Son of a Sailor - Closed - Moving to Jefferson Co.

I was rhinking that maybe there was some restaurant space available on Westport Rd around the Goose Creek Rd intersection. Kind of a split the difference local for SofaS.

Justin and Mark -
Truly, I wasn't picking on you specifically.

Also, while it would be great if folks from Jefferson County would come our way more often.....I was saying that those same people should look in all directions. I am certain that NABC, for example, would appeciate it if folks would cross the river as easily as they cross the Watterson. How about places in Bullit County?

People who live in surrounding areas frequent Jefferson County restaurants, but the same can not be said for the reverse. This is not the case in other metro areas that I have lived in ( 8 - count'em...8 ) and I find it.....shall we say...unusual.

Why go further than the places within a few minutes of my home? Any restaurant can be a place of socializing and be an event. If someone is going out for a meal, why not consider any restaurant....in any direction....spending the time available, while you enjoy the company of your family or friends. Many of the people on this forum only think within a small area of this metro area....and I think they are losing out.

Any business is going to enjoy having as much support as it can get. That's just basic economics.

People are going to support the businesses near and dear to them, whatever these reasons may be.

For me, I support the in-city places because I'm infinitely more interested in the survival of these places than any place in Oldham County. I also support a number of New Albany locales because I really like what they have going on in NA. Plus, my gf is from a small town, and she likes the vibe over there, so that's another reason I/we go over the river.

I have nothing against any Far East/OC business. I wish them successful endeavors. I just don't feel any desire to jump in my car, use the gas, and support those establishments.

I support the in-city places because I'm infinitely more interested in the survival of these places than any place in Oldham County.......I have nothing against any Far East/OC business. I wish them successful endeavors. I just don't feel any desire to jump in my car, use the gas, and support those establishments.

Well said Matthew...I'm starting to feel the same way...in reverse.

I was rhinking that maybe there was some restaurant space available on Westport Rd around the Goose Creek Rd intersection. Kind of a split the difference local for SofaS.

I was trying to think if there is anything in that area available also. The only thing I can think of is where BoomBazz and Turkey Joe's were at the corner of Westport and Hurstbourne. I think everything down by Goose Creek is presently rented. As you said that area should be a good place to locate. There is space in Westport Village but I imagine the rent there is very high.

I am constantly amazed at how people percieve thier "go-to" areas. At my job, I have people calling every day that need a CPR class yesterday to keep thier job. After I bite my tongue to not discuss their total lack of planning, I give them the options I have. One business that has the most classes availiable is in Indiana, not far, at the foot of the Second Street Bridge. Despite saying they will pay anything and take a class anytime cause they "can't go back to work without that card", when I say the class is in Indiana - "Indiana? I can't go to Indiana!". Did I miss the Ohio "river of fire" or have I been passing over illegally all these years? Talking with co-workers about restaurants and I hear how they "can't" go to Indiana or a downtown restaurant (especially after dark). My friends in Indiana will ocassionally do the same - "it's in Lyndon? Can't go there!".

Gosh, I guess I have been crossing the invisible lines for over 30 years!!

I will admit I don't often go to Indiana just to eat (unless it's a "destination" thing or just a side benefit of traveling around for my photography). I simply don't like dealing with Spaghetti Junction traffic, probably stemming from one too many close calls when trying to merge into the right lane for exit 0 only to find someone who'd been lurking in my blind spot. I hate the Kennedy Bridge, pure and simple.

I'm on somewhat better terms with 64 and the Sherman Minton, but since I live in Fern Creek, I don't venture that way very often.

I think there IS some weird psychological barrier in people's minds that makes that river seem to add 20 more miles to a trip than the actual length of the bridge! I know of other people who have phobias about crossing the bridges (My Mom was a prime example. She refused to go to Indiana just because she'd have to cross the bridge).

I have been known to drive out to Oldham County to eat (WGS and SoaS) just to escape the (for the most part) wasteland that Fern Creek is. Sushi and Indian food unfortunately have a history of making me violently ill, so most of our restaurants with better reputations are out for me. If I want good food, I HAVE to drive out of my way for it.

If SoaS is looking for locations, Fern Creek seems to have plenty of open storefronts. I have no clue what the rents are like, but I'd welcome them here.

I am certain that NABC, for example, would appeciate it if folks would cross the river as easily as they cross the Watterson.

You can say that again. But we're working on paving the river. Maybe the Bridges Project could add that to the list.

