-fashionedcomfortfood,asthename “diner” suggests,buttranscendentlyaddsagourmettastetothe down-homeeats.$ B Br L D
LIL'WAGNERS 4520PoplarLevelRd.,(DerbyCityGaming), 961-7600.Asit-downrestaurantwhenyouneedabreakfrom betting.Burgersandsandwiches(includingfriedbologna), starterslikenachos,friedpicklesandcrabcakes,andsoupsand salads.Alsoagrab-and-gomenuofwraps,sandwichesand desserts.$ L D
LINDSAY'SKITCHEN 5300CaneRunRd.,384-4823.Goodol' southernhospitalityandhome-madefoodarethedrawsatthis modest placeinthefarsouthwestofthecity.Themenuincludes chicken-friedsteak,meatloafandliverandonions.$ B L D
METRODINER 4901OuterLoop,357-0767.Thefirstlocaloutlet ofthisFlorida-basedchainfeatures"classiccomfortfoodwith flair.”Harkingbacktotheglorydaysofdiners,MetroDiner offersbreakfast,lunchanddinnermenusalldaylong.Signature dishisfriedchickenandwaffles,withburgers,seafoodand salads alsoavailable.$$ B L D
O’DOLLYS 7800ThirdSt.Rd.,375-1690.Homestylesteam-table favorites,availablefrombreakfasttodinner,nottomentionfull barservicethatmakesO’DollysaSouthwestLouisville destination.$ B L D p
WAGNER’SPHARMACY 3113S.FourthSt.,375-3800.Atracksideinstitutionforover100yearsthathasasmuchhistoryas thenearbyTwinSpiresofChurchillDowns.Soups,sandwiches, shakesandanearlybird“trainer’s”breakfastcanbeenjoyedall year round.Racinghistoryonthewallsandserverswho’llcall you“hon.”$ B L
ADA'SKITCHENANDCATERING 214W.Broadway,5613762.ThelateAdaSmith’sastoundinghalf-centuryof communityculinaryservicelivesonatSmith’snamesakeeatery
downtown,whereherchildrenandgrandchildrencontinueto prepare“yourfirstchoiceinhome-stylecooking,”withsoul foodstapleslikefriedchickenandfish,meatloaf,porkbarbecue and“Kentuckyoysters”(chitterlings),alongwithallthesides, including mashedpotatoes,mac‘n’cheeseandbakedbeans. $
BOOK&BOURBONSOUTHERNKITCHEN 600TerminalDr. (LouisvilleAirport).Thislibrary-themedconceptatthisupscale, airportdiningvenueoffersmorethan100bourbons,alongwith aclassiccraftcocktaillist.ThefoodmenutweaksSouthern comfortfoodwithitemssuchasfriedgreentomatoBenedict andbuttermilkfriedchickenandwaffles.$$ B L D p
CASKSOUTHERNKITCHEN&BAR 9980LinnStationRd., 614-6499.TheformerSOU!SouthernKitchen&Barhas beenreconceptualizedas,asonecustomercalledit,a“Bbq plusrestaurant.”Gumbo,Brunswickstew,gritfrittersand pulledporknachos,dryrubbedoak-smokedribs,smoked meatloafsandwich(servedhotorcold)andbuttermilk Southernfriedchickensandwichareamongthenewitemson themenu.$$$ D p
DADDYVIC'SSOULFOOD 4444CaneRunRd.,365-3631,426 PearlSt.(ElksLodge),NewAlbanyIN(812)945-8111.The dailyspecialsherecyclethroughthesoul-foodlexicon: smotheredporkchops,Bar-B-Queribs,friedcatfish,chicken anddumplings,andonSundays,bakedchickenorpotroast.$$ L D p
DASHABARBOURSSOUTHERNBISTRO 217E.MainSt., 882-2081.Thisperipatetic,family-ownedrestaurantwithafine reputationsettledanew,movingfromBuecheltodowntown, intotheformerCelticPig.Dasha’scertainlygivesthe“bistro” conceptadown-homeSoutherntwist.ThemenuisSouthern comfort food:excellentfriedchicken,porkchops,sweetpotato casserole,andmacandcheese.$$ B L D p
FLO'SHOUSEOFSOUL 3400W.MuhammadAliBlvd.,7423065.Youorderatthewindowandeatonthepatio,whichhas heatersforcoolerweatherandTVsforwatchingbiggames.
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FORTYACRESANDAMULERESTAURANT 1800DixieHwy., 776-5600.$ L D
FRANCO’SRESTAURANT&CATERING 3300DixieHwy., 448-8044.Long-timefansofJay’sCafeteria(including politiciansandnationalentertainers)arenolongerbereft.Jay’s former ownersserveupSouthernSoulfoodinShivelyatfamilyfriendlyprices.Lookforsmotheredporkchops,collardgreens, friedchicken,friedcatfishandfruitcobbler.$ L D
FRYDADDY’S 1991BrownsboroRd.,742-4596,1270S.Preston St.,384-4012.Here,youstartwithaplateoffriestoppedwith MontereyJackcheese.Thenyoucanchoosefrom7protein additionssuchasfriedchicken,pulledpork,veganchicken, snowcrabandlobster.Andthen,youcanchoosefrom12 sauces andothertoppingsbeforeleavethebuilding.$$ L D
FUNFOODKITCHEN&DELI 4106MurphyLn.,329-2266. ThisEastEndstripmallsoulfoodoutlethasitall:jumbo chickenwingsandtenders,porkribsandribtips,fish, sandwiches,home-cookedsides,peachcobblerandbanana pudding.$ L D f
LUCRETIA’SKITCHEN 1812WestMuhammadAliBlvd.(Chef Space),294-8143.It’sWingWednesday,RibTipThursday, FriedFishFridayandSoulFoodSundayatthisambitiouslittle startup operatinginthebusinessincubatorinthenearWest End.$$ Br L D
MATTIE'SKITCHEN 1018S.15thSt.,(St.StephensFamilyLife Center),544-8954.OpenWednesdaysandFridaysforlunch anddinner,andSundaysforafter-churchdining.Theflexible menucanlistfriedorbakedchicken,porkchops,macn’ cheese,spaghettiandmeatballs,andonFridays,catfishisa special.$ Br L
PO-Z'SKITCHEN 6801DixieHwy.,883-0073.PleasureRidge Parkresidentsinneedofchickenwings,friedfishandside dishes likefriedcabbage,mixedgreensandsweetbakedbeans canfindthemhere.Dessertstoo,likebananapuddingand honeybuncake.$$ L D p
SHIRLEYMAE’SCAFÉ 802ClaySt.,589-5295.ThisSmoketown institutiondrawshungrylocalsaswellascelebritiesintown hungryforthesoulfoodoftheiryouth.BBQribsandhot-water cornbreadcookedinacastironskillets.Pig’sfeetandchicken wingsandcollards,allseasonedwithShirleyMaeBeard’sspice rack —saltandpepper.$ L D
SOULFOODDINING 4900PoplarLevelRd.,915-8239.A cafeteria-stylerestaurantthatoffersallthatasoulfoodfan wouldwant:BBQchicken,meatloaf,ribs,porkchops(withor withoutgravy),catfish,buffalo,andwhiting,macandcheese, mashedpotatoes,greens,greenbeans,sweetpotatoesandslaw.
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SOULHIVEGAN 1860MellwoodAve.,402-2577.Progressing frompop-uptoghostkitchentospaceattheMellwoodArt Center, KamyshaBlackwellcontinuestorefinehersignature vegansoulfooddishes,whethervegetablebasedorprepared usingImpossibleandBeyondmeats,likePhillycheese“steaks” andfried“chicken.”$$$ D f
SOUTHERNEXPRESS 418W.OakSt.,963-1719.ThiswellknownWestEndcarryoutspothasmovedintoasit-down locationinOldLouisville.There,classicsoulfoodisserved foreat-inortakeoutandatrock-bottomprices.Dinersbuild theirownmealat$1peritem.Choicesvarydaily,butlook forfriedchicken,cookedcabbage,friedwhiting,porkroast, friedorsmotheredporkchops,macandcheeseandribtips.
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SOUTHERNHOSPITALITY 3402W.Broadway,822-1474.A familysportsbarthatsatisfiesallageswithitshomey atmosphereanditswell-craftedfamiliarfoodlikedouble cheeseburgers,friedchickenwithhotwatercornbread,catfish, wingsandribs.$ L D p
SOUTHERNRESTAURANT&LOUNGE 301W.MarketSt., 649-0037.ThiscornerspotthatwasformanyyearsDeke’s
Marketplace Grillhasnewlife.Now,duringtheday,itisan upscalediningdestination,featuringaSouthern-inspiredmenu. Intheeveningitbecomesaloungewithlivemusicandlimited menu.$$ D p
SUE'STOUCHOFCOUNTRY 2605RockfordLn.,450-5059. Sue’sprovidesShivelywiththekindof“sticktoyourribs”food yougotoacountry/familystylerestaurantfor.DailySpecials, homemadedessertsandbreakfastservedallday.$ B L D
THEBLACKJOCKEYSLOUNGE 630 S.FourthSt.,587-0526. MostrecentlythisdowntownspacewasEncoreon4th.Now,in partnershipwiththeProjecttoProtectAfrican-AmericanTurf History,BlackJockeysLoungecelebratesthehistoryofBlack jockeys.Waitstaffwearjockey-inspireduniformsandthemenu
CRAVINGSALACARTE 101S.FifthSt.(NationalCityTower), 584-6846. Thisthriftydelioffersavarietyofbuild-your-own sandwiches,asoup-and-saladbarandspecialtybarsfeaturing bakedpotatoesandamonthlyethniccreation.$ L
GOLDENCORRAL 1402CedarSt.,ClarksvilleIN.812-9137577,4032TaylorsvilleRd.,883-5700.Allyoucaneatcafeteria stylefamilydiningatonepriceveryresonablepricethesedays. Ifthequantitydoesn’tsurpriseyou,thefoodqualitywill.Steaks areservedbeginningat4p.m.$ L D
ABOUT TIMEBARANDGRILL 12406LaGrangeRd.Atthis suburbansportsbarandgrillyoucanfindcasualfarelikefried cod,fishandsteaktacosandPhillycheesesteaks.Thebarserves anextensivecocktailmenu,beerandwine.$ L D p f
AMYZ’SPUB 813LyndonLn.,290-7334.AstapleinLyndonfor morethanadecade,withtelevisedsports,liveentertainment, pooltables,andanoutdoorpatio.Diningoptionsinclude homemadeburgersandold-schoolcomfortfood. $ D pf
BACKSIDEATWHISKEYROW 108 W.WashingtonSt.,6302012.TakingoverthespaceneartheYum!Centerthathad brieflyheldTheHallonWashington,Backside’smenuleans towardAmericandishes:burgers,chickensandwiches,honeybutterbiscuitsandsalads.Therestaurantisalsoadding bourbonflightstoqualifyforalistingontheUrbanBourbon Trail.$$ L D p
BAXTER’S942BAR&GRILL 942BaxterAve.,409-9422.Lively musicofferingsandexcellentbarbecuehavemadethisLower Highlands barandgrillasatisfyingplacetodine.TheBBQ comesaspulledchicken,porkandbrisketinsandwichesorfull dinners.$ D pf
BEEFO’BRADY’S 241BlankenbakerPkwy.,254-2322,5628 BardstownRd.,239-2226,3101S.SecondSt.,637-3737, 11324PrestonHwy.,969-5559,105LaFolletteCt.,Floyds KnobsIN,923-1316.Ifyouthinkyourbasicsportspubisonly suitableforguysguzzlingbeer,takeanotherlook:Beef O’Brady’sputsthe“family”in“familysportspub,”offeringa wholesome environment.$ L D f
BIGAL’SBEERITAVILLE 1715MellwoodAve.,893-4487.Good people,goodfood,coldbeer:Thesignoutfrontsaysitall,and wemightadd“coolatmosphere”inpraiseofthissmallbut friendlyButchertownoasis.$ L D pf
BROWNIE’STHESHEDGRILLE&BAR 9900LinnStationRd., 326-9830,826W.MainSt.,NewAlbanyIN,920-0030. RestaurantownerandnamesakeKeithBrownusedtohost neighborhoodgatheringsinashedathishome.Nowhebrings thesamesociableconcepttohistwosportspubs,thearea’s official homesforCincinnatiBengalsfans.$ L D pf
featuresitemsthejockeysmayhaveorderedthemselves: chickenandwaffles,jerkchicken,primerib,friedcatfishand breadpudding.$$ Br L p
THEKITCHENTABLE 522HappyHollowRd.,Clermont,KY 347-2920. JimBeamDistillery’son-siterestaurantserveshighqualitytraditionalKentuckydishes(burgoo,friedcatfish,fried chicken)andinterestingvariations(dickpoppers,hotsmoked trout).Bourbonballs,ofcourse,areamongthedessertchoices.
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V-GRITS 1001LoganSt.Co-ownerKristinaAddington’ssoulful veganrenditionsofsoutherncomfortfoodhaveanew, downsizedportalatLoganStreetMarketinShelbyPark,having relocatedfromGermantowninearly2023.Addington’sformer V-Grits sisterbusiness,ChimeraBrewingCompany,hasclosed.
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VIBESRESTAURANT&ULTRALOUNGE 1346RiverRd., 568-6691.Thissleek,chic,eclecticmusicandfoodvenueisin theformerRelishbuilding.Vibesservesbarbitessuchas burgersandsandwiches,appetizers,loadedhotdogsand entreeslikewings,tenders,shrimpandfishatlunch,brunch anddinner.$$ Br L D p
BUBBA'S33 4631MedicalPlazaWay,ClarksvilleIN,284-5933. The12thlocationofthegrowingchainfromtheguysatTexas Roadhouse,Bubba’sisafamilyfriendlysportsbarwithTVs galoreandcornholeboardsonthepatio.Themenuoffers chickenwithtwotypesofbacon,chili-rubbedsalmon,smoked chipotlewings,aspicyhabaneroburgerandpizzas.$$ L D pf
BUD’STAVERNGOODFOOD&BARBECUE 4014 Dixie Hwy.,384-9131,9119GaleneDr.,409-6066.ThiswellestablishedShivelytavernhasaddedasecondlocationin Jeffersontown.It’snotedforexcellentserviceandhonestbar foodthatconsistentlyreceiveshighpraise.Signaturedishes— “gentlyfried”grouper,burgers(includingaReubenburger),as wellasburritosandbarbecue—arenowavailableatboth locations.$ L D pf
BUNGALOWJOE’SBAR&GRILL 7813BeulahChurchRd., 931-5637.A“familyfriendlysportsbarandgrill”intheFern Creek areaboasts23HDTVsincludinga5-by7-footHD projectorfor3Dfootballviewing,agameroomforkids,and plentyofwings,shrimp,burgersandbeer.$$ L D pf
DRAKE’S 3939ShelbyvilleRd.,614-7327,3921SummitPlaza Dr.,384-3921,2651S.HurstbournePkwy.,409-6130,1520
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VeteransPkwy.JeffersonvilleIN,812-913-5060.LexingtonbasedBluegrassHospitalityGrouphasthreelocaloutletsthat offertwenty-fourcraftbeersontaptowashdownthetraditional pubgruboftacos,ribsand—thesedays—sushi.Familyfriendlybydayandahoppin’spotatnight,withmusicvideos andaDJ.$$ L D pf
DUNDEETAVERN 2224DundeeRd.,458-6637.Afterafewflips andchanges,DundeeTavernhasfounditssoulagainasa neighborhoodbar. Alotofbeerchoicesondraftandinbottles, andacomfortfoodmenuthatincludeswingsandfingers,fried pickles,chili,burgersandsandwichesandTavernSpecialties likegrilledflatironsteakandsouthern-friedcod.$$ L D pf
FIRSTSTRINGBARANDGRILL 5921NewCutRd.,366-0049. ThisSouthEndsportsbarofferspizza,bakedspaghetti,fried bolognasandwichesandCajundryrubchickenwings.$$ L D p
FLANAGAN’SALEHOUSE 934BaxterAve.,585-3700.Gourmet pizzas,hoagies,andanenormousbeerselectiondraw Highlands folkstothiscozyneighborhoodpub.Foralatenight pizza(thekitchen’sopenuntil2a.m.),it’soneofthebest optionsinthecity.$$ L D pf
GERSTLE’SPLACE 3801FrankfortAve.,742-8616.Apopular St.Matthewsneighborhoodtavernsince1924.Althoughdining issecondarytoboozeandsportshere,thefoodgoeswell beyondmerepubgrub.$ L D pf
GERTIE’SSPORTSBARNEXTDOOR 823E.MarketSt.(NuLu Marketplace),785-6800.TheownersofGertie’sWhiskeyBar have openedasportsbarrightnextdoor,featuringaFireball machineandtequilasnowcones.Watchgamesandindulge in“sophisticatedhotdogs”andFritopie,aswellasshareable snacks.$$ D p
GERTIE'SWHISKEYBAR 821E.MarketSt.,785-6800. Nashvillechef(andLouisvillenative)MattBolushasopeneda secondlocationofhispopularGertie'sWhiskeyBar,hidden away,speakeasy-style,behindTorino'sSandwichBar;both businesses arepartofNashville-basedRedPebbleHospitality. Bolushashand-picked11singlebarrelselectionstoaugment the100+bottlesofwhiskeyinstock.$$$ D p f
GRANVILLEINN 1601S.ThirdSt.,636-2748.Alongtime gatheringplaceforUofLstudents,facultyandfans,thissturdy redbricktavernjustnorthoftheuniversitycampusoffersa goodvarietyofbarmunchies,sandwichesandsimplegrilled farepluspizza.It’sperhapsbestknown,though,forthe signatureGranvilleBurger,widelyreputedasoneofthebest burgers intown.$ L D p
GREATAMERICANGRILL 2735CrittendenDr.(HiltonGarden Inn),637-2424.Salads,burgers,pastasandsandwichesare availableforthecasualdiner;mainentréesincludeNewYork strip,filetofsalmonandmore.$ Br D pf
HARBORANDHOPS 3010GottbrathPkwy.,JeffersonvilleIN, 748-2622.TIn2020theBrownfamilylocalizedandrebranded theirerstwhilefranchiseoperation,emergingwiththelargest selection ofdraftbeerinSouthernIndiana(85taps)plusdraft wines,hardciders,kombuchaandhardseltzer.Theheartypub menuisfamiliarandcomforting–lotsofburgers,beercheese soup,saladsandsandwiches,andalimitedentreeselection.$$$
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HARRY’STAPHOUSE&KITCHEN 130W.RiversideDr., JeffersonvilleIN.,725-1111.Theterraceandpatioofthis family-friendlyriversidespotprovidewideviewsoftheOhio, whereyoucanchowdownonwell-craftedbarfood–fried pickles orjalapeñocheeseballs,harvestapplesalad,achicken wrap,Phillycheesesteakorgrilledbolognasandwich,babyback ribsorsmotheredchickenoverjasminericeorafull1/2pound burger.$$ L D pf
HELLORHIGHWATER 112W.WashingtonSt.,587-3057.The entranceisthroughHelloCurio,anostensibleartsandcrafts gallery.Downstairsisthemainbarinatwo-storylibrarywitha mezzaninefloor,lookingoutontoasmallliveentertainment area.Craftcocktailsarebourbon-focusedbutnotexclusively. There isasmallbitesmenu,butdrinksarethecenterofthe “speakeasy”experience.$$ D p
HIGHLANDSTAPROOMGRILL 1058BardstownRd.,5845222.Anothernicechoiceforbeerandbarfoodalongthe
B’townRd.corridor,butownerTommyClemons’menu includes,butextendsbeyond,theusualbeercheese,chiliand burgers.LookforthecrabbypattyortheFrenchtoastsausage. Thepulledporkspringrollsareontheirwaytobecoming legendary. $$ L D pf
HILLCRESTTAVERN 3212FrankfortAve.,290-6917.Dan Borsch,whorunsseveralOldLouisvillespotslikeBurgerBoy DinerandOldLouisvilleTavern,hasexpandedintoClifton withthisrenovationofalong-timeneighborhoodwatering hole.ThemenumirrorsthatofOldLouisvilleTavern,with burgers,sandwiches,appetizersandafewentréeitems.A vintage100-yearoldbarwillanchorthenostalgicambiance. $$ L D pf
HILLTOPTAVERN 1800FrankfortAve.,742-2908.TheSkelton brothers (JohnisanalumofSeviche)havesettledinatthis primeCliftonlocation.Theirtavernfareisfocusedonbarbecue, withpulledporkandbeer-buttchickenspecialties,alongwith heftysandwiches(theirmeatloafisastandout).$ D p
HITCHINGPOSTINN 7314FegenbushLn.,239-4724.In additiontoitsfullbarandbeergarden,andlivelyconversation, theHitchingPostInnoffersanarrayofpubgrub,including burgers,chickentenders,andsandwiches.$ L D pf
HOOPSGRILLANDSPORTSBAR 6733StrawberryLn.,3754667.Thenamesaysitall:sports,casualdiningandgood thingstodrinkallfindtheirnaturalmeetingplaceatthis friendlyneighborhoodspotthatboasts3differentsteak sandwiches,alongwithpizza,burgersandchicken.$ L D pf
INTERNATIONALTAPHOUSE 637E.MainSt.TheSt.LouisbasedchainhasopenedonthegroundflooroftheMain&Clay apartmentbuilding.Notabrewery,butapurveyorofhundreds of craftbeers,cidersandalimitedselectionofwine.Patronsare invitedtobringinfoodfromneighboringbusinesses.$$ p f JOHNO’BRYAN’STAVERN 4123FlintlockDr.,449-4940.$ B
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KERN’SKORNER 2600BardstownRd.,456-9726.Thisfamilyownedtavern,apopularneighborhoodpitstopsince1978, offersfreshlymadeham,chickensaladsandwichesandsoups. Thehamburgers,though,mightbethebestunpretentious burgersintown:freshlygrounddaily,alwayscookedperfectly, and servedonatoastedbun.Thechiliranksamongthetopin thecitytoo.$ L D pf
KHALIL’S 10966DixieHwy.,632-2227.Afamilysportsbarin ValleyStationboastsplentyofTVs,includingsometabletop TVsinbooths.Menupresentstheusualbarfoodsuspects— salads,wings,burgers—buttheburgersareonpretzelbuns.$
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LEGENDSCAFÉ 2602CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,(812) 920-0786.Thissmall,family-ownedcafe,servesbreakfast, lunchanddinner,with$1beereveryday.Dailyspecialsrotate monthly, andFridaysareafish-onlymenu.$
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LOSERS812 1005W.MarketSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,812-9131414.Twolocalmusicianswhosawanunfilledmarketniche forrockandrollinallitsmanypermutationsputtheirmoney wheretheirchordsare,andtheresultislivemusicsevendaysa week,alate-nightkitchen,fullbar,billiards,asmallarcade,and cornhole.TheJeffersonvillevenueliesintheshadowofthe ClarkMemorialBridge.$ L D pf
