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Red Star Tavern Part of Fourth Street Live!, this contemporary American tavern showcases sea- food, steaks, pasta and a multi-faceted drink list. Lunch/dinner daily. Reservations accepted. 450 S. Fourth St., 568-5656 redstartavern.net. $$$. TK's Pub Te Fern Creek neighborhood's best dining spot, the pub boasts an eclectic menu. Favorites include the Kentucky Hot Brown, frog legs, Icelandic cod and jumbo shrimp, along with soup du jour and gumbo. Beer garden in back for private parties. Lunch/dinner daily. 5442 Del- maria Way, 499-5673 $$. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge Te pre- and post-arena event dining selection expands. Te Troll Pub offers everything game-goers expect like burgers, pizza and chicken wings, plus a few unique items like "hog wings"— bone-in pork tips — and the "troll leg"— a smoked turkey leg. Lunch/Dinner daily. 150 W. Washington St., 618- 4829 trollpub.com. $$. Zanzabar Tis hip hangout is known for its live music lineup, but just as much care has been taken with the menu. Standouts include House Friez and Totz (crisp fries and tater tots with sev- eral dipping sauce choices) the Z Burger and the Track and Field Wrap with hummus, falafel and tzatziki sauce. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner daily. 2100 S. Preston St., 635-1227 www.zanzabarlou- isville.com. $$. IRISH The Irish Rover Offering "a hundred thousand welcomes," this lively pub tries to recreate an authentic atmosphere and serves savory Irish sta- ples, from bangers and mash and Guinness beef stew to salmon-and-potato gratin. Lunch/dinner Mon.-Sat.; brunch Sat. Reservations accepted for five or more. 2319 Frankfort Ave., 899-3544; Irish Rover Too, LaGrange, 117 E. Main St., 222- 2286 theirishroverky.com. $. Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant Molly Malone's serves traditional Irish pub fare like corned beef hash with soda bread, as well as American bar food standbys like hot wings. Tra- ditional Irish libations are always flowing. Te large patio facilitates warm-weather dining, and inside there are many nooks to settle into while listening to live music or simply enjoying a drink. Lunch/dinner daily. 933 Baxter Ave., 473-1222; 3900 Shelbyville Road, 882-2222 mollymalone- sirishpub.com. $$. O'Shea's Irish Pub A noteworthy burger and Reuben sandwich are offered alongside more tra- ditional fare and a lengthy beer list. Te pub is open until 4 a.m. every day of the week. Lunch/ dinner daily. 956 Baxter Ave., 589-7373 oshea- slouisville.com. Ô + Patrick O'Shea's (Before/After Restaurant For Arena Events) Te latest addition to the O'Shea's family of Irish-inspired pubs serves tra- ditional favorites like fish and chips, pommes frit- es and burgers. Tey also have Neopolitan-style pizzas and a good beer selection. Tis pub has become a favorite of the downtown arena crowd. Lunch/dinner daily. 123 W. Main St., 708-2488 www.osheaslouisville.net. $$. [102] LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 5.12 BAKERY/DESSERTS Annie May's Sweet Cafe Annie May's offers cakes, pies, cookies and breads for dessert lov- ers with food allergies — or any dessert lovers, really. All items are gluten free, peanut free, and tree nut free, and many can be made without other common allergens like soy and dairy. Wed.-Sat. 3110 Frankfort Ave., 384-2667 an- niemayssweetcafe.com. $. The Bakery at Sullivan University Tis bak- ery, run by chefs and students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Sullivan University, specializes in European-style treats. Te selec- tion includes breakfast pastries, breads, can- dies, cookies and desserts. Special-order cakes and wedding cakes are also available. Breakfast Mon.-Sat.; lunch Mon.-Fri. 3100 Bardstown Road, 452-1210 sullivan.edu/bakery. $. Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe By day, Blue Dog serves locally beloved artisan bread baked in a wood-burning oven, as well as brunch and sandwiches that resemble what you might find in a Parisian cafe. Breakfast/lunch Tues.-Sat.; brunch Sat., Reservations accepted for eight or more. 2868 Frankfort Ave., 899-9800 bluedog- bakeryandcafe.com. $. Breadworks Old World-style bakery with fresh baguettes, sourdough boules, and special- ty breads. Stop by any of the four locations and grab a bagel or pastry and coffee for breakfast. Breakfast/lunch daily. 