Russian/Ukrainian restaurant in Louisville?

Hi everyone, I thought I remembered seeing something about a Russian or Ukrainian restaurant opening in Louisville last year. I *think* it was supposed to be opening somewhere on the Jewish Community Center grounds, and I wanted to try the food. I've been searching online and here on Hotbytes, but I can't find anything about it. Do any of y'all happen to remember the name of the restaurant or know anything about it? Thanks!

[Robin Garr]

Sheila, I hoped someone here would know, but hold on ... I'll ask a friend who works at the JCC.

[Robin Garr]

This from my friend Lisa. Sorry I don't have any more.

Definitely not happening at the JCC. There are a lot of Russians and Ukrainians there, but no restaurants that I know of.

I'm not aware of any. The closest we had was Gavi's, IMO.

There's a Russian store in Buechel on Bardstwon Rd.

[Robin Garr]

There's a Russian store in Buechel on Bardstwon Rd.

Yes, I thought about that. Right around the corner from the Bosnian strip, up a ways from the Chinese grocery, and just across the road from the Jordanian eatery. That's actually a pretty cool food neighborhood!

I don't think that's the one Sheila is looking for, though ... there's no restaurant or food prep, as far as I know.

This from my friend Lisa. Sorry I don't have any more.

Definitely not happening at the JCC. There are a lot of Russians and Ukrainians there, but no restaurants that I know of.

Thanks so much for checking into it for me, Robin. I really appreciate it. I'm starting to wonder if I just dreamed about this restaurant opening???

I'm not aware of any. The closest we had was Gavi's, IMO.

Thanks Adam. Gavi's closed a few years ago if I recall correctly.

There's a Russian store in Buechel on Bardstwon Rd.

Yep...My husband and I go there sometimes. They have awesome salami...among other things.

There's a Russian store in Buechel on Bardstwon Rd.

Yes, I thought about that. Right around the corner from the Bosnian strip, up a ways from the Chinese grocery, and just across the road from the Jordanian eatery. That's actually a pretty cool food neighborhood!

I don't think that's the one Sheila is looking for, though ... there's no restaurant or food prep, as far as I know.

Yep...a cool food neighborhood for sure but you're right, Robin...it's not what I was looking for.

Well, I'm really disappointed. My husband and I are finally off next Sunday for our anniversary and it's looking like I must have dreamed up this restaurant. I'm gonna check with a local Ukrainian chef that I've known for many years and see if he knows anything about it. If I find out anything, I'll keep y'all posted. Thanks for the help.

Well, I found out that I didn't dream it all up. A Russian restaurant did open briefly in Louisville...I think in the past year...but it's already closed. It was off Dupont.

[Robin Garr]

Well, I found out that I didn't dream it all up. A Russian restaurant did open briefly in Louisville...I think in the past year...but it's already closed. It was off Dupont.

Sadly, it never even blipped on the radar in this forum or, as far as I know, any other media.