LOUISVILLEINTERNATIONALPUB 5343MitscherAve.3843952.Aneighborhoodbarwithaninternationalfocus.Eclectic barfoodoptionscovertheglobewithdinnerandsandwich optionslikenachos,chili,falafel,poppers,burgers,kabobs,and shawarma.$ L D p
MG'SPRIMETIMECAFÉ 7017GlobalDr.,333-0719.Ifyou findyourselfhungryonthefarSouthwestsideoftown,thiscafé cansatisfywithappetizerslikejalapeñopoppersorfried pickles,burgersbuiltyourway,oranrangeofsandwich options. $ L D pf
NEATBOURBONBAR&BOTTLESHOP 1139BardstownRd., 690-3254.ThisHighlandsvintageBourbonbartakesadvantage oftheKentuckyvintagespiritslawthatallowsbarownersto buy,sellandtradeonthesecondarymarket.TheresultisNeat’s focusonoldandrarebottlesthatpeoplehavecollectedoverthe yearsandnowwanttosellortrade.$$ L D p
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NEIL&PATTY’SFIRESIDEBAR&GRILL 7611IN311, SellersburgIN,246-5456.Afamilyownedandoperated outpostuptheroadapiece,longknownfortheirwarmand welcoming,down-homeatmosphere,hasexpandedtheircraft beerselection.Thelocalcognoscentiknowtheycanalsofind excellentpastas,steaks,seafood,andsalads.Homemadesoups arecreateddaily.Breakfastserveduntil2p.m.$$ Br L D p
NEWDIRECTIONBAR&GRILL 2630ChamberlainLn.,2438429. $ L D pf
OLDHICKORYINN 1038LydiaSt.,634-3011.JohnMurrow,long involvedwithCheck’sCafé,hasre-openedthisiconic Germantownbar,settingouttoreturnthetroubledpropertytoits historicroleasaquintessentialneighborhooddivebar.$ L D p
OLDLOUISVILLETAVERN 1532S.FourthSt.,409-6281.It’s risenfromtheashes,theinteriorguttedandredone,anew kitcheninstalled,butthemenuisthesameasbefore:top-flight bargrubmadefromscratch.Anexpandedbeerprogramwith 16 newtapsincludesaselectionoflocalandcraftbeers.$$ L D pf
O-LINESPORTSGRILL 2813NHurstbournePkwy.,384-6171. Youcanwatcheverygame,everysportallyearlong,theyclaim. Whileyoudo,youcanchowdownavarietyofbarfood,such asthejuicyLucycheeseburgerornachoburger.Thekidsmight likethemini-footballs,franksencasedinpastrydough,fried andservedwithdippingsauces.$ L D p
PARLAY 416W.MuhammadAliBlvd.,384-4239.$$ D p
PEARL STREETTAPHOUSE 407PearlStreet,JeffersonvilleIN, 285-0890.Locatedinanhistorichomethatwassavedthrough apreservationgrant,thispubhas24tapswithaheavyfocuson localbreweries,withregionalandnationalchoicesaswell.Food choicesrangefrompizzastobacon-wrappeddatestocorned beefgrilledcheesesandwiches.Everythingisfreshandnothing isdeep-fried.$ L D p f
PINTS&UNION 114E.MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN.,913-4647. Beermaven(andF&Dcontributor)RogerBaylorandpartner Joe Phillipshaverenovatedanoldneighborhoodbar,wherethe tapsdispensefamiliarqualitybeersandales,thebarcrafts interestingcocktailsandthebottledbeerselectionskewstoward Belgianales.Thesmallkitchenofferspub-inspiredsmallplates withanIndianaccent.$ L D p
PORCHKITCHEN&BAR 280W.JeffersonSt.(Marriott),6714246.AspartoftherecentrenovationoftheMarriott,thisalldayrestaurantreplacesChampionsSportsGrill.Thename reflects theintentionofthenewrestauranttobeahomey, welcomingdowntownspot.LookforAmerican-stylecomfort foodsandafriendlybar. B Br L D pf
RAILYARDBILLIARDS&SPORTSBAR 630BarretAve.,6184033.Seriouspoolplayersandrabidsportswatcherswillfind commoncauseamid4,000squarefeetoffun,orputanother way,31pooltables,threebarswithcraftbeerandcocktails,pub fare,26TVs,acovereddeckandlivemusic.Allthis,andMile Wide BeerCo.isjustdownstairs,too.$$ L D FB f
RECBAR 10301TaylorsvilleRd.,509-3033,336PearlSt.,New AlbanyIN,670-5234.Familyfunistheobjecthere,withgames galore:poolandping-pong,skeeball,arcadegames(for Nintendo,SegaGenesis,SuperNES)andcardandboardgames. Afullbarandpub-stylefood,too.$$ L D pf
REDYETIRESTAURANT 256SpringSt.,JeffersonvilleIN.2885788.Thesmallbrewingsystemisgone;rotatingcraftbeertaps remain,andthekitchenisasambitious(andpopular)asever. It’sthelittlethings,likeamplestreet-sideseatinganda genuinelythoughtfulkid’smenu.AppetizerslikeGoatCheese FrittersandTruffleFriesleadlogicallytoButtermilkFried Chicken,BrisketandaKentuckianaHotBrown.$$ L D pf
RIVERCITYDRAFTHOUSE 1574-1/2BardstownRd.,6905111.AnotherbeerjointalongtheBardstownRoadcorridor boastsmorethan20tapsfocusedonindependent,American, craftbeer(insample,half-pintandpintsizes)andseveral bottled options.Itslimited(fornow)barmenuhasgarnered earlypraiseforitswings.$$ L D f
ROOTIE’SSPORTSBAR&GRILLE 12205WestportRd.,3654681.ThefirstentryoftheBuffalo-basedchaintoopeninthe
area.Rootie’sangleischarcoal-grilledwingswithathick, hickory-smokedspicysauce.$ L D pf
SAINT’S 131BreckinridgeLn.,891-8883.Almostliketwo restaurantsinone,Saintsfeaturesbothasmall,intimate,candlelighted roomandalarger,happilyboisterousmainroomwith thelookandfeelofasportsbar.$$ L D pf
SANGRIABARATUNION 125W.ChestnutSt.,Jeffersonville IN,812-725-7778.Thiscolorfulandairyweekends-onlybar specializinginsangriaandsparklingmimosasisfreestanding, butsharesownershipwiththebustlingadjacentUnion Restaurant&GameYard,justyardsfromtheBigFourWalking Bridge.$$ BL D pf
SEASONEDPUB&GRILL 6021TimberRidgeDr.,290-6215.A quintessentialsportsbarwithTVsgaloreandaclassicbar menu: beercheese,tots,onionringsorfriesButalsostrombolis andotherhotsandwiches,burgersandwings,ofcourse,and salads.$$ L D p
SERGIO’SWORLDBEERS 1605StoryAve.,618-2337.Despite minimalsignage,Sergio’sButchertowndigspullinhisfans,who digthequirkywebsite,andthewholeauraofhaughtymystery. Whatyoureallyneedwhenyoulocatetheplaceisadesireto exploreSergio’sworldbeerinventory,nearing1000different brews. $$ D
SHOPBAR 950BarretAve.,709-4696.Theformergasstationhas beenconvertedintoasmallartisanalboutiqueandwelcoming barwithafoodtruck—FoodShopattherear.Themenu rotates,butrecentlyitincludedfriedwhitefish,aporkjowl sandwichservedonapretzelbun,andmushroomtostadas.$
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SPRINGSTREETBAR&GRILL 300S.SpringSt.Thebeloved IrishHilleateryandwateringholeclosedin2020aftera33yearrunbuthasbeenseamlesslyrevivedbytheownersofHigh Horse barandDarling’s.Wingsremainthedraw,augmentedby sandwiches,soupsandsalads. $$ L D p
TAVERNONFOURTH 427S.FourthSt.(FourthStreetLive), 588-8888.Thisspacioussportsbaraddstothefestivitiesat FourthStreetLive.Youwillfindplentyofgames,fillingupscale barfoodandlotsofdrinkchoicesatthebar.$$ D pf
THEBACKDOOR 1250BardstownRd.(MidCityMall),4510659.ALouisvillelegend.Youneedabitofperseveranceto track downthissaloononthebacksideofMid-CityMall.When youdo,youwillfindoneofthecity’sfriendliestpubs,amost eclecticclientele,withareputationforthebestpourofdrinks around.Limitedbarfare,butsolid.Butdon’tmissoutonthe chickenwings.$ D pf
THEEARL 109E.MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN,590-2611.Thisbar offerscraftcocktailsandupscalebarfoodsuchasspicypimento cheesewithpretzelbread,cheeseandcharcuterieboards,and roastedcauliflowerwithbleucheese.$$ D p
THE FOXDEN 3814FrankfortAve.,742-0068.Returningtohis rootsintherestaurantbiz,JaredMatthewshasrevampedtheSt. MatthewsDiamondBilliardsspaceintoTheFoxDen.Plentyof sports-orientedfuncanbefoundhere:AmplebigscreenTVs, 11poolandbilliardtables,dartsandlivemusic,plusamenuof elevatedbarfood.Openeverynighttill4am.$$ L D pf
THEGOAT 700LandisRidgeDr.,791-8325.Ohio-basedLC LifestyleCommunitiesoperatesthissmallchainofunusually named upscale-casualrestaurants.EnjoyItalianpizzarolls, stuffedpotatoes,salads,“double-grind”burgers,wings,pizza, wrapsandcraftbeerontheexpansivedeckoraroundthe communitypool,orjoinoneofthecompetitiveleaguesin euchre,cornholeorvolleyball.$$ L D pf
THEKESWICKCLUB 1127LoganSt.,640-2032.AShelbyPark barandperformancevenuesituatedinthelegendaryformer homeoftheKeswickDemocraticClub(fromthe1950san apolitical stage)andmuchlater,RedTopGourmetHotdogs. Foodtrucks(includingRedTop’s)andpop-upsprovidemeals.
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THELIBRARY 400S.SecondSt.,(OmniHotel),313-6664.By day,theLibraryservescoffee,lattesandteaalongwithfreshly bakedpastries.Bylateafternoon,itmorphsintoabourbonbar withlocallyinspiredcocktails.$ B L p
THEPALMROOM 1821W.JeffersonSt.,581-1251.Theclassic WestEndentertainmentanddiningspotisback,withavariety of specialnights–Tuesdaycomedy,Thursdayladies’night, Sundaybrunchandjazzatnight.Themenufocusesonwings, saladsanddinnerspecials.$$ D p
THEPEARL 1151GossAve.,996-7552.ThePearlaimstobea classicneighborhoodpub(notunlikePauly’s,whichit replaces).Italsoaimstobeaspirits-focusedhangout,withabar menulimitedtosnackslikepickledeggs,countryhamand cheesesandwichesandfreepopcornorroastednuts.Inthe worksisapermanentfoodtrucktobeparkedintherearto expand foodofferings.$$ L D pf
THESPORTS&SOCIALCLUB 427S.FourthSt.(FourthStreet Live),568-1400.ThisCordish-ownedspothasfourbars— includingonethatopensoutontothestreet—plentyofTVsto catcheverygame,andevena“stadiumstylesportsmedia room.”Chowdownwiththeusualburgers,sandwichesand wings.$$ L D pf
THEWATERCOMPANY 400S.SecondSt.,(OmniHotel),3136664.Thereisa3rd-floorrooftoppoolatthenewOmniHotel, and thisisthebarthatgoeswithit,alsoofferingseasonallyinspiredlightbites.$$ L D p f
THIRSTYHOUNDSPORTSBAR 7207FegenbushLn.,9197003.ThisFernCreekhangoutofferallthatasportsfancould want:wingsandribs,nachos,potatoskins,friedpickles, sandwiches,porkchopsandsteaks.$$ L D pf
TIMTAMTAVERN 1022ClarksLn.,883-0101.Namedforthe 1958KentuckyDerbywinner,theSchnitzelburg/Audubon neighborhoodbarhasanewlookandakitchenthatservesbar staples likeburgers,friedpicklesandcheesecurdspluspizza fromDannyMac’sPizza.(DanMcMahon,ownerofDanny Mac’sPizza,isapartner.)$ L D p f
TINROOF 3921ShelbyvilleRd.,895-1914.ThisNashville-based chainintheheartofSt.Matthewshasasplitpersonality:a family-friendlyvibeduringthelunchhours;andarockin’juke jointatnightwithlivemusicuntil3a.m.Itsmenuencompasses everythingyouexpectfrombargrub:deep-friedhotdogs,hot wings,quesadillasandsaladsfortheladies.$ L D pf
TOASTY'STAVERN 1258S.ShelbySt.,614-7094.Anadditionto theGermantownbarscene,Toasty’saddressestheneedsoflate nighthungryimbiberswithcheeseburgersandbreakfast sandwiches,loadedfries,andaveganhotdog.Signature cocktailsincludewatermelonmintmargaritaandflavored daiquiris.$ D pf
TROLLPUBUNDERTHEBRIDGE 150W.WashingtonSt., 618-4829.OnthedownslopealongsidetheClarkMemorial Bridge,alargetrollbeckonstheadventurousintoaspace excavated outofthelostspaceintheoldwhiskeywarehouse. Therenovationboastslotsofdark,brick-walledspaces,aswell asafunkyoutdoordiningareainthelightwell.Themenuoffers stackedsandwiches,bisonburgersandsweetpotatotots,and ribeyesteaks.$$ L D pf
UNIONRESTAURANT&GAMEYARD 115W.ChestnutSt., JeffersonvilleIN,590-1285.Thosewantingmorefunaswellas somefoodafterstrollingacrosstheBigFourbridgecanfind both here,nearthebridge’sIndiana-sideoff-ramp.Burgers,of course,andbrisket,porkbellyandbrinedchickenbreast sandwiches.Aftereating,playicelesscurling,four-way volleyball,cornholeorping-pong.$$ L D pf
ZANZABAR 2100S.PrestonSt.,635-9227.Aniconofthe’70sbar scene.Thestylishtilefronthasbeenrecreatedanew,thearcade isstockedwithvintagegamesandtop-flightlivemusicplays lateintothenight.Thechowseveraldaysaweekiscreatedby YeonHeeChung,owneroftheformerCharimKorean restaurant.$ L D
3RDTURNBREWING 10408WattersonTr.,482-3373. Jeffersontown’sfirstbreweryinhabitsarepurposed150-yearoldchurchbuilding,andoffersanever-changingrosterofbeer styles.Guestsarewelcometobringtheirownfood.3rdTurn’s secondlocationisOldhamGardensat6300OldLagrangeRd.
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inCrestwoodKY,boastinganacreofindoorandoutdoorspace ataformergardencenter.$ D pf
AGAINSTTHEGRAINBREWERY 401E.MainSt.,515-0174. SluggerFieldonceagainhasabeer-pub.Theowners,veterans ofthelocalbrewingrevival,haveworkedoutanambitious rotatingbeerselectionandasmokehousethemeforthekitchen, withanemphasisonseasonaldishes.$$ L D pf
AKASHABREWINGCOMPANY 909E.MarketSt.,742-7770. RickStidhambrewsafullrangeofcraftbeers.Akashaisknown for variationsonathemeofkettle-souredGose,aswellasthe scrupulouslyrecreatedFehr’sXL,Louisville’scelebratedpreProhibitionPilsner.Thereisnofood,butnumerousNuLu eateriesarelocatedwithincarryoutanddeliverydistance.$ D pf
APOCALYPSEBREWWORKS 1612MellwoodAve.,742-0090. VeteranhomebrewersLeahDienes,PaulGrignonandBill KrauthrunthisbreweryinButchertown,dedicatedtofresh craftbeerinaspacethatheatswithsolar,recyclesandreuses materials andgrains.Theirtaproom,dubbedTheFallout Shelter,servesupto10oftheirconcoctions.$ f
ATRIUMBREWING 1154LoganSt.,690-3069.TheShelbyPark neighborhoodisdefinitelyontheupswing:itnowhasalocal brewery.Atrium’sfirsteffortsincludeahazyIPA,coffeestouts incollaborationwithBeanonGossAve.andfruit-infusedtart ales.Brick&Mortarfoodtruckprovidesabeer-focusedmenu.
B.J.’SRESTAURANT&BREWHOUSE 7900Shelbyville Rd.(Oxmoor Center),326-3850.ThisSouthernCaliforniachain arrivedeastoftheMississippi,includingalargeandimposing brewhouseatOxmoorCenter.Afullrangeofmade-in-Nevada craftbeersisdispensed,alongwithupscale-casualpubgrub.$$
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BLUEGRASSBREWINGCOMPANY 300W.MainSt.,5620007.BBC,oneofthefirst,ifnot thefirst, craftbreweriesin town,continuestoproducetheirbeersandaleshere,andto feed upscalebarfoodtohardysoulswhocomedowntownfor entertainment.TheTheaterSquareoutletat600S.4thSt.has beenclosedsincethebeginningofthepandemic.Wearedelistingthatoutletandlookforwardtoreinstatingthatlocation inthefuture.$$ L D pf
BUTCHERTOWNBREWING 1860MellwoodAve.,437-9407. Smallbatchbreweryandtaproomlocatedonthefirst-floor courtyardofTheMellwoodArtsCenter,whereAndyCobbhas garneredadeterminedcultfollowingforanarrayoffruited sours andbehemoth-scalestoutslikeArise,aboozy12%barrelconditionedImperialStout.Nofood,butMellwood’svendors arenearby.$ D pf
DONUMDEIBREWERY 3211GrantLineRd.,NewAlbanyIN, 590-2478.OwnerRickOteymaintainsthatbeerisagiftfrom god,hencethenameofhiscraftbrewery.Theinteriorisstarkly Scandinavianmodern.Adistillingpermithasmadeitthearea’s first“brewstillery.”$ L D p
EPIPHANYBARRELHOUSE 1525HighlandAve.,384-5758. Craft brewingonsitehasbeendelayed(itsinceptionTBA),but theestablishmentisopenandslingingfarm-to-barcraft cocktails,bourbon,tequilaandmezcal,withguestcraftbeers fromlocalbreweriesandbarsnacks(Froggy’scaramelpopcorn, RedHogsalami,Kenny’scheesespread). $$ L D pf
FALLSCITYTAPROOM 901E.LibertySt.,257-7147.This historicbrandthatwasfirstbrewedin1905hasbeenrevived (2010)andre-imaginedasamoderncraftbeer.Nowyoucan sip ontheirofferingsattheirnewtaproomandbeergarden operatingjusteastofdowntownwherePhoenixHillandNuLu merge.$$ L D pf
FISTFULOFALE 2708PaoliPk.,NewAlbanyIN,557-0226.The barattachedtoAFistfulofTacosoffers20orsotapsofawide varietyof“strong-flavored”craftbeerssuchasIPAs,stoutsand porters,andunusuallagers.$$ D pf
FLOYDCOUNTYBREWINGCO. 129W.MainSt.,NewAlbany IN,(470)588-2337.Walkinthisnewbrewpubandyouwill findwhatlookslikeamedievalbanquethall,butscaleddown to aYorkshirepublichouse.BrewerJeffCoe’srepertoire includesBraunJovi(BrownAle),Hefe’nsGateHefeweizenand
Vlad’sIndiaPaleAle,whichcomplementperfectlymenuitems likefishandchipsandoversizedturkeylegs.$ L D
GALLANTFOXBREWING 2132FrankfortAve.,822-1988. LocatedinthatoddCliftonintersectionofFrankfortAve.,New MainSt.andtherailroadtracks,thisbreweryconcoctsthings likebloodorangeblondeale,SpaceForceIPAandmangoguava Americanpaleale.Tenguesttapsfeatureregionalbrews. $$ D pf
GOODWOODBREWING+SPIRITS 636E.MainSt.,5842739.Locatedat“TheBreweryCornerofMain&Clay,”where beerhasbeenbrewedcontinuouslysince1997,Goodwoodis Louisville’sbiggestbrewerbyvolume,hostingataproomand BBQ-specialtykitchen.Goodwood’sBourbonBarrelStoutisa styleperfectlyattunedtoLouisville.$$ L D p
GORDONBIERSCHBREWERYRESTAURANT 400S.Fourth St., 589-8935.Thegrowingnationalbreweryandrestaurant chainhasbecomeananchoratthecornerlocationat4thand Liberty,brewingtheircharacteristicGerman-stylebottomfermentedlagers,Hefeweizen,bocks,pilsnersand Schwarzbiers.Thelargemenuofferstheusualpub-grub,but toutedasfresh,seasonalandmadeonthepremises.$$$ Br L D pf
GRAVELYBREWINGCO. 514BaxterAve.,822-3202.The musically-themedtaproom’ssettingishistoric,lyingadjacentto an outbuildingfromthelegendaryPhoenixHillBrewery,with theoldsubterraneanlageringcellarsdirectlybeneath.Beer stylesrotate,includingSprockets(a“dry”Pils)andDebaser,a hazyIPA.Theon-sitefoodtruckwasseekinganewpartnerin victualsasthisissuewenttopress.$ L D pf
GREATFLOODBREWINGCO. 2120BardstownRd,208-0882, 12717ShelbyvilleRd.,208-0882.TheoriginalDouglassLoop locationisjustataproom,withnofoodservice.The Middletown taproomoccupiesaformerWick’sPizzacomplete withakitchenthatofferspizzaandotherpubfaremadeonsite.
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HI-WIREBREWING 642BaxterAve.,717-4500.ThisAshevillebasedbreweryhasopeneditsfirstout-of-stateoperationinthe LowerHighlands.Thebarhas21tapsofHi-Wirebeer,froma varietyofIPAstoseasonalbrewssuchasS’moreporterto specialtiessuchashoneylagerandchocolatemacaroonstout. Family-friendlyactivitiesonofferincludetabletennis,foosball, and shuffleboard.$ L D p f
HOLSOPPPLEBREWING 8023CatherineLn.,708-1902. Rustic,family-friendlyLyndontaproomownedandoperatedby ahusbandandwifeteam.Holsopple’sIPAsarehighlyrated, althoughblueberries,toastedhempseedsandcinnamonhave beenusedtoflavorarangeofstyles.TwinspirePizzabakesonsite.$ D pf
HOMETOWNBREWINGCO. 4041PrestonHwy.,363-4880. TomBrown,partnerintheHometownPizzachain,andhigh schoolfriendMarkAllgeier,ownerofthenow-closed Cumberland Brewery,haveopenedthiscraftbreweryinthe spacewhereBrownhasstoredhiscarcollection,whichinspire thenamesofhisbeers.Hisgoalistomakecraftbeermore accessibleinsmalltownsoutinthestate,whereHometown Pizzahas18scatteredlocations.$$$ L D pf
MILEWIDEBEERCOMPANY 636BarretAve.,409-8139.Mile Wide’sreputationastheHazy/NewEngland-styleIPA championsofLouisvilleisbothdeservedandslightlyironic, considering brewer/co-ownerKyleTavares’brewingeducation inBavaria.Hislagersaregreat,too.TastyNeapolitan-stylepizza isservedbyMac’satMileWide.$$ L D p
MONNIKBEERCO. 1036E.BurnettSt.,742-6564.Thispopular GermantownmicrobreweryoffersEuro-pubinspiredmenu includesthreekindsofdouble-friedfries,porkandcurrantpie, andseveralburgers.Frequentlychangingguesttapsjointhe housebrewsofMildGeorgeandKingGeorge(Britishbrown ales), HisDarkMaterials(stout)andHauck’sAmericanpilsner.
