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 →
Vegetarian at Jack Fry’s? Why not?
I've lived in Kentucky over six years without ever going to Jack Fry's even though it's within walking distance of my house. I think I was intimidated. By Jack Fry's reputation, the understated store front, the lack of advertising, all bespeaking a restaurant that has such a well established clientele, it will never need new... 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 →
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 →
Wiltshire Bakery: When you can’t afford Paris
Nothing in Louisville reminds me of Paris like the inside of Wiltshire Bakery on Barret Street. You can agonize for minutes at a time, trying to choose between the croque monsieur, the spinach and mushroom croissant, and other delicacies. I got my head turned by this galette, but remained faithful to the quiche. On a... Continue Reading →
Urban decadence with a conscience
Harvest Restaurant, in NuLu, has delicious food that won't send you straight to hell. That's because Harvest gets all its ingredients from local or regional farms. As such, you can chow down on some Michelin star worthy grub while keeping your environmental impact at a minimum. The chef shows off what our nearby growers are... 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 →
Lunch at Eiderdown
Traditional German cuisine doesn't offer a lot to vegetarians. When a girl in a dirndl is coming your way with a plate of food, it is usually brat or wurst. Luckily, Eiderdown, on Goss Street in Louisville's Germantown neighborhood, is not entirely traditional. Eiderdown is, in fact, very friendly to its vegetarian customers. A modest... Continue Reading →
Naïve is pretty crafty
The first thing you notice about Naïve, a relatively new restaurant that’s opened in the hot Butchertown neighborhood, is the mostly white, airy atmosphere. It’s a delightful place to hang out. The bright digs and cleverly crafted, light cuisine have already won a loyal following in Louisville’s midtown. Trendy crowd here Naïve is basically a... 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 →
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