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Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Phil Gissen » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:16 pm

Following up on your suggestions, Donna and I drove down to Creation Gardens this afternoon after taking our dog to the Vet. Wow, we fell in love with the excellence of the produce and purchased a bunch of food for our meager refrigerator here in this apartment. It was great to now have a place for those special items that make loving food so special. You guys have certainly helped change my opinion about Louisville in just a couple of days. Afterwards, we tried Baxter Station, but it was closed until 4:00. So, we just turned the corner onto Bardstown and lunched at Stevens & Stevens. Initially, we were confused about the two restaurants back to back. But once we saw the counter and the descriptions of the sandwiches, I thought I might be back in the "Big Apple." My "Woody Allen" (pastrami on rye) was quite good, although the pastrami could have had a bit more fat for flavor and a spicy Eastern European tanginess for tradition sake. The Dr. Brown's cream was the crowning touch. All that was missing was a bunch of alta-cockers (If you don't know what this means, let it suffice that it is Yiddish for old farts) sitting around complaining about the state of the Union and garbage pick-up. We will be back. Thanks again for helping us learn more about Louisville.

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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Doogy R » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:25 pm

Whenever I go to Creation Gardens I also stop in at KY Bison Company. They are in the same building.
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Robin Garr » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:39 pm

Phil Gissen wrote:after taking our dog to the Vet.

Hope the doggie is doing okay, Phil!
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by John Greenup » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:40 pm

Phil Gissen wrote:Following up on your suggestions, Donna and I drove down to Creation Gardens this afternoon after taking our dog to the Vet. Wow, we fell in love with the excellence of the produce and purchased a bunch of food for our meager refrigerator here in this apartment. It was great to now have a place for those special items that make loving food so special. You guys have certainly helped change my opinion about Louisville in just a couple of days. Afterwards, we tried Baxter Station, but it was closed until 4:00. So, we just turned the corner onto Bardstown and lunched at Stevens & Stevens. Initially, we were confused about the two restaurants back to back. But once we saw the counter and the descriptions of the sandwiches, I thought I might be back in the "Big Apple." My "Woody Allen" (pastrami on rye) was quite good, although the pastrami could have had a bit more fat for flavor and a spicy Eastern European tanginess for tradition sake. The Dr. Brown's cream was the crowning touch. All that was missing was a bunch of alta-cockers (If you don't know what this means, let it suffice that it is Yiddish for old farts) sitting around complaining about the state of the Union and garbage pick-up. We will be back. Thanks again for helping us learn more about Louisville.

Phil G.


If your schedule permits, drop by Stevens one weekday during their lunch rush, and I think you'll encounter some alta-cockers on the premises, as well as an appealing assortment of shikses.... :wink:
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Andrew Hutto » Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:57 pm

hi phil,
sorry to miss you at baxter... saturday day was always a hit or miss shift.. gave it up a few years ago to focus on prepping for saturday night. please give us another try.
i was there 'til two p.m. working on paperwork. would have loved to let you in to have a look around. the soup was hot by then and of course... there is always wine and good beer. the added bonus is that i wasn't set to ring anything up. i would have had to serve it you complimentary... we will do that occassionally for new loo ah villians!
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Heather Y » Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:18 pm

Hi Phil,

Was I right?
Did you try the Tomatoes Alfresco (pasta dish) I think that is the name of it... delish, have not had that in a while.
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Paul Mick » Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:20 pm

Whenever you head back to Stevens and Stevens, you have to try their garlic roasted potatoes. They're sort of like a potato salad, but with very little mayo, a lot of garlic, some butter, and a couple other spices that I can't remember. I could eat them all day long.
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Michele Janosek » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:48 pm

My goodness, those potatoes should be illegal! They are absolutely delicious. Now I need to send Mike down there this week & get me some tater salad!!!
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Joel H » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:50 pm

Doogy R wrote:Whenever I go to Creation Gardens I also stop in at KY Bison Company. They are in the same building.


Thanks for the shout-out, Doogy! Unfortunately we're not open on Saturdays, only Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. HotBytes people should definitely stop by and say hello!
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Sallie P. » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:31 am

What is the address and hours of Creation Gardens?
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Doogy R » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:42 am

sallie p. wrote:What is the address and hours of Creation Gardens?


Here is a link to their website... http://www.whatchefswant.com/
It is not very sophisticated, but it has a phone number.

609 E Main St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 587-9012
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Doogy R » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:49 am

Joel H wrote:
Doogy R wrote:Whenever I go to Creation Gardens I also stop in at KY Bison Company. They are in the same building.


Thanks for the shout-out, Doogy! Unfortunately we're not open on Saturdays, only Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. HotBytes people should definitely stop by and say hello!


I am always telling people about y'all. I rarely buy beef anymore. I just love the flavor of your bison so much and I know it's much better for me.
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by GaryF » Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:51 pm

sallie p. wrote:What is the address and hours of Creation Gardens?

Tha address is a bit misleading, Sallie, as the entrance is on the street north of Main under the expressway. Just look for the blue building on Main (it's an old ice house) and the door is around the corner.
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Andrew Mellman » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:41 pm

Phil Gissen wrote:the pastrami could have had a bit more fat for flavor and a spicy Eastern European tanginess for tradition sake. .



I continue as the lone voice in the crowd, but try the pastrami at Jason's (a chain, believe it or not) and I think you'll find what you're looking for! (If you still aren't satsied, you'll have to hit Corky & lenny's or Slyman's in Cleveland, Max & Benny's or Max's or the Bagel in Chicago, or Noshville Deli in Nashville for the closest "real" deli's)

(Actually, for the truly best corned beef & pastrami, I bring back from the Vienna Beef factory store in Chicago on most trips there)
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Re: Creation Gardens and Stevens and Stevens

by Doogy R » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:48 pm

andrew mellman wrote:
Phil Gissen wrote:the pastrami could have had a bit more fat for flavor and a spicy Eastern European tanginess for tradition sake. .



I continue as the lone voice in the crowd, but try the pastrami at Jason's (a chain, believe it or not) and I think you'll find what you're looking for! (If you still aren't satsied, you'll have to hit Corky & lenny's or Slyman's in Cleveland, Max & Benny's or Max's or the Bagel in Chicago, or Noshville Deli in Nashville for the closest "real" deli's)

(Actually, for the truly best corned beef & pastrami, I bring back from the Vienna Beef factory store in Chicago on most trips there)


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