Features
The Dish | Oakroom roaring back to ’20s with ‘Gatsby’
Dana McMahan - May 9, 2013
Also, Down One Bourbon Bar launches new dinner menu, Back Porch Sessions return to Rye, and other local dining news.
The Dish | Louisville Restaurant News
“Eat St.” episodes filmed in Louisville last spring are set to air on the Cooking Channel next month.
The Dish | ‘Bluegrass Gatherings’ at Lilly’s
Dana McMahan - April 18, 2013
On Wednesday, at 5 p.m., Lilly’s Bistro, 1147 Bardstown Road, will host a book sale, signing and dinner to celebrate the release of the Junior League of Louisville’s cookbook “Bluegrass Gatherings — Entertaining Through Kentucky’s Seasons.”
The Dish | Chef Lee to sign new cookbook ‘Smoke’
Nancy Miller - April 11, 2013
Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia (610 W. Magnolia Ave., 636-0783) and Milkwood (316 W. Main St., 584-6455), the new restaurant at Actors Theater, describes his upcoming cookbook, “Smoke & Pickles: Recipes From a Southern Kitchen,” as an unlikely story.
The Dish | North End Cafe toasts 10 years
Nancy Miller - April 4, 2013
Starting a restaurant is not for the fainthearted. Just ask Christopher Seckman, chef and co-owner of North End Cafe (1722 Frankfort Ave., 896-8770; and 2116 Bardstown Road, 690-4161).
The Dish | Meridian Cafe updates its menu
Dana McMahan - March 21, 2013
Meridian Cafe, 112 Meridian Ave., has updated its menu with more locally sourced meats, making nearly all its meat locally farmed, according to chef/owner Mike Ross.
The Dish | A Bourbon Classic and two new restaurants
Dana McMahan - March 14, 2013
The first Bourbon Classic, billed as a rare, interactive opportunity to experience all facets of bourbon education and enjoyment, will take place March 22 and 23 at the Kentucky Center.
The Dish | Volare, Rye, Down One Bourbon Bar, and more
Dana McMahon - March 1, 2013
Chef Josh Moore will lead diners on a tour of Italy at a five-course wine dinner on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Volare, 2300 Frankfort Ave.
The Dish | French wine, bourbon society, 502 Restaurant Week and more
Dana McMahon - February 14, 2013
A four-week French Wine Academy beginning March 4 at the downtown Bristol Bar & Grille (614 W. Main St.) will feature Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundy wines.
The Dish | Beer dinners, 365 days of chocolate and more
Dana McMahan - January 31, 2013
Varanese Restaurant is teaming up with New Albanian Brewing Company to host the restaurant’s first-ever beer dinner on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

