Louisville Magazine

MAY 2012

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Eddie Merlot's Famous for its prime aged beef and extensive wine list, this upscale chain makes a great setting for drinks or appetizers after work. Eddie Merlot's location at Fourth and Muhammad Ali makes it a great place to enjoy dinner on weekends while watching pa- trons of neighboring Fourth Street Live! gear up for the night. Dinner nightly. Reserva- tions recommended. Dress: Business casual. 455 S. Fourth St. Ste. 102, 584-3266 eddi- emerlots.com. $$$$$. The English Grill in the Brown Hotel Te 1923 oak-paneled dining room is the perfect setting for chef Laurent Geroli's American cuisine heavy with regional influences. Te menu changes seasonally and has vegetarian and vegan options. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Res- ervations recommended. Dress: Business ca- sual. 335 W. Broadway, 736-2998 brownhotel. com. $$$$. + Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse (Upscale Steak- house) Te concept of the traditional New York steakhouse meets Las Vegas glamour with offerings that include dry-aged in-house lamb, lobster and sushi. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations highly recommended. Dress: Business casual. 325 W. Main St., 584-0102 jeffruby.com. $$$$$. + Lilly's (Locavore Restaurant) Tis influ- ential and celebrated Louisville restaurant championed seasonal, local ingredients before it was trendy. Te menu rotates weekly, and special three-course prix-fixe meals are avail- able for lunch. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sat.; brunch Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 1147 Bardstown Road, 451-0447 lillyslapeche.com. $$$$. Morton's, The Steakhouse Tis luxurious Windy City steakhouse chain is famous for big steaks, jumbo seafood, and its fine wine list. Nameplates on lockers holding private wine collections read like a who's who in Louisville. Dinner daily. Reservations recom- mended. Dress: Business casual. 626 W. Main St., 584-0421 mortons.com. $$$$$. The Oakroom in the Seelbach Hotel Te Oakroom's atmosphere — with ornate wood carvings on the walls and fine furnishings — will make you feel like a millionaire for a night, even if you aren't. Te dinner menu changes seasonally and contains dishes with classic fine dining and Kentucky regional in- fluences. Oenophiles won't want to miss the wine cellar. Dinner Tues.-Sat.; brunch Sun. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual (jackets recommended). 500 S. Fourth St., 807-3463 theoakroomlouisville.com. $$$$$. Proof on Main With a fun, sophisticated at- mosphere, Proof highlights local products in everything from the food to the votive can- dles (created by Flame Run) and art install- ments. Te Proof bison burger and the pan- roasted octopus have garnered praise, as have the creative signature cocktails. Breakfast/ lunch Mon.-Fri.; lunch in bar Sat.-Sun.; din- ner daily. Reservations highly recommended. 702 W. Main St., 217-6360 proofonmain.com. $$$$. 5.12 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE [99] www.diabetes.org/louisvilletourdecure www.cincinnatiradisson.com/stayky

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