I doubt Al Capone took much interest in American impressionism, but there were plenty of gangster and molly get ups amid the paintings at the Speed Museum on a recent Friday night. It was the Louisville art museum's monthly fundraiser, dubbed "After Hours at the Speed." And the party theme was prohibition. You remember prohibition:... Continue Reading →
Support starving artists. Spend your cocktail dollars at Stopline bar.
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 →
Lunch at El Nopal: Cheap, fast, and good
Vegetarians can cobble together a good meal at almost any Mexican restaurant. The traditional ingredients in Mexican American cuisine: corn, tomatoes, avocado, onions, beans, and rice, come together a lot of different ways to provide balanced protein and other essential nutrients. Our go to Mexican diner is El Nopal, a regional chain which is expanding... Continue Reading →
Little Jerusalem is a little oasis
If you don't live in Okolona, Kentucky, Little Jerusalem might be a little pilgrimage. But it is well worth it. Located in what was once a single family home off the Outer Loop, this gem of a restaurant offers many delicious options for Louisville's vegetarians and vegans. The lentil soup, laced with lemon juice, was... Continue Reading →
Underwhelmed at Bar Vetti
I was really excited to go to Bar Vetti because the Google Maps reviews made it sound like THE place to go. We entered through a lobby that smells like a swimming pool. Unless there is actually a pool in the building, they need to back peddle on the bleach. The best thing about the... Continue Reading →
Blissfully vegetarian at Havana Rumba
Just because I'm going vegetarian doesn't mean I'm going to live like a monk. So Havana Rumba is the ticket when I want a good vegetarian meal without the deprivation. It had been one of those days that screams for the immediate sedation of a margarita. And, luckily, it was happy hour, so I scored... Continue Reading →
Vodka loving vegans, take note of Toast on Market
Toast on Market, Nulu's premier eggs and bacon joint, also has breakfast for vegans and vegetarians. If you eat eggs, you'll be in heaven at Toast on Market. Eggs scrambled, eggs poached in tomato sauce, healthy takes on eggs benedict, eggs wrapped around vegetables. You pick. Toast on Market's vegan scramble If you don't eat... Continue Reading →
Falafel House: Best vegan food for your Louisville dollars
We entered hungry, and left only $25 lighter (including tax and tip). I had the veggie plate which is a fabulous assortment of hummus, baba ganoush, dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice), a green salad, and three falafels. The veggie plate is, in my opinion, the most beautifully presented thing at Falafel House. It's... Continue Reading →
Vegan’s delight at Dragon King’s Daughter
Crazy Mexican-Japanese fusion with vegan overtones It was Valentine's Day. How to celebrate the love of two old hippies, whose affection remains unsullied by having children? We headed straight to Dragon King's Daughter, the best Mexican-Japanese restaurant we know of. Also the only Mexican-Japanese fusion restaurant we know of. Dragon King's Daughter has not marketed... Continue Reading →
Come Back Inn: A Historical Treasure
The crime partner came home, took one look at what I'd left on the stove, and gave me a short list of restaurants he'd rather go to than endure my cooking. I've learned not to sweat the little things. Life is too short. So we ended up at Come Back Inn, a Germantown Italian restaurant... Continue Reading →
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