Saturday, May 18, 2024

Avalon property sells for $1.8 million, new owners to create El Camino.

It’s official: The restaurant property known for a decade as Avalon has been sold by longtime restaurateur Steve Clements, for $1.8 million, to lawyers and restaurant developers Shawn and Vanessa Cantley. If the Cantleys’ names sound familiar,...

“Down One Bourbon Bar” opens today.

A new downtown bar and grille featuring more than 100 Bourbons, specialty cocktails, and locally produced craft beers officially opened today. The address of the new spot is 321 W. Main St., in the Waterfront...

Game on!

“Game” Restaurant is now open. The minds behind Hammerheads — Adam Burress and Chase Mucerino — have brought their creative talents to a new spot at 2295 Lexington Rd. (formerly Cyclers Café). “Game” is a...

The Comfy Cow is moooving on to franchising

Looks like The Comfy Cow ice cream and dessert company could soon add a new item to its menu: franchise opportunities. The three-unit concept has been a hit since opening in 2009, and along the way...

Louisville pizza boom replacing burger boom?

Seemed all the talk for the past two weeks centered on better burger restaurants opening up. This week the talk shifts to pizza places, specifically one in J-Town and one in the Phoenix Hill/Highlands area.Confirmed:...

Maker’s Mark reverses decision.

Last week Maker’s Mark announced a plan to cut the proof of their Bourbon from 90 to 84 proof in what they said was the “best way to meet demand.” What followed was a week...

Wild Eggs is offering all-you-can-eat pancakes for $4.99

In case you missed it. Hot on the heels of serving their four millionth egg, Wild Eggs is serving up a deal that is sure to satisfy the pancake lover in you. To celebrate “National Pancake...

Bourbon’s Bistro humming along quite well with new chef

Chefs are always under pressure, but arguably that pressure is at its worst when one takes over a kitchen following a successful forerunner. Creating one’s own reputation while at least living up to the last...

News and Noteworthy Updates

Even when it’s quiet, there’s always something afoot in Louisville restaurants Wipe those bits of gumbo/po’ boys/etoufée/beignets from your mugs, Fat Tuesday is over. Let’s get back to the daily scene here, where something’s always...

Cheers for Beers!

Fall’s City microbrewing operation opening in March. We abandon the Maker’s Mark saga this morning to celebrate the late March opening of the Fall’s City taproom at 545 E. Barret Ave. In just a few years,...