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NEWALBANIANBREWINGCOMPANY 3312PlazaDr.,New AlbanyIN,812-944-2577.NABCdatesto2002andisthe9tholdestHoosierbreweryincontinuousoperation,withtwo diningareasservinglocallyrenownedpizzaandpasta(seethe
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NOBLEFUNKBREWERY 922S.SecondSt.,755-2739. Louisville'snewestbreweryisinthemassiveformerOld LouisvilleKrogersbuilding.The25-tapbreweryalsohasashort wineandcocktailselection.Thebrewery’ssisterconcept,Noble HearthPizza,servesspecialslike"DateNight,"toppedwith dates,bacon,spinachandspicyaioli,and"PolloDiablo,” topped withhouse-madechickensausage,jalapeñosandspicy sauce.$$ D pf
OLDLOUISVILLEBREWERY 625W.MagnoliaAve.,365-4886. Establishedin2016inanextensivelyremodeledhistoric structure,OldLouisvilleBreweryfunctionsasaCheers-level neighborhoodhangoutwheretheregularshaveyettomeeta stranger.There’saneclecticselectionofhousebeers,both traditionalandexperimental,butnofood.$ D pf
OURLADYOFPERPETUALHOPS 300 FoundationCt.,New AlbanyIN.Thisbreweryoffers12taps(currently8houseand 4guesttaps),aswellasplentyofspaceforplayinggameslike cornhole,darts,Jenga;pool,andvideogolf.Ifyouworkupan appetite,foodtruckswilltendyourhungeronFridayand Saturdaynights.$$ D
PIVOTBREWINGCOMPANY 1753BardstownRd.,953-4001. ThisLouisvillesatellitetaproomofPivotBrewingplanstoopen inSeptember,nextdoortothePurrfectDayCatCafe.The brewery/cidery, whichisasignatorytotheBrewers’Climate Declaration,willbringitsbeers,cidersandcommitmentto communityoutreachinitiativestothislocationfromasolarpoweredhomebaseinLexington,Kentucky.$
PUBLICHOUSEBYAGAINSTTHEGRAIN 1576Bardstown Rd.,409-9866.Afteralmost20yearsoffinecraftbrewing, CumberlandBrewsfounderMarkAllgeierhaspassedthetaps overtotheguysatAgainsttheGrain,whohaveredubbedthe popularHighlandsspacethePublicHouse.Allthetapsserve ATG brews(to-gogrowlersareavailable).Themenufeatures pubgrubwithatwist,includingburgers,paninis,pimento cheeseballsandFrenchonionsoup.Brunchespromisetobe destinationweekendevents.$$ Br L D pf
SHIPPINGPORTBREWINGCO. 1221W.MainSt.690-2002. OwnerandbrewerAmeliaPillowlocatedhernewbreweryin Portlandtoencouragebeerdrinkerstoventurebeyondtheir west-of-9th-Streetcomfortzone.Herfirstbrewingefforts include anAmericanIPA,anoakedHellesBock,aBelgianIPA andanImperial/DoubleCoffeestout,amongothers.Thefood menuisgearedtopanini-stylesandwichesandvegetableside dishes.$ L D p
TEN20CRAFTBREWERY 1020E.WashingtonSt.,290-6820, 11505ParkRd.,384-8714.Asecondlocation,inAnchorage,to complementthefirstlocationinButchertown,suggeststhatthe craftbeerboomcontinues.Ten20brewsawiderangeof beverages,fromawheatbeertoasourtoaheftyRussian Imperial stout,alongwithahardseltzerandablackcherry cider.$$ L D p f
THEOLDHAMBREWINGCO. 10601WorthingtonLn.(Glenn OaksCountryClub),341-1622.LocatedinsidetheGlennOaks CountryClub(whichitisopentothepublic),thisnew microbrewerybrewsonatinyone-barrelsystem.Theyopened withfivebeers,alllightalestoappealtogolfers.$$ L D pf
UPLANDBREWINGCO. 707W.RiversideDr.,JeffersonvilleIN, (812)750-1234.ThisHoosierbrewingoperationhasopeneda southern outletontheOhioRiver,takingovertheformer Buckhead’sspace,withitsextensivepet-friendlypatio overlookingtheLouisvilleskyline.Afullrangeofcraftbeer stylesisonoffer,alongwithamenuofheartybar-food standards—pizza,sandwiches,burgers,wings,bisonmeatballs andmussels.$$ Br L D p f
WESTSIXTHNULU 817E.MarketSt.,234-4733.WestSixth Brewing'snewesttaproomprojectincludesataproom,brewery, privateeventspace&openaircourtyardintheNuLu Marketplace onMarketStreet.$ L D p f
WILDHOPSBOURBONBAR&LOUNGE 1001LoganSt. (LoganStreetMarket),384-2001.Thenamespeakstotherange
ofofferingsatthisbarinsidetheLoganStreetMarket.Theonsitebrewerycraftsitsownbeer,andthereisanextensive cocktailmenuandalargeselectionofbourbonsandother whiskeys.$$ B L D p f
DAVE&BUSTER'S 5000ShelbyvilleRd.,(MallSt.Matthews), 963-0940.Fungalorewitharcade,billiards,sportsTVs,anda 16 pagemenuwithsurprisingoptionsforeveryspecialdietlike flavorfullettucewraps,theImpossibleBurgerandfullentrees likesteaksorsalmonplusexpectedbarfare:nachos,slidersand wings.Desserts,beersandfestivecocktailsofimpressivesize, too.$$ L D p
DERBYDINNERPLAYHOUSE 525MarriottDr.,ClarksvilleIN, 288-8281.Theplay’sthethingatDerbyDinner,Louisville’s long-runningentryinthedinner-theatersweepstakes.The expansive seasonalbuffetofferingshavefansreturningshow aftershow.$$$ L D p
HOWLATTHEMOON 434S.FourthSt.(FourthStreetLive), 562-9400.What’lltheythinkofnext?Howaboutanightclub featuringa“dueling”pianobarwithtwopianosandasing-along concept?You’llfindthis4,000-square-footclubatFourthStreet Liveonthegroundlevel.$ D pf
JOEHUBERFAMILYFARM&RESTAURANT 2421Scottsville Rd.,StarlightIN,923-5255.Apleasant20-minutedrivefrom downtown Louisville,Huber’shasbuiltasolidreputationfor simplefarmfarethat’swell-made,freshandgood.Someofthe produceisgrownonthepremisesinseason.$$$ L D pf
MAINEVENTBAR&GRILL 12500SycamoreStationPl.,2405555.ThisDallas-basedchainoffersplentyoffun:bowling, lasertag,ahighropescourse,billiards,videogames—along withpizzas,sandwiches,fulldinnersandafullbar.$$ L D p MESA 216PearlSt.,NewAlbanyIN,725-7691.Mesacallsitselfa “collaborative kitchen-classroom,”inwhichlocalestablished andaspiringchefsoffercookingdemonstrationsandfoodprep adviceforasmallaudience,whowilltheneatwhatthechefs preparebeforethem.Thereisalsoaboutiquesellinghigh-end cookwareandfoodproducts.$$ D p
MYOLDKENTUCKYDINNERTRAIN 602N.ThirdSt., BardstownKY,(502)348-7300.Talkaboutanostalgiatrip:My OldKentuckyDinnerTrainoffersafour-coursemealduringa two-hourvoyagealongscenicKentuckyrailroadtracksnear Bardstown invintage1940s-eradiningcars.Reservationsare stronglyrecommended.$$$$ L D p
OVRDRIVEGAMES 112W.JeffersonSt.,653-5853.Plentyof waystohavefunhere:virtualrealitycarracing,axthrowing, ragerooms(whereyoucandestroyTVsandhomeappliances), andimmersiveVRgames.Thefoodandbeveragesaren’tvirtual though:made-to-orderpizza,wingsandappetizers,andaselfpourtapwallfeaturing15beersand6pre-mixedcocktail choices. $$ L D p
PIN+PROOF 400S.SecondSt.,(OmniHotel),313-6664.The Omni’sbarhasacoolangle.Therearefourbowlinglanes,as wellashorsd’oeuvrestoenjoyinthe“theopulentand mysteriousatmosphere."$ D p
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FA&ADAAFRICANCUISINE 4806BardstownRd.,777-7100. Senegalesecuisinerepresentsamélangeofinfluences,Africanas wellasEuropean,andthissmallfamily-ownedeateryfeatures anenticingselectionofgrilledchicken,lambandtilapia;beef andfishpie;andplassas,alambandspinachstew.$$ L D
FUNMI’S AFRICANRESTAURANT 3028BardstownRd.,4545009.Funmi’soffersarangeofdishesfromNorthandCentral Africancultures.Samplegoatinasouporathickstew.Try soya,aWestAfricanshishkebabwithaspicypeanutrubor moin-moin,asavorybeancakeorlablabi,aTunisianchickpea soup.$$ L D
IMANKARESTAURANT 737S.EighthSt.,(InternationalMall) 210-7503.SomaliimmigrantentrepreneurMohamedAbbi Abdallaandhisfamilyservetheirnativecuisineatthe International Mall.Suggesteddishesincludechickensuqaar(a chickenstew-likedish)orgoatseasonedwithonionsandgreen peppers.$$ L D
QUEENOFSHEBA 2804TaylorsvilleRd.,459-6301.This authenticEthiopianrestaurantoffersawideselectionof intriguingdishes,includingavarietyofvegetarianselectionsas wellasthetraditionalbeefandchickenspecialties.Ethiopian fareismadeforsharingandeatingwiththefingers,butthey’ll gladlymakeforksavailableforthefinicky.$ L D
SENEGAMBIA AFRICANRESTAURANT 4109BardstownRd., 491-3152.$$ L D
WOLOGISIRESTAURANT 3707KlondikeLn.,883-0054.The spacethatwasAlwatanisnowaLiberianrestaurant(goatsoup; torborgee,abeanstew;palmbutterwithfufu)thatalsotempts AmericantasteswithitemslikePhillycheesesteakandgyros,as well.$$ L D
888GREATWALL 9464BrownsboroRd.,425-2811.Stripmall Chinesefoodisanaccuratedescriptionofwhattoexpecthere. Localsfromtheneighborhoodhavesaidgoodthingsaboutthe garlic chickenandtheircrabRangoon.$ L D
ATASTEOFCHINA 1167S.FourthSt.,585-5582,8105 LagrangeRd.,327-6863.$ L D
ASIANBUFFET 3813CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,9451888.Competentcookeryandcarefulmanagementensures foodofferingsherestayfreshandhot.Thenameremainsthe same,butserviceisnowcafeteriastyle,notself-servebuffet,a changedonewithcustomerhealthinmind.$ L D
ASIANWOK 2235FrankfortAve.,822-3385.Thispan-Asianspot offers averylargeselectionofChinese&Japanesedishesinthe stir-fried,hibachi-grilledandsushicategories.Alotoffamiliar things—KungPaochicken,peppersteakwithonion,veggie friedrice,rainbowroll,hibachisteak,andsoon.$$ L D
AUGUSTMOON 2269LexingtonRd.,456-6569.Housedina soaring,openspacewithaZenmaster’sstyle,consistent commitmentfromthekitchenmakesitatopspotforAsianfare. Alovelypatioattherearaffordsapleasantalfrescodining experience. $$$ L D pf
ABYSSINIA 554S.FifthSt.,384-8347.ThisdowntownEthiopian restauranthasgainedmanyfanswithitsvarietyofheartystews, knownas“wots,”andinterestingvegetarianchoices,withlarge portionsandreasonableprices.$ L D
ADDIS ABABAETHIOPIANBAR&RESTAURANT 4750 BardstownRd.,384-6296.Thismodestlittleplacejoinsother ethniceatingspotsintheBuechelarea.Themenuincludesa widevarietyofrichlyseasonedEthiopianfareincludingthe nationaldishdorowat(aberbere-spicedchickenandeggstew) andmanyvegetarianoptionstoo.$$ B L D
AFROKANZALOUNGE 1578BardstownRd.,379-5734.This Afro/Caribbean/soulfoodfusionrestaurantandnightclub bringsanewvibetoBardstownRd.’srestaurantrow.Drinking and dancingtill4am,withmenuitemslikegrilledredsnapper
CHEERKINGSTAR 231S.FifthSt.,587-8686.Justwhat downtownneeded—aChinesebuffetforquicklunches. Mostlythefamiliar,amixofCantonese,SzechuanandHunan choicesforthosewhoneedalittlespicetofirethemuptoget backtowork.$ L D
CHINA1 123BreckinridgeLn.,897-6511.$ L D
CHINA1 8105LagrangeRd.,327-6863.$ L D
CHINABISTRO 234W.Broadway,583-8988.$ L D
CHINABUFFET 706E.Lewis&ClarkPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN, 288-8989. Chinesebuffetsareubiquitous,butthisoneis squarelyintheupperrange.Regularlyrefreshedsteamtables, attentivelyfriedrice,andproperlyspicyGeneralTso’sChicken raiseitabovetheotherplacestypicalofthegenre.$ L D
CHINACAFÉ 8625PrestonHwy.,969-9222,9246WestportRd., 425-1818.$ L D
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CHINACHEF 7813BeulahChurchRd.,384-5322.Pretty standardChinesechoicescanbefoundatthisnewstoreinthe SouthEnd.Eatinorcarryout.$ L D
CHINACOAST 4952ManslickRd.,363-4259.$ L D
CHINADRAGON 8507TerryRd.,995-9897.Thefarsouthwest cornerofthecitycangetitsChinesetablehotfoodfixhere.$ L D
CHINAGARDEN 7309PrestonHwy.,968-4672.Abusy restaurantwiththedoublepleasureofChineseandAmerican menu items.$ L D
CHINAKING 3830RuckriegelPkwy.,240-0500.$ L D
CHINASTAR 291N.HubbardsLn.,896-1818.$ L D
CHINATASTE 135QuartermasterCt.,JeffersonvilleIN,2845580.$ L D
CHONGGARDEN 10341DixieHwy.,935-1628,6445 BardstownRd.,231-0393.$ L D
CHOPSTICKSHOUSE 2112W.Broadway,772-3231.Fansof thissomewhatfunkyChineseplacepostpositivenoticesabout thequalityofitsfood.NostrangeAsiandisheshere,just familiarChinesehottablefarethatAmericansrecognize.$ L D
CHUNG KINGPALACE 110E.MarketSt.,584-8880.$ L D
DOUBLEDRAGON 1255GossAve.,635-5656,2600W. Broadway,778-2573.Everyneighborhoodseemstoneeda ChinesesteamtableoutletservingupAsiandishesfamiliarto Americans.DoubleDragondoesthatjobforitsneighborhoods.
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DOUBLEDRAGONII 12480LaGrangeRd.,241-7766,6832 BardstownRd.,231-3973,3135S.SecondSt.,367-6668,5222 DixieHwy.,448-1988.$ L D
DOUBLEDRAGON9 9501 TaylorsvilleRd.,267-5353.$ L D
DRAGONCAFÉ 13206W.U.S.Hwy.42,228-1885.This Prospect-areaChineserestaurantsoffersmanyfamiliardishes. EastEndfanssaytheserviceisquickandthefoodaboveaveragetasty.$ L D
DRAGONCITY 6413GreenwoodRd.,935-6111.Itusedtobe FirstWok.ItstillisastripmallChinese-Americanplacewitha standardmenuofcrabRangoon,friedrice,lomeindishes,and awidevarietyofstir-fries.$ L D
EASTSTARBUFFET 161OuterLoop,368-2868.$$ L D
FIRST WOK 3967SeventhStreetRd.,448-0588.$ L D
GOLDENBUDDHA 8000PrestonHwy.,968-7700.$ L D
GOLDENSTARCHINESERESTAURANT 3458TaylorBlvd., 368-1833.$ L D
GREATWALL 1977BrownsboroRd.,891-8881.ThisClifton restaurantrankshighupinthefast-foodChinesepack.Offering steaming-hot,competentlypreparedandflavorfuldishes.$ L D
GREENTEACHINESERESTAURANT 2206StateSt.,New AlbanyIN,812-924-7780.Notedlocallyforitsfreshvegetables, mei fun(ricenoodles,particularlySingapore-style)andsizeable tofuportions,GreenTeadoesabriskcarry-outtradefromits shoponStateStreetnearthehospitalandI-265interchange.$ L D
HAPPYCHINA 9106TaylorsvilleRd.,493-1001.$ L D
HAPPYDRAGON 12613TaylorsvilleRd.,297-8788.Youguessed it:agood,go-tostandardpan-Chinafamily-stylerestaurantin Jeffersontownthat’salwaystherewhenyou’retiredofcooking dinnerfortheclan.$ L D
HIBACHIBUFFET 5372 DixieHwy.,449-8688.ThisfarSouth LouisvilleAsianbuffetgetsstrongpositivesfromlocalswho appreciateitscleanliness,itsrangeofchoices(includinghibachi grilledmeatstoorderandsushi)andabuffetbarthatiskept freshlyloaded.$ L D p
HIBACHISUSHIBUFFET 5729PrestonHwy.,969-3788. CapitalizingontwoseeminglypersistenttrendsinAmerican dining,thishottableplaceoffersstandardChinesebuffet dishes,andstandardsushichoices.Cashewchicken,shrimp
with garlicsauce,DancingDragonroll,springandsummer maki—itisallhere.$$ L D
HINGWANGCHINESERESTAURANT 2123E.SpringSt.New AlbanyIN,812-542-2728.NooneinNewAlbanycan rememberexactlywhentheunassumingHingWangwas launchedinastripmallontheeastsideoftown;perhapsit datestotheadventofhomevideo,butintruth,probably around2002.Thecarry-outChinesedishes(primarilystandard Cantonesefare)havebeenflyingoutthedooreversince.$ L D
HONG KONGFASTFOOD 5312S.ThirdSt.,367-8828.Oneof themanyinternationaleateriesinIroquoisManor,thisfast-food ChinesespotoffersCantonesestandardshotandfastand inexpensively.Checkoutthedailyspecialsforanoccasional intriguingitem.$ L D
JADEPALACE 1109HerrLn.,425-9878.JadePalaceoffers familiarChinesefoodchoices,aswellasalonglistofChef’s Specials,withnamesinChinesecharactersaswellasEnglish(a suresignyouareinforauthenticChinesefare).Dimsumis offered daily,butonweekendsitisservedfromatraditional rollingcart.$$ Br L D p
JASMINE 13823EnglishVillaDr.,244-8896.LikemanyChinese restaurants,Jasmineisinastripmall,butthisisnotjustanother hottablestirfryjoint.ThereisanAmericanmenu,butthosein theknowwillaskforthe14-pageSzechuanmenu,featuring suchinterestingthingsaspigearinsesameoil,hotandspicy intestines,spicydicedrabbitfoot,froglegs,beefmawand tendon Szechuanstyle—oneofthemostpopularchoices,the managersaid.$ L D p
JASMINEASIANBISTRO 2420LimeKilnLn.,618-3000.The ownersofJasmineEssentialChineseonEnglishVillaDr.have gonemoreupscalewiththisbistro-stylelocation.Expectthe sameauthenticChengdu-styleSichuancuisine(be adventurous!)andwell-executedAmericanizeddishes,sushi andotherofferings.$$ L D p
JOYLUCK 1285BardstownRd.,238-3070,9850VonAllmenCt., 618-1601. ThisfineAsianrestaurantacrossfromMid-CityMall hasopenedasuburhansitetoo.BothservefamiliarChinese dishesverywelldone,aswellasauthenticTaiwaneseofferings. Duckdishesarecookedinthreedifferentstyles—Cantonese, TaiwaneseandBeijing.$$ L D pf
JUMBOBUFFET 2731S.HurstbournePkwy.,742-8550.Housed inagood-lookingdiningroom,highonChinatown-styleglitz andglitter,Jumbooffersastandardall-you-can-eatChinese buffet, withalarger-than-averageselectionofAmericandishes forthosewhowantsomethinglessexotic.$$ L D
LINGLING 10476ShelbyvilleRd.,245-2100.Modernand efficientinitsEastEndshoppingcenterlocation,LingLingisa cutabovefast-foodChinese;betteryet,itaddsafewVietnamese dishestothebilloffare.$$ L D
LIU’SGARDEN 11517ShelbyvilleRd.,244-9898.Smallbut charming,withwhitetableclothsandsoftChinesemusic, family-runLiu’sgainsourapprovalwithfresh,competent cookery andcourteous,friendlyservicethatmakesyoufeellike you’revisitingaChinesefamilyattheirhome.$$ L D
ONIONRESTAURANTTEAHOUSE 4211CharlestownRd., NewAlbanyIN,981-0188.MasterfulChineseandJapanese cuisine(includingmagnificenthotpots,donburidishes,and wooden-bucketsteamedrice)setthisairyrestaurantapartfrom thehordeofotherAsianspots.$ L D f
ORIENTALCAFÉ 3360HikesLn.,451-0077.$ L D
ORIENTALHOUSE 4302ShelbyvilleRd.,897-1017.New owners continuethetraditionatthislong-standingSt.Matthews restaurant,featuringbothtraditionalChinese-Americanand now,authenticCantonese,menus.$ L D p
ORIENTALSTAR 4212BishopLn.,452-9898.Along-timearea favoriteinthisheavytrafficluncharea.Thisestablishmentis quitegoodwithLoMeinNoodles,andSweetandSourChicken.
