Friday, May 3, 2024

In memoriam: David McAtee

Although not a formal obituary, Louisville's newspaper of record has the story of David McAtee's death. Rest in power, chef. 'My son didn't hurt nobody': David McAtee, Louisville business owner, killed by authorities, by Phillip M....

Another Taste of Derby to feature chefs from around the country

For six years now a second Derby event called Taste of Derby has been added to the panorama of festivities. The first Taste of Derby, for two decades now sponsored by and benefitting Dare...

Fontleroy’s is now formally closed

Fontleroy's, the much-ballyhooed and now short-lived contemporary bistro at 2011 Grinstead Dr. is officially closed. The space that Chef Allan Rosenberg radically renovated from the Uncle Maddio's pizza chain outlet that was the first occupant...

This is the First Time Two Louisville Chefs Have Competed Together on Food Network

Two well known Louisville chefs will compete together on Food Network's Chopped this month. While Louisville's chefs seem to be popping up everywhere on Food Network, this is the first time two have competed side...

A Bobby Flay restaurant in Louisville? Maybe

Food TV’s Bobby Flay, who attends the yearling sales at Keeneland, is reported to be scoping out Louisville as a cite for a new restaurant in his little empire (he already has 8 restaurants,...

“Back of the House Brawl” will earn chefs bragging rights

Monday, Jan 26, at 7 p.m. Garage Bar, 700 E. Market St., will be the site of the first ever Louisville BOH Brawl, a cooking competition open to the best of Louisville's professional chefs. The...

Q&A: Chef Josh Moore of Volare

Josh Moore grows his own—produce, that is, on a 10-acre farm near Taylorsville. When the fruits and vegetables are ripe, they end up plated at Volare, where Moore is executive chef and partner. Outside the...

La Chasse Announces Kristina Dyer as New Executive Chef

La Chasse announced on their Facebook last night, June 12, that they have appointed Chef Kristina Dyer as their new Executive Chef. Chef Dyer was previously Chef De Cuisine at Butchertown Grocery and has...

Decca’s Hip Hop Taco Shop morphs into Beats & Eats

An idea that struck Decca chef Annie Pettry and her crew last year–serve cool tacos late-night at the downstairs lounge–was so much fun that an expanded idea that goes beyond just tacos to street...

Whiskey Dry Opens: Chef Edward Lee and Stacie Stewart Describe the Journey

Chef Edward Lee’s newest concept Whiskey Dry opens today on 4th St. Live! He said this bar has been two years in the making, and a lot of thought went into expanding the discussion...