Voice-Tribune review by LouisvilleHotBytes
(published March 11, 2010)
Baxter Station’s proprietor Andrew Hutto is one of the moving forces behind the Louisville Originals restaurant group, and his eatery – a popular local spot to eat and drink since 1989 – fits the “Originals” description to a T.
No franchised chain operation this, its cozy storefront setting is one-of-a-kind, with a railroad theme, a friendly bar up front, a comfy dining room with a warm fireplace, and a rear deck with curtain walls that roll up to allow alfresco dining in good weather and roll down to hold in the heat from powerful overhead warmers on wintry days.
Continue reading Baxter Station: Everyone’s neighborhood bistro →
Louisville chefs shut out in 2010 James Beard nominees. Julian Van Winkle III wins as Spirits Pro.
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It’s a Reuben! It’s a pizza! It’s the Tony Boombozz Reuben pizza, today only at Bardstown Tap House.
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“Who’s got the best pizza?” Ask this question among a bunch of foodies and you’re bound to ignite an active debate.
Unfortunately, this question is stupid.
Continue reading Best pizza? Can you define that? →
Grape Escape: Tiny bubbles. The world is divided between those who love bubbles in their drink and those who do not.
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The Belligerent BLPT at Joe Davola’s |
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Fans of “Seinfeld” will remember “Crazy” Joe Davola as an ominous character, a violent psychotic who threatened to “put the kibosh” on people he didn’t like, which meant pretty much everyone.
So who’d name a restaurant after that scary guy? The odd shtick works for partners James Tyler and Christopher Stockton, who push the Crazy Joe concept to the ragged edge with menu names like “Belligerent BLPT,” “Psychotic Savory Roast Beef” and “Violent Veggie Meat Loaf.”
Continue reading This Joe Davola won’t kibosh you →
Grape Escape, my weekly LEO wine blurb: Winehouse rock. Quick overview of tasting, and a note on Laurel Glen REDS, – http://bit.ly/bNV6Ha
The day after Valentine’s Day, a friend asked where my boyfriend had taken me to dinner. I’m afraid a whoop of laughter escaped before I could clap a hand over my mouth.
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You want fries with that? Eh. I’ll admit I often save a little time and eat a chain burger or corporate taco. But I know there are alternatives out there if I need them.
Over in Sellersburg, Cricket’s Café offers such an option.
Continue reading Cricket’s Café adds flavor to Sunny Side →
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