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PANDAEXPRESS 1075VeteransPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN288-0774, 1232S.HurstbournePkwy.,326-8430,13311ShelbyvilleRd., 489-3980, 10600WestportRd.,425-1678.ThePentagoneven
hasoneofthe1500+outletsofthenation’slargestChinesefast foodchains,andnowwehavefour.Moderatelypricedchow suchasorangechicken,Beijingbeef,SweetFirechickenbreast andhoneywalnutshrimpfillthemenu.$ L D
REDSUNCHINESERESTAURANT 3437BreckinridgeLn., 499-7788.$ L D
RICEBOX 6810SouthsideDr.,380-2209.ThistypicalChinese hottableprovidesSouthEndresidentswiththekindofChinese food youwouldexpectatbudgetprices.$ L D
SICHUANGARDEN 9850LinnStationRd.,426-6767.Another Asianrestaurantthathasstoodthetestoftime,SichuanGarden offershigh-endChinatownstyleandwell-madedishes,plusa fewThaispecialtiestospiceupthebilloffare.$ L D
TEASTATIONCHINESEBISTRO 9422NortonCommons Blvd.,423-1202.Thiscomfortable,sit-downChineserestaurant hasalargeandeclecticmenu,withlotsofspicydishesanddaily double shotspecialsattheinvitingbar.Nowofferingdeliveryto NortonCommonsandadjacentsuburbia.$$ L D p
YENCHING 1850S.HurstbournePkwy.,491-3581.$ L D YOKIBUFFET 1700AlliantAve.,267-2277.AChinesefoodorientedbuffet,withsushiaswell,offersmoreoptionsnearthe JeffersontownIndustrialParkalongtheBlankenbakerRd. corridor.$$ L D
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SARAPFILIPINOEATERY 712BrentSt.(TheVillageMarket). Filipinocuisineisunder-representedin Louisville,andSarap’s lumpia, pancit,adobo andotherdishesareawelcomecorrective, alongwithaweekend-only silog (garlicfriedriceandegg) brunch. $$ L D pf
AJISUSHIANDASIANCUISINE 5610OuterLoop,618-1781. Okolonaarearesidentscannowgettheirsushifix.The extensivemenuofferingsincludeeggrolls,saladsandsoups, noodle,riceandcurrydishes,andtempura,aswellasalarge varietyofrawandcookedsushipreparations.$ L D p ARATASUSHI 9207U.S.42,409-4880.Arataisadedicatedsushi place, withonlyafewitemsthatfalloutsideofthemaki,nigri andsashimiofferings.Theelegantmoderninterior,andthe commitmenttothefreshestingredientshavebeendrawingin fansfrombeyondtheEastEnd.$$ L D p
ASAHIJAPANESE 3701LexingtonRd.,895-1130.Thissmall roominSt.Matthewshousesaneighborhoodsushispotthat alsoservesgrilleddishesandtempura.$ L D
ASIANASUSHI 6435BardstownRd.,614-7244.Thisambitious AsianrestaurantinFernCreekoffersanextensivesushi selection,hibachimeals,variousnoodlechoicesandevenafew Koreandishessuchasbulgokiandbibimbap.$$ L D p
BENTOASIANKITCHEN+SUSHI 12951ShelbyvilleRd.,8221202.Orderfromanassortmentofteriyakiorfriedbentoboxes, riceornoodlebowls,pokebowlsorsushiandsashimiatthis ambitiousMiddletownnewcomer.$$ L D p f
BLUEBAYSEAFOOD&SUSHI 4322PoplarLevelRd.,9198994.TheownersofthedefunctHibachiSushiBuffetandVille Chicken restaurantshavecombinedelementsoftheirprevious menusinSouthLouisville,offeringseafoodbythepound, seafoodcombodinners,chickenwings,hibachirice,sushiand evensushitacos. $$ L D f
DAISUKISUSHI 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket),4342395.Thissushistophasjoinedtheeclecticgrab-and-go choicesinLoganStreetMarket’srestaurantrow.$ L D p
DRAGONKING’SDAUGHTER 1534BardstownRd.,6322444,129W.MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN,725-8600.Founder T okiMasubuchi’seclecticflairforculinaryfusionis simultaneouslyadventurousandrootedintradition,andwith theoriginalLouisvilleDKD’smovetomuchlargerdigsinthe HighlandsattheformerCaféMimosa,herforevercreative tacos,bibimbap,quesadillasandsushirollshavespaceto
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FUJIASIANBISTRO 6801DixieHwy.,937-0488.$$ L D p
FUJIJAPANESESTEAKHOUSE 3576SpringhurstBlvd.,3391978.Partofthefunofsittingatthesushibaristhatyougetto watchthechefatwork.Putinyourorder,thensitbackandsip yourteawhiletheartistcreatesedibledelights.Thissuburban sushibardoesthejobwell.$$ L D p f
GINZAASIANBISTRO 9420ShelbyvilleRd.,749-8878.Aonestop Asianrestaurant.ChoosetoeatfromtheChinese,Japanese orThaikitchen,orsidleuptothesushibarforallmannerof vegetarianorfish-focusedrolls,orsushicombosthatinclude misosoupandsalad.Alacartesushientréestoo.$$ L D p
HEART&SOY 1216BardstownRd.,452-6678.Totheleftis Roots,asit-downrestaurant.TotherightisHeart&Soy,serving vegetarian“streetfood,”andentertainingpassers-bywithaglasswalledtofu-makingroom.State-of-the-artequipmentfrom Taiwan transformsorganicsoybeansfromOhiointosoymilk andthencoagulatesandpressesitintotofuasyouwatch.$ L D
HIKOAMONSUSHIBAR 1115HerrLn.,365-1651.JapanesetrainedchefNorihikoNakanashibringshisskillstothissushi barandJapanesegrillinWestportVillage.Inadditiontofine diningatthebarorintraditionalJapanesediningrooms,Hiko AMonofferssushi-gradefishfromasmallfishmarket.$$$ L D p
JUNO JAPANESERESTAURANT 5406AntleDr.,409-7094, 4110HamptonLakeWay,632-2777.Awide-rangingmenuof Japaneseoptionsmakethesetworestaurantsinteresting destinations.Dinershaveplentyofsushioptions,aswellas hibachidinners,yakisoba,udonandramennoodledishes, tonkatsuandtempura.$$ L D p
KABUKI 2784MeijerRd.,JeffersonvilleIN,(812)590-3430.A fullrangeofJapanesedishescanbefoundhere:sashimiand sushi,hibachigrilledmeatsandseafood,ramen,bentoboxes and seaweedsalad.$$ L D p
KANSAIJAPANESESTEAKHOUSE 1370VeteransPkwy., ClarksvilleIN,218-9538,1850S.HurstbournePkwy.,6181870.TraditionalJapanesedishesandsushiareavailablehere, butlikemostJapaneseSteakhouses,choosethegrilltableswith theirslice-and-diceJapanesechefshowformaximum entertainment.$$$ L D p
L&JASIANCUISINE 6017TimberRidgeDr.,228-8399.A slightchangeoffocusatthisEastEndAsianfusionspotadds H awaiianBBQdishesandawideselectionoframen preparationstotheeclecticmenu.$$ L D f
MASAJAPANESE 12336ShelbyvilleRd.,409-5040.Middletown, too,joinsinthesushiexpansion.Openforlunchanddinner, thestandardmenuisbolsteredbydailychef’sspecials.Lunch specialsincludetheJapadawg,ahotdogwithJapanese toppings,arangeofteriyakichoicesandramennoodles, Japanesestyle.$$ L D f
MISAWAHIBACHI&SUSHIBAR 7931BardstownRd.,2901780Thehibachigrillsherearenotforshow,justforgrilling, which keepspriceslowerthanotherJapanesesteakhouses. RodeleoSee,asushichefwithalmosttwodecadesofexperience runsthesushibar.$$ L D p
MT.FUJI 309W.CardinalBlvd.,637-5887.Thequick-eating striponthenorthsideofUofL’scampusneededaJapanese placetosatisfystudents’sushicravings.Themenualsohas tempuraandJapanesenoodles.$ L D p
OISHIISUSHI 2810TaylorsvilleRd.,365-3474.Thissmall, attractive andpopularsushispotservesallthepopularmaki andnigrinearBowmanField.$$ L D
OSAKASUSHIBAR 2039FrankfortAve.,894-9501,426W. MarketSt.,588-8899.Thislong-standingCliftonfavoritealso hasasecondlocationdowntown,servingupsushiandother Japanesedishesinabrightandcheeryenvironmenttoaloyal clientele.$$ L D
POKEHANA 436W.MarketSt.,996-7994.Poke,anincreasingly popularHawaiianrawfishsalad,isgivenafast-casualAsian fusiontwisthereinthespacethathadbeenChopChopSalads.
Chooseyourcombinationofproteinandvegetablesand toppingssuchasginger,jalapenoandseaweedsalad.Alsofried rice,bibimbabandnoodle-bab,madewithsweetpotato noodles.$$ L
RAMENHOUSE 1250BardstownRd.(MidCityMall),709-4374. NexttotheBaxterAvenueCinemas,JonathanHam,who formerlyownedthepopularRamenInochi,expandedhis culinaryrangewithamenuthatincludestraditionalramen,rice bowls,steamedbunsandhandmadegyoza.$$ D
ROOTS 1216 BardstownRd.,452-6688.Veteranrestaurateur CocoTranlookstoseducethevegan/vegetarianworldofthe Highlandswiththiscrisp,elegantroom.Eatattablesinthe front,enjoysmoothiesandteaatthebar,orsnuggledownina Japanesepittableintheback.Choosefromaninternational selectionofsmallplates.$ L D
SAKEBLUEJAPANESEBISTRO 9326CedarCenterWay,7081500.ThisFernCreekrestaurantbringsthe“full-service” Japaneserestaurantexperiencetothesoutheastpartof Louisville Metro.Lookforhibachigrilltablesandasushibar, alongwithatraditionaldiningroomandcocktailbar.$$ L D p
SAKURABLUE 4600ShelbyvilleRd.,897-3600.Locatedin elegant,upscalequartersinaSt.Matthewsshoppingcenter, SakuraBlueranksamongthecity’stopsushibars.$$ L D
SAMURAI 12905ShelbyvilleRd.,253-0036.Middletowngets someartisticsushi,aswellashibachi-grilledsteakandseafood. Teppan-style (foodcookedonanirongriddle)lunchanddinner entreesareaspecialty.$$ L D p
SAPPOROJAPANESEGRILL&SUSHI 1706BardstownRd., 479-5550.TheremodeledHighlandslocationhasanexpanded kitchen,newsushibarandnewfixtures,givingtrendy,glitzy Sapporonewbonafidesasoneofthecity’stopspotsforsushi andJapanesefare.$$$ L D p
SHOGUNJAPANESESTEAKHOUSE 9026TaylorsvilleRd., 499-5700.Shogun’sdecorisattractive,andqualityfoodand service makeitapleasantdiningdestination.It’sunthreatening enoughtoappealtothosewhofindexoticcuisine“challenging,” butgoodenoughtosatisfyjustaboutanyonewhocravesa Japanesedinnerorabiteofsushi.$$$ L D p
STARSUSHI 2781JeffersonCentreWay,JeffersonvilleIN,7258444.Jeffersonvillejoinsthesushicrazewithitsownsourceof yellowtailrolls,sashimiandnigiri,whichisdrawingfansforthe freshnessandflavorofitsofferings,anditsveryfairpricepoint.
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SUSHI MASTER 9415NortonCommonsBlvd.,890-5157.This traditionalJapaneserestaurantofferssashimi,classicsushirolls, noodledishessuchas udon andcold soba andentreessuchas teriyakichicken,andgrilledfish.AfewKoreandishessuchas bulgogiareonoffertoo.$$ L D pf
TOGOSUSHI 700LyndonLn.,883-0666.ToGooffersprimarily drive-thrusushi-to-go,butitdoeshaveafive-seatbarandthree two-toptablesinside.OwnerChetGurunalsoownsSamurai Sushi &HibachiinMiddletownandisalsopartownerofOishii SushinearBowmanField.Ifsushiisn’tyourthing,thereare itemslikefriedoysters,friedcalamariandshrimptempura,as wellassomevegetarianoptions.$$ L D
TOKYOJAPANESERESTAURANT 2415LimeKilnLn.,3397171.It’sappealing,pleasantinatmosphereandfriendlyin service,andmostimportant,thisEastEndsushibarserves excellentJapanesetreats,preparedwithcareandflairfrom high-quality, impeccablyfreshingredients.$$ L D
TOMOJAPANESERESTAURANT 4317CharlestownRd.,New AlbanyIN,941-0200.ThisJapanesehibachisteakhouseoffers agoodshowofknifeskillsandtablesidegrilling,aswellas sushi.Patronsseemtoadmiretheoversizesushirolls,thesalads withgingerdressing,andthegrilledchickenandscallops.$$ L
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TSUBAKISUSHI&BAR 13823EnglishVillaDr.,244-8896.A newadditiontoJasmine,manypeople’sfavoriteChinese restaurantintown.Lookforbothrawandcookedtwo-piece nigiriandthree-pieceSashimi,avarietyofvegetablerollsand deepfriedrolls,andspecialrollsalmostbeyondcounting.$$
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WILDGINGERSUSHI&FUSION 1700BardstownRd.,3849252.ThisHighlandssushiandAsianfusionspothasasushi barupfront,andapan-Asianmenuinthebackdiningroom. EntreesincludestandardJapaneseentréessuchasteriyuaki chicken,Japanesecurry,andsobaandudonnoodledishes.$$
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YAMATO JAPANESESTEAKHOUSE 345NewAlbanyPlaza, NewAlbanyIN,590-1380.AlotofJapanesefoodpreparations areonthemenuatthissouthernIndianarestaurant,located betweenStateStreetandGreenVallleyRoad.Offeringsinclude: ramenbowlsandbentoboxes,yakisobaandsushirolls,and steak,chickenorseafoodhibachigrilleddishes.$$ L D
FRESHOUTTHEBOX 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket), 303-3322.ThisfoodtruckservingAsianfusionstreetfoodnow has astandintheLoganStreetMarkettoo,servingwell-crafted tacos,riceandnoodlebowlsandKoreandishes.$$ L D
GOGI1055KOREANBBQ 1055BardstownRd.,747-4644.The oldneighborhoodtheater,andformerBuffaloWildWingshas becomehometoagrill-your-own-bulgogitable-sideKorean restaurant.Theinteriorhasbeenguttedandredone,andgas grillsatthetableswillallowfortablesidegrillingofmeatto one’sownpreference.$$$$ D p
KIM&BAB 3012CharlestownCrossingWay,NewAlbanyIN, 725-9844. ThislittleKoreanrestaurantisgettingravenotices fromlocalswholovethemandu(dumplings),japchae(anoodle dish),galbi(shortribs)anddak-kangjung(friedmarinated bonelesschickeninaspicysweetandsoursauce).Morefamiliar thingslikebulgogiandfriedricetoo.$$
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KOREANAII 5009PrestonHwy.,968-9686.Oneofthecity’sfew restaurantsdevotedentirelytoauthenticKoreanfare,Koreanais worthaspecialtripforthisethniccuisinethatoffersahearty, spicy alternativetothemorefamiliarChinese.$$ L D p f
LEE’SKOREANRESTAURANT 1941BishopLn.,456-9714. Thislittlespothasbeenasecretsincethe’70s,anditjustkeeps ongoing.Walkintowhatlookslikeadinerinanoffice building,butpushpastthecountertothebackroom,where you’llfindgenerousheapsofreallyauthenticKoreanfoodfor nexttonothing.$$ L D
RICEBOWL 3114GrantLineRd.,NewAlbanyIN,590-6786. Rice Bowlisanotheradditiontotherestaurantrowareanearthe IUScampus.ItservesKoreanandAsiandishes.Youwillfind claypotbibimbap,chickencurryrice,severalvarietiesof ramen.$$ L D
SARANG 1908EasternPkwy.,709-4282.ThestoreontheEastern ParkwaysideoftheSchusterBuildingmostrecentlywasaCe Fioriyogurtshop,butitnowservesKoreanfoodsuchas bibimbap,mandoo,ramenanddak-kangjung.Bubbleteais back,too.$ L D
ALLTHAI’DUP 211S.FifthSt.,653-7437.Kathy Aphaivongs tookherpopularfoodtruckindoors,servingcurries,papaya saladandveggiestirfry,plusclassicThaidisheslikepadseeew andpadthai(“straightforwardThai,noBS,noAmericanism”), shesays.There’salsoDelibyAllThai’dUpinthesamespot, withafullslateoftraditional(read:notThai)delisandwiches, fromchickensaladthroughcornedbeefandaclub.$$ L
BAHNTHAI 8125BardstownRd.,231-1992,2226Holiday ManorCenter,365-2776.“Bahn”means“home”inThai,and the Klomklaofamilybusinesshastwodomiciles:BahnThaiin FernCreek(theoriginal),andofmorerecentvintage,BahnThai &MatHolidayManorCenter,succeedingthebelovedbut departedThaiCafé.Bothlocationspreparethegamutofhearty, flavorfulThaisoups,salads,noodles,ricedishesandcurries.$$
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MAI’STHAIRESTAURANT 1411E.TenthSt.,Jefferson-villeIN, 282-0198.Withabroadrangeofwell-preparedandauthentic Thaidishes,Mai’sistheeaterytobeatamongthemetroarea’s Thai restaurants.Forbothauthenticityandquality,it’srightup
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SIMPLYTHAI 323WallaceAve.,899-9670,12003Shelbyville Rd,690-8344.OwnerMahnSaingandhiswife,aclassically trainedThaichef,arepleasingdinersinSt.Matthewsand Middletown.TheirmenuoftraditionalThaidishes,well-made sushiandafewupscaleThai-style“fusion”dinneritemsuse manyingredientsfromtheirsmallhomegarden.$$ L D f
TANTHAIRESTAURANT 4510CharlestownRd.,NewAlbany IN, 948-2012.It’sinastripmall,butthefolkswhorunTanThai createadistinctiveatmospherebyhangingsheerwhitescrims thatdivvytheroomupintoserenelittlechambers.Themenuof Thaispecialtiesissmall—justadozenorsoentrées—but nicelyexecutedandbeautifullypresented.$ L D
THAINOODLES 5800PrestonHwy.,961-9018.Themenucovers ThaistandardslikepadThaiandcurries,withsomeinteresting variations,includingseveralduckitems,suchasBangkokduck and pineapplecurryduck.Noodledishesrangefromflatand thineggnoodletobeanthreadandricenoodle.$ L D
TIME4THAI 2206FrankfortAve.,996-7899.Theelegantly redoneinteriorismatchedbysomeunusuallyelegantThai dishes,suchasthevolcanoCornishhen,awholebird, marinatedwithThaiherbsandspicychilisauce,whichis flambéedatthetable.Alldishesarecookedtoorder,sochoose yourspicelevel.$$ L D p
ANNIECAFE 308W.WoodlawnAve.,363-4847.AnnieCafe ranks notjustasoneofthebetterVietnameserestaurants,but onethecity’sbestofanyvariety,particularlywhenvalueand pricearetakenintoaccount.AuthenticVietnamesefoodismade withcareandservedwithpride.$ L D
CAFÉTHUYVAN 5600NationalTurnpike,366-6959.Abitoff thebeatentrack,thisSouthEndspotistrue,authentic Vietnamese.Friendlyserviceovercomesanylanguagebarrier, andpricesarehardtobeat.Don’tmissthebanhmi,traditional Vietnamese sandwiches.$ L D
CHIK'N&MI 1765MellwoodAve.,890-5731.Abrieftryat maintainingtwolocationshasresultedinconsolidationatthe formerBistro1860location,whichisservingtheoriginalAsianinspiredcomfortfoods—Laotianspicedfriedchicken,hearty ramennoodlesoupsandanextensiveselectionofsake,craft beerandcocktails.$$ Br D p
DISTRICT6 3930ShelbyvilleRd.,873-5561.Namedafterthe veteranrestaurantowners’,theThaifamily’s,nativedistrictin Saigon, District6featurestraditionalVietnamesecuisinebased ontheirmotherNga’srecipes,updatedwithmoderninfluences. Lookforitemslikethebone-inshortribpho,spicyfriedhot wings,beeflettucewraps,redcurrychickenandVietnamese spicystreetcorn,aswellasnoodlebowls—andwholecrispy friedfish.$$ L D p
EATZVIETNAMESERESTAURANT 2244FrankfortAve.,7854550.ThisVietnamesespothasmovedfromGermantowninto larger quartersattheformerFork&BarrelonFrankfort Avenue.You’llstillfindPhoandBahnmisandwiches,ofcourse, butalsoothernoodledishes,abentoboxandcrispytofuinchili sauce.$$$$ L D pf
LEMONGRASSRESTAURANT 11606ShelbyvilleRd.,2447110,2956RichlandAve.,614-7448.LemongrassCaféoffers anappealingblendofVietnamese,ThaiandChinesefareina simplesettingthattranscendsanobviouslylowbudgetwith styleandgrace.$ L D
NAMNAMCAFÉ 318 WallaceAve.,891-8859.ThissmallSt. MatthewsVietnameserestauranthasgainedmanyenthusiastic fanswhoflockthereforthepho,thebanhmiandother authenticVietnamesedishes.$ L D f
PHOBALUU 1019E.MainSt.,384-6822.ThisButchertown restaurantfocusesonVietnamesestreetfoodsuchaspho,the classicnoodlesoup,andbanhmisandwiches.Theverycool repurposedspacewasonceaweldingshop;itslargeopen spacesandhighceilingsmakeforanelegantplacetosipsweet iced coffeeormunchonanImperialrollortuckintoariceor
noodlebowl.Fastcasualserviceatlunch;afterhappyhourthe fullbarandlargepatiohavefullservice.$$ L D pf
PHOCAFÉ 1704BarstownRd.,916-2129.Localrestaurant veteranTuanPhan,whoworkedatAsiatiquefor18yearsalong withastintatDishonMarket,isservingVietnamese-stylehome cooking.Thereispho,ofcourse,thesignaturenoodlesoup,as wellasothernoodleandricedishes,banhmisandwichesanda small selectionofstir-fries.$$
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PHOPHI 4600ShelbyvilleRd.,290-3019.AVietnamese restaurantjoinsthechoicesinShelbyvilleRoadPlaza,settingup shopintheformerHomeRunBurgerssite.Phos,ofcourse,and Bahnmis,andrichVietnamesecoffee.$$ L D
VIETNAMKITCHEN 5339MitscherAve.,363-5154.Thislittle SouthEndstorefrontiswellworthseekingout.Thechefgoes beyondtheordinary,preparingauthenticVietnamesedishesof unusualsubtletyandflavor.Wehaveyettobedisappointed with thequalityofthefoodorservice.$ L D
VINBUNVIETNAMESEBISTRO 12422ShelbyvilleRd.,7081470.MiddletownnowhasaccesstothedelightsofVietnamese cooking.RunbyhusbandandwifeteamVinhNguyenandDieu Dinh—bothVietnameseimmigrants.Therestaurantservesa varietyofauthenticVietnamesenoodledishes,Banhmi sandwiches,saladsandappetizers.Thisspothasalreadygained aloyalfollowingforitsauthenticityand quality.$$ L D
BOUDREAUX’SCAJUNCOOKING 11816ShelbyvilleRd. InsidethetinyBoudreaux'sNewOrleansStyleSno-Ballsshack inMiddletown,youcannowfindtake-outonlyNewOrleans stylespicygumbo(lunchonly).Eatonthepatio,ortakehome toreheatforsupper.$ L f
J.GUMBO’S 8603CitadelWay,493-4720,1616GrinsteadDr., 873-5006,2109FrankfortAve.,896-4046.FormerjockeyBilly Foxhascomefullcirclewithhischainofpopularquick-service Cajunrestaurants—hismostrecentoutletisinthelittlehouse
near BardstownRd.,whereitallbegan.Amongthehearty, affordabledishesthathavemadeJ.Gumbo’sago-tospotisthe drunkenchicken,stillafavorite.$ B L D f
SELENA’SATWILLOWLAKETAVERN 10609LaGrangeRd., 245-9004.ThisCajun/CreoleplaceinarenovatedAnchorage roadhousecontinuestofindfans.ShrimporfishwithManale sauceisatributetoPascalManale’sinNewOrleans.$$ Br L D pf
TAYLOR'SCAJUNMEATCO. 3306 PlazaDr.,NewAlbanyIN, 725-0039.AfewblocksdownGrantLineRd.fromI-265, Taylor’sisaspic-and-spanshoprunbyafamilyfromLafayette, LA.Dailyplatelunchesoftenselloutquickly.Agreatvarietyof freshandfrozensavoryCajunspecialties(sausages,stuffed everything)arealwaysavailable,aswellascrawfishandshrimp pies,gumboandétouffée,andspecialorders.Thisplaceisthe realdeal. $ L
CARIBBEANCAFÉ 317W.WoodlawnAve.,434-7711.The diverseWoodlawnneighborhoodwelcomesthearea’sfirst Haitian restaurant.Theboldly-paintedexteriorisdecorated withcoolHaitianfolkart;themenuoffersgenerousportionsof jerkchicken,friedredsnapper,goat,andheartysidesofrice, beansandplantains.$ L D
CHICAGO’SJERKTACOS 227S.30thSt.,780-9410.Fromthis “ghostkitchen”ChefAaronWilliamsoffersavarietyofwraps, quesadillas,tacos,andburgersfeaturinghissignaturejerk sauce.Takeoutandcateringonly.$$ L D
CUBAN RESTAURANTANDBAKERY 5614PrestonHwy.,9197074.AmongtherangeofLatinrestaurantsalongPreston Hwy,thisunassumingplacehasgarneredmanyfans,forthe satisfyingCubanfoodinthecafé,aswellasforitsbakedgoods. $ B L D
EDEN&KISSI 3912BardstownRd.,384-9102.Anotheraddition tothegrowingethnicfoodchoicesinBuechel,thisAfro-
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GALAN’SMEATMARKET&GRILLE 2300W.MarketSt.,6183191.CarlosGalan,whohasmadeamarkwithhisbutcher shopinPortland,hasopenedanotherenterprise,inaformer bank.Hisfamily-orientedrestaurant,whichhasaCuban/Puerto Rican/Caribbeanmenufocus,alsohasameatmarketonsite. Order breakfast,lunchordinnerinside,orfromthedrivethrough.$ B L D f
GRIYOCARIBBEANRESTAURANT 519W.OakSt.,8223046.HaitiancuisinedrawsfromFrench,AfricanandMiddle Easterninfluences,whichGriyoblendsandvendsfromasmall houseinOldLouisville:bouyonsoup,friedplantains,cornmeal withbeans,stewedgoat,creolejerkchickenandmanymore dishesseldomseenhereabouts.$$ L
HABANABLUESRESTAURANT&LOUNGE 6112Preston Hwy.,842-2262.AftermorethanadecadeindowntownNew Albany,restaurateurLeoLopez—whocametoAmericain1994 asapennilessrefugeeaboardahand-builtraft—hasmovedhis tapas-drivenCubankitchentoLouisvilleforexpansionintoafullblown,Latin-themedrestaurant,nightclubandconcertcomplex attheformerTrixie’s(openinginSeptember).$$ L D p
HAVANABAKERYCAFÉ 5510FernValleyRd.,509-3410.This Cubanspotofferssweetsandsavories:treslechescake,coquitos (coconut-caramel rolls)andflan;sandwichesormeatandfish combos(ropavieja,albondigas,pechugadepollo).$$ L D
HAVANARUMBA 12003ShelbyvilleRd.,244-5375.Atruetaste ofOldHavanacanbefoundatthisconsistentlybusyCuban restaurant.BountifulservingsofCubanfareasgoodasanyin KeyWestorMiami,nottomentionahoppingmojitobar,have earnedHavanaRumbaaplaceonourshortlistoflocalfavorites.
