Louisville Magazine

JUN 2013

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Venture through a consignment store to fnd this lunch spot, famous for its Chumbo, a zippy mix of chicken gumbo and chili. This local time warp has specialized in steak since 1958, still served with two vegetables, a salad and hot rolls. The Fishery (1994) Sakura Blue 3624 Lexington Road // 895-1188 thefsheryky.com Best known for its fried fsh sandwich, this eatery is standing-room-only during Lent. Gasthaus (1993) 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. Family-owned by the Greipels. Havana Rumba (2005) 4115 Oeschsli Ave. // 897-1959 havanarumbaonline.com The favors on this menu are Cuban. Enjoy authentic cuisine like beef ropa vieja and pollo asado without breaking any travel restrictions. Henry's Place (2012) 4864 Brownsboro Center // 690-6585 henrysplacelouisville.com A business-casual restaurant named after historic Louisville newspaperman Henry Watterson. Handmade duck egg pastas. Seafood. A steak named after Sinatra. Throw on a jacket. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen 3737 Lexington Road // 893-3303 piekitchen.com See Highlands entry. Lonnie's Best Taste of Chicago (2009) 121 St. Matthews Ave. // 895-2380 lonniesbesttasteofchicago.com Owners Lonnie and Diane Edwards blew in from the Windy City 10 years ago 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. Majid's St. Matthews (2010) 3930 Chenoweth Square // 618-2222 majidstmatthews.com One of the neighborhood's fne-dining choices, restaurateur Majid Ghavami serves Mediterranean/ American cuisine with distinct Persian infuences. Mellow Mushroom (2012) 3922 Shelbyville Road // 409-6874 It's a chain, and we don't list too many of those in the City Guide. But Mellow Mushroom's pizza — the buffalo chicken is fantastic — needs to be in here. Meridian Cafe (2003) 112 Meridian Ave. // 897-9703 themeridiancafe.com Breakfast lovers should not miss this place, with offerings including a peanut butter panini and a bagel sandwich with smoked salmon and wilted spinach. Momma's Mustard, Pickles and BBQ (2012) 4600 Shelbyville Road // 897-3600 Great sushi in a strip mall. Trust us. The Seafood Connection (1999) 2437 Brownsboro Road // 893-2062 patssteakhouselouisville.com ort tp Wes Le Simply Thai (2007) 323 Wallace Ave. // 899-9670 simplythaiky.com Authentic Thai food. Beware the levels of spiciness. ton xing Rd Rd Shelbyville Rd 64 Spinelli's Pizzeria (2011) 4001 Shelbyville Road // 895-0755 spinellispizzeria.com See Highlands entry. Tony BoomBozz Pizza (2010) 3400 Frankfort Ave. // 896-9090 boombozz.com The local pizza chain in a cozy location. COFFEE & MORE Chef Maria's Greek Deli (2013) 102 Fairfax Ave. // 895-7075 chefmariascatering.com We like the sun-dried tomato hummus. And the stuffed grape leaves. And the baba ghanoush. The entire menu, actually. Graeter's Ice Cream (1999) 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. Heine Brothers' Coffee (2006) 119 Chenoweth Lane // 893-5103 heinebroscoffee.com See Highlands entry. Lotsa Pasta (1982) 3713 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 (1945) 3922 Chenoweth Square // 896-8918 paulsfruit.com Locally owned and operated for more than 50 years, Paul's is a cross between a farmers' market and a gourmet grocery. Two other locations. 3738 Lexington Road // 896-0189 rainbowblossom.com One of fve Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Markets in greater Louisville, the St. Matthews store offers natural and organic foods, seasonings, vitamins and supplements, herbal remedies, natural cleaning supplies and body care products, in addition to locally produced honey, eggs, poultry, meats and cheeses. Pat's Steak House (1958) Bro 4806 Brownsboro Center // 893-5118 shadylanecafe.com This cafe on the westside corner of Brownsboro Center grills one of the meanest burgers in town. Only-in-Louisville trivia: The owner, Bill Smith, is a published poet. Nam Nam Cafe (2011) 4302 Shelbyville Road // 897-1017 A neighborhood staple