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LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 6.17 93 Louisville Country Club Brownsboro Rd Westport Rd Shelbyville Rd 264 64 71 Lexington Rd Gasthaus 4812 Brownsboro Center // 899-7177 gasthausdining.com Authentic German food with to-die-for bratwurst. Intimate setting despite the strip-mall location, and the servers really know their stuff. Fami- ly-owned by the Greipels. Havana Rumba 4115 Oeschsli Ave. // 897- 1959 havanarumbaonline.com Enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine like beef ropa vieja and pollo asado. Highland Morning 111 St. Matthews Ave. // 883-0203 highlandmorning.com See Highlands entry. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen 3737 Lexington Road // 893-3303 piekitchen.com See Highlands entry. Kayrouz Cafe 3801 Willis Ave. // 896-2630 Sandwiches, pasta, kababs and more at this fami- ly-owned spot. KingFish 3021 River Road // 895-0544 kingfishrestaurants.com See Southern Indiana entry. Lonnie's Best Taste of Chicago 121 St. Matthews Ave. // 895-2380 Owners Lonnie and Diane Edwards blew in from the Windy City and have been serving up Chicago-style Vienna kosher dogs in steamed poppy-seed buns with sport peppers, piccalilli relish and dashes of celery salt ever since. Mexa Tacos 3701 Lexington Road // 290-1334 mexatacos.com Steak tacos and more. Momma's Mustard, Pickles and BBQ 102 Bauer Ave. // 938-6262 mommasbbq.com Barbecue ribs and chicken (Kansas City is the inspi- ration), plus macaroni and cheese, baked beans and green beans. Don't forget to pick up a jar of pickles for four bucks. Nam Nam Cafe 318 Wallace Ave. // 891- 8859 namnamcafe.com This Vietnamese cafe has a selective menu of traditional dishes such as pho, shaking beef and vermicelli noodle stir-fries. Noosh Nosh 4816 Brownsboro Center // 205-2888 nooshnosh.com Offering an all-day menu with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Oriental House 4302 Shelbyville Road // 897-1017 orienalhouselouisville.com A neighborhood staple for years, with excellent dim sum choices. River House 3015 River Road // 897-5000 riverhouselouisville.com Chef John Varanese does seafood on River Road. River Road BBQ 3017 River Road // 592-7065 The ribs-and-brisket joint re- cently added a dining area. You know it's legit from the smokers out front. Ruth's Chris 6100 Dutchman's Lane // 479-0026 ruthschris.com We list this national chain restaurant because the view from the top of Kaden Tower is as spectacular as the steaks. Sakura Blue 4600 Shelbyville Road // 897-3600 Great sushi in a strip mall. Trust us. Shady Lane Cafe 4806 Brownsboro Center // 893-5118 This cafe on the westside corner of Brownsboro Center grills one of the meanest burgers in town. Only-in-Lou- isville trivia: The owner, Bill Smith, is a published poet. Silvio's Italian Restaurant 104 Fairfax Ave. // 883-6369 silviositalianrestaurant.com On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese... Simply Thai 323 Wallace Ave. // 899- 9670 simplythaiky.com Authentic Thai food with an inventive cocktail menu. Spinelli's Pizzeria 4005 Shelbyville Road // 895-0755 spinellispizzeria.com See Highlands entry. Tikka House 3930 Chenoweth Square // 749-4535 tikkahouselouisville.com As the name might suggest, the tikka masala is a must- try. Sample other items during the lunch buffet. The Ville Taqueria 3922 Westport Road // 721-8226 Dos XX barbacoa tacos and bourbon 'ritas. OTHER FOOD Graeter's Ice Cream 140 Breckenridge Lane // 896-9952 graeters.com Louisvillians don't care if this "French pot" ice cream is an import from Cincinnati. They still clamor over it as if it were started here. Half Peach Bakery & Cafe 4121 Oechsli Ave. // 742- 7839 halfpeachbakery.com Vegan sanwiches and soups, plus custom cakes, pies and other sweets. Heine Brothers' Coffee 119 Chenoweth Lane; 4305 Shelbyville Road // 893-5103 heinebroscoffee.com See Highlands entry. Highland Fish Market 3941 Chenoweth Square // 895-4347 See Middletown entry. Lotsa Pasta 3717 Lexington Road // 896-6361 lotsapastalouisville.com This gourmet grocery and deli features such delights as New Orleans-style muffalettas. And, yes, Lotsa Pasta carries lots of, um, pasta. Paul's Fruit Market 3922 Chenoweth Square // 896-8918 paulsfruit.com Locally owned and operated since 1945 (with roots going back to the 1890s), Paul's is a cross between a farmers' market and a gourmet gro- cery. Three other locations. Plehn's 3940 Shelbyville Road // 896-4438 plehns.com An old-style bakery that many say bakes and decorates the best birthday cakes in town. Primo Oils and Vinegars 3628 Brownsboro Road // 895-2656 primooils.com More than 40 oils and vinegars from around the world — Chile, South Africa, Australia — on tap in the tasting gallery. Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market 3738 Lexington Road // 896-0189 rainbowblossom.com One of five Rainbow Blossom markets in greater Louisville, the St. Matthews store offers natural and organic foods, seasonings, vitamins and supplements, herbal remedies, and body- care products, in addition to locally produced honey, eggs, poultry, meat and cheeses. Shelbyville Road Plaza 4600 Shelbyville Road // Among the many chains are some local spots: Amish Hills Furniture, Quest Outdoors and Fan Outfitters, where you'll have to pick between red and blue. BARS/ NIGHTCLUBS Diamond Pub & Billiards 3814 Frankfort Ave. // 895- 7513 diamondpubandbilliards.com Huge bar. Get lost inside. Drake's 3939 Shelbyville Road // 614-7327 This Lexington original has grown to be a regional chain, offering sushi, DJ sets, trivia nights and more than 24 craft beers on tap. (Also see East End.) Gerstle's Place 3801 Frankfort Ave. // 742- 8616 gerstles.com A St. Matthews landmark, Gerstle's features live music and a wide selection of do- mestic and imported beers. Curbside tables are great. Molly Malone's 3900 Shelbyville Road // 882-2222 See Highlands entry. Saints 131 Breckenridge Lane // 891-8883 Not to be missed: salsa dancing on Thursday nights. Sullivan's Tap House 3929 Shelbyville Road // 907-0424 sullivanstaphouse.com A new St. Matthews bar carrying on the tradition of live music and late nights. Tin Roof 3921 Shelbyville Road // 895-1914 tinroofbars.com It's a small chain, sure, but you wouldn't have known that the night the Cards won the Sugar Bowl. Live music, too. CLOTHING/ SHOES Animal Crackers 3636 Brownsboro Road // 896-2339 animalcrackerschildren.com If you want to start your children down the preppy path at an early age, you won't do better than Animal Crackers. Blush Boutique 3745 Lexington Road // 897-7207 blushboutiques.com This regional women's cloth- ing shop began in Nashville, but we love the affordable fashion they offer.