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HAVANARUMBA&TAPASBAR 2210BardstownRd.,7494600. TheHavanaRumbafamilybringsCubanfoodtothe DouglassLoop,andaddsalargeselectionofSpanishtapasas well.Fanshavealsospokenreverentlyofthemojitosandother cocktailsinthestylishbar.$ L D pf
LABODEGUITADEMIMA 725E.MarketSt.,690-5016. AdjacenttotheACHotelinNuLu,thisCubanrestaurantisthe latestrestaurantconceptfromFernandoMartinezandhisOlé Restaurantgroup.Cigarlounge,rumbar,1950sHavanadécor andamenuofclassicsfromfamilyrecipes,likeCubantamalcon Puerco,panconbistecandsomedelectabledesserts.$$ D pf
MI SUEÑO 3425BardstownRd.,709-4526.Thishonestlittle bodegaandhottablerestaurantservingLatingroceriesanda varietyofCuban-centricLatindisheswas,asthename translates,theowner’sdream.$ B L D
MOJITOINHAVANA 3939ShelbyvilleRd.,897-1959.LongtimeLouisvillefavoriteHavanaRumbahasresurfacedwitha newidentityinthelocationpreviouslyoccupiedbyWaylon’s Food &Firewater.TheroomierlocationofthisCubanfavorite offersdinersatwo-tiermenuthatbringstogetherthebest selectionsfrombothMojitosTapasRestaurantandHavana Rumba.Lookforsomenewofferings,aswell,includingshrimp croquettesandaselectionofflatbreads.$$ B Br L D pf
OPENCARIBBEANKITCHEN 4735PoplarLeverRd.,6011332.Owner/ChefErnestPierreisoriginallyfromHaiti,buthis interpretationof“open”impliesamélangeofCaribbean influences crossingnationalboundaries.Theingredientlistfor Pierre’spopularRastaPasta’s(pennepasta,jerkchicken, sausage,shrimp,onions,peppersandhomemadesauce)hintsat themanyflavorcombinations.$$ L D
ROOFTOPGRILL 414W.OakSt.,618-2287.ThisJamaican restaurantservesthenativecuisineofownerCourtneyJohnson. Lookforjerkchicken,currywithchicken,turkey,goatandrib tips,alongwithKentuckyfavoriteslikefriedcatfish,barbecue and beefpatties.$ L D
BISTROLERELAIS 2817TaylorsvilleRd.(BowmanField),4519020.Thisartdecospotmakesstylishuseofanhistoric1920s
airportbuildingtopresentelegantmodernFrenchcuisine. OwnerAnthonyDike’srefocusoftherestaurantaroundabistro menucontinuesitspopularity.$$$$ D pf
BRASSERIEPROVENCE 150N.HurstbournePkwy.,883-3153. ThisProvençal-stylebrasserieservesclassicalandSouthern Frenchspecialties,thecomfortfoodenjoyedbyownerGuy Genoud inhischildhoodhomeofCannes,France.Dinelikethe Frenchdoonfishandseafood,avarietyofmeatandfowl,a daily"platdujour",Frenchcheeseandcharcuterie,specialty cocktails,draftbeerandalargeselectionofFrenchwine.$$$ L D pf
IRISHROVER 2319FrankfortAve.,899-3544.OwnerMichael ReidyistheIrishrover,havingcometotheU.S.fromCounty Clarein1984.HissaloonisassmoothasGuinness,aswarmas fishandchips,asgenuineasScotcheggs.ServingclassicIrish fare. $ Br L D pf
MOLLYMALONE’S 933BaxterAve.,473-1222.MollyMalone’s, asauthenticallyIrishastheWearin’o’theGreen,hasanchored thediningsceneintheLowerHighlandsformanyyears.You’ll findfishandchips,cornedbeefandcabbage,bangersandmash andshepherd’spie,alongwithIrishinterpretationsofAmerican barfoodlikewingsandpretzelsandbeercheese.$$ L D pf
MORESHENANIGAN’S 4521BardstownRd.,493-3585.$ L D pf
O’SHEA’S TRADITIONALIRISHPUB 956BaxterAve.,5897373.TheO’SheafamilyhasbeenoperatinganIrishpubsince theearly1900s.Todaytheyhaveoneofthemostpopularpubs ontheentireBardstown-Baxtercorridor.Dinersofallageslike itsburgers,flatbreads,sandwichesandfishandchips.When musicfillstherooms,it’sgreattobeIrish,evenifyou’renot.$$
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PATRICKO’SHEA’S 123W.MainSt.,708-2488.Thisdowntown IrishbarwasoneofthefirsttoopenintheWhiskeyRow complex. CrowdshavebeenelbowinginforupscaleIrishinflectedbarfoodandplentyofsportstalk.$$ L D pf
SHENANIGAN’SIRISHGRILL 1611NorrisPl.,454-3919.Not justaneighborhoodtavern(althoughit’safineneighborhood tavern),Irish-accentedShenanigan’sgoesanextrastepwithan estimableselectionofmemorableburgers.$ L D pf THERAVEN 3900ShelbyvilleRd.,882-2222.TheSt.Matthews outpostofMollyMalone’shasbeenremodeledandrebranded to offer“anauthentic,Irishculturalexperience.”Gaeliclegends andmythsinspirethedecor,andrugby,hurlingandfootball (bywhichtheymeansoccer)arethesportsthatfanscome watchwhilechowingdownonshepherd’spieandfishand chips.TheextensivemenuoffersAmericanfoodaswellasIrish dishes.$$$ L D p f
comfort food—ravioli,parmigiana,alfredo,pesto—inaddition toamoresubstantivecollectionofseafooddishesandsteaks.$$
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BUCADIBEPPO 2051S.HurstbournePkwy.,493-2426.Bucadi Beppo’srecipehasallthenecessaryingredients:hugeportions ofexcellentfoodservedwithflairandtheBucasceneisfun,a consciousparodyoftheexuberantdecoroffamilyItalianAmericanrestaurantsofthe1950s.$$
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CARRABBA’SITALIANGRILL 617S.HurstbournePkwy.,4122218. Notyourordinarysuburbanshopping-centerfranchise eatery.Thisplacedramaticallyexceedsexpectations.From warmedbreaddisheswithqualityoliveoiltofirst-rateItalianAmericanfareatreasonableprices.$$$
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CIAO 1201PayneSt.,690-3532.Youwillfindafullrangeof familiarItalianfareinthisIrishHillfavorite.Withlunchchoices likepizzas,chickenParmesansandwichesandbakedmanicotti, anddinnerdishessuchassalumiplatter,shrimpscampi, gnocchi allavodkaandporkossobucco,Ciaohasbecomemore thananeighborhoodfavorite.Alunchfavorite,theItalianbeef sandwich,isnottobemissed.$$
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COMEBACKINN 909SwanSt.,627-1777.ComeBackInn wouldn’tbeoutofplaceinChicagoorBrooklyn.This neighborhoodeateryhousesafamilyItalianspotofdaysgone by.OwnerCathy(withaC,asshewillremindyou)Zachari holdscourtbehindthebar.Thisgregariousmotherhen overseesastaffthatwillmakeyoufeellikeyouhavebeen invited intotheirhome.Thedishesareallwell-crafted.Nothing pretentioushere.Justplentiful,fulfillingdishesinanenjoyable setting.$$ L D p
DIFABIO’SCASAPELAITALIANRESTAURANT 2311 FrankfortAve.,891-0411.Reminiscentofamenuthatharks backtothered-checkedtableclothandChiantibottleeraof Italianrestaurants.Lookforbakedstuffedmushroomsand toastedravioli,vealparmesanandchickenpiccata,andyour choice ofpastaswithyourchoiceofsauce.$$ D f
GRASSAGRAMMA 2210HolidayManorCtr.,333-9595.Kevin Grangier’snewestdiningideaishistakeonfamiliarItalianfood, justlikeyourrobustItaliangrandmothermade,onlybetter. There’slasagne,ofcourse,andspaghettiandmeatballs,ravioli andgnocchiandseveralotherpastas,butprimebeeffiletwith Gorgonzolasauce,vealscallopini,wholeroastedbranzino,and pizza,too.$$$$ Br L D p
MARTINIITALIANBISTRO 4021SummitPlazaDr.394-9797. Now locallyowned,Martini’scontinuestoservehearty,wellfashionedItalianentrées,pastasandpizzas,acomfortable approximationofaTuscantrattoria.Anopenkitchenwith wood-firedovengivesapeekattheculinarygoings-on.$$$ Br L D pf
ADRIENNE’SITALIANRESTAURANT 129W.CourtAve., JeffersonvilleIN,282-2665.Apartofthediningrenaissanceon thesunnysideofLouisville,Adrienne’shasbeenpleasing Indiana dinerswithhome-styleItaliandishes.Theownersalso operateAdrienne’sBakeryinJeffersonville.$$ L D BARVETTI 727E.MarketSt.,883-3331.ThecrewbehindFeast BBQandRoyalsHotChickenscoredanotherwinwhenbar Vetti,anupscalecasualItalianeatery,openedinthe800 Building.NowmovedtoalargerspaceintheACHotelinNuLu, barVetticontinuestodrawfanswiththesmashedmeatball burger,thepopulareggplantParmesansandwich,pastasand pizza. $$$$ L D pf
BELLAROMAAUTHENTICITALIANRESTAURANT 134E. MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN,725-9495.BellaRomaaddsclassic Italian-Americanchoicesinapleasantenvironmentinthemidst ofNewAlbany’sgrowingrestaurantrow.$$$ L D f
BLACKOLIVEITALIANRESTAURANT/ELNOPAL 2745 CrittendenDr.,690-2014.SharingspacewiththeMexicanflavoredElNopalattheformerCardinalHallofFame,Black Olive’smenuoffersvariedtakesontraditionalItalian-American
MILANOITALIANRESTAURANT 11300WestportRd.,7422926.Thisfamily-ownedrestaurantwithlocationsin ShelbyvilleandMt.WashingtonhasopeneditsfirstLouisville location.Themenu,basedonownerJonathanBalderas’s grandmother’s recipes,featuresitemslikecalzones,thick-and thin-crustpizzas,pastaandmorethanadozenhousespecials withalldough,saucesanddressingsmadefromscratchin house.$$ L D p
MILANTONIITALIANRESTAURANT 1600S.Hurstbourne Pkwy.,742-8210.ThisEastEndrestaurantservesupallyou wouldwantinacasualItalianeatery:mozzarellasticksand calamari;subsandPhillycheesesteaks;pizzasandcalzones;and adozenorsodifferentpastas.$$ L D p
OLD SPAGHETTIFACTORY 235W.MarketSt.,581-1070.One oftheoriginalventuresofthisnationalfirm.Brightandnoisy,it offerswell-madeifbasicItalianfamilyfareanddishesitoutfor surprisinglylowprices.$$
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OLIVEGARDEN 1320HurstbournePkwy.,339-7190,9730Von AllmenCt.,425-3607,4805OuterLoop,968-2978,1230 VeteransPkwy.,ClarksvilleIN,218-8304.Thetoppropertyof theDardenchain,OliveGardennowoperatesmorethan500 properties andbillsitselfastheleadingItalianrestaurantinthe casualdiningindustry.Heartypastasofallshapesandsauces, appetizersandcomboplattersallcarrytheItaliantheme.$$
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PORCINI 2730FrankfortAve.,894-8686.Thisanchortrattoriaof theCrescentHilldiningscenehasbeenservinguprisotto, ossobucoandbisteccasince1992.Startwithfriedartichokes,a Romanspecialty.OptforthegrilledRomainesalad,thenthe gnocchiwithspicysausage.Thegrilledvealchopisafine choice,andfinishwithtiramisu.$$$ L D pf
ROCRESTAURANT 1327BardstownRd.,459-7878.NewYork Citychef/restaurateurRoccoCadolinihastransformeda Highlands buildingintoanelegantupscalerestaurant,witha handsomepergolainthefrontgarden.Thefirstfloorhasalarge barandcasualdining,andupstairsseesamoreformalwhite tableclothspacewithseveralprivatediningrooms.Hereyou willfindauthenticItalianfood,servedwithflair.Nowopenfor lunchandthe“discobrunches”arebecominglegendary.$$$ D pf
SARINO 1030GossAve.,822-3777.Ownersandbrothers, CarmeloandMichaelGabriele,thenextgenerationofthe notedGabrielefamily(ownersofthehighlyrevered Vincenzo’s),havetakenovertheshort-livedGossAve.Pub spacefortheircasual,authenticItalianrestaurantthat emphasizesfreshpastaandNeapolitanpizza,something Germantownhadbeenlacking.Themenualsofeatures Sicilianstreetfare,Italiancheesespairedwithcharcuterie,and traditionalentrees.$$ D p
SILVIO’SITALIANRESTAURANT 104FairfaxAve.,883-6369. OwnedbyoneoftheMelillofamily,fondlyrememberedfor their NuLuretaurantbeforeNuLubecamepopular,thisSt. MatthewsspotevokestheclassicNewJerseystyleItalian restaurantsofthe“BigNight”era:bakedpastadishes,cheesestuffedriceballs,pastafagiole,andeggplantParmesan.$$ L D p
SPAGHETTISHOP 4510CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,9445400.Bakedpastadishes,subs,saladsandappetizersare preparedwhileyouwait.$ L D
THEBLACKITALIAN 2009HighlandAve.,690-8914. UnpretentiousItalianhome-cookingisthestyleatthis Highlands spot.Choosefromsixpastadishes,grilledmeatballs andchickenwings,andsubsandwiches.$$$ L D
TOWN 415SpringSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,285-1777.Theformer SouthernIndianabranchoftheComeBackInnhasanew identityandamenustillfocusedonpastadishesandpizzas withseveralnewsalads,sandwichesandarevampedappetizer selection.Otherentreesincludeitemslikechickenpiccataand Greek lambpasta.$$ L D p
TUSCANYITALIANRESTAURANT 165OuterLoop,363-0308. AddinganappetizingoptiontoastretchoftheSouthEndthat hasn’tbeenover-servedbyrestaurants,thisgood-sized storefrontnearNewCutRoadboastsaMexicanchefwho demonstratesanexpert’shandwithhearty,red-saucedItalianAmericanfareatapricethat’sright.$$ L D p
VOLARE 2300FrankfortAve.,894-4446.Chefandco-ownerJosh MoorehasrevisedhismenuafteraninspirationaltourofItaly, and bringsinfantasticwholefishforseafoodspecialson Fridays.Hispastaextruderallowshimtodothingslikesquid inkfettuccine.VolarecontinuestobeatopspotforsuaveItalian dining.Mooresupplieshiskitchenwithvegetablesheraises himselfonhisTaylorsvillefarm.$$$ D pf
BARCELONABISTROBAR 10415TaylorsvilleRd.,614-6055. JeffersontowngetsaSpanishrestaurantthankstochef/owner AlbaClementson.HeresheoffersCatalan-stylespinachwith caramelizedonions,roastedcashews,cranberries,and peanuts;paella;Serranohamcroquettes;andalbondigas (porkmeatballsinalmondsauce),amongotherdishes.$$$
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MOJITOTAPASRESTAURANT 2231HolidayManorCenter, 425-0949.AnoffshootofthepopularSt.MatthewsCuban restaurantHavanaRumba,Mojitoquicklyestablisheditsown identityastheEastEndspotforSpanish-inspiredsmallplates withaglobaltasteprofile.Alwayscrowdedonweekends;no reservations, butcallaheadtogethighonthewaitinglist.$$ L
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APNACAFÉ 11322MapleBrookDr.,690-7555.ThisIndiancafé attachedtotheneighboringgroceryoffersacolorfuland aromaticassortmentofcurriesandmore.$$ L D BOMBAYGRILL 216N.HurstbournePkwy.,425-8892.Withits broadarrayofIndianregionalspecialtiesincludingtherequisite lunchbuffet,thisspotinTheForumonHurstbourneiswinning praiseforitsaromaticflavorsandbountifulportions.$$ L D f CHAMLING KITCHEN&BAR 2249HikesLn.,451-2500. Anotherentrepreneurialimmigrantfamilyhasopened Louisvillians’tastebudstomoreethnicpossibilities.Inthe formerEmpressofChinaspace,theRaifamilyservesstandard Chinesehottabledishes,butalsoaddsNepaleseandIndian fare.$ L D p
CLAYOVENINDIANRESTAURANT 12567ShelbyvilleRd., 254-4363.NorthernIndiancuisinewithafocusontheclay ovenspecialtiesoftheregion,includingsomeNepalesedishes, like goatcurryandchickenmo-mo(akindofchickenand dumplingsdish).Alsoselectionsoflambdishesand,ofcourse, alargevegetarianmenu.$$ L D
DAKSHINSOUTHINDIANRESTAURANT 4742Bardstown Rd.,491-7412.ThisIndianrestauranthaswonmanyfanswith itsaromaticandspicySouthernIndianfaretotheBuechel-Fern CreekneighborhoodintheEastlandShoppingCenter.$$ B L D p
EGGHOLIC 1947S.HurstbournePkwy.,690-2116.Thissmall Chicagochainboaststhatitsdishesarejustlikethosefoundon Indian lahris(streetcarts).Themenuofferseggdishesprepared invariousstylesofIndiancuisine,aswellassandwiches,rice dishesandcurries.$$ B Br L D p
HYDERABADHOUSELOUISVILLE 12412ShelbyvilleRd., 405-8788.ThefirstofthisinternationalchainofIndian restaurantstoarriveinLouisville,thisMiddletownrestaurant boaststhatitsIndianfoodismoreauthenticthanother restaurants,withover200dishesonitsmenu,includingseveral biryanis, curries,masalasandnaan.$$ L D p
KASHMIRINDIANRESTAURANT 1277BardstownRd.,4738765.Oneofthecity’smostpopularIndianrestaurants, Kashmiriscasual,neitherposhnorexpensive,anditproduces anextensivemenuofseeminglyauthenticIndianfare.$$ L D f
KATHMANDUKITCHENANDBAR 3825BardstownRd.,2021481.NamedforthecapitalcityofNepal,thiscrisp,modern placeinBuechelservesNepalesefood(asort-offusionof Chinese andIndiancuisines).Expectdishessuchaspakoras, biruanisandevenchowmein,butalsoNepaliitemssuchas porksakuwo(spicedporkchunkscookedonskewers),fried mo-mo(akindofdumplingwithdippingsauce)and khasikomaasurabhata,anaromaticstewwithcurriedaccents.
