Thursday, April 18, 2024

Before It Opens — Agave & Rye

Before Agave & Rye opens for lunch on Sunday, February 9th, founder Yavonne Sarber wants to make a few things clear. First of all, this is not your run-of-the-mill taco joint. "I try to keep...

Edibles & Potables: Getting into Korean American food

Let's be sure to give full attribution for today's mouthwatering cover image. The photo is by Jenny Huang; prop stylist is Beatrice Chastka, and food stylist Tyna Hoang. It's from KOREAN AMERICAN: Food That Tastes...

Letter from the Editor: Food, foodways and their social markers

In 1749 the pseudonymous French cookbook author known as Menon published a work called La Science Du Maître D'Hôtel Cuisinier (roughly, The Skills of the Steward Chef). In it, Menon documents a form of...

The Exchange brings the Red Men’s signature chicken and dumplings back to Harvest Homecoming

 Harvest Homecoming is the tail that wags New Albany's civic dog, and while the 52-year-old annual festival promotes numerous events throughout the city, in the mind of the public it's all about "booth days,"...

The burger is the star at Kern’s Korner

Over at the Courier Journal, Louisville's newspaper of record, contributor Lennie Omalza offers an excellent profile of Kern's Korner (2600 Bardstown Road): "This beloved Highlands bar, known for its burgers, is so busy, it's...

Easy Entertaining— Cooking with Bourbon

With the growing emphasis on using local ingredients whenever possible in cooking, it is only natural that restaurant chefs would experiment with uses for Bourbon, a local product with a long and storied history...

Stingy Jack is reported heading toward Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards

Today we're operating under the assumption, prompted by Halloween's approach, that you're clamoring to read the instructive tale of Stingy Jack. He's an eternal wanderer through the long night, with only a glowing lump...

Grassa Gramma Searches for a Gramma

Louisvillians have been watching and waiting for Kevin Grangier's (Village Anchor, Le Moo) new spot in Holiday Manor since it was announced in 2017.  The Italian restaurant is set to open in August, and...

Shuckman’s Fish Company

With a ready laugh and sparkle in his eyes, Lewis Shuckman projects an easy-going joie de vivre, perhaps evidence of his satisfaction heading the third generation of a family business founded in 1919. At Shuckman’s Fish Co. &...

Bourbon Capital BBQ Challenge & Distillery Invitational is June 10-11

The inaugural Bourbon Capital BBQ Challenge & Distillery Invitational will take place June 10-11 at the 300-acre Dant Crossing bourbon destination campus in Gethsemane. Tickets go on sale March 15. The event is presented...