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56 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 6.17 Morton's The Steakhouse 626 W. Main St. // 584-0421 mortons.com "How would you like that cooked?" Morris' Deli 110 W. Chestnut St. // 213- 2409 Miss having Morris' Deli at the downtown Y? Us too. That's why we're so thrilled to see that it didn't go far — down the street on the JCTC campus. Mussel & Burger Bar 113 S. Seventh St. // 749- 6451 See Jeffersontown entry. The Oakroom 500 S. Fourth St. // 807-3463 theoakroomlouisville.com See entry for The Seelbach. Old Louisville Pizza and Pub 1201 S. First St. // 635-6960 Homemade fluffy-crust pies. Ollie's Trolley 978 S. Third St. // 583-5214 This last-remaining remnant of what was once a chain of restaurants, the red-and-yel- low walk-up "streetcar" still serves the same delicious, greasy burgers topped with that orange Ollie's sauce that makes you come back for more. Osaka Japanese Restaurant 426 W. Market St. // 588- 8899 Close your eyes. Point at something on the sushi menu. Order whatever your finger lands on. Enjoy. Patrick O'Shea's 123 W. Main St. // 708-2488 osheaslouisville.net We like this O'Shea-family pub because it's located in a former whiskey warehouse that was built in 1870, it's close to the arena and it's layered in dark wood. Pesto's Persian & Italian Cuisine 566 S. Fifth St. // 584-0567 pestositalian.com All of the dishes on the lunch menu at this sit-down, mostly Italian restaurant are less than $9. Pizza Donisi 1396 S. Second St. // 213- 0488 pizzadonisi.com This cozy pizza joint is right next door to the Mag Bar, which means you can now easily find food to eat inside the Mag Bar. Proof on Main/ 21c Museum Hotel 702 W. Main St. // 217-6300, 6360 21chotel.com, proofonmain. com The contemporary art museum and boutique hotel also features the restaurant Proof on Main, which focus- es on local products in ev- erything from the food and the bourbon to the artwork and votive candles. Rivue 140 N. Fourth St. // 568-4239 rivue.com The main attraction here is the view from a spectacular perch on the 25th floor of the Galt House's west tower, courtesy of two revolving dining rooms that provide a panoramic view of both sides of the Ohio River. Sabor Latino 1273 S. Brook St. // 276- 4954 saborlatinolouisville.com "Latin flavors with no pretense." Saffron's 131 W. Market St. // 584- 7800 saffronsrestaurant.com A collection of Persian flavors — from kebabs to khoresht — make this a popular lunch and dinner spot. Try the rack of lamb kebabs. Safier Mediterranean Deli 641 S. Fourth St. // 585-1125 safierdeli.com This downtown deli specializ- es in Persian and Lebanese food (the chicken shawarma is delicious). Seafood Lady 105 W. Oak St. // 210-9381 Nichelle Thurston (aka the Seafood Lady) has expand- ed her business from food truck to brick and mortar. Set 630 S. Fourth St. // 587-0526 setattheatresquare.com We like to grab the fish tacos or a quinoa bowl before a show at the Palace. Sicilian Pizza and Pasta 627 S. Fourth St. // 589-8686 sicilianpizzapasta.net Calzones, strombolis and other Italian faves. Delivers downtown. Spinelli's Pizzeria 239 S. Fifth St. // 749-0919 spinellispizzeria.com See Butchertown/Phoenix Hill/Irish Hill entry. Sway 311 S. Fourth St. // 581-1234 louisville.hyatt.com Inside the Hyatt Regency, with glass doors that open up to Fourth Street Live!, Sway is short for "Southern way," which means you can guess what's on the menu. Marketplace Restaurant 651 S. Fourth St. // 625-3001 theatersquaremarketplace. com The former Kentucky Theater now houses this popular restaurant whose dinner menu includes a section of flatbreads. Our favorite? The "3 Little Piggies," which showcases bacon, Italian sausage and roast pork confit. Toonerville Deli 1201 S. First St. // 635-6960 Opened by Daniel Borsch (owner of Louisville longtime favorites Burger Boy and Old Louisville Tavern), the deli is all homemade bagels