Gargouille Collection wine dinner Jan. 15 at Brasserie Provence
The wine dinners that restaurants offer periodically are always great eating experiences, excellent values, and informative about wines that might not be on everyone’s radar. The next such opportunity for special off-menu dishes, introduction...
Continual changes roil the food scene
There’s always something to write about when you are writing about the local restaurant biz. Places close unexpectedly, new ones open, sometimes quickly, and sometimes only after long-wait even after the initial announcements. Long-time...
Louisville cited fairly high on more “bests” lists for restaurants
Perhaps lists of people, places and things will soon be outpacing cat videos as the most popular hits on the internet. (I myself am drawn to things like “Celebrities with ugly spouses” and “Tattoos...
Monkey Wrench’s kitchen to change at the New Year
Dennie Humphrey, owner of The Monkey Wrench, the popular bar, restaurant and music showcase at 1025 Barret Ave., has decided to rent out the kitchen and restaurant space–which will be known as The Monkey’s...
New Year’s Eve at local restaurants
New Years Eve is a party time for everyone–except those poor restaurant industry workers who will be serving. So tip like you are Sinatra (I think that means tip big; I would hate to...
More arrivals and departures on the restaurant scene
Even in the depths of winter the local restaurant world is churning, offering new options, and sadly bidding adieu to old friends. Burger trucks and beer pubs are leaving, and even more pizza joints...
Here are some ideas for dining out during the upcoming holidays
There are lots of reasons for dining out during Christmas other than that the neighbor’s dogs stole your Christmas dinner. And, though Chinese restaurants are the classic choice, there are lots of other possibilities...
Ann Marie’s Bacon Bar fills important culinary gap
Ann Marie's Bacon Bar has an obvious focus, clearly spelled out in its name. Owner Ann Marie Dunlap’s restaurant idea, open now at 10301 Taylorsville Rd. in Jeffersontown, seems to have filled a need,...
A winter treat: tamales and tequilas Mondays at Mayan Cafe
Monday evenings, January through March, Mayan Cafe, Market St., will offer tamale and tequila specials, in addition to the regular menu. Aged craft tequilas will be paired with Chef Bruce’s handmade tamales, with different...
If you want one of the Ten Tables, act fast
Opening two immediately popular restaurants within months of each other earlier this year was apparently not enough for chefs Dustin Staggers and Griffin Paulin of Roux and Rumplings Slurp Shop. Now they are collaborating...