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PARADISEAMERICAN-INDIANCUISINE 12951Shelbyville Rd.,230-7121.Inparadise,presumablythere’samenuitemfor usall.AttheactualParadiseeateryinMiddletown,the expansivemenuincludesIndian(tikkamasala,pakora), American (wingsandnachos),withchickenchowmein,salmon andredvelvetcaseforgoodmeasure(didwementionafullbar, too?)$$$ L D p
SANKALPLOUISVILLE 9008TaylorsvilleRd.,690-8355.The GuinnessBookofWorldRecordscreditsaSankalpfranchise somewhere(thechainisheadquarteredinIndia)forcreatingthe longestdosa(atypeofcrepe)intheworld.Themenuisalso prettylong,withdozensofdishes,including uthappa,rava,idli, chaat and morethan35differentcurries. $$ L D
SHALIMARINDIANRESTAURANT 1850S.Hurstbourne Pkwy.,493-8899.Modernandsleekinappearance,modestin price,thisrestauranthasbecomethepatriarchoflocalIndian restaurants.Withasubstantiallunchbuffetandafullrangeof dinneritems,ithasbuiltaloyalclientele.$$ L D
SHREEJIINDIANVEGETARIANSTREETFOOD 1986S. HurstbournePkwy.,890-4000.Theextensive,completely vegetarianmenuofthisEastEndrestaurantlookstothestreet
food ofIndiafordishesnotoftenseenhere:avarietyof chaats, masalapav, hakka, dosa andevenan aloomutter sandwich,filled withablendofpotato,peasandabalanceofsavoryspices.$$
TAJPALACE 2929GooseCreekRd.,423-9692.Focusedon NorthernIndiancuisine,themenuoffersawiderangeof chicken,lamb,seafoodandvegetariandishes.Spicinesscanbe decidedbythecustomer.Lunchbuffetanddinnermenu.$$
TANDOORI FUSION 4600ChamberlainLn.,255-2590.Owner PurnaVeeroffersauthenticIndiancuisinewithalocallysourcedflairintheEastEnd(tandoori,biryanisandseldomseendumplingscalledKarvepakuManchurian),usingIndian vegetablesgrownonhisOldhamCountyfarm;therestaurant’s chicken,goatandlambarecertifiedHalal.Asabonus,Veerhas “hired”arobottodeliverfoodandbustables,theLouisville area’sfirstsuchlabor-savinginnovation.$$ B L D pf
TIKKA HOUSE 3930ChenowethSq.,749-4535.TikkaHousehas garneredpositivenoticeforbothitslunchbuffetandalacarte dinnerservice.Dinershavepraiseddishessuchaslambmasala withroastedcoconut,Tandooriwings,fishpakora,paneerchili, severaldaalpreparationsandsaagpaneer.$$ L D pf
ALSULTANMEDITERRANEANGRILL 8129BardstownRd., 630-3334.LocatedintheGlenmaryShoppingCenter,this Middle-Easternrestaurantofferstheclassics—shwarmaand kofta, tabbouleh.$$
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ALADDIN’SMEDITERRANEAN 37BankSt.,NewAlbanyIN, 489-7969.AfterbringingahigherlevelofMiddleEastern cuisinetothestill-growingdiningsceneinNewAlbany, Aladdin’shasmovedtothecoolnewUndergroundStation complex.Youwillstillfindwell-craftedgyros,chicken shawarma,tabboulehandhummusintheirsleeknewenvirons. FinishyourmealwiththickTurkishcoffee.$ L D
CASPIANGRILLPERSIANBISTRO 2716FrankfortAve.,2906050.MiddleEasternfoodofanabove-averagequality.Kabobs and hummus,ofcourse,butalsoshirazisaladwithtomatoes, cucumbersandonionsinalemonydressing,andchickenstew withpomegranateandwalnuts.$ L D
CHARCOAL 2805N.HurstbournePkwy.,749-8888.Chicken cookedovercharcoalandservedwithgarlicsauceisjustoneof thedrawsatthisnewMediterraneanrestaurant.Themenualso listsclassicslikefalafel,chickenshawarma,hummus,baba ganoush,tahinisalad—andbaklavacheesecake.$$ L D f
E ATAPITA 2286BardstownRd.,473-7482.Enjoy Mediterranean-MiddleEasternfavorites,aswellastheaddition ofafew“American”sandwiches—onfreshpita,ofcourse.$ L D
FALAFELOASIS 226W.Broadway,742-2030.Theownerof SuperiorMarketandDeliafewdoorsawayhasalsoopenedthis MiddleEasternrestaurant,servinggyros,falafel,andother regionalfare.$ L D
GRAPELEAF 2217FrankfortAve.,897-1774.Forthoseinthe know,theGrapeLeafhaslongbeenadestinationspot,well above thegenericMiddleEasterneaterynichinbothambiance andqualityoffood.Pricesremainaffordable;thefoodand moodjustifyaspecialtrip.$$ L D f
JERUSALEMKITCHEN 4413SaintRitaDr.,614-6465.Little JerusalemCaféhasmovedfromtheIroquoisManorareaand moderatelyrebrandeditself.Youcanstillfindarangeof Mediterraneandisheshere,shawarmaandfattoush,gyrosand hummusandsoon.$$ D f
LITTLEGREEKFRESHGRILL 4600 ShelbyvilleRd.,690-8348. ThisArkansas-basedchainisnowservingdolmadesand spanikopita,pitasandwichesandwraps,avarietyofskewers andmousakaandpastitsio.$$ L D p
MASALAGRILL 528S.FifthSt.,562-0202.$ L
MIRAGEMEDITERRANEANRESTAURANT 4100Preston Hwy.,363-7788,4000DutchmansLn.,891-0388.MIRAGE MediterraneanRestaurant4100PrestonHwy.,363-7788,4000
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DutchmansLn.,891-0388.PrestonHighway’sinternational restaurantrowisenrichedbythisMiddleEasterneatery,runby theownersofthenow-defunctLittleJerusalem.Gyros, hummus,falafel—whatonewouldexpect,butdonewith attentiontodetailsandaflairforflavor.Nowwithasecond “Express”locationinSt.Matthewsofferingthesamemenubut withnowwithadailysteamtableforgrab-and-go.$$ L D f
PASHA'SMEDITERRANEAN 3904BardstownRd.,409-4532. You canfindtheusualMediterraneanfarehere–falafel,baba ghanouj–butwithinfluencesofJordanianrecipessuchas Kalaya,groundlambcookedintomatoes,andchar-grilledlamb liver.Fanscitethevalue-sizedportions.$$ L D f
SAFIERMEDITERRANEANDELI 641S.FourthSt.,585-1125. YoucangetstandardAmericanfareatthisdowntownquickeatsspot,butwho’ddothatwhenyoucanenjoysuch appetizingArabiandelightsashummus,mutabal,falafelsand the gyros-like(onlybetter)shawarmabeef-on-pitasandwich?$
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SAM’SGYRO 3123S.SecondSt.,709-4292.Thishummusand kebabjoint,withitstastyfoodandfriendlyservice,hasmoved outtotheSouthEnd.Themenufeatureseverythingyouwould expectfromatypicalEasternMediterraneanmenu:falafel, tabouli,gyros,baklavaandspanakopita.$ L D
SHIRAZMEDITERRANEANGRILL 2226HolidayManor Center,426-9954,201N.HurstbournePkwy.,426-3440,3521 Poplar LevelRd.,632-2232,4614ChamberlainLn.,919-9014, 1565BardstownRd.,749-0385.Fromatinyneighborhood storefront,Shirazquicklygrewoutofitsoriginallocationand expandedintoalocalmini-chain.Inallitslocations,Shiraz shineswithauthenticPersian(Iranian)cooking,suchaschargrilledkebabs,finepitasandlavash.$ L D f
SIMPLYMEDITERRANEAN 2900BrownsboroRd.,963-5577. Themenuisbasedon“perfected”familyinheritedrecipes. Therearefamiliarandexpectedchoices:kebabsandshawarma, baba ganoojandkibbeh.Alsocheeseandspinachpies,chickpea salad,andfriedcauliflower.$ L D
SYRIANGRILLABUABDU 3325BardstownRd.,749-0071. ThisMiddleEasternrestaurant,tuckedawayamidother businessesjustpasttheWatterson,servesfamiliar Mediterraneandishes—kibbeh,shawarma,biryani—andalso familysizemealsofmixedgrillandtheSyrianricedishmansaf. $$ L D
TAZIKI’SMEDITERRANEANCAFÉ 13317ShelbyvilleRd.,2446222, 106FairfaxAve.,212-5373,1580VeteransPkwy.,(812) 404-1191.AttheseAlabama-basedchainoutletsthefoodis madefreshdailywithveganandgluten-freechoices.Themenu includesgrilledchickenroll-ups,agrilledtilapiasandwichwith dill-capersauce,gyros,agrilledvegetableandriceplate,roasted potatoesandbaklava,alongwithbeerandwine.$$ L D pf
ZOE’SKITCHEN 4126SummitPlazaDr.,329-8963.Thischain hasbeengrowingthroughouttheSouthandSouthwest,and now hastwoLouisvillelocations.Aneclecticmenuoffers kabobs,hummus,quesadillas,roll-ups,pitasandwichesand chicken,tunaandshrimpsalads.$ L D
CARALI'SROTISSERIECHICKEN 9148TaylorsvilleRd.,6180699,642BaxterAve.,12531ShelbyvilleRd.,618-2725,5439 NewCutRd.,963-5698,211S.FifthSt.,654-7131,703E. LewisandClarkPkwy.,(812)286-2900.Youwillfind Peruvian-stylerotisseriechickenandotherSouthAmerican dishes here:lomo(grilledmarinatedsteak),chaufariceand varioussaladsandsidedishes(suchasstuffedavocado). Sandwichesaswellasfulldinners,andtakeawayhalfandfull roastedchickens.$ L D p
CLASSICOTAKEOUTANDEMPANADAS 104.S.PrestonSt., 489-1380.Downtowneatersnowhaveawaytoenjoysomeof thecrowd-pleasingdishesofwell-knonwtofansofClifton’s CaffeClassico.RestaurateurTommyMudd’snewdowntown kioskwillfocusonhand-heldtakeawaychoices,includinghis well-regarded empanadas.Espressotoo,andlimitedoutdoor seating.$$ B L p f
ELSAZONDEABUELA 8506PrestonHwy.,290-0030.The ethnicfoodchoicesalongPrestonHighwaycontinuetoexpand withthisPuertoRicanrestaurant. Mofongo,–smashedplantains infusedwithgarlicandseasonings–isacomfortfoodstapleof PRcuisinemadewithshrimp,chicken,seafood,orveggiesand broth.Breakfastdishes,burgers,andsandwichesarealsoon offer. $$ B L D f
EMPANADASALCHEMY 10640MeetingSt.,333-0834,7900 ShelbyvilleRd.(OxmoreCenter).NelsonMichelangeliandhis wifeNahylahavevendedtheirVenezuelan-Latinfusionfood— pepitos,patacones,arepas andyes,empanadas—bymarketstall andfoodtruck,andnowhavelandedintheNortonCommons commercialspacewhereMercatoformerlyoperated. $$ L D pf
ILOVETACOS 9909TaylorsvilleRd.,384-2154,1534 BardstownRd.,742-4119,3550SpringhurstCommonsDr., 749-6847. TheopeningofthethirdlocationofthislocallyownedMexicanspottestifiestorestaurant’spopularity.The menu’sfocusextendsbeyondtheexpectationsofthenamewith burritosandquesadillastoo.Butthebirriataco,filledwith spicedstewedbeefandthencrispedonagriddle,hasbecomea sortofsignaturedish.$$ L D pf
LABODEGUITADELMEDIO 5700OuterLoop,742-2144.You canfindavarietyofLatindisheshere,fromtamalesandtacosto cerdoasado(roastporkincitrusmarinade),ropaviejaand churrasco, seafoodandsoups.$$ L D p
LAGUANAQUITA 4231TaylorBlvd.,822-1343.ThisSouthEnd spotservesthedishesofGuatemalaandHonduras: pupusas and baleadas andpescadofrito(friedfish),servedwhole,headand tailon,garnishedwithlimewedgesandavocadoslices.$$ L D LASUERTE 2116BardstownRd.,883-1000.OwnerChris SeckmanhastransformedhisDouglassLoopNorthEndCafé siteintoaLatinrestaurant.PartnerandExecutiveChefAdrian J imarezNeriofferdishesinspiredbyhismotherand grandmother.Thedinnermenuincludespollotostadas,shrimp alaparilla,porkposoleandshrimpaladiabla.Brunchwilloffer molletes,migas,andjalapeñobiscuitswithchorizogravy.$$$
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SABORLATINO 1273S.BrookSt.,276-4954.Awelcome additiontoOldLouisvilleisthistinyrestaurantservinga“Latin CulinaryMix,”asasignadvertises.ThemenuoffersCuban sandwiches,patatasbravas,burritos,quesadillas,carneasada, ropa viejaandpollodevacaciones–achickenstew.$$ L D f SENORAAREPA 721E.MarketSt.,795-3995.Thelong-awaited SenoraArepaservestherichVenezuelancuisine,with influencesfromSpanish,WestAfrican,andNativeAmerican cultures.Arepas,thecornmealbreadstuffedwithmeator cheesethatisubiquitousinnorthernLatinAmerica,anchorsthe casualmenu.$$ L D pf
YUMMYPOLLO 4222BishopLn.,618-1400.Youcanget Peruvian-style charcoalroastedchickenherebythepiece,half orwholebird.American-stylesidedishesincludefriedor mashedpotatoes,rice,steamedvegetables,slawandpastasalad.
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BANDIDOTAQUERIAMEXICANA 423UniversityBlvd.,9967788,2901GooseCreekRd.,547-1825,4214ShelbyvilleRd. ThesethreeSanDiego-influencedMexicaneateries(nearUofL, onWestportRoadandthenewestinSt.Matthews)servetacos, quesadillas,burritos,nachos,burritobowlsandsalsaswith California flair.$$ L D f
BUBBAKOO’SBURRITOS 12919FactoryLn.,384-0778,4214 ShelbyvilleRd.,630-2017.ThisEastCoastfast-casualchain offerslotsofstandardMexicanfare(tacos,quesadillas,nachos), alongwithwingsandchoiceofsixsauces.Onehousespecialty istheChiwawa,astuffedriceball,breadedandfried.$$ L D
CAFÉAROMA 2020BrownsboroRd.,618-3434.Thislittleshop alongthelowerBrownsborofoodcorridortouts“aworldof flavorwithaMexicanflair.”It’smostlyMexicanandreally mostly good,accordingtoourfriendsintheneighborhood. Affordable,casualandfilling.$ L D
CANCÚN 808LyndonLn.,883-1924,9424ShelbyvilleRd.,7423697.Nowwithtwolocations,Cancúnoffersfamiliardishes, combinationplatters,andsteakandseafoodspecialtieslike carnebandito and tostadosdeceviche.$$ L D pf
CHIPOTLEMEXICANGRILL 315S.FourthSt.,584-8606, 10333WestportRd.,526-5170,1075BardstownRd.,4528990, 13303ShelbyvilleRd.,244-7173,420S.Hurstbourne Ln.,425-3017,7710BardstownRd.,398-3452,2133StateSt. NewAlbanyIN.Nowwithsevenarealocations,this increasinglypopularTex-Mexchain,withanemphasison cookingwithhumanely-raisedmeatproducts,seemstohave struckachordwithconsumers.$ L D f
ELCAPORAL 2209MeadowDr.,473-7840,1909Blankenbaker Pkwy.,266-9605.Louisville’sgrowingMexican-Americancommunityhasfosteredahappytrend:excellent,authenticMexican food. ElCaporalbridgesthegapbetweentheLatinoandAnglo communities.$ L D p
ELCOMALTAQUERIA 9609DixieHwy.,632-2053.Asone mightexpect,themainfocushereisontacos,includingparty tacotrays,butotherchoicesincludeburritos,quesadillasand chilaquiles.$ L D p
ELMARIACHI 9901LaGrangeRd.,413-5770.Mexicaneatery withquick,friendlyservice,situatedinenlargedandremodeled quarters,withaLatinobutchershop,bakeryandgrocerymere steps away.Tacosandburritosaremadewiththebakery’sfresh tortillas;gorditas,huarachesandsopesitosarealsopopular options.$ B L D p
ELMOLCAJETE 8106PrestonHwy.,742-3485,2932S.Fourth St.,638-0300.Youcangetgringo-styletacos(withshredded lettuce,cheese&sourcream)atthissouth-endMexicanjoint. Butifyoucomehere,whynoteatlikeanative?Lashyourpork, beefandchickentacoswithfresh-squeezedlimejuiceanda heap ofslicedradishes.Wanttogettrulyauthentic?Stepupto beeftongue(lengua),intestine(tripas)orbrain(sesos).$$
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ELMUNDO 2345FrankfortAve.,899-9930,1767BardstownRd., 384-5633.hecrowdedlittleCrescentHillstorefront,offering creativerenditionsofMexicanregionalspecialtiesthatmake mostdinerswanttoyell“Olé!”,nowhasasecondoutletinthe multi-levelspaceintheHighlandsthatoncewasAsiatique.Both locationsprovidehigh-qualityMexican foodanddrink.$ L D pf
ELNOPAL (22Locations)Theselocally-ownedrestaurantshave becomeagrowingmini-chain,winningpopularityonthebasis ofdeliciousandinexpensiveMexicanfareincomfortable surroundings.$ L D pf
ELPASTORCITO 2060S.HurstbournePkwy.,365-3277,4132 OuterLoop,618-0520.ElPastorcitoservesMexicanstreetfood (tacos,sopes,tortas,etc.)andarangeofMexican/American entrées(gorditas,quesadillas,burgersandchickentenders).$$
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ELRODEOMEXICAN 5204ElzieRd.,995-8722.Classic Mexican-Americancuisine,servingShively,PleasureRidge Park,andValleyStationsince2000,andlocallyrenownedfor itslunchbuffetMondaythroughSaturday,featuringallthe staples(tacos,quesadillas,wings,saladandevenflan),witha rangeofmargaritastowashitalldown.$$ L D p
ELRIOGRANDE 10001ForestGreenBlvd.,632-2403.A Mexicanrestauranthastakenovertheexpansivespacethatonce was Limestone.Patronsreportgoodexperiences,withboththe foodandtheservice.$$
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ELSINALOENSEMEXICANRESTAURANT 5520FernValley Rd.,712-9707.Anextensivearrayofbeautifullyplated, reasonablypricedMexicandishesisaugmentedbylesserknowncevichesandseafood,includingashow-stopping trompoalpastor,withguacamole,onions,cilantro,sauces, tortillasonthesideandmarinatedporksteakonaspit,ready foryoutocarveyourmeatintoDIYtacos.$$
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EL SOMBRERO 2784MeijerDr.,JeffersonvilleIN,285-0109.An IndianapolisrestaurantgrouphastakenovertheoldBearno’s nearMeijerinJ’ville,andopenedthis“AmericanizedMexican” restaurant.$ B L D pf
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ELTACOLOCO 5622PrestonHwy.,225-7229.This unpretentiousMexicanrestauranttriestobeasauthenticasit can,andhaspersuadedmanyfanswithitsefforts.Inexpensive, freshlymadetacos,quesadillasandotherfamiliarMexican dishes,servedinvaluesizes.$ L D
ELTACOLUCHADOR 938BaxterAve.,583-0440,112Meridian Ave.,709-5154,9204TaylorsvilleRd.,708-1675,5205New CutRd.(ColonialGardens),384-8457.Withtheopeningofthe Colonial GardenssiteandastoreinJ’town,OléRestaurant Groupnowhasfivetaqueriasthatallhavedinerslinedupout thedoor.Familiartaconames—carnitas,carneasada—get cleverriffsinthekitchen.CallitelevatedMexicanstreetfood. Anddotrythefantastictortas.$ L D f
ELTARASCO 5425NewCutRd.,368-5628,110FairfaxAve., 895-8010.ElTarasco’stakeonMexicanfoodappealsbothto thearea’sgrowingLatinopopulationandAngloswhowantto enjoyaSouth-of-the-Borderculinaryadventurewithout compromise. $ L D p
ELTORAZO 1850S.HurstbournePkwy.,491-7272.AfamilyorientedMexicanrestaurantofferstheexpectedmenuitems,as wellassomemoresophisticateddishes,suchas7maressopa,a soupwithshrimp,scallopsandoctopus;banderillas,acolorful beefbrochette;andchuletasabrosa,aDurango-stylegrilled steak.$$ L D pf
ELTOROCANTINA&GRILL 10602ShelbyvilleRd.,489-3839. OneofthetopMexicanrestaurantsinthemetro,ElToroearns our recommendationforfood,serviceandenvironment.TexMexdishesarefine,butsaveroomfortheauthenticMexican seafoodspecialties.$ L D pf
FELIPE’SMEXICANRESTAURANT 2400LimeKilnLn.,7429142,4000DutchmansLn.,919-7014.ThesecondEastEnd locationseemstoshowthattheethnicfareatFelipe’siswellmade,andtasty.Themenulists16chickendishesfromvarious areasofMexico,alongwithvariationsonfajitasandtacos.$$ L
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FIESTATIMEAMIGOS 8133BardstownRd.,231-2444,135S. EnglishStationRd.,254-7755.ThesetraditionalMexican restaurant’slocationsservetheexpectedthings,likefajitasand burritos.Butthereisalsoanextensivegrillmenu,withitems suchassteaktampiqueño(rib-eyesteakwithrancherosauce), ChileColoradoandLosAmigoscheesesteak.$ L D pf
FIESTATIMEMEXICANGRILL 11320MapleBrookDr.,4259144.$ L D p
FISTFUL OFTACOS 2708PaoliPk.,NewAlbanyIN,557-0226. ThisambitiouslittletacojointintheKnobsoffersfivetaco choices-TheGood(chickentinga,citrusslaw),TheBad(beef, picodegallo),TheUgly(Bourbonpork,mangosalsa),The Vegan(roastedsweetpotato,blackbean)andThePesky(scallop ceviche,melon).$$ L D f
FOKO 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket),(210)792-5858. ChefPacoGarciafuseshistwofavoritecuisines,Mexicanand Southern.Theresultischickenwithjalapenogravyortortas with collardgreens,amongothers.$$ L D f
GUACAMOLEMODERNMEXICAN 900E.MarketSt.,2128225.ThispopularEastEndmodernMexicanrestauranthas relocatedtoNuLu,takingoverthespacethathadbeenRye.No Tex-Mexhere,justpureMexican:asadosandmolesandpibils, alongwithauthenticvariationsonfamiliarchoicessuchastacos, burritosandenchiladas.ThebarmenuiscenteredonMexican cocktails.$$ D pf
GUSTAVO’SMEXICANGRILL 6051 TimberRidgeDr.,4347266,10715MeetingSt.,690-7070,401S.HurstbournePkwy., 420-1100.Gustavo’soffers“boldMexicanflavors.”Everything youwouldexpect—fajitas,burritos,tacos—butalso vegetarianoptions,housespecialtieslikeenchiladasverdes, chimichangas,shrimptacosandpollofeliz(grilledchickenwith chorizoandpineapple).$$ L D pf
ISRAEL’SDELICIASDEMEXICOGOURMET 604E.SpringSt., NewAlbanyIN,725-9139.IsraelLandonintroduced Kentuckiana tohisMexicanhome-stylecookingatLaRositaa fewyearsago.NowheismovingintotheformerDestinatins
BooksellersspacebytheendofMarch.Lookforstreettacosand Mayanquesadillasandweeklyspecialshighlightingcuisinefrom variousregionsofMexico,includingseafooddishesandnew desserts.$ L D f
JOELY'SBAR&GRILL 1999BrownsboroRd.,742-9456.Taking overtheformerElFrijollocationinClifton,thisMexican restaurantservesbreakfast,burritos,quesadillas,tortasand chimichangas. Dinnerchoicesrangefrompolloconarrozto carnitasdepuercotoseafood.$$ L D p
LABAMBA 1237BardstownRd.,451-1418.Therevampedand updatedHighlandsauthenticfastfoodplacestilloffersburritos asbigasyourhead,andtacos,quesadillasandtortastoo.$ L D
LACATRINAMEXICANKITCHEN 202E.ElmSt.,NewAlbany IN,725-8264.TheownersofSeñorIguanasrestaurantshave openedthisMexicanpartyfoodandstreetfoodrestaurantinthe building thatDragonKing’sDaughtermovedoutof.Lookfor nakedanddressedtacos,soups,saladsandshareabledishesand seasonalmenuupdates.$$ L D pf
LACHAPINLANDIA 1209McCawleyRd.,384-7075.Ifthosetiny hole-in-the-wallplacesarethebestforrealMexicanfood,this littleSouthEndplacewillsatisfyOkolona’sneedfortacosand burritos.$ L D p
LALUPITA 827EasternBlvd.,ClarksvilleIN,285-0083.Tucked awayonthebacksideofastripmall,thisisanewspotfor authentic Mexicanfood.Theusualstuffbutalsopanbazos, tlacoyos,tlayudasandaguachile,allexplainedandillustratedon themenu.$$ L D pf
LAPOPULAR 2521SeventhStRd.,636-3688.$ L D p
LARIVIERAMAYA 8104NationalTurnpike,361-3566.This SouthEndMexicanrestaurantispopularwithlocalLatinos, whichisalwaysagoodsign.Lookforgorditasandcarneasada, aswellasfamiliarfarelikeenchiladas.Wordisthatthehorchata isrichandspicedjustright.$ L D p
LA ROSITATAQUERIA 8730WestportRd.,618-4588,5059 PrestonHwy.,618-2883.ForthosewhocravegenuineMexican
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tacos,youwantthemconvenientwhentheurgetoscarfone downstrikes.Theselittleplaceswillcertainlysatisfythose cravings.$ L D
LASIERRARESTAURANTANDTAQUERIA 6501 ShepherdsvilleRd.,969-7938.$
LATERRAZAFOURTHSTREET 654S.FourthSt.,409-6103. InheritorofBluegrassBrewing’s4thStreetsatellitelocation, whichdidnotreturnfromthepandemic,LaTerrazaalso assumestheroleofawell-situated,pre-concertdrinksand dinneroption;severalmusicvenuesarenearby.It’sMexican cuisine, emphasizingquesadillas,taquitos,tacosandoutdoor seatingwithasolidvantagepointforpeoplewatching.$$ L B pf
LATORTALOCA 5213PrestonHwy.,966-3254.Thissimple, stripmalleateryhasbeenaroundlongenoughtogaindedicated fansoftheirwell-seasonedandfairlyspicyversionsoffamiliar Mexicandishes.Someofthosefansrecommendtheaguade Jamaica(hibiscus).
