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LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 6.17 115 265 264 71 River Rd Barbour Ln Commonwealth Tap 9411 Norton Commons Blvd. // 690-4264 commonwealthtap.com Commonwealth Tap samples all the bad stuff to bring you only the good stuff. Features a rotating selection of craft beers, plus wines and bour- bons in sample sizes so you can try a bunch. Corbett's 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd. // 327-5058 corbettsrestaurant.com Fine American dining in the restored Von Allmen man- sion, which dates to 1850 and was the first operating dairy farm in the common- wealth. Check out the wines- kellar. Great patio, too. Cunningham's Creekside 6301 River Road // 228- 3625 Cunningham's — since 1870, the sign says out front — serves up fried fish on Harrods Creek. Cuvée Wine Table 3598 Springhurst Road // 242-5200 Small plates and a large selection of wines by the glass. Gelato Gilberto 9434 Norton Commons Blvd. // 423-7751 Gelato = Italian ice cream. Gilberto = the Italianized name of the owners Gilbert, Justin and Kristin. And it sounds kind of snappy. Gustavo's Mexican Grill 6051 Timber Ridge Drive // 434-7266 Authentic, elevated Mexican cuisine. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen 9561 U.S. 42 // 614-8202 piekitchen.com See Highlands entry. J. Harrods Restaurant and Bar 7507 Upper River Road // 228-4555 jharrodsrestaurant.com Featuring comfort-food Sundays, Italian Wednes- days and other specials throughout the week. Johnny Brusco's NY Style Pizza 10600 Meeting St. // 749- 8400 johnnybruscosky.com This Norton Commons off- shoot from a small chain of pizzerias features New York- style pizza, of course, and other dishes like calzones and strombolis. Karem's Grill & Pub 9424 Norton Commons Blvd. // 327-5646 karem.com/pub.phe Karem's hosts a street party called "Sunset Thursdays" from late spring through ear- ly fall. Known for its "triangle steaks," it's a past Best of Louisville winner. Mercato Italiano 10640 Meeting St. // 690- 3200 From Fernando Martinez (Mussel and Burger Bar, El Taco Luchador), this Italian trattoria and market serves spaghetti, pizza, focaccia-of- the-day and more. Mojito Tapas Restaurant 2231 Holiday Manor Center // 425-0949 mojitotapas.com From the team that brought you Havana Rumba, Mojito specializes in tapas, or small dishes in the Spanish and Latin American style. But Mojito's "small" is big enough to fill you up. The bacon-wrapped dates are superb. The Original Impellizzeri's Pizza 4933 Brownsboro Road // 425-9080 impellizzeris.com See Highlands entry. Panda China 9543 U.S. 42 // 228-6400 A hole-in-the-suburban-wall in Prospect featuring fast, inexpensive Chinese food for take-out and dine-in. Shiraz Mediterranean Grill 2210 Holiday Manor, 4614 Chamberlain Lan. // 426- 9954, 919-9014 ww2.shirazmg.com One of several locations around town, the kebabs here are top-notch. Tea Station Chinese Bistro 9422 Norton Commons Blvd. // 423-1202 teastationbistro.com Cheap fare, a full service bar and happy hours. What's not to like about that? Thai Cafe 2226 Holiday Manor Shop- ping Center // 425-4815 All of the authentic Thai dishes — pad Thai, tom yum soup and a variety of curries — are served at this shopping center spot. Verbena Cafe 10639 Meeting St. // 425- 0020 verbenacafe.com Enough breakfast options to satisfy any eater. Sandwich- es, salads and burgers for lunch, too. Wild Ginger 9415 Norton Commons Blvd. // wildgingerky.com See Highlands entry. Zeggz Amazing Eggs 2400 Lime Kiln Lane, Suite B, 4600 Chamberlain Lane // 742-6292, 425-3454 zeggzeggz.com See Lyndon/Middletown entry. OTHER FOOD Butchers Best Meats and Deli 9521 U.S. 42 // 365-4650 Pick up some fresh cuts to cook out or have one of the sandwiches. The pulled-pork sure smells good. Grilled meat. Mmmm. Cake Flour 2420 Lime Kiln Lane // 425-0130 cakeflourbakery.com This bakery's mantra: no artificial anything, ever. And believe it or not, the treats still taste good. Paul's Fruit Market 4926 Brownsboro Road // 426-5070 See St. Matthews entry. BARS/ NIGHTCLUBS Dark Star Tavern 6313 River Road // 228- 1991 This dive bar, formerly in Crescent Hill, hasn't changed much since moving to Prospect — they still have booze, billiards and bar food — only now it has a deck overlooking Harrods Creek and it serves brunch on Sundays with bourbon Bloody Marys. CLOTHING/ SHOES The Fashion Post 2420 Lime Kiln Lane // 423-6700 Tailored clothing and sports- wear for the sharp chap. Lulubelles 10638 Meeting St. // 708- 2145 lulubelles.com Hand-crafted jewelry, acces- sories and more inside this girly boutique. Modelle's Custom Clothiers 2214 Holiday Manor Center // 425-9532 modellescustomclothiers. com Modelle's has spent more than 40 years making custom suits and shirts for men. Rodeo Drive 2212 Holiday Manor Center // 425-8999 shoprodeodrivelouisville. com High-end women's clothing from more designers than we have room to list. Rodes 4938 Brownsboro Road // 753-7633 rodes.com A local institution when it comes to men's and wom- en's designer clothing. Think Tory Burch, Ferragamo and Versace.