Shaquan McDonald, a two-decade Louisville food business veteran, describes his first foray into eatery ownership as “American style with a twist.” Early standouts at Chef Shaq Kitchen (612 S. Fifth St.) include the Smoketown Burger, Thunder Over Louisville Fries with bacon and white queso, and McDonald’s signature Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich.

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“I took all the foods that did real well over several places that I worked and I implemented them into one menu,” (McDonald) admitted.

Prices at Chef Shaq’s Kitchen range from $2 to $18. The restaurant has eight tables inside and 13 on an outside patio. It can serve up to 80 people at one time.

Chef Shaq’s Kitchen is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.