What style of restaurant does this town need?

Seriously upscale Mexican. Seriously upscale and creative. We've got the good value places down. There's plenty of those. Did I mention upscale?

And, anyplace that makes a seriously good chiopino. That shiz is the shizzle!

Plus, anyplace that takes chiles and authentic Santa Fe/New Mexican cooking seriously. Chile Carne Adovada would be especially appreciated.

I mentioned this in another thread, what about a pub that specializes in artisan beer paired with artisan sausage dishes? It wouldn't hurt my feelings if other artisan cured meats were available also. But everyone knows that beer goes with sausage!

Lots of Greek requests, what is the deal with The Grape Leaf? I've been once for breakfast many years ago, just wondering why it doesn't fit the Greek bill.

I think of the Grape Leaf as Mediterranean, serving a mixed bag of cuisines. I want a totallyGreek restaurant, one with music, like the former Nik's on Blankenbaker. Man, how I miss that place.

A great Brewery-Pub on the Kentucky side of the river.

Ehhh.....No offense Steve but I think that maybe the last thing Louisville needs...unless it's executed to a tee (meaning not only good beer but good food (I've yet to have "return worthy" food at a Brew Pub in Lou.....but am still looking!))

Hmm, okay.

Knowing his reputation for good-natured "agent provocateur" merriment, I had resolved to let Steve's comment pass, and still do.

However, I now must ask what Jenn means by "executed to a tee." What is the expectation of food at a brew pub? Where have you been elsewhere that measured up? Details, please. This could be a good discussion, indeed.

However, I now must ask what Jenn means by "executed to a tee." What is the expectation of food at a brew pub? Where have you been elsewhere that measured up? Details, please. This could be a good discussion, indeed.

Three Floyds comes to mind. The food there was a notch or two above any of brew pubs in this area.

So does Trinity.
http://trinitybrew.com/Web_menu_10.pdf

Neither is food that I expect at a brew pub, but it was damn tasty.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/37/410772/r ... n-Honolulu


Japanese Ramen Noodle houses found all over Honolulu. Or something like Momofuku. I think Edward Lee needs to open up a gourmet noodle house in Louisville.

Seriously upscale Mexican. Seriously upscale and creative. We've got the good value places down. There's plenty of those. Did I mention upscale?


Plus, anyplace that takes chiles and authentic Santa Fe/New Mexican cooking seriously. Chile Carne Adovada would be especially appreciated.!

I so agree with you! I have given up on Mexican food in this town. They all have the same glossy menu with pictures of terrible food. (La Rosita is good) They have sold their souls trying to appeal to an American palate yet they do not realize the American palate has changed. We need Rick Bayless!

However, I now must ask what Jenn means by "executed to a tee." What is the expectation of food at a brew pub? Where have you been elsewhere that measured up? Details, please. This could be a good discussion, indeed.

Three Floyds comes to mind. The food there was a notch or two above any of brew pubs in this area.

So does Trinity.
http://trinitybrew.com/Web_menu_10.pdf

Neither is food that I expect at a brew pub, but it was damn tasty.

Now mind you I am partial to the Great Lakes Brewery in Cleveland, OH....I visit there often when going to see the Browns play, but there menu is really executed well with a strong emphasis on "All American food".
Highly recommend going there if you are in the area.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/brewpu ... urant-menu

On another note we had our usual "killer" rueben sandwiches at BBC in St. Matthews last night, never go wrong there...

Nik's on Blankenbaker. Man, how I miss that place.

-ditto!

Seriously upscale Mexican. Seriously upscale and creative. We've got the good value places down. There's plenty of those. Did I mention upscale?


Plus, anyplace that takes chiles and authentic Santa Fe/New Mexican cooking seriously. Chile Carne Adovada would be especially appreciated.!

I so agree with you! I have given up on Mexican food in this town. They all have the same glossy menu with pictures of terrible food. (La Rosita is good) They have sold their souls trying to appeal to an American palate yet they do not realize the American palate has changed. We need Rick Bayless!

Isn't like almost all of them get their menus printed at the same place? Even the numbered specials are the same most of the time. LOL!

I've settled into to a rotation of taqueria style food and tamales, with the occasional trip to La Rosita's, for some of their rancheras style enchiladas and some decent guacamole.

If only I hadn't lived in Dallas for 14 years. Then I wouldn't know any better.

Steve, NOT trying to start an argument at all, but what about El Mundo? Where does it fit in? Southwestern? Mexican? Or just plain GOOD?!

Steve, NOT trying to start an argument at all, but what about El Mundo? Where does it fit in? Southwestern? Mexican? Or just plain GOOD?!

And why would you be worried about an argument from me?


I haven't been there in several years. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd probably stop in occasionally. Maybe I should give them another go? As it is, it really doesn't rise to the level of a destination restaurant for me. It's about a half notch above the usual Mexican fare in town. And if I gotta drive, La Rosita wins by a nose.

If I find myself in Frankfort Ave. corridor, it's probably for Varanese, Bourbon's Bistro, Porchini, Volare, Equus/Jack's, etc. Cafe Lou Lou used to draw me over there frequently, before they moved out to St. Mathews and the Douglas Loop location opened. And the original Shiraz did as well, but they seemed to have lost their mojo somehow.

I'd love an Asian noodle house. I also wonder why we don't really have a signature barbeque. I've had friends from out of town say, "Well, I bet you've got some great bbq here," and we have to say,"Well, not really. Wanna go to Owensboro?"

My wife has been wondering for years why, around the country, there are so few 'HurryCurries" - Indian food could be great on food trucks, in small, quick places: samosa, pakora, chaat, idlis, puri and chana - Indian street food is awesome.

A REAL, classic (Greek), diner.

Didn't Jarfi have plans for a diner downtown at some point? Never heard much else about it.

Knowing his reputation for good-natured "agent provocateur" merriment,

Roger,

It seems I am often guilty of a poor choice of words, so thank you for understanding the real nature of my provocations.