Friday, April 26, 2024

Edibles & Potables: A different sort of Derby (hint: think about salt)

In 2023 we're celebrating Food & Dining Magazine's 20th birthday. Our forthcoming quarterly print edition will go into greater detail about this anniversary, but in the meantime, consider that our F&D website came later. Owner,...

APRON fundraiser Sunday supports restaurant workers

Sunday, July 12, APRON is hosting a fundraiser titled “A Taste of Independents” at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave., from 1-4 p.m. Over 25 local restaurants will participate, offering tastes of their best dishes....

APRON Inc.’s “Happy Hour Friend-Raiser” at Trouble Bar on Wed., Feb. 28

In 2024 Apron Inc. is staging happy hour “friend-raisers” at different locations on the last Wednesday of each month. The next event takes place on Wednesday, February 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at...

Short list: Erika’s closes, Charity cocktail battle, Main Street Café adds brunch

Alles Gute, Erika! Erika’s German Restaurant (9301 Hurstbourne Park Blvd.) has closed after a 10-year run in what most would call a challenging location off Hurstbourne Road. Though anyone who ate there would tell you...

The Spring Issue is Available Now

Hot off the presses—the new issue of Food & Dining Magazine is available now. Pick up your free copy or read the issue online here.

Lilly’s team to cook two October dinners at Bourbon Barrel Foods in Butchertown

Lilly’s owner-chef, Kathy Cary, is no stranger to off-premise catering, but we wonder how many times she’s done dinners in a food processor factory such as Bourbon Barrel Foods. If you go to the Oct....

Plenty of special dinners; all worth a look

The next week or so will see several restaurants offering special dinners, focused on Bourbon and wine. All will offer multi-course meals paired with alcoholic beverages. The menus will show off each chef’s talents...

Dining Out for Life to support those living with AIDS/HIV

Today,  Wednesday, Nov. 16, 46 local restaurants are donating 25 percent of receipts to  the House of Ruth for the 20th anniversary of Dining Out for Life. The House of Ruth, on E. St...

Want a Taste of Derby? Act now!

The first big Derby season social event is fast approaching.  Taste of Derby will be Wednesday, April 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field, its venue for the past several years. Beneficiaries of the event...

APRON Inc.’s “Happy Hour Friend-Raiser” at Martini Italian Bistro on Wed., Oct. 25

In 2023 Apron Inc. is staging happy hour “friend-raisers” at different locations on the last Wednesday of each month. The next one takes place on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at...