Thursday, May 16, 2024

Major in spirits at Woodford’s Bourbon Academy

Woodford Reserve Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, will offer four one-day Bourbon Academy immersion classes, covering all aspects of the the craft of distilling, at various times in the new year. The class includes an...

Creation Gardens moves into fresh meats with acquisition of Mattingly

Louisville-based Creations Gardens, one of the largest supplier of produce and specialty products to Ohio Valley restaurants in four states, has purchased Mattingly Foods of Louisville, a family-owned meat business. Ron Turnier, president and CFO...

Experience French cooking in the New Year

A good New Year’s resolution that is easy enough to keep is to pledge to learn a few new recipes this year, and to actually cook them. the Picarescala Culinary Institute  is ready to...

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...