Blackstone Grill

Friday evening, as is our custom, the family headed out to dinner, and we were lucky enough to get reservations at Blackstone Grill (the first two attempts to get reservations got a "sorry, sir, we are booked for the evening"). I am delight, thrilled and extreamly pleased to report that Rick has done it again!

The dining room is smaller than the one at Chenoweth Square, however, is very comfortably elegant. And we did recognize some of the faces from Chenoweth Square that came with Rick (both staff and patrons). Not a bad thing at all.

My Aunt and Uncle were very pleased with the Salmon Burger, the plank salad (which is HUGE) and also the Trout appitizer. Mother's Prospector Sandwiches were perfection. Very rarely does Mom clean her plate in one sitting, but she did on Friday, and professed it a success.

My Sautee'd Chicken Livers were PERFECT in a sherry and bacon sauce. I felt like I had gone to visit a long lost friend.

Prices are in line with Rick's former incarnation, and the service was very attentive, however, we did have a small bit of confusion with the checks at the end of the meal.

Also, Rick is very much in evidence, just like a proud parent. As well he should be. He was making the rounds, ensuring that we are all well taken care of.

We all agreed that we will be back. Now, to work on another reservation!

Where is Blackstone located? My wife works in Prospect and hasn't mentioned seeing it?

[Robin Garr]

Where is Blackstone located? My wife works in Prospect and hasn't mentioned seeing it?

It took over the space vacated by the old Prospect Fish Co., Keith. Rick Dissell, formerly of Rick's Ferrari Grille in St. Matthews, moved in there a couple of months ago as Blackstone. Meanwhile, the old Rick's continues under new management and is supposed to change its name eventually to ... er ... um ... anyone?

Wiggington's ??

The old Rick's is now going to change their name to Gilliam's Point. Who knows next week. Plus the original owner is out and his sister has taken over. As for Blackstone I have posted earlier that this is becoming one of my favorite restaurants. The food and atmosphere are very inviting. Plus it's becoming a who's who of restaurants with patrons such as Muhammed Ali and Paul Horning.

The old Rick's is now going to change their name to Gilliam's Point. Who knows next week. Plus the original owner is out and his sister has taken over. As for Blackstone I have posted earlier that this is becoming one of my favorite restaurants. The food and atmosphere are very inviting. Plus it's becoming a who's who of restaurants with patrons such as Muhammed Ali and Paul Horning.

Rick Dissel had mention that there was a shake up in management at the old place. Didn't want to stir up the rumor mill, however since Rick G. confirmed basically what I heard, I'll chime in as well. I do wish them well, but in this economy, messing with anything is a very risky venture.

[Robin Garr]

The old Rick's is now going to change their name to Gilliam's Point.

Gilliam's or Gilman's? I was under the impression that they planed to restore the name of the old saloon that stood there back in the 19th century, Gilman's (at the "point" where the old Westport and Frankfort pikes met.

It was only in the early 20th century that city fathers decided a town named after a saloon just wasn't proper, and they switched over to the name of a local church, St. Matthew's Episcopal, a predecessor to the modern Episcopal church but at a different location.

Robin you are right. I had the name misspelled.

[Robin Garr]

Robin you are right. I had the name misspelled.

Thanks for clarifying, Rick ... wasn't trying to pick on you, just checkin' ...