for years, with excellent dim sum choices. d ro R sbo wn Shady Lane Cafe 102 Bauer Ave. // 938-6262 mommasbbq.com Barbecue ribs and chicken (Kansas City is the inspiration), plus macaroni and cheese and baked beans and green beans. Don't forget to pick up a jar of pickles for four bucks. Shares space with popular bar/concert venue Zazoo's. Oriental House Louisville Country Club 3941 Chenoweth Square // 899-5655 theseafoodconnection.net This storefront shop gets fresh, daily shipments of fsh and other bounty of the sea. Its lunch counter serves up killer fsh tacos. Plehn's (1924) 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. 264 71 3940 Shelbyville Road // 896-4438 plehns.com An old-style bakery that many say bakes and decorates the best birthday cakes in town. Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market (1977) Shelbyville Road Plaza 4600 Shelbyville Road // Trader Joe's is here. (And now, we pause until your excited screams subside.) Where were we? Oh, right. Among the many other businesses in the plaza: Dolfnger's, Quest Outdoors and World Market. Also Fan Outftters, where you'll have to pick between red and blue. Nightlife Diamond Pub & Billiards 3814 Frankfort Ave. // 895-7513 diamondpubandbilliards.com Huge bar. Get lost inside. Drake's 3939 Shelbyville Road // 614-7327 drakescomeplay.com This Lexington original has grown to be a regional chain, offering bar food, sushi, trivia, DJ sets, and over 24 craft beers on tap. (Also see East End.) Gerstle's Place (1924) 3801 Frankfort Ave. // 742-8616 gerstles.com A St. Matthews landmark, Gerstle's serves up burgers, barbecue and hot wings, not to mention live music and a wide selection of domestic and imported beers. Curbside tables are great. Blink Boutique (2003) 3706 Lexington Road // 899-9885 blinklouisville.com Get your jeans at the "denim bar." Blush Boutique (2011) 3745 Lexington Road // 897-7207 blushboutiques.com This women's clothing shop has three locations in Tennessee, too. Circe 3630 Brownsboro Road // 894-0095 shopcirce.com Upscale women's fashions from Marc Jacobs, BCBC and True Religion. Clodhoppers (1993) 3727 Lexington Road // 891-0079 clodhoppers.com Style mavens fock here for Milly dresses and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Glasscock Boutique (1981) 3900 Shelbyville Road // 882-2222 See Highlands entry. 153 Chenoweth Lane // 895-0212 glasscockinc.com One of the most venerable dress shops in Louisville, this mainstay outfts ladies for cocktail parties, business or more dressy affairs. Saints (2003) Ken Combs Running Store Molly Malone's 131 Breckenridge Lane // 891-8883 Not to be missed: trivia on Monday and Tuesday nights. Tin Roof (2012) 3921 Shelbyville Road // 895-1914 It's a small chain, sure, but you wouldn't have known that the night the Cards won the Sugar Bowl. Good live music, too. Zazoo's Bar and Grill 102 Bauer Ave. // 384-8478 Great local bands. National acts, too. And DJs. Hang out with the musicians on the patio. fashion 15 Ounce Premium Denim (2007) 3701 Lexington Road // 899-9755 15ounce.com Lots of women's brand-name jeans and more. Animal Crackers (1970) 363 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. (1980) 4137 Shelbyville Road // 895-3410 kencombsrunningstore.com Everything a runner could need, from footwear to triathlon gear to general athletic equipment. Sponsors Tuesday Track Nights around town. Merci Boutique (2012) 3911 Chenoweth Square // 8934252 A large selection of dresses and accessories perfect for a cocktail party or wedding. Pink Julep Boutique 3935 Chenoweth Square // 8954155 Who needs a colorful new scarf? Rebecca's Wedding Boutique (1989) 159 Chenoweth Lane // 895-4627 rebeccasweddings.com This pretty yellow house is flled with frocks and gowns for those about to get hitched. Sassy Fox (2006) 150 Chenoweth Lane // 895-3711 sassyfoxupscale.com Upscale consignment in the heart of St. Matthews. 6.13 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 79

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