and hot sandwiches during daytime, and cheesy pan pizza by night. Troll Pub Under the Bridge 150 W. Washington St. // 618-4829 trollpub.com We enjoy this be- low-street-level bar before, during or after Cards games because it's about five steps away from the Yum! Center. Vincenzo's 150 S. Fifth St. // 580-1350 The Sicilian-born Gabriele brothers Vincenzo and Agostino present Best of Louisville award-winning Italian cuisine in luxurious style. Vis à Vis Bar and Grill 1164 S. Third St. // 654-7057 American burgers and fries meets Mediterranean kebabs and falafel. Wei Wei 526 S. Fifth St. // 889-0827 weiweilouisville.com Chinese menu staples downtown, with a lunch buffet that costs $7. Wild Eggs 121 S. Floyd St. // 690-5925 wildeggs.com See Lyndon/Middletown entry. Wild Rita's 445 E. Market St. // 584- 7482 wildritas.com From the team behind Wild Eggs comes this Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. OTHER FOOD ArtEatables 631 S. Fourth St., 819 W. Main St. // 589-0210 arteatables.com Beautiful chocolates. That you can eat. Though we won't blame you if you treat them like little sculptures and decorate your house. Cellar Door Chocolates 601A S. Fourth St. // 294- 3496 cellardoorchocolates.com Louisville's favorite chocolate inside a chic espresso bar. Press On Market 252 E. Market St. // 290- 2180 Craft coffee spot on your way to work when you're pressed for time. Get it?. Smokey's Bean 1212 S. Fourth St. // 654- 7246 A coffee shop with several non-animal milks, such as hemp. Also, wraps and sandwiches. Sunergos Coffee 231 S. Fifth St. // 589-3222 sunergoscoffee.com See Churchill Downs/Iro- quois entry. BARS/ NIGHTCLUBS Freddie's 220 W. Broadway // 582- 9123 Hope you're wearing scuba gear, 'cause this place is a dive — and a downtown fix- ture for longer than anyone can remember. Granville Inn 1601 S. Third St. // 637-9128 University of Louisville stu- dents (athletes, too) often head to this bar not too far from campus. Magnolia Bar and Grill 1398 S. Second St. // 637- 9052 Your drink is going to be stiff and may stick to the table. And FYI: The rocking jukebox is probably the best in town. Meta 425 W. Chestnut St. // 822- 6382 metalouisville.com The craft-cocktail craze continues at Meta. Make sure to pick a penny up off the floor. Old Louisville Brewery 625 Magnolia Ave. // 498- 5434 The owners renovated the building by hand using 85 percent recycled materials. Bring your dog and sit on the patio with a cold one. Old Louisville Tavern 1532 S. Fourth St. // 409- 6281 oldlouisvilletavern.com Up from the literal ashes (the place burned down a couple years back), this be- loved, no frills neighborhood bar has surprisingly crafty food and drinks. Plus DJs, karaoke, brunch and trivia. Pleasure Ridge Pizza Pub 2500 Crittenden Drive // 384-4777 Root for the Cards right next to railroad tracks. Sidebar 129 N. Second St. // 384- 1600 sidebarwhiskeyrow.com Sidebar is on the — you guessed it — side of the westernmost Whiskey Row building. Serves the three Bs: burgers, bourbon and beer. And you can't get any closer to the Yum! Center. Stevie Ray's Blues Bar 230 E. Main St. // 582-9945 stevieraysbluesbar.com Live music is still the emphasis at this downtown staple, whose drink specials often include cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon for practically nothing. Third Street Dive 442 S. Third St. // 749-3483 Oh, you have a mohawk? Then you know all about the Third Street Dive, which, of course, is just a block away from Fourth Street Live! CLOTHING/ SHOES Block Party Handmade Boutique 560 S. Fourth St. // 536-7728 Many local artists sell their work in this space. Even cooler? Some of those same artists teach workshops. CRAFT(S) 572 S. Fourth St. // 584-7636 craftslouisville.com This gallery/crafts store is in the historic Guthrie Coke building. Gifthorse 554 S. Fourth St. // 681-5576 Clothing, jewelry and acces- sories, many of which are handmade by the proprietor himself.