LATROPICANA 5215PrestonHwy.,964-5957.ThisLatino grocerystorehasbeensellingafullrangeoffruits,vegetables, meats andgroceryitemsforawhile.Nowthereisasteam-table buffetwithawiderangeoflunchchoices.It’smostlytake-away, butthere’salsolimitedoutdoorandindoorseating.$$ B L D f
LASCAZUELAS 4214BishopLn.,614-8634.Thisunassuming stripmalleateryhasamassedadedicatedlocalclientelewith fast,friendlyservice,coldmargaritasandwell-preparedfamiliar Mexicanfare.$$ L D pf
LASGORDITAS 4756BardstownRd.,492-0112.AsLouisville’s small, thrivingLatinocommunitygrows,it’snowpossibleto enjoyanauthenticMexicoCity-stylediningexperienceatthis tacoandgorditawagonthatrollsupintheEastlandShopping Center.FamilyownersandchefsPatandEsperanzaCostasand OfeliaOrtiznowalsohaveasit-downstorefrontjustdownthe street.$ D f
LASMARGARITASMEXICANRESTAURANT 12220 ShelbyvilleRd.,963-5503,307CentralAve.,690-8071.The emphasishereisonthecuisineoftheGulfcoastofMexico.You will findthefamiliar(tacos,fajitas)andtheslightlydifferent— caldodepollo(Mexicanchickensoup),molepoblanoand salmonalajillo(garlicsalmon)andtlayollos,avariationon tamales.$$ L D p
LIMÓNYSAL 10000BrownsboroRd.,423-4604.Thisauthentic Mexicankitchenofferssuburbanitesmanychoices:taquitos, bocadillos anddipstostart,soupssuchas pozole and caldode camarón (shrimpsoup),tacos,tortasandcombinationdinners. $$ L D pf
LOSAZTECAS 445E.MarketSt.,561-8535,1107HerrLn.,4263994,9207U.S.Hwy.42,228-2450.GenuineMexicancuisine hasbecomeaviableoptioninLouisvillethankstoagrowing immigrantcommunity.LosAztecas,oneofthebest,hasmoved itsW.MainSt.anchorstoretoE.Market,takingoverthelarger, spiffyspaceleftbyWildRita’sclosing.It’ssatellitelocationsare stillbustlingtoo.$ L D pf
LUCKYBURRITO 2118BardstownRd.,883-1000.Christopher SeckmanandpartnerAdrianJimarezNerimorphedthe DouglassLooplocationofNorthEndCaféintotheModern LatinrestaurantLaSuerte.Nowtheteamhasaddedanew offeringnextdoor:LuckyBurritoisaquick-serviceplacewith heftyburritos,nicely-pricedtacos,andplentyofinteresting ingredientsandanassortmentofdeftly-craftedtacos.$$ L D f
LUNA'SMEXICANROTISSERIE 5213PrestonHwy.,962-8898. TheownerscamefromPuebla,Mexico,butmadeastopinLos AngelesbeforemovingtoLouisvilleandstartingLuna’s Rotisserie.Theirspecialtyisslow-cookedrotisseriechicken fromthecoastofVeracruz.There’splentymoreontheboard, suchastamales,quesadillastarlightsandmenudo.OnSaturdays &Sundays,pozoleandcabodecamaronareadded.$$ L D
MANGO’SBAR&GRILL 4632HendrikDr.,671-5291.This Mexican-AmericanrestaurantchainservesaLatinlunchbuffet sevendaysaweekaswellasafulldinnermenu.Youwillfind burritos, tacosandtamales,butalsoseveralsteakdishesand Mexican-styledesserts.$$ L D
MAYANCAFÉ 813E.MarketSt.,566-0651.ChefBruceUcán arguablykickedofftherestaurantrenaissancealongEastMarket Street,intheareanowknownasNuLu.Hisstylishbistroserves distinctivecuisinefromUcán’snativeYucatanPeninsula.$$ D pf
MEXATACOS 3701LexingtonRd.,290-1334.Thisfast-casual restaurantfeaturesalistofsignaturesteaktacoscustomizable w ithhouse-madesalsas,guacamole,peppersandother toppings,suchasthespecialhousequesomadewithpoblano peppers.OwnerLorenaCasas-Ostosisasteaktacopurist,but sheoffersfish,shrimpandporkpastortoo.$$ L D p
MEXICOCITYTAQUERIA&RESTAURANT 3826Hamburg Pk.,JeffersonvilleIN,283-1072.ThisbrightlittleMexicanplace inaJeffersonvillestripmallofferstheusual,andonweekends addstraditionalMexicansoupslikecaldosdecamarones, menudo andpozole.$ L D
MIBONITOPINOTEPA 7200PrestonHwy.,290-5328.Dishes fromsouthernMexico,aroundOaxaca,arethefocusofthis Okolonastripmallrestaurant.LookforOaxacan-styletamales, variousmolesandtlayudos,akindoffopen-facedquesadilla.$ L D
MICASITAPARRILLAMEXICANA 520S.FourthSt.,3150666.EnthusiasticfansoftherestaurantformerlyknownasMi Cocinawillfindthesamequickandefficientlunchserviceand dishesexecutedwithskillunderthenewnamechange.The margaritas atHappyHourarenotable.$$ L D pf
MITIERRAMEXICANRESTAURANT 2400LimeKilnLn.,7429142,2610ChamberlainLn.,384-3101.Thesetwoclean,welllightedplacesintheEastEndserveupfamiliarMexicanfood–fajitas,tacos,carneasada–inafriendly,efficientatmosphere thatisdrawingravesfromitslocalfans.$ L D pf
NEWWAVEBURRITOS 3311PrestonHwy.,963-2727.The late-nightburritodeliveryservicethathasbeenoperatingoutof borrowed kitchenspacessincelate2014hasmovedintoitsown spaceattheformerGrindBurgerlocation.Inadditiontotheir fivesignatureburritosnewitemsincludetacos,tortasand chicharrones.$$ D
NOCHEMEXICANBBQ 1838BardstownRd.,467-8015.Inside ade-commissionedLutheranChurch,illuminatedbythelarge stainedglasswindowsinthesanctuary/diningroom,youcan findauthenticTex-Mexbarbecue.Lookforbrisketandpulled porksmokedwithNoche’sspecialspiceblend,fajitas,flautas, green chilimacaroniandcheeseandgrilledMexicanstreetcorn. $$ D pf
OLEFRIJOLE 5612BardstownRd.,822-3388.Afterabitofahike outBardstownRd.,youwillfindoversizedmargaritas,wellpriced,nicelymadefamiliarMexicanfood,andawelcoming atmosphere.Thecustomize-your-guacamolebarisapopular feature.$$ L D p
PIÑAFIESTAREALMEXICANGRILL 7895DixieHwy.,9956775.FansofMexicanfoodhaveanotherplacetotry,outalong the wide,widehighway.Youwon’tfindanythingnewhere,but theysayitwillbereal.$ L D p
PUERTOVALLARTA 4214CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN, 945-3588,125QuartermasterCt.,JeffersonvilleIN,288-2022, 7814BeulahChurchRd.,239-4646.$$ L D p
QDOBAMEXICANGRILL (18locations).Thischainoperation extendsfromLouisvilletoFrankfortandLexington.Fastfoodishinstyle,Qdobaedgesoutitscompetitorsonvarietyand interestingsalsas,plussizableportionsatapriceyoucanafford.
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RAMIRO’S CANTINA 149SpringSt.,JeffersonvilleIN,812-9247770.Long-timerestaurateurRamiroGandaraclosedhisfullserviceFrankfortAve.eateryinearly2023,speedilyshifting operationstohisquick-casualJeffersonvillecantina,which movedablocksouth,quadrupledinsizeandbecameGandara’s flagship.Orderatthecounter,grabandgo,orsitdownand enjoy.Ramiro’sfavoritesremain:burritos,chickenbowls, nachos, tortasandtacos,aswellasacompletebar.$ L D pf SANTAFEGRILL 3000S.ThirdSt.,634-3722.Thistinyeatery inacentury-oldSouthEndstorefrontnearChurchillDowns neverfailstosatisfywithgenuineMexicantacosandother
simplefareatpricesthatwillleaveyouplentyofchangeforan exactabetattheraces.$ L D
SEÑORIGUANA’S (3locations)Thislocalchainhasgoneupscale withre-designedcrispmoderndecor,well-preparedMexican food,andplentyofit,inacasual,comfortablemodern atmosphere. $ L D pf
SOLAZTECAS 2427BardstownRd.,459-7776.FoundedbySaul GarciadownonMainSt.’smuseumrow,hisrestauranthasan extensivemenuthatsatisfiesthosewhowantstandardfarelike tacos,fajitasandburritos,andalsooffersmoresophisticated farelikesalmonandshrimp,steakandseveralMexicanchicken preparations.$ L D pf
TACOCHOZA 3922WestportRd.,409-5080.IntheheartofSt. Matthews,thislocally-ownedtaqueriaalsomakesburritosand quesadillas,pourscraftbeers,andoffersdailymargarita specials.$ L D pf
TACOCITYLOUISVILLE 1283BardstownRd.,409-9454, 11601ShelbyvilleRd.,742-1638,3085BreckenridgeLn.,4434286.ThetriooflocationsofthisMexicanplace—runbya trioofMexicannatives—servetacosonhomemadecorn tortillas,tortas,saladsandburritos,usingrecipesstraightfrom Mexicolikethemolesaucebytheowner’sgrandma.$ L D f
TACORITO 712BrentSt.(TheVillageMarket).Locatedinthe V illageMarketFoodHallTacoRitoofferssixproteins (includingatofuoption)thatareavailableastacos,burritosor bowlswithrice. $$ L D pf
TACOTICO 5925TerryRd.,449-9888.FoundedinWichitain 1962,thesameyearTacoBellwasborninSouthernCalifornia, theTacoTicochainhadbeengonelocallyformorethana decade.Itshappyreturnhasbeendrawingremarkablecrowds. $ L D
TAQUERIADONJUAN 615EasternBlvd.,ClarksvilleIN,9201238. ThisadditiontoClarksville’sricharrayofMexican restaurantsfocusesonseafood:ceviche,oysters,seafood cocktails,and caldodecamarones.Butitdoesn’tneglectmeats. Choosetacosfilledwith lengua or cabeza (tongueormeatpulled fromthehead)aswellasmorefamiliarfixings.$$ L D p
TAQUERIAELMEXICANO 7611PrestonHwy.,690-4044.You canenjoyauthenticMexicancuisineforbreakfast,lunchand dinneratthisOkolonaspot.Avarietyofceviche,tortas,tacos, burritos andquesadillasareavailableeveryday,butpozoleand menudoareweekendspecials.$$ B L D p
TAQUERIALAMEXICANA 6201PrestonHwy.,969-4449.The tacosarefineatthistinystorefront.Thisisseriouslyethnicstuff, butAnglosarethoroughlywelcome,thestaffisbilingual,and theywillhappilyprovideamenuwithalltheEnglish translationswrittenin.$ L D
TAQUERIALOSGORDITOS 2017BrownsboroRd.,509-8676. Joiningtheburgeoningtaco-orientedrestaurantchoicesisthis new spotinClifton.“Gorditos”means“thefatones.”soexpect overfilledtacos,burritosandotherMexicanstandards.$ B L D
TINO'STACOS 161OuterLoop,742-3030.Anextensivemenu hereoffersalltheMexicanfoodchoicesAmericansarefamiliar withincludingtortas,burritos,gorditas,quesadillasandfajitas. $ L D p
TORCHY'STACOS 1540VeteransPkwy.,JeffersonvilleIN,(812) 645-4800.ThisTexas-basedtacochainhasexpandedeastto Jeffersonville. Trythe"TrailerPark"tacowithfriedchicken, greenchilesandpicodegallo,orgoforaScallywag,with coconut-batteredshrimp,bacon,greenchiles,andpeach habanerojam.Orchooseasalad,fajitaorburrito,There’safull barfeaturingmargaritasandspecialtycocktails.$$ B L D p f
VALLARTAMEXICANSEAFOODANDGRILL 9874Linn StationRd.,290-6268.Thisfamily-ownedrestaurantserves freshlycookedseafooddishesinthestyleofMexico’sPacific coast, aswellasmorefamiliarMexicanfare(tacos,fajitas, burritos).Fansenjoythelargeportions.$ L D p
VICTORIAMEXICANRESTAURANT 2918HikesLn.,7095178.$ L D f
YELLOWCACTUS 9111GaleneDr.,749-5922,3620PaoliPk., FloydsKnobsIN,903-0313,2350FrankfortAve.,749-0767.
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Didn’tthinkSammyHagarcouldreplaceDavidLeeRoth,did you?Well,YellowCactushastakenoverinCliftonwhere Ramiro’sCantinareignedsupremefor15years,withan extensiverangeoftacos,burritos,quesadillas,tapas,cervezas andmargaritas.OwnerMoisesMoran’sotherareaYellowCactus eateriesarelocatedinJeffersontownandFloydsKnobs,Indiana. $ L D p
ZOMBIETACO 100W.WashingtonSt.(MoxyHotel),716-7377. Thisalways-openwalk-uptacowindowatthenewMoxyHotel features TacoTuesdaysspecialsontacosandmargaritas,a3tacosurvivalboxwithasideofchipsandsalsa,anddeep discountsforrestaurantindustryworkersonSundaysand Mondays.$$ B L D pf
CHUY’S 104OxmoorCt.,327-3033,1440VeteransPkwy., ClarksvilleIN,288-2489.TheAustin,Texas“unchain,”hastwo arealocations,offeringacomplimentaryhappyhournacho“car bar”setinthebackendofa50seraauto,plentyofElvismemorabilia,andawallofchihuahuaphotos.Oh,andTex-Mexfood at reasonableprices.$$ L D pf
MOE’SSOUTHWESTGRILL 2001S.HurstbournePkwy.,4911800,1001BreckinridgeLn.,893-6637,4652Chamberlain Ln.,425-3330,9310CedarCenterWay,614-7722.Thefood maybemorefast-foodMexican-AmericanthanauthenticSouthof-the-Borderfare,butitisfreshlymadefromquality ingredientsandcomesinoversizeportions,andthat’snotabad thing.$ L D
SALSARITA’SFRESHCANTINA 285N.HubbardsLn.,8975323, 12915ShelbyvilleRd.,365-1424.Anotherentryinthe hot“FreshMexican”nichethatfeaturesgiganticburritosmade toorder.Nowwithtwolocations,inSt.Matthewsand Middletown.$ L D f
TUMBLEWEEDTEXMEXGRILL&MARGARITABAR (8 locations).StartingasahumbleMexicanrestaurantinNew Albany,Tumbleweedgrewtobecomeanareafavoriteserving
bold,southwest-inspiredfoodsuchasburritos,spicychilecon queso,mesquite-grilledsteaks,fishandchicken.TheMargarita Bar offerstwodozentequilavarietiesanddozensofsweetand tangymargaritacombinations.$ L D p
ADRIENNE&CO.BAKERYCAFÉ 129W.CourtAve., JeffersonvilleIN,282-2665.Ifyouneedsomethingforyour sweettoothandwon’tbedenied,countyourselfluckyifthe cravingstrikeswhenyou’reinthevicinityofthiscozySouthern Indianaspot,withitsgoodselectionofhomemadecakesand treats.$ f
ANNIEMAY’SSWEETSCAFÉ 3110FrankfortAve.,384-2667. Theonlyglutenandnut-freebakeryinthestatecatersto customerswithdietaryissuessuchasceliacdiseaseand allergies.Cookies,brownies,cakes,pies,weddingcakesall madewithoutwheat,dairy,eggs,soyortreenuts.Arriveearly, beforetheveganandallergen-freeoatmealcreampiecookies sellout.$
BIGNITA’SCHEESECAKES 1011E.MainSt.Cheesecakesavant NicoleClark,whoeffortlesslyconjuresStrawberrySwirl, BananaPuddingandmanymorestyles,hasparkedherwildly successful dessert-orientedfoodtruckandlaunchedabricks andmortarshopinButchertown(formerlyHi-FiveDoughnuts).