11800 Shelbyville Road, 254-2885; several area locations $. Cake Flour Food Network fans will recog- nize this natural and organic bakery from the show Te Best Ting I Ever Ate, which featured its flourless chocolate cake. Other sugar buzz- inducing goodies include cookies, pastries, and cupcakes. Open daily. 909 E. Market St., 719- 0172 cakeflouronmarket.com. $. Coco's Chocolate Cafe Chocoholics: Don't say we didn't warn you. In addition to the reg- ular menu of candies, ice creams, and drinks made with chocolate, Coco's caters events with their chocolate fountain and fondue. Prefer a more daring dessert? Try the chocolate-covered bugs when they're available. Open Tues.-Sun. 1759 Bardstown Road, 454-9810 cocoschocolate- cafe.com. $$. Comfy Cow Tis ice cream shop pushes the boundaries of flavors with their handcrafted, super-premium ice cream. Each batch is hand- made four gallons at a time at their Westport Village location. Always expect 28 to 38 flavors including 16 signature flavors and a selection that rotates such as the Policeman's Special — roasted coffee ice cream with morsels of Nord's famous glazed doughnuts. Teir three area locations are open daily. 2221 Frankfort Ave., 409-4616 the comfycow.com $. Desserts By Helen Sweet teeth hanker for Helen's beautifully decorated cakes, such as the chocolate macadamia nut and the chocolate truffle. Customers who don't need a whole cake can choose from individual-sized cakes, cook- ies, or brownies. Open Mon.-Sat. 2210 Bard- stown Road, 451-7151; 9219 U.S. Highway 42, Prospect, 228-8959 dessertsbyhelen.com. $. Ermin's French Bakery and Cafe Tis cafe and caterer offers toothsome homemade breads, desserts, soups, sandwiches, salads and other entrées. Try the popular strudel, tomato basil soup, Greek salads or appropri- ately named Sinbar — a chocolate and peanut butter dessert. Boxed lunches available. Hours vary with location. 1201 S. First St., 635-6960; Starks Building; Heyburn Building; several area locations erminsbakery.com. $. Ghyslain on Market Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert are served at the latest restaurant opened by Canadian chocolatier Ghyslain Maurais. Te menu has a European flair with dishes like the Pan Bagna Nicois sandwich and Greek quiche. For breakfast, there's a full se- lection of French pastries. And, of course, you can't forget the chocolates. Breakfast/lunch/ dinner daily 721 E. Market St. 690-8645 ghys- lain.com. Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen Leave your calorie counters at the door. Gener- ous slices of pie topped with ice cream, as well as whole pies are offered at all nine locations. Te pie selection includes fruit pies, meringue cream pies and specialties like the best-seller, Dutch apple with caramel. Five of the area lo- cations include a deli with sandwiches, soups, and salads. Lunch/dinner daily. 2525 Bard- stown Road, 459-8184; 3737 Lexington Road, 893-3393; 12003 Shelbyville Road, 244-2552; and four other metro-area locations, piekitchen. com. $. Nord's Bakery Tis family-owned bakery in the heart of Germantown has it all — fresh- baked kuchen, doughnuts, cakes, pies, breads, butter buns and cookies. Yeah, we know the whole bacon thing is over done, but seriously — don't leave without a maple-iced, bacon- topped Long John. Open daily. 2118 S. Pres- ton St., 634-0931 $. Plehn's One of the handful of old-style bak- eries remaining, this St. Matthews institution has a soda fountain with homemade brick ice cream and individual ices in addition to a full assortment of pastries, cakes and wedding cakes. Open daily. 3940 Shelbyville Road, 896-4438 $. Sweet Surrender Tis bakery makes more than elegantly sinful, richly sinful and just- plain-old sinful desserts. Tey offer desserts to fit a variety of diets including sugar-free, glu- ten-free, and vegan. If sweets aren't your thing, try the savory scones, quiches, and frittatas. Tues.-Sat. 1804 Frankfort Ave., 899-2008 sweetsurrenderdessertcafe.com. $. Thornberry's Delicatessen and Pie Shop Tis south end institution has satisfied crav- ings for more than 50 years. Stop in and grab a slice or a whole pie from their long list. Open Mon.-Sat. 5103 S. Tird St., 367-8394 thorn- berryspieshop.com. $.