LEO's Eats with Louisville HotBytesSo the other night, four people drove up a hill in Southern Indiana to enjoy a classy evening of fine Indiana wine and upscale cuisine.
What's the punch line? Get ready for it ...
OK, there isn't any punch line. This is no joke. It's no surprise to find a touch of comfortable class at RockWall Bistro. Long known for its lovely setting tucked into an old rock quarry on the Floyds Knobs hills high above Louisville, RockWall has kicked things up a notch or two under Chef Alex Bomba, who arrived last summer.
When I heard RockWall was hosting a special evening tasting of the wines from nearby Huber Winery - another unsung and under-recognized Southern Indiana institution - I figured there was no better time to check out what Ted Huber is doing at the winery and Chef Bomba at the restaurant, all in one tasty go.
In its early years, RockWall built a reputation for a certain Cajun and Creole style, but that's long gone. Bomba has built an eclectic, upscale American menu with no hint of a Louisiana accent. If anything, he's a locavore, taking full advantage of produce, cheese and meats from local providers.
RockWall Bistro
3426 Paoli Pike
Floyds Knobs, Ind.
(812) 948-1705
http://www.rockwallbistro.com
Robin Garr's rating: 88 points
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