What style of restaurant does this town need?

I guess I have the expectation that if a place is going to take the time and effort to brew a great beer in house and then serve food to their customers, they should take equal pride in making their food just as good as the brew.

THIS is what I've been preaching to anyone who would listen.

I don't expect extravagant menu items from a brew pub, I actually prefer they keep it simple (huge fan of wings, house-made beer cheeses, nachos etc) but if your going to keep it simple why not make it the best it can be?

You GO gurl. Stated a slightly different way, I REALLY enjoy seeing the usual Pub/Sports bar "classics" done to a much higher level (one of the reasons Fat Heads in Clevleand trips my trigger). $28 Duck Confit Tacos w/ Black Truffle Salsa...Not just no but HELL no. A really GREAT (best in town) burger with some unusual toppings, I'm all over that.

Also maybe it's just me but what's the deal with restaurants using potato/kettle chips for nachos? Is it a Louisville thing?

..........I thought it was just me. This little trend could end and I wouldn't miss it...at all.

I really like the food at Cumberland Brews. The Bison burger, Buffalo chicken sandwich, Jamaican jerk wings, fish sandwich, and various daily specials always hit the spot. Just today for lunch I had a country ham sandwich with a fried egg and swiss cheese. Simple and well executed.

I am also getting tired of the kettle chip trend. Cumberland uses tortilla chips with their nachos and serves steak fries with all of their sandwiches. Whenever I'm out and see that my sandwich is being accompanied by kettle chips, I ask to pay extra for french fries, but that's just me.

I really like the food at Cumberland Brews.

I'm in total agreement...Cumberland Brews is our favorite "local" beer in town AND I love the "pub grub". Where the problem comes in is 5 (??) tables and 8 (??) bar stools. I can't TELL you how many times we've tried to stop in for a bowl of Bison Chili and a Pale Ale only to be confronted with a holding pattern for seating...it's happened enough times that we've taken it off of our regular rotation of place to go. If I lived in the Highlands, I'd be a regular.

I really like the food at Cumberland Brews. The Bison burger, Buffalo chicken sandwich, Jamaican jerk wings, fish sandwich, and various daily specials always hit the spot. Just today for lunch I had a country ham sandwich with a fried egg and swiss cheese. Simple and well executed.

I am also getting tired of the kettle chip trend. Cumberland uses tortilla chips with their nachos and serves steak fries with all of their sandwiches. Whenever I'm out and see that my sandwich is being accompanied by kettle chips, I ask to pay extra for french fries, but that's just me.

Interesting - because the times I've been the food has been a total let down with shaky service. I like the beer but not the food. This is based on 3 visits over about a years time.

Bank Street is a whole nuther story - it's got the beer, it's got the food, and it's got the service. One of the better burgers around town.

Also maybe it's just me but what's the deal with restaurants using potato/kettle chips for nachos? Is it a Louisville thing?

We actually kind of like this because it's very different and an interesting change from your standard nachos which you can buy any place It's certainly not as if you can't find regular nachos in Louisville actually some of the places that have the kettle chip nachos also have the traditional ones. Not sure if this is just Louisville or not.

Also maybe it's just me but what's the deal with restaurants using potato/kettle chips for nachos? Is it a Louisville thing?

We actually kind of like this because it's very different and an interesting change from your standard nachos which you can buy any place It's certainly not as if you can't find regular nachos in Louisville actually some of the places that have the kettle chip nachos also have the traditional ones. Not sure if this is just Louisville or not.

I understand the effort restaurants put forth to be "different" and "interesting" however those two adjectives are not always synonymous with delicious, and satisfying. Can't a girl just have tortilla chips?

Bank Street is a whole nuther story - it's got the beer, it's got the food, and it's got the service. One of the better burgers around town.

I'm looking to try Bank Street soon, as I have heard good things.

Bank Street is a whole nuther story - it's got the beer, it's got the food, and it's got the service. One of the better burgers around town.

I'm looking to try Bank Street soon, as I have heard good things.

