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LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 6.17 99 El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant 9901 La Grange Road // 413-5770 elmariachilouisville.com You know the food is authen- tic when employees answer the phone in Spanish. El Toro Cantina and Grill 10602 Shelbyville Road // 489-3839 eltoroky.com Two-for-one margaritas all day every day. Isn't that the same as always-cheap 'ritas? However you look at it, foods on this typical Mexican menu taste better than the average taco. Fiesta Time Mexican Grill 11320 Maple Brook Drive // 425-9144 Get the chicken tortilla soup. You won't be sorry. Guaca Mole Cocina Mexicana 9921 Ormsby Station Road // 365-4822 It's named Guaca Mole. Or- der the guacamole sampler. Trust us. Havana Rumba 12003 Shelbyville Road // 244-5375 havanarumbaonline.com Havana Rumba's Middle- town location seats about 200 and serves the same delicious Cuban food as the original restaurant in St. Matthews. The patio is what makes it stand out. Jasmine Chinese Cuisine 13825 English Villa Drive // 244-8896 jasminelouisville.com One online reviewer claims to regularly travel 120 miles from Bowling Green just to "satisfy a craving for authentic Chinese cuisine." It sounds crazy until you try the spicy pan-fried pork (or any dish off the "Szechuan Unique Cooking" list). Joella's Hot Chicken 13401 Shelbyville Road // 254-1111 joellashotchicken.com See Crescent Hill entry. Jucy's Smokehouse Barbecue 13706 La Grange Road // 241-5829 jucys.com Cafeteria-style digs and lots of meat. Lemongrass Cafe 11606 Shelbyville Road // 244-7110 lemongrassrest-ky.com Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine served for lunch and dinner. Louvino 11400 Main Street // 742- 1456 louvino.com See Highlands entry. Mark's Feed Store 11422 Shelbyville Road // 244-0140 marksfeedstore.com First opened in an old feed store in Middletown, Mark's now has several Louis- ville-area locations serving barbecue, ribs, honeywings, onion straws, sweet fried corn and buttermilk pie. Masa Japanese Bistro and Sushi Bar 12336 Shelbyville Road // 409-5040 Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine with a creative touch — teriyaki, tempura, udon, yakisoba and katsu — as well as delicately prepared sushi for lunch or dinner. Nahyla's 12220 Shelbyville Road // 822-1808 nahyla.com Louisville's only Venezuelan restaurant is the perfect place to try arepas, te- quenos and sweet plantains. Napa River Grill 1211 Herr Lane // 423-5822 napariverlouisville.com California atmosphere and cuisine with a menu that includes creative twists on steak and seafood. The wine list — as you would expect from a place with Napa in the name — is a standout. Old School New York Pizza 12907 Factory Lane // 882- 1776 oldschoolnypizza.com The family line reaches back to a small farm in Palermo, Sicily. Peking City Bistro 12410 Shelbyville Road // 253-6777 pekingcitybistro.com This place looks like a wall of windows from the out- side, but it feels like you're stepping into the heart of China. Offering authentic and American-ized dishes for lunch and dinner, dine-in or carry out. Plump Peacock Cafe & Bakery 11601 Main St. // 681-3814 plumppeacockcafelouisville. com Maple bacon muffins! 'Nuff said. R Place Pub 9603 Whipps Mill Road // 425-8516 The dive serves cheap grub and brews, and hosts a sand volleyball league Sunday through Friday. Rosie's Pizza 13829 English Villa Drive // 244-2484 rosiespizza.mobi If you're hungry enough (or need a reason to sing some AC/DC), try the "Whole Lotta Rosie" pie. Rumors Restaurant and Raw Bar 12339 Shelbyville Road // 245-0366 rumorsrestaurants.com This beachfront-style restau- rant and bar specializes in seafood and shellfish and some of the best buffalo wings in town. Summery sip- pables such as rum runners and bahama mamas add to the Key West ambiance. Samurai Sushi & Hibachi 12901 Shelbyville Road // 253-0036 samuraiky.com Chef Chet Gurung of ToGo Sushi opened this hibachi grill in the former Fuji steakhouse. Not feeling the sizzle? Order takeout online. Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern 10609 LaGrange Road // 245-9004 selenasrestaurant.com In what used to be called the Willow Lake Tavern, Selena's serves Creole and Sicilian dishes and features an outdoor patio that's perfect when the weather is nice. Come winter, dine by the fireplace inside. Simply Thai 12003 Shelbyville Road // 690-8344 simplythaiky.com Sushi and Thai cuisine with its own zero-to-five spice scale. Starving Artists Cafe & Deli 8034 New La Grange Road // 412-1599 thestarvingartistcafeanddeli. com Generous sandwiches and savory soups, available for delivery. Taj Palace 2929 Goose Creek Road // 423-9692 tajpalacelouisville.com An all-you-can-eat lunch buffet every day of the week. You'll clean the curry off your plate every time. ToGo Sushi 700 Lyndon Lane // 883- 0666 Just roll with it. The Village Anchor Pub & Roost 11507 Park Road // 708- 1850 villageanchor.com Enjoy "upscale comfort food" in an environment that is all red velvet wallpaper and dark wood, with gilt- edged paintings secured to the ceiling. A favorite menu item, the meatloaf burger, comes on a brioche bun and is topped with sautéed onions, aged cheddar and candied bacon. Wick's Pizza Parlour & Pub 12717 Shelbyville Road // 213-9425 wickspizza.com See Highlands entry. Wild Eggs 153 S English Station Road // 618-3449 wildeggs.com Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, Wild Eggs' dishes and contemporary atmosphere draw out-the- door lines. Some say its Hot Brown is better than the original. Yang Kee Noodle 13301 Shelbyville Road, 7900 Shelbyville Road // 245-9264, 426-0800 See Highlands entry. ZEGGZ Amazing Eggs 11615 Shelbyville Road // 882-1650 zeggzeggz.com Eggs on biscuits, eggs on buns, eggs on sandwiches served with fries and maybe even a few free puns. OTHER FOOD Choi's Asian Food Market 607 Lyndon Lane // 426- 4441 Need rambutan? Dragon fruit? Fresh crab? This is the place. Highland Fish Market & Wine Shoppe 12121 Shelbyville Road // 254-3474 highlandfish.com Highland Fish Market & Wine Shoppe imports sushi-grade seafood from around the world and offers signature specialties such as crab cakes. Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen 12531 Shelbyville Road // 245-7031 piekitchen.com See Highlands entry. India Bazaar 11324 Maple Brook Drive // 429-9333 Want to try making your own curry? You'll find all the ingredients in the aisles of this market. If you're lazy, order take-out from the back counter instead. Louisville Tea Company 9305 New LaGrange Road // 365-2516 louisvilleteacompany.com Find high-quality, loose-leaf teas from around the world and sit at the tasting bar. If you're feeling studious, enroll in a tea class. Mert's Cakes by Virginia 11511 Shelbyville Road // 244-6200 mertscakes.com The creator of the "Louie's Derby Cake" — a fusion of butter praline cake, dark chocolate and Kentucky bourbon — Mert's bakes custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, showers and other special occasions. Paul's Fruit Market 12119 Shelbyville Road // 253-0072 paulsfruits.com See St. Matthews entry. Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market 12232 Shelbyville Road // 244-2022 rainbowblossom.com See St. Matthews entry. BARS/ NIGHTCLUBS Anchor Inn Grill and Pub 1500 Evergreen Road // 245-7121 The apricot pork chops will change your life. Brownie's The Shed Grille & Bar 237 Whittington Pkwy. // 326-9830 browniestheshed.com A neighborhood bar in a strip mall that has loads of beers on tap, good food and just about every sports channel. New Direction Bar and Grill 2630 Chamberlain Lane // 243-8429 Grab a drink, see some bands play. Open-mic night on Thursdays.