Well there ya have it. Thanks Justin. Hope they find a nice location and can make another go of it.

Probably hijacking my own thread...I gotta say that while the "rumor" I heard about O.C. making life difficult for Son of a Sailor may not be true, the county certainly doesn't appear to lay out the welcome mat for establishments that serve alcohol. The way it was explained to me...a "non-native" and one that could give two happy damns about local politics...is that there are still a lot of people in O.C. who remain t-totally pissed about the law that allowed the county to become "moist". Apparently these folks don't miss an opportunity to make their voices heard.

Anyway...too bad about SoaS and as I said, I hope they find another home.

I've heard similar comments about OC politics from another indie restaurant owner out here...thank goodness we still have McD's and Ponderosa.

I've heard similar comments about OC politics from another indie restaurant owner out here...thank goodness we still have McD's and Ponderosa.

What is it with one of the wealthiest counties in KY having such putzy restaurants? Seriously, thank goodness for Arbor Ridge, a couple places in LaGrange and a handful of Mexican places or I'd have to cook more often. And we don't want that to happen.

I've heard similar comments about OC politics from another indie restaurant owner out here...thank goodness we still have McD's and Ponderosa.

What is it with one of the wealthiest counties in KY having such putzy restaurants? Seriously, thank goodness for Arbor Ridge, a couple places in LaGrange and a handful of Mexican places or I'd have to cook more often. And we don't want that to happen.

Contrary to what those who R.V.O.T.W (Rarely Venture Outside the Watterson) for their dining experiences might think, if you include far eastern Jefferson Co. into the mix, it's not all that bad out this way...We may not have the multitude of choices that can be found along the "restaurant rows" but there are still some pretty good choices within 10-12 minutes of my home in Buckner:

Westport General Store - Still some of the best meals I've had in the area.
Corbett's - Nuff said.
Rooties - Hands down the best wings in L'ville...No discussion necessary.
Brix Wine Bar - I personally think it compares very favorably to the downtown competition.
New Direction - Blue collar to the Max but puts out a FINE burger and fish sandwich.
Steve'Oh's - Yeoman Italian fare.
Arbor Ridge - Haven't been there -yet- but I hear from the "locals" that it's pretty good.
Texicans - Some of the best...if not THE best BBQ in town.
Fascelli's - Better pizza than most of the "popular" places in town and Sandwiches that I personally think blow Joe Davalo's away.
Red Pepper Deli - Takes a back seat to no one...IMO.
The Irish Rover Too - Good food, not my favorite "hang out".
Beef O'Brady's - It is what it is but they do put out some good wings.
Acapulco - Better than most of the downtown Tex-Mex places people are always yammering about.
Son of a Sailor - R.I.P Wasn't my personal favorite but I'm told their fish sammy's compared favorably.
Big R's BBQ - journeyman level BBQ
Hometown Pizza - Beats the hell out of Domino's, Papa johns, etc...as well as a couple of "independent" pizzas I've had in The Ville (cough- Wicks- cough)

Who am I forgetting ?

'Lest we forget the original "Our Best Restautant" in Smithfield...but that's Henry Co., which may be a little too far afield for some.

I've heard similar comments about OC politics from another indie restaurant owner out here...thank goodness we still have McD's and Ponderosa.

What is it with one of the wealthiest counties in KY having such putzy restaurants? Seriously, thank goodness for Arbor Ridge, a couple places in LaGrange and a handful of Mexican places or I'd have to cook more often. And we don't want that to happen.

OC isn't very different from Jefferson Co., in that some indies thrive while others haven't...unfortunately, we're not as large as Jeff Co, so when we lose one the imapct is more noticable (e.g., Biscotti's, Norma Jean's, Kaelin's Trackside, Son of a Sailor, et. al.)...I've heard Arbor Ridge has scaled back some of its operating hours(??)...hope that isn't true....one of OC's dining gems.

Who am I forgetting ?

Jucy's BBQ

Who am I forgetting ?

Jucy's BBQ

YES !!! Jucy's. !!! and I'm going to throw Five Guys, Mitchell's and Stony River in the mix as well. Starting to sound like things aren't as bleak on the O.C./Eastern horizon as one might have imagined.

[I'm going to throw Five Guys, Mitchell's and Stony River in the mix as well. Starting to sound like things aren't as bleak on the O.C./Eastern horizon as one might have imagined.

You can't claim them for OC they are even inside the Snyder