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J. Gumbo's (2001) Heine Brothers' Coffee (1994) 2109 Frankfort Ave. // 896-4046 Cajun eating on the cheap. Located off Frankfort behind a parking lot at Nancy's Bagel Grounds. 2714 Frankfort Ave. // 899-5551 heinebroscoffee.com The original Highlands shop's frst satellite always has a good vibe going. High-quality baked treats, too. North End Cafe (2003) Sari Sari (2006) 2339 Frankfort Ave. // 894-0585 gosarisari.com The tiniest dining space in Clifton serves food from the Philippines, fusing several Far Eastern and European cuisines. Shiraz (2006) 2011 Frankfort Ave. // 891-8854 shirazmg.net When its falafel and kebabs were unveiled it was a revelation to the neighborhood and beyond. The Silver Dollar (2011) 1761 Frankfort Ave. // 259-9540 whiskeybythedrink.com A cosmopolitan honky-tonk — how 'bout that? — with Buck Owens blasting from the sound system, so you'd better learn to talk loud and hear better. Pretty nice variety on its Southernmeets-Bakersfeld menu. Varanese (2007) 2106 Frankfort Ave. // 899-9904 varanese.com A jazzy place in every regard, from the free-form menu to the nattily dressed musicians who provide background sounds for your dinner. Mem oria l park Rd 2350 Frankfort Ave. // 895-3333 The front deck and patio draw crowds, especially on two-for-one margarita and $10 sangria-pitcher nights. Another big plus: open seven days a week. 2309 Frankfort Ave. // 894-8060 vintcoffee.com The only Vint remaining after the merger with Heine Brothers, there's a certain contingent of folks who swear by its — and only its — coffee. ley val Ramiro's Cantina (2008) ham Vint Coffee (2011) rd 2730 Frankfort Ave. // 894-8686 porcinilouisville.com You might think from the Porsches and Lamborghinis parked outside this chic Italian bistro that the food and drink prices would be through the roof, but you would be wrong. Bing gbi Porcini (1992) e d Av o lwo mel n cki 2039 Frankfort Ave. // 894-9501 The neighborhood took awhile to warm to Osaka, but now it's a go-to sushi retreat. 2232 Frankfort Ave. // 409-6100 piekitchen.com The ice cream is great here, but the pies and cakes are even better. Mo Osaka (2000) 71 Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen (2011) Zorn Ave 1722 Frankfort Ave. // 896-8770 northendcafe.com It's the city's original "gourmet" breakfast spot, but the dinner menu is rave-worthy, too. There's a second North End location in Douglass Loop. Brownsb oro rd 64 Fran Nancy's Bagel Grounds (1996) ve ead A rinst G 2101 Frankfort Ave. // 895-8323 nancysbagels.com Devotees of the traditionally made bagel rave about Nancy's, including its spinach feta and everything bagel choices. kfor t Lexin gton Ave Rd Sweet Surrender Dessert Cafe (1987) 1804 Frankfort Ave. // 899-2008 sweetsurrenderdessertcafe.com For more than two decades Louisvillians have been "sinning" at Sweet Surrender. Patrick's (1981) Evolve Consignments (2009) 3202 Frankfort Ave. // 897-6962 A go-to Crescent Hill bar for pool and U of L games since way back when, Patrick's keeps on keeping on. 2416 Frankfort Ave.//690-6655 evolveconsignments.com Judiciously chosen men's clothing and accessories, from blue jeans to blazers. NiGHTLiFE FASHiON Margaret's (1991) Apocalypse Brew Works (2013) Bella Bridesmaid (2009) 1612 Mellwood Ave. // 589-4843 It's location is a bit hidden off Mellwood Avenue, but we're going to encourage you to fnd this brewery and its tasting room, the "Fallout Shelter." 2850 Frankfort Ave. // 891-4556 bellabridesmaid.com This San Francisco-based business catering to bridesmaid dresses lends color, and a touch of class, to Frankfort Avenue. Dark Star Tavern Cargo (2012) 2636 Frankfort Ave. // 896-2800 Still a family-owned alterna-bar for the under-30 crowd, Dark Star features live music, pool every night and a well-chosen selection of beers. 2123 Frankfort Ave. // 690-2405 Chic women's clothing and accessories with designer names like Free People, Dolce Vita and Zoa. Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot Elizabeth's Timeless Attire (1987) 3204 Frankfort Ave. // 895-3223 frankfortavebeerdepot.com The out-front smoker and picnic tables full of hard-core regulars tell you this is no place for namby-pambies, but even they go there for the pulled pork. 2050 Frankfort Ave. // 895-5911 elizabethstimelessattire.com Parisians would feel comfortable shopping here, which shouldn't surprise, given that owner Susan Schaaf makes regular trips to the City of Light to replenish her vintage stock. 2700 Frankfort Ave. // 896-4706 margaretsconsignment.com Women's clothing gets color-themed treatment in the window displays, but there's men's and children's stuff here too. Peacock Boutique (2008) 2828 Frankfort Ave. // 897-1158 shopthepeacock.com Designer dresses and separates from more than 50 fashionable names. The Secret Boutique That Loves to Tell (2012) 2033 Frankfort Ave. // 636-2001 Trendy new boutique that is hard to keep secret. South Bayly Boutique (2005) 107 S. Bayly Ave. // 893-1939 This small shop just off the avenue has an eclectic array of handmade crafts and unusual art. Volare (2004) 2300 Frankfort Ave. // 894-4446 volare-restaurant.com The city's second upscale Italian restaurant, after Vincenzo's, has become a fxture in Clifton. Zen Garden (2000) 2240 Frankfort Ave. // 895-9114 This all-vegetarian Asian eatery won a Best of Louisville award in the vegetarian restaurant category. COFFEE & MORE Annie May's Sweet Cafe (2011) 3110 Frankfort Ave. // 384-2667 anniemayssweetcafe.com Hey, allergy sufferers, a bakery just for you — no gluten, nuts or soy. Cakes, cookies, brownies and pies. The Comfy Cow (2009) 2221 Frankfort Ave. // 409-4616 thecomfycow.com A touch of pale pink for Frankfort Avenue — oh, and scads of ice cream favors and other sweets. Desserts by Helen (1991) 283 Thompson Ave. // 897-2237 dessertsbyhelen.com Desserts by Helen's website says its blueberry coffee cake serves 12 people. Problem is, it's so good that we'd actually ballpark that number at, say, two. F FACE·OF Cherokee Park VS There's a lot to love about Cherokee Park. Here's my one best argument for why it rules: When I frst moved to Louisville, I didn't like it. I'd spent most of my life on the West Coast and desperately missed its mountainous, majestic beauty. Cherokee's lush, hilly landscape and endless dirt trails forced me to reconsider Louisville. My love affair with this city began in Cherokee. — Anne Marshall Waterfront Park One of my favorite Louisville memories is of torpedoing down Dog Hill in Cherokee Park after the sky spewed snow and ice in January 2009. But I'll go with Waterfront Park, home of the Derby-season Chow Wagon (read: giant turkey legs) and Forecastle — the two times of year that Louisville feels like a big city. (I'm also loving the new walking bridge over the river.) Several years ago, I saw Arcade Fire at Waterfront Park. Between songs the band's leader, a Canadian named Win Butler, mentioned the river and the skyline and how much he loved our town. I'll never forget that night at the park. What I'm trying to say: damn good turkey legs. — Josh Moss 6.13 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 57