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BOOMTOWNCREAMERY 114E.MainSt.,NewAlbanyIN, (812)590-1314.NextdoortoBoomtownKitchen(inthespace thathousedthelegendarySouthSideInn),thisice-creamshop serveshand-dippedicecreamandlargeshakes.$ L D BOUDREAUX’SNEWORLEANSSTYLESNO-BALLS 11816 ShelbyvilleRd.,Thislittlefamilyrunshopoffersthegarishly coloredshavedicetreatwithallsortsofsyrupflavorsand toppings. $ f
BUTCHERTOWNGROCERYBAKERY 729E.MainSt.,7428315.Withitsmovefromacrampedupstairsspaceon
WashingtonStreettomorespaciousdigsonMain,Butchertown Grocery’sbakerymavenBarbaraTurnernowoffersawiderange ofpastries,breads,chocolates,cookies,sandwiches,soupsand take-homedinners.GoodFolkscoffeeprovidesfresh-squeezed juicesandlocalkombuchas,coffeeandespresso.$$ B Br L D p
CLIFTONDONUTS 2317BrownsboroRd.,749-6896.Afamily fromThailandproducesveryfreshdonutsofallsortsdailytoan appreciativecrowdfromtheCliftoncorridor.Fansfavorably comparetheofferingsheretothoseatthechains,lauding freshnessofproductandfriendlinessofservice.$ B
COLDSTONECREAMERY 1013JeffersonCommonsDr., JeffersonvilleIN,913-0034,2015S.HurstbournePkwy.,4997750,976BreckenridgeLn,894-6292.Theanglethat distinguishesthisicecreamchainisthelonglistofadd-onsthat fans canchoosetohaveworkedintotheirfavoriteflavor: bananas,berries,candies,cookiesandnuts,tonameafew.Ice creamcakes,smoothiesandshakestoo.$
THECOMFYCOW 1301HerrLn.,425-4979,2223Frankfort Ave.,409-4616,339W.CardinalBlvd.,409-5090,13301 ShelbyvilleRd.,883-4128,4005SummitPlazaDr.(Paddock Shops),423-4465,600TerminalDr.(LouisvilleAirport).Now fansofthis“new-fashioned”ice-creamparlorcanfindtheir favorite flavorspoppingupallovertown.And,youcannow findComfyCowproductsinKrogersicecreamsection.$ f
COOKIECRUSHUSA 1613BardstownRd.,333-0481.Readyto heedyoursweettooth’scall?Acornucopiaofartistically embellished,doughnut-sizedcookies,inspiredbythegoldenyearsromanceoftheowner’sgrandparents(their“crush”), awaitsinsidethisHighlandsstorefront.$ L D
CRUMBLCOOKIES 12949ShelbyvilleRd.,405-8156,4110 SummitPlazaDr.,509-2828.Thisgourmetcookiechain specializesinfresh-bakedcookieswithaweeklyrotatingmenu thatalwaysincludesawarmmilkchocolatechipcookieanda chilledsugarcookie.$ B L D f
DAIRYKASTLE 575EasternPkwy.,634-8990.Along-time seasonalfavoritethathasdrawncelebrities(likeDennyCrum
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andRickPitino)andiseverpopularwithGermantownfolks cravingcones,flurries,milkshakes,sundaesandchilidogs. Seasonal:March-November.$ f
DALAT’SGATEAUX&BAKERY 6915SouthsideDr.,368-9280. Newco-ownersAnthonyPhamandhispartnerBillHo(whose parentsfoundedDaLat’sin1999)renovatedthebakeryandcafé earlierthisyear.ThebusinessisnamedafterDaLat,thelargest cityoftheCentralHighlandsinVietnam,whereHo’sparents werebakersbeforetheyimmigrated.Thecaféisknownforits pastries, banhmidesserts,bobatea,andVietnamesecoffee.$ B L D
DINO’SBAKERY 4162BardstownRd.,493-2396.DinoGhazawi, whosefamilyownedabakeryinhisnativeJordan,has renovatedspaceintheBuechelPlazaShoppingCenter,installed threeovensforbakingpita,FrenchandItalianbreadandpies. Manyofthosearesoldwholesale,butretailshopperscanget locallymadefreshpitaandotherMiddleEasterngroceries.$ B
DUCKDONUTS 4600ShelbyvilleRd.,614-6657.Thiscoastal North Carolina-basedchainoffershighconceptdonuts(S’mores donuts,maple-bacondonuts)andacreateyourowndonut option.Or,tryabreakfastsandwichbuiltonadonut,ifyou dare.$
EHRLER'SICECREAM 201E.MainSt.,749-2236.Louisville’s iconicicecreamshopreturnsafteralonghiatus.Good,locallymadeicecreamandnostalgiafortheicecreamtreatsof childhoodwillbethemaindraws.$ f
GELATOGILBERTO 9434NortonCommonsBlvd.,423-7751. 9434 NortonCommonsBlvd.,423-7751,2240FrankfortAve., 422-0908.JustinandKristinGilbertsolovedthegelatotheyate asstudentsinItalythattheyreturnedthereaftergraduatingto studygelatomaking.TheirpopularNortonCommonsstore nowhasasiblinginClifton.Youcangetcrepesatbothstoresas well.$
GEORGIA'SSWEETPOTATOPIECO. 1559BardstownRd., 742-2852.IfyouwatchedGrace&Frankie,youknowhow versatilesweetpotatoescanbe.Inadditiontoseveralvariations on sweetpotatopie,icecreamandcookies,youcanfindsweet potato-infusedsoycandles,roomspraysandwaxmelts.$ L D
GIGI’SCUPCAKES 1977S.HurstbournePkwy.,499-4998.This Tennessee-basedchainoffersachangingselectionofhigh-end cupcakesindesignerflavors—Bailey’sIrishcream,applespice, coconutsnowball,andsoon.$
GLOWWORMPLAYCAFÉ 962BarretAve.,690-4633.Calling itself“thefirstplaycaféinLouisville,”GlowWormoffersthree play sessionsperdayforchildren6andunder,whileparents wait,mingleorworkinthefull-servicecafé.$ B L
GOLDSWEETBAKERY 529LyndonLn.,614-6342.The husbandandwifeteambehindGoldSweetBakery,whowere bakersinCuba,immigratedtoLouisvillein2017inhopesof openinganauthenticCubanbakery.Missionaccomplished. Expectcakes,pastelitos,flanandricepudding,plusan assortmentofsandwichesaswellasMexicanpizza.$ B L D
GOLDEN GATEDONUTS 8605SmyrnaPkwy.,883-0012.This SouthEnddonutshophasgarneredcopiousfansfortheir alwaysfreshly-madedonutsandcream-filledLongJohns, Frenchcrullers,giantbearclawsandapplefritters.Savory breakfastsandwichestoo.$ B L
HEITZMANTRADITIONALBAKERY&DELI 9426Shelbyville Rd.,426-7736.TheHeitzmanfamilyhasbeenbakinginthe Louisvilleareasinceyourgreat-auntwasagirlorderingdinner rolls.Madefreshdaily,thepies,cakes,cookiesandspecialty pastries providetastynostalgiaforallwhovisit.$ B L D
HOMEMADEICECREAM&PIEKITCHEN 2525Bardstown Rd.,459-8184,3737LexingtonRd.,893-3303,3521 SpringhurstCommonsDr.,326-8990,5606BardstownRd., 239-3880,3113BlackistonMillRd.,NewAlbanyIN,5903580,4810DixieHwy.,409-6100.$ L D f
HONEYCREMEDONUTSHOP 514VincennesSt.,NewAlbany IN,945-2150.Offthebeatentrack,thisdown-homeybakeryin aplainwhitebuildingoffersawideselectionofdoughnuts, fritters andDanishthatkeepstheshop’sfanscomingbackagain andagain.$ B
HONEYDEW 135BreckenridgeLn.,963-5657.Theownerof District6in,thepopularVietnameserestaurantinSt.Mathews, nowaddsasmoothiebarwithhealthful,fresh-pressedjuices, smoothiesandcroffles,somethingbetweenacroissantanda wafflethatisopularinAsia.$ B L
INSOMNIACOOKIES 1913S.FourthSt.,385-5143,948Baxter Ave.,665-0237.Thislate-night(til3a.m.)cookieandicecream delivery businesswassosuccessfulwithUofLstudentsthatthe ownersopenedasecondlocationintheHighlands.Youcan ordericecreamsandwichcookiestoo;drinkchoicesaremilkor chocolatemilk,ofcourse.$ L D
JASMINBAKERY 2201SteierLn.,458-0013.This“Europeanstyle”bakeryoffersaneclecticmenuofEasternMediterranean fare,suchasgyrosandbaklava,aswellasbreads.$ B L D f
JEFF'SDONUTS 5420IN-62,JeffersonvilleIN,283-3636,6401 Dutchmans Ln.,365-3299,712BrentSt.(TheVillageMarket), 6405BardstownRd.,384-4451,1985S.HurstbournePkwy., 365-3162.Jeffconcocts40variationsofdonuts.TheTexas donut(orderinadvance)islargeenoughforseveralpeople. Alsoavailableareappleandcherryhandpies,cinnamontwists andglazedhoneybuns.TheJeffersonvillelocationisopen24 hrs.$ B L D
JJBAKES&CO. 210W.Liberty(OmniHotel),606-226-3566. Thiscounterserviceandcustomorderbakeryspecializesin wedding cakesandspectaculardesserts.OwnerJackieJoseph, encouragedbystintsatTheBrownHotelandhergigcooking forthe2010Olympicteam,entered—andwon—theFood Network’s“BestBakerinAmerica”in2021.$ B L
KINGDONUT 814EasternPkwy.,742-9003.You’llfindatasty selectionofdonuts,alongwithicecream,breakfastsandwiches andsmoothiesatthisfriendly,brightlylitneighborhoodfavorite ontheedgeofGermantown.$ B L D
KING DONUTS 608LyndonLn.,890-5293.Donuts,yes,butyou canalsochoosemuffins,breakfastsandwichesandsandwiches forlunch.Healthyjuicesaswellascoffee.$ B L D
LAMAISONAUXCREPES 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreet Market).Eightkindsoffilledcrepes,savoryandsweet,andtwo kindsofwafflesareavailableatthisadditiontotherestaurant rowatLoganStreetMarket.$$ B L D p
LAPANABAKERY 1001LoganSt.(LoganStreetMarket),9360307.AtthistakeawaykioskyoucanfindtraditionalOaxacan sweetbreads orpandulce:orejitas,afrieddoughpastrynot unlikeelephantears;concha,asweetrollandpandemuerto,a sweetbreadeatenontheDayoftheDead.Besuretotrythe donutsfilledwithlechesillacustard.$ B L pf
LEANN'SHOMEMADECHEESECAKES 1001LoganSt.(Logan StreetMarket),919-597-1625.Wholecheesecakesand cheesecakecupcakescanbefoundatthisnewgrab-and-gofood optionatLoganStreetMarket.$$$ L D p
LEAVENBAKERY 1515E.MarketSt.,NewAlbanyIN,536-8823. Zechariah andKimberlyMaxey,veteransofJackFry’sandthe BrownHotel,haveopenedaFrenchbistro/bakeryina100-yearoldNewAlbanybuilding.Inadditiontobakedgoods,the bakerywillalsoservebreakfastandlunchitems:eggsBenedict, omelets,musselswithspicymarinarasauce,BLTswithpork bellyandotherseasonalmenuchoices.$$ B L f
LOUISVILLECREAM 632E.MarketSt.,882-1516.OwnerDaryl Goodnertakesmilkfromgrass-fedcowsatJDCountryFarms and makesitintosmallbatchicecreamvendedfromhisNuLu shop.Thereisamixofclassicflavorsandrotatingseasonal creations,includingFrenchVanilla,BourbonBaklava,Banana Pudding,PistachioHoneycombandmanyothers.$ L D f
LUEBERRYACAI&SUPERFOODS 808E.MarketSt.,7420640,5000ShelbyvilleRd.(St.MatthewsMall),618-1378, 6308MeetingSt.,384-7708.Theseshopsserveaçaibowls toppedwiththingslikegojiberries,banana,chia,strawberries andcoconut.Smoothiesandotherhealthfuloptionsalso available.$$ B L D
MYFAVORITEMUFFIN 9800ShelbyvilleRd.,426-9645.Allthe muffinsaremaderightinthestore,includingsuchpopular choicesastheCinnamonCrumbandtheTurtleMuffin.$ B
NORD’SBAKERY 2118S.PrestonSt.,634-0931.Thisold-school, family-ownedbakeryontheedgeofGermantownhasadevoted following,drawnbydivineDanish,donuts,andgreatcoffee fromthenearbySunergosmicro-roastery—andifyou’rea sucker forover-the-topexcess,trythecarameldonuttopped with—yes,it’strue—bacon.$ B
NORMAJEAN’SBAKEDGOODS 821E.Broadway,324-3338. Aprolificandseeminglylimitlessarrayofcakes,cookies, brownies,chessbars,honeybuns,curatedatanewshopin PhoenixHillbyJerricaTinsley,analumnusoftheChefSpace foodbusinessincubator. $ D
NORTHLIMEDONUTS 1228S.SeventhSt.,384-2320,1301 HerrLn.,963-5734.ThisLexington-basedbakery offersmadeon-premisesdonuts,certainofthemuncommonlyflavored (blueberrycheesecake,Frenchtoastandpumpkincream cheese)andcoffeeinaninvitinglyrenovated19th-century factorybuildingonthewesternedgeofOldLouisville.A secondlocationinthe‘burbs(WestportVillage)isnowopen.$ B Lf
PANCHITOSICECREAM 8112PrestonHwy,554-6222,2245 BardstownRd.,554-4190.Lexington-basedPanchito’snowhas twooutletsinLouisville,offeringMexicanicecream,popsicles (paletas), tacos,quesadillasandotherMexicansnacks.Thenew HighlandsoutpostisintheformerBánhMiHerobuilding.$ L D
PARISBANHMI&BAKERY 1237BardstownRd.,384-9676. YouwillfindawidevarietyofVietnamesesandwicheshere,as wellaspastriesrangingfromcroissantstoappleturnoversand alonglistofcakes,somegluten-free.$$ B L D f
PEARLSTREETTREATS 301PearlSt.,JeffersonvilleIN.2888850.AninvigoratingwalkacrosstheBigFourBridgewillbring you downveryclosetothisfamily-runfrozenyogurtshopthat alsoservessoup,chili,cookies,popcorn,andfrozendogtreats. Noveltysodaflavorsinthecooler,buttheywillrefillyourwater bottleforfree.$ L D
PENNYANDPEARL'SBAKESHOP 106FairfaxAve.,890-6004. ThisSt.Matthewsbakeryoffers8to10flavorsdailyofcookies withacrispyedgeandasoftermiddle.Lookforweeklyspecials whichincludesnickerdoodlewithbrownbutter,crèmebrulée cookies andsaltedcaramelpretzel‘sammies’.$ B L
PHILLY'SBESTFROZENDESSERTS 3912BardstownRd.,9960640,307WallaceAve.,916-2022.Thisvariationoncold summerrefreshmentserveswaterice,asummerstapleinthe owners’hometownofPhiladelphia.Thisversionofflavored waterusesaprocessthatshavesiceuntilitisfinelytexturedand creamy,towhichisaddedavarietyofsweetfruitflavors.$ L D f
PLEHN’SBAKERY 3940ShelbyvilleRd.,896-4438.Aneighborhood institution,thisbakeryisasbusyasitisnostalgic.Enjoy thehometownsodafountainwithicecreamwhileyouwaitfor yourhand-decoratedbirthdaycake,breakfastrollsorcolorful cookiestobeboxed.$ B
POLLYFREEZE 5242IN-62,GeorgetownIN,945-6911.The scenicdriveoutHighway62tothisSouthernIndianainstitution onhotsummernightshasbeenatraditionsince1952.Soft serveicecreaminanyvariation(cones,sundaes,shakes,floats), awide rangeofburgers,dogs,sandwichesandsides.Worththe trip.$ L D f
RAWNAISSANCEDESSERTS 1759BardstownRd.,424-3638. OwnerBarboraShneydmanoffers“guilt-free”dessert concoctions,avarietyofchocolateandfruittruffles,andcakes madewithrawveganingredients.Everythingisfreeofsugar, grains,soy,dairyandeggs.$ L D
SNOWHAT 3801PoplarLevelRd.,742-6080.Afterahotdayat thezoo,stopbythisNewOrleans-stylesnoballshopfora coolingcone.Blueberryandstrawberryflavors,andforthe more adventurous:lavenderlemonade,watermelonbasiland jalapeñomargarita.$ L D
SUGARANDSPICEDONUTSHOP 5613BardstownRd.,2311411.ThisFernCreekbakeryhasloadsofloyalfans,whooften buyouttheirfavoritedonutbymid-morning.Coffeetogotoo, ofcourse,andevenlittlehalf-pintsofchocolatemilk.$ B
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SWEETSTUFFBAKERY 323E.SpringSt.,NewAlbanyIN,9482507.Thislong-timesouthernIndianahome-stylebakeryis notedforbakedgoodsjustlikeyourgrandmothermade.Its specialty:paintedsugarcookies,withdesignsinwhitechocolate thatchangewiththeseasonsandholidays.Alsocustomcookie andcakedesigns.$ B
SWEETSBYMORGAN 533SpringSt.,JeffersonvilleIN.7250080.OwnerMorganCoomerisdedicatedtoscratchbaking andusingrealbutterinhericings.Expecttheusualsweet bakery itemslikecookiesandcupcakes,alongwithclever specialties.$ B L D
THEPEACHCOBBLERFACTORY 805BlankenbakerPkwy., 496-4020,2237BardstownRd.,690-4004.Thesedessertcafé makesadozenorsofruitcobblersservedwithicecream. Cinnamonrollsandbananapuddings(trickedoutwithadded flavors)arealsoonthemenu.$ L D f
WILLIAM’SBAKERY 1051N.ClarkBlvd.,ClarksvilleIN,2842867.$ B
ABOLCAFÉ 1021/2CannonsLn.,384-9430.Thecoffeeserved in thisSt.MatthewsshopisfromEthiopia,asaremanyofthe dishesonthebrunchmenu,whichincludes checheba (Ethiopian flatbreadservedwithscrambledeggorhoney)and quantafirfir, adriedbeefandtomatostew.$ B Br L f
BEAN 1138GossAve.,785-4079.$ B L
BLACKBEARDESPRESSO 718W.MainSt.,618-0004.Former foodtruckBlackbeardEspressonowhasaMainSt.storefront, takingoverforMrs.Potters.Lookforcoffee,hotandcoldteas, milkshakesandsmoothies,whichthetruck’slimitedgenerator couldn’t handle.Bakedgoodsincludemuffinsandsconesfor thosewhoneedacarbliftwiththeircaffeine.$ B L
BREW&SIPCOFFEEBAR 3800ShepherdsvilleRd.,618-3416, 505W.Broadway,589-1020.Hereyouwillfindanambitious menuofexoticcoffeedrinks,teasandsmoothies,and,foran ostensiblecoffeebar,anunusualfoodmenu:notjustpastries, butsandwiches,wings,andsoups.$ B L
CAFECOMMONS 10616MeetingSt.,365-1059.Whatwasonce the FIXcoffeeshopisnowCaféCommons,withnewownership andafreshmandatetodeliverbarista-createdcoffeetoresidents ofthe600-acreNortonCommonsmixedusecommunity, includingacompactmenuofegg,cheeseandsausagebiscuit sandwiches,grilledcheese,donuts,cookiesandmacarons.$ B L f
COFFEECROSSING (1-888-465-6067)140E.MainSt.,New AlbanyIN,4212CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,410Patrol Rd.,JeffersonvilleIN,805TalainaPl.,NewAlbanyIN,8105 Highway 311,Sellersburg,IN.Allfivelocationspleasetheir SouthernIndianaclientelewithafullrosterofcoffeedrinks, teas,ciderandsmoothies.$ B L f
CULTIVATORCOFFEE 1415E.SpringSt.,NewAlbanyIN.Hot coffeesandespressoherearesourcedfromLouisville’s Sunergos,whilerotatingguestroastersfromacrossthecountry willprovidepour-oversandicedcoffees.$ B L D f
DAD’SCOFFEE 2204DundeeRd.Locatedintheformer BreadworkslocationoffDundeeRoad,Dad’sserveslocally roasted Quill’scoffeeaswellasbakedgoodssourcedfrom PayneStreetBakehouseandThePocketBakery,alongwith chocolatechipcookiesfrom“mom”(a.k.a.,oneofthecoowners). $ B L f
DAY’SESPRESSOANDCOFFEEBAR 1420BardstownRd., 456-1170.Darkandcozy,withanold-fashionedfeeling,Day’s haseverythingyouwouldexpectinacollege-neighborhood coffeeshopexceptacollegenearby.$ f
ENDLESSSUMMERPADDLE&COFFEECOMPANY 1301 FrankfortAve.,203-1041.LocatedintheWaterside Apartments, thisstand-uppaddleboardliveryalsooffersacoffee shop.Freshjuice,smoothiesandsnacksareavailablefor paddlers,paddleboardstudents,andlandlubbers.$ B L
FANTE'SCOFFEE 2501GrinsteadDr.,454-0543.OwnerLeo Fantehasbeeninthecoffeebusinessmostofhislife,andhas
finallyopenedhisownshopacrosstheroadfromCherokee Park.Fanteimportshisbeansfromsmallsuppliersaroundthe world,androastsonpremise.Thereisalsoalimitedmenuof sandwiches, soupsandsalads,andbreakfastpastries.$ B L D pf
FLEURDETEA 10704MeetingSt.742-9561.Choosefroma selectionofteavarieties,pastriesandbubbleteaatthisubercuteNortonCommonsteashop.$ B L D
FRESCOTEABAR 216PearlSt.,NewAlbanyIN,725-7691,223 PearlSt.,JeffersonvilleIN.,2441StateSt.NewAlbanyIN. Bubbleteainmanymanifestationsisthefocushere,butstopin forabreakfastbagelorburrito,orcookiesorfudge,orawide selection of“wellnessteas.”$ B L
FULLSTOPFILLINGSTATION 1132E.St.CatherineSt.,2608046.AformerGermantowngasstationconvertedtoafullserviceneighborhoodcoffeeshopandkitchen,specializingin varioushumanfuels:Anextensivecoffeeprogram;hotfoodfor breakfast,lunchanddinner;packageanddraftbeer(also kombuchaontap);andasmallmarket.$ B L p
FUNTEA 1613BardstownRd.,749-1376.Teainmanyvariations –puretea,milktea,tealattes,andTaiwanesebubbletea–can be foundhere,alongwithslushies,smoothiesandbubblepuff cake.$ L D f
HARAZCOFFEEHOUSE 1541HighlandAve.,690-2113,655 FourthSt.,963-5813.ThefirsttwoLouisvilleiterationsofthis family-ownedcafé(fourothersoperateinMichigan)arelocated downtown(inthehistoricOhioTheaterbuilding)andinthe Highlands.Theytaketheiridentityfromthemountainous Harazcoffee-producingregioninYemen,supplierofthe family’s preferredorganicbeans.$ B D pf
HEINEBROTHERS’COFFEE (16locations)HeineBros. continuestheirdominanceinthelocalbrewingscene.The storesarealwaysfriendlyandaffordable,withgoodcoffee roastedonthepremisesandashortlistofpastries,dessertsand paninisandwiches.$ f
HIGHVIEWICECREAM&COFFEE 7525OuterLoop,6183809.Thissuburbanoasisofferscoffeeandspecialtycoffee drinksmadefromSunergosbeansandserveslocally-made Bernoulli SmallBatchIceCream.$ B L D f
HONEYDEPOT&COFFEEHOUSE 10512WattersonTr.,2126228.ThisJeffersontownlocationofHoneyBearFarms’ evolvingretailconceptstocksregionally-producedhoney,jams andjelliesinadditiontoservinglocally-roastedcoffeeon premise,accompaniedbypastries(includingcinnamonrolls). $ B L f
JACKDAWCOFFEE&BOURBONBAR 120SFloydSt.,9774590.TheCambriaHotelonWhiskeyRowisapropertyof O’ReillyHospitalityManagement,hence billingmodernIrish “fusion”brandingforitsbarandrestaurant,asrevealedbythe useofcornedbeefinthebreakfastburrito,plusIrishbacon,a ploughman’splate,andIrishsodabread.Thecocktaillistquite properlyeschewsIrishuiscebeathaforthepreferredKentucky variant.$ B L D p
KOLKINCOFFEE 2736CharlestownRd.,NewAlbanyIN,5998410.Thisfamilyruncaffeinedispensaryonthenorthsideof NewAlbanyservescoffeefromSunergosroasteryinacheerful, inviting environment.$
LOUISVILLETEACOMPANY 9305NewLaGrangeRd.,3652516.Teasofallsorts,pastriesandcookiesmakeforaperfect morningsnacktheEnglishcall“elevenses.”$ B L MICKEY’S 624VincennesSt.,NewAlbanyIN.OwnerMickey Ball’sformerMcQuixoteBooksandCoffeeinPortlandliveson asasociallyconscioususedbookstoreandcoffeeshopinNew Albany,withGoodFolksCoffee,ElmwoodInnFineTeasand bakedgoodsfromVikingHatBakeryandPayneStreet Bakehouse. $ B L D f
NTABACOFFEEHAUS 2407BrownsboroRd.,871-5082.,2860 PackerlandWay,919-7121.Itisalwaysfuntoseeformerchain restaurantbuildingsrepurposed.Theone-timePizzaHutin CliftononBrownsboroRoadisnowapurveyorofAfricansourcedcoffeesandteas.AsecondlocationisopenoffFern ValleyRoadneartheairport.$ B L
PEARLSTREETGAME&COFFEEHOUSE 405PearlSt., JeffersonvilleIN,648-1663.Thenamesaysitall:youcanplay yourfavoriteboardsgamesfromtheextensivelibraryofsuch while enjoyingcoffeedrinks,freshfruitsmoothies,lavender lattes,andsandwiches.$ B L D f
PLEASE&THANKYOU 800E.MarketSt.,553-0113,2341 FrankfortAve.,432-8614,9561U.S.Hwy42,544-9225.This small-batchbakeryandcoffeehouseofferingquiches,panini, cookies,andahipvibe.$ B L f
PREGAMECOFFEE 1737FrankfortAve.,645-0324.It’sacoffee shop.No,it’sasportsbar.Well,itisboth.Stopininthe morningtotalkaboutsportsandorderfromaselectionofcoffee drinks, teasandbeerandwineaswell.Orcomebackduring gametimeandwatchyourgamesinacoffeehouse environment.$ B L D p f
QUILL’SCOFFEESHOP 930BaxterAve.,742-6129,802E. MainSt.,473-5379,10501WattersonTrl.Fansofthislocal purveyorofexcellentcoffeeandproviderofamenableworking spacescanfindtheircaffeinefixandwi-fihotspotatanyofthe threelocations.$ pf
REDHOTROASTERS 1399LexingtonRd.,569-0000.Sondra Powell hasclosedherButchertownBlocksitdownstoreand returnedtopurveyingherexcellenthouse-roastedcoffeeand refreshingcoffeedrinksfromherdrive-thrulocationinIrish Hill.$ f
SAFAICOFFEE 1707BardstownRd.,384-3555,1001LoganSt. (LoganStreetMarket).Thiscasualspotboaststheambianceof afriendlyold-fashionedbookshop,withcomfortableseating, house-madecrepes,andcoffeeroastedattheLoganStreet Market,wherethereisasecondshop.$ B L f
SCOOTER'S COFFEE 4703DixieHwy.,260-8642,11506ShelbyvilleRd.,690-6349,9060DixieHwy.,690-4042.,4036 PoplarLevelRd.,290-2329,3410PrestonHwy.ThisOmahabasedchainofdrive-throughcoffeestopshasplanstoadd severalmoreLouisville-arealocationstoitsportfolioofover300 outletsaroundtheMidwest.RedBullinfusions,too,and pastriesandbreakfastitems.$ B L D
SISTERBEAN’S 5225NewCutRd.,364-0082.$ f
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STARLIGHTCOFFEECO. 3131GrantLineRd.,NewAlbanyIN, 542-1522,101LafolletteStation,FloydsKnobsIN,923-1404, 7613OldHwy.60,SellersburgIN.748-7000.Foralmost twentyyearsthisstapleoftheSouthernIndianacoffeeculture hasbeenroastingandservingitscustom-blendstohappy Hoosiers.OwnerJimBookhasrecentlyexpandednorthto Sellersburg,wherehewillmovethecompany’sroastingand wholesaleoperations.$ f
STOMPINGGROUNDSCOFFEECO. 10019 DixieHwy.,9967473.Thisfriendly,locally-ownedcoffeeshopservesSunergos roastedcoffeesinallsortsofpopularversions,hotandcold.$ B L D
SUNERGOSCOFFEE 2122S.PrestonSt.,634-1243,306W. WoodlawnAve.,368-2820,231S.FifthSt.,589-3222,1647 NorrisPl.,919-9676,3922WillisAve.,956-3541.Matthew HuestedandBrianMillerusedtoroasttheirowncoffeebeansas ahobby.Theirfriendssaidtheydiditsowell,theyshouldturn pro—theresultisSunergosCoffee.$
THE COFFEEBOXX 1512PortlandAve.,544-5787.Thisnew PortlandcoffeebarfillstheformerMcQuixoteBooksandCoffee spaceandoffersallyou’dexpect:arangeofpopularcoffee drinks,teasandsomespecialtyitemssuchasVietnamesecoffee andcaramelcreamcoldbrew.$ B L f
THECOFFEEZONE 9601WhippsMillRd.,708-1522.North CaroliniantransplantCraigBishophasestablishedabeachhead inLouisville.Inadditiontosomegoodjava,hefeaturesbakery items, suchaspastries,andassortedsandwiches.$ f
THEOLDLOUISVILLECOFFEECO-OP 316W.OrmsbyAve. Auniqueworker-ownedbusinesswithanambitiousagenda, includingpartnershipswithThreeKeysCoffee(HoustonTX), SisGotTeaandKizitoCookies;a24-hourscheduleon weekends;theofferingofalternativestothebarsceneforpeople inrecovery;andservingasanLGBTQsafespace.$ B L D
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