Louisville Magazine

JUL 2013

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food & drink Bistro Le Relais Located in a 1930s airport terminal, this cozy nook just off the tarmac is one of the city's most romantic dining spots. The French classics like trout Meuniere and steak au poivre remind you that French cuisine and fne dining remain synonymous. And you can pretend you're in a Humphrey Bogart movie. Dinner Tues.-Sun. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 2817 Taylorsville Road, 451-9020, lerelaisrestaurant.com. VF. O. FB. $$$$$ Corbett's THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS WHO VOTED FOR US. WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE. TWO LOCATIONS 933 BAXTER AVE IN THE HIGHLANDS 3900 SHELBYVILLE RD IN ST. MATTHEWS PUB QUIZ: PLAYED EVERY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT 8PM PRIZES NIGHTLY About Our Listings Louisville Magazine publishes it's comprehensive Dining Guide in EATS, issued each fall and available year-round on newsstands. In addition, each month we bring you rotating listings in various categories from the Guide. Restaurants are chosen by the editorial staff, which writes the listings. Not all local restaurants are included due to space limitations. Unless otherwise noted, restaurants are accessible to the disabled, accept major credit cards and welcome casual dress. Phone numbers are local (area code 502) unless specifed. The swanky Von Allman Mansion is the perfect setting for chef Dean Corbett to serve up beautifully presented plates. The seasonal menu includes fve-course prixfxe dinners that vary nightly, as well as an à la carte selection. More casual dining is offered on the patio and wineskellar, a funky space worth the visit. Lunch Mon.Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd., 327-5058, corbettsrestaurant. com. O. FB. $$$$$ Eddie Merlot's Famous for its prime aged beef (try the bourbon-marinated rib-eye) and extensive wine list (it is called Eddie MERLOT's), this upscale chain is also ideal for drinks after work. Located at Fourth and Muhammad Ali, enjoy dinner on weekends while watching patrons of Fourth Street Live gear up for the night. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 455 S. Fourth St., 584-3266, eddiemerlots.com. CF. VF. FB. $$$$$ The English Grill = 2013 Best of Louisville® winner In this 1923 oak-paneled dining room, you'll fnd chef Laurent Geroli's well-sauced cuisine heavy with European infuences. The menu changes seasonally and has vegetarian and vegan options. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 335 W. Broadway, 736-2998, brownhotel.com. VF. FB. $$$$ (with category) CF = Child-friendly or children's menu FB = Full bar BW = Beer and wine LN = Open until midnight or later on some days O = Outdoor seating VF = Vegetarian-friendly The concept of the traditional New York steakhouse meets Las Vegas glamour with offerings that include dry-aged in-house lamb, lobster and sushi. Our Fantasy Restaurant Draft selector advised, "Spend the extra money for the bone-in, 'better-aged' beef, and live it up like you're in Vegas." Dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 325 W. Main St., 584-0102, jeffruby.com. VF. FB. $$$$$ $ = Most entrées under $10 per person $$ = Entrées $10-$15 per person $$$ = Entrées $15-$20 per person $$$$ = Entrées $20-$25 per person $$$$$ = Entrées over $25 per person FINE DINING 610 Magnolia (Local Chef) www.ilovecousins.com 84 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 7.13 610 Magnolia is a must for foodies. Edward Lee, one of the city's bona fde celebrity chefs with the TV street cred to prove it, cooks three- and four-course meals of modern farm-to-table cuisine with global infuences at this Old Louisville hideaway. For a more casual experience, try the Wine Studio, the restaurant's adjacent dining area. Dinner Thurs.-Sat. Reservations required. Dress: Business casual. 610 W. Magnolia Ave., 636-0783, 610magnolia.com. VF. O. FB. $$$$$ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Lilly's This infuential and celebrated Louisville restaurant championed seasonal, local ingredients before it was trendy. The menu rotates weekly, and special three-course prixfxe meals are available for lunch. Lunch/dinner Tues.Sat.; brunch Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 1147 Bardstown Road, 451-0447, lillyslapeche.com. VF. $$$$ Morton's, The Steakhouse This luxurious Windy City steakhouse chain is famous for big steaks, jumbo seafood and a fne wine list. Nameplates on lockers holding private wine collections read like a who's who in Louisville. Dinner daily. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 626 W. Main St., 584-0421, mortons.com. VF. FB. $$$$$ The Oakroom in the Seelbach Hotel The Oakroom's atmosphere — all ornate wood and fne furnishings — will make you feel like a millionaire for a night, even if you just went bust at the track. (We assume

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