english style pub set to open next year in butchertown

The "Butcher Block" - a Kaluha & Cream type drink with vodka (maybe) and topped with chocolate shavings. The place to be on Friday nights in the early to mid-eighties - when I was young and single!

Kathy Kiper Scannell
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The Butcher Block...yum. Topped off with about an inch of cola.

Broken sidewalk had an article yesterday about this project. That may be where your friend heard about it. It looks exciting, here's a link to the article: The Blind Pig

If I remember correctly, the Butcher Block is basically a White Russian with tequila instead of vodka. Marianne at the Back Door makes an excellent Butcher Block using tequila. Kinda tastes like butterscotch.

I remember always ordering one extra Butcher Block in a roadie or to go cup to take with me to the next bar. How did I survive those days?

Yes, those were the days! To the best of my husband's and my recollection this was the "recipe" for a Butcher Block:
Fill a 16-oz glass with ice. Add a large shot of Kamora and a large shot of tequila. Fill the rest of the glass with Half-n-half. Shake vigorously. Add a dash of nutmeg on top.
Salud!

Really excited about the Blind Pig. Apparently Joe Frase is involved, he was at El Mundo for many years and is a swell guy, as well as a very talented chef.

Broken sidewalk had an article yesterday about this project. That may be where your friend heard about it. It looks exciting, here's a link to the article: The Blind Pig

There is a bar in the warehouse district of Cleveland called The Blind Pig ( walking distance to stadium ) but I do not remember if they serve food ? I wonder if there is some connection ?
Odd name and all

The pig is out of the bag "The Blind Pig" will be opening late January or early February and is ownwd by Joe Frase former co owner of "El Mundo" and Mike Grider joe's life partner for over 13 years. We're very excited to be opening Louisville's very first gastropub and even more excited about being a part of the revitalization of historic Butchertown an area ignored far too long. We want all of you guys to know the buzz in advance and please come join us when we open Louisville's first gastropub which is all Joe's concept and creation...to answer the above question we're not affiliated with any other Blind Pigs in the country....all original and locally owned. Hope to see you all in early 2010 !!!!

The pig is out of the bag "The Blind Pig" will be opening late January or early February and is ownwd by Joe Frase former co owner of "El Mundo" and Mike Grider joe's life partner for over 13 years. We're very excited to be opening Louisville's very first gastropub and even more excited about being a part of the revitalization of historic Butchertown an area ignored far too long. We want all of you guys to know the buzz in advance and please come join us when we open Louisville's first gastropub which is all Joe's concept and creation...to answer the above question we're not affiliated with any other Blind Pigs in the country....all original and locally owned. Hope to see you all in early 2010 !!!!

From Wikipedia:
Blind pigs

The term blind pig (or blind tiger) originated in the United States in the 1920s; it was applied to establishments that sold alcoholic beverages illegally. The operator of an establishment (such as a saloon or bar) would charge customers to see an attraction (such as an animal) and then serve a “complimentary” alcoholic beverage, thus circumventing the law.

“In desperate cases it has to betake itself to the exhibition of Greenland pigs and other curious animals, charging 25 cents for a sight of the pig and throwing in a gin cocktail gratuitously.”[2]

The difference between a speakeasy and a blind pig was that a speakeasy was usually a higher-class establishment that offered food, sex, music or live entertainment, or even all three. In large cities, some speakeasies even required a coat and tie for men, and evening dress for women. But a blind pig was usually a low-class dive where only beer and liquor were offered.

Now you know.

That's awesome David.... thanks for posting !!!

This is very exciting news!!! So happy something fun is brewing in Butchertown!! Looking forward to visiting in 2010!