What could ever be cooler than a full bar that transitions seamlessly into an art gallery and then brings in live music? Stopline Bar is such a wonderland. They specialize in affordable and clever mixed drinks which you can imbibe at a beautiful bar with great lighting. The artwork starts in the bar. Armed with... Continue Reading →
Earth mother alert: Louisville Fresh Stop Markets are in full swing
It was a rainy Tuesday, but tents at the Fresh Stop Market near me were in full swing. If you've been living in a cave and don't know all about Fresh Stop Markets, they are an opportunity for folks living in Louisville to buy local, organic fruits and vegetables from nearby small-scale growers. On various... Continue Reading →
Beyond Burger at Shenanigans
It's officially no longer the age of Aquarius, it's the age of the veggie burger. Shenanigans Irish Grille, at 1611 Norris Place, has updated their menu to include the Beyond burger. Like the impossible burger, the Beyond burger was designed to trick my carnivore mind into thinking something died so I could live. (Technically, a... Continue Reading →
Veg out with Red Top Dogs
If you're looking for a gourmet meatless hot dog, Red Top Dogs, at Logan and Mary Streets, has you covered. I had occasion to try the veg-out dog from RTD because they brought a food truck to the recent bike in at Shelby Park. The hot dog was hearty and delicious. Tofu sausage comes encased... Continue Reading →
A Biblical Lunch at Queen of Sheba
I was curious about an Ethiopian restaurant that would name itself after a minor character in the old Testament. Turns out, Queen of Sheba Restaurant is an oasis of delicious vegetarian food. It is located on Taylorsville Road, past Strathmoor Village. The neighborhood, decor, and service at Queen of Sheba are unremarkable. The food, however,... Continue Reading →
The Impossible Burger: An impartial review
You remember the margarine that calls itself, "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter"? It doesn't taste like butter, it tastes like petroleum. Hold your ear up to the plastic tub, you can almost hear the roar of chain saws decimating yet another Asian forest to make palm oil. So, when I went to Hopcat on... Continue Reading →
Escape to Asia
"Give me a Chinese restaurant with a full bar any day of the week," said the crime partner. as we approached August Moon Chinese Bistro, passing some well groomed shrubbery and elegant signage. August Moon Chinese Bistro on Lexington Road Inside, August Moon has an impressive, high ceiling decor, rich in natural light. This is... Continue Reading →
Return to El Nopal: Nopal Siempre!
Blessed are the vegans for they shall inherit the earth. Even more blessed are those who can create a culinary masterpiece out of a weed. Louisvillians take the regional El Nopal chain for granted. El Nopals seem to be everywhere. They're cheap, good, and seemingly always open. But where else, I ask you, are you... Continue Reading →
Rockin’ on at Roc
Lunch at Roc, the new Italian bistro on Bardstown in the Highlands, was a total flashback to my 2017 Christmas on the Amalfi Coast. We had the glass porch to ourselves. It was already shaping up to be a magical experience when I saw that they had Anglianico on the menu. Our waiter, from Milano,... Continue Reading →
Scarlet’s Bakery, a study in doing good
For those few of you counting on me to tip you off when a restaurant is safe for vegetarians, let me hasten to say that Scarlet's has both vegan and ovo-lacto offerings. This grilled egg sandwich kept me going until 4 PM. The Waldorf salad looks vegan safe. My egg sandwich was filling. The food... Continue Reading →
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