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LEO/LHB: Meeting John Barleycorn at Bourbons Bistro

by Robin Garr » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:33 am

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We did an odd thing at Bourbons Bistro the other night. You might expect a place named after Kentucky's native nectar to feature steak, potatoes and red wine, but we ended up with a delicious selection of seafood and vegetarian dishes.

That's the delicious secret (although it's not much of a secret) at Bourbons Bistro: Bourbon has outgrown its reputation as the potent, old-style liquor that your Old Grand-dad used to sip and has moved into the modern era. Bourbons Bistro, arguably bourbon whiskey's No. 1 temple in the metro, provides fare to match, with Chef Michael Crouch turning out thoughtful, creative dishes that may be rooted in down-home Ohio Valley flavors but travel around the world for inspiration.

Located in a fine old Clifton commercial building, the Bistro's interior breathes a sense of age worn gracefully; tables are simple, undraped black, with attractive wooden side chairs. Exposed brick walls are decorated with old photos of distillery scenes, and the tongue-in-cheek use of shot glasses as votive-candle holders carries out the boozy theme.

Of course, it would be silly to dine at Bourbons Bistro without trying some bourbon, and the menu makes it easy ...

Full reports in LEO and on LouisvilleHotBytes.

Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort Ave.
894-8838
http://www.bourbonsbistro.com
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