Hi Jenn, when you get the burger at Bank St, try it with the pickled red onions. Their onion rings are also fantastic. Of course.....if you don't like onions - disregard. Cheers!

Bank Street is a whole nuther story - it's got the beer, it's got the food, and it's got the service. One of the better burgers around town.

I'm looking to try Bank Street soon, as I have heard good things.

Hi Jenn, when you get the burger at Bank St, try it with the pickled red onions. Their onion rings are also fantastic. Of course.....if you don't like onions - disregard. Cheers!

Don't forget the veal stock reduction. It is crack.

The burger comes from 3D Valley Farms and is delivered straight from the butcher. Never frozen meat is really good.

Hi Jenn, when you get the burger at Bank St, try it with the pickled red onions. Their onion rings are also fantastic. Of course.....if you don't like onions - disregard. Cheers!

Don't forget the veal stock reduction. It is crack.

The burger comes from 3D Valley Farms and is delivered straight from the butcher. Never frozen meat is really good.[/quote]

David,

What is the Veal Stock Reduction served with? They used to do this at Avalon with the same crack-like affect, but alas it wasn't nearly as good the last time we had it. May be yet another reason to head over to BankStreet again.

Deb

David,

What is the Veal Stock Reduction served with? They used to do this at Avalon with the same crack-like affect, but alas it wasn't nearly as good the last time we had it. May be yet another reason to head over to BankStreet again.

Deb

The burger in this instance, but you can get it with anything.

Bank Street is a whole nuther story - it's got the beer, it's got the food, and it's got the service. One of the better burgers around town.

I'm looking to try Bank Street soon, as I have heard good things.

Alright everyone so I made it to Bank Street! THANK YOU! Delicious Beer, and "well executed" food. My boyfriend and I shared the Croque Madame, A Burger w/ Veal Reduction & Pickled Onions, & The Duck Wings. I did feel like the food was local and fresh. I really liked the addition of a "salad" to the Croque Madame..... (The salad is red-veined sorrel (possibly Grateful Greens) with a light vinaigrette maybe...I'm just guessing) At first it kind of just looked like a garnish to give the plate a little green but it actually complements the sandwich really well. Good Job Bank Street!.....

Question: I like the menu, and clearly didn't have a chance to try everything on it, but does it ever change? Do they ever have specials?

Bank Street is a whole nuther story - it's got the beer, it's got the food, and it's got the service. One of the better burgers around town.

I'm looking to try Bank Street soon, as I have heard good things.

Alright everyone so I made it to Bank Street! THANK YOU! Delicious Beer, and "well executed" food. My boyfriend and I shared the Croque Madame, A Burger w/ Veal Reduction & Pickled Onions, & The Duck Wings. I did feel like the food was local and fresh. I really liked the addition of a "salad" to the Croque Madame..... (The salad is red-veined sorrel (possibly Grateful Greens) with a light vinaigrette maybe...I'm just guessing) At first it kind of just looked like a garnish to give the plate a little green but it actually complements the sandwich really well. Good Job Bank Street!.....

Question: I like the menu, and clearly didn't have a chance to try everything on it, but does it ever change? Do they ever have specials?

Jenn-
Told you so. Next time you need to listen to me earlier.
Deb

Question: I like the menu, and clearly didn't have a chance to try everything on it, but does it ever change? Do they ever have specials?

Yes. I've had everything from tuna tartare to a polish sausage sandwich from the specials menu.

Question: I like the menu, and clearly didn't have a chance to try everything on it, but does it ever change? Do they ever have specials?

Good on you Jenn for crossing the river! Yes they change it up seasonally I think. I can't wait until they put the mac-n-cheese with duck back on. It is amazing.

I'm also looking forward to their Fat Tuesday special next week.
NABC's signature Creole Jambalaya with shrimp, sausage, crawfish, smoked ham, basmati rice, and served with Blue Dog bread...Add a Bonfire of the Valkyries, and what else could you ask for?