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Wick's Pizza Parlour & Pub (1981) 11606 Shelbyville Road // 244-7110 lemongrassrest-ky.com Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine served for lunch and dinner. 12717 Shelbyville Road // 213-9425 wickspizza.com See Highlands entry. Nonnie's Kitchen at Tiffany's Cellar (2011) 12351 Shelbyville Road // 245-7031 piekitchen.com See Highlands entry. Mert's Cakes by Virginia (1980) 11511 Shelbyville Road // 266-6010 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 (1996) 11601 Main St. // 245-4411 Soups, fried biscuits, salads, sandwiches, paninis and homemade desserts are the specialties of this popular lunch spot on Head House's lower level. 12119 Shelbyville Road // 253-0072 paulsfruits.com See St. Matthews entry. R Place Pub (c. 2003) 12232 Shelbyville Road // 244-2022 rainbowblossom.com See St. Matthews entry. 9603 Whipps Mill Road // 425-8516 rplacepub.com The dive serves cheap grub and brews, and hosts a sand volleyball league Sunday through Friday. Rosie's Pizza (2010) 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 Bar (1986) 12339 Shelbyville Road // 245-0366 rumorsrestaurants.com This beachfront-style restaurant and bar specializes in seafood and shellfsh and some of the best buffalo wings in town. Summery sippables such as rum runners and bahama mamas add to the Key West ambience. Sal's Pizza Pub 812 Lyndon Lane // 365-4700 salspub.com This pizza, wing and beer joint touts itself "the new place for Green Bay Packers fans." The green signage and yellow umbrellas outside might give that away too. Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern (2010) 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 freplace inside. The Village Anchor Pub & Roost (2010) 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. Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market (1977) NIGHTLIFE Joe's Older Than Dirt (1937) 8131 New LaGrange Road // 426-2074 joesotdirt.com Joe's is a drinking compound, with taxidermy (fsh, deer, fox, the skin of a bear secured to the A-frame ceiling), cheap beer and a menu with the words "fne" and "dining" crossed out. FASHion Another Time Around (2006) 12340 Shelbyville Road // 253-9900 another-time-around.com Another Time Around is an upscale consignment boutique in Middletown Plaza that carries women's, junior's, children's and maternity clothing. Crush Boutique (2011) 12123 Shelbyville Road, Suite 102 // 253-1350 crushboutique.com Dresses, designer denim, cute tops and accessories by makers such as Dulce Vita, Miss Me, Eva Franco, Sweet Pea, Basically Me, Uncle Frank and Judith March. 11809 Shelbyville Road // 244-5580 sunnydaize.com Sunny Daize features a 70/30 mix of new, halfpriced-or-better designer and couture clothing (think Marc Jacobs, Escada, Peter Som and Zac Pozen) and like-new consignment apparel for women and men. 265 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. Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen (1982) Park State Napa River Grill (1999) 12121 Shelbyville Road // 254-3474 highlandfsh.com Highland Fish Market & Wine Shoppe imports sushi-grade seafood from around the world and offers signature specialties such as crab cakes. A different winery is featured each month in its wine cave. Sunny Daize (2007) The Wright Stuff (2005) 11706 Main St. // 245-2106 thewrightstuffconsignmentshop.com You'll fnd upscale women's clothing, accessories and small household items. 64 12336 Shelbyville Road // 409-5040 masasushibar.com Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine with a creative touch — teriyaki, tempura, udon, yakisoba and katsu — as well as delicately-prepared sushi for lunch or dinner. Highland Fish Market & Wine Shoppe (1995) 155 S. English Station Road // 749-7629 snazzys.com Don't expect to fnd your typical used-clothing operation (musky, crammed, chaotic).The secondhand store buys and sells clothes for children on up through the 20-and 30-something crowd. r awye Masa Japanese Bistro and Sushi Bar (2011) 11800 Shelbyville Road // 254-2885 breadworkslouisville.com Breadworks offers scones, Danish pastries, muffns, cinnamon rolls, bagels and plain and specialty breads. Snazzy's (2013) Tom S 11422 Shelbyville Road // 244-0140 marksfeedstore.com First opened in an old feed store in Middletown, Mark's now has several Louisville-area locations serving barbecue, ribs, honey wings, onion straws, sweet fried corn and buttermilk pie. Breadworks (1998) Rd Mark's Feed Store (1988) COFFEE & MORE yville 10001 Forest Green Blvd. // 426-7477 limestonerestaurant.com Chef Jim Gerhardt's "new Southern cooking." Translation: chicken stuffed with Newsom's country ham and Swiss cheese. Westport Rd Shelb Limestone (2004) to couture headpieces — for babies and children from designers such as Mudpie, Ooh La La Couture, Jamie Rae, Persnickety, Lemon Loves Lime,Twirls and Twigs, Haute Baby and GiggleMoon. 264 Lemongrass Cafe (2005) HOME FURNiSHiNGS AKA Avenue 11601 Main St. // 608-0726 akaavenue.com This Head House boutique offers competitive prices on unique home decor and personal accessories. Annie's Attic (2006) 12659 Shelbyville Road // 244-0303 annies-attic.com Located in the Eastgate Shopping Center, Annie's offers 14,000 square feet of consignment home furnishings and other items. The Better Back Store (1996) 12123 Shelbyville Road // 253-9031 betterbackstoreky.com The Better Back Store offers Tempur-Pedic mattresses, support pillows, adjustable beds, ergonomic chairs and other equipment to ease the load on your back. Boone Decorative Fabrics (1986) 12442 Shelbyville Road // 245-6900 Discount home décor fabrics at direct-from-themill prices, as well as custom window treatments, bedding and decorative pillows. Boral Building Products (1946) 12003 Shelbyville Road, Suite 105 // 253-9579 boralbuildingproducts.com Boral offers brick, cement siding, stone veneer, pavers and hardscaping products for retaining walls, frepits and outdoor freplaces. Chik-A-D's (2006) 11728 Main St. // 245-9525 chickads.net This colorful and fun gift shop carries sorority essentials, UK and U of L merchandise, unique serveware and barware, Scout bags, Lindsay Phillips SwitchFlops, baby gifts, seasonal items and more. Frank Otte Nursery & Garden Center (1960) 12902 Shelbyville Road // 245-5920 louisvillegardencenter.net In the 1960s, Frank Otte opened a nursery and garden center in Middletown, which has now grown to six Louisville-area stores. Each offers vegetables, perennials, bedding plants, trees, shrubs and organic gardening supplies. Goodall's Antiques (2002) 11611 Main St. // 244-4409 Located in the 1870s Henry Pearcy house, Goodall's specializes in secondhand and vintage American-made furniture, including Council Craftsman, Henkel Harris and the H. Willett Co., all Louisville furniture makers from 1934 to 1962. Kathy's Shoppe (2008) 11601 Main St. // 245-8222 khdolls.com At its Head House Livery Stable location, Kathy's Shoppe carries unique baby gifts, hand-painted purses by Indiana artist Pam Jacobsen, table decor and collectible dolls. Lisa Lynn Designs Home Store & Design Studio 12556 Shelbyville Road // 384-5966 Opened this year in same building as the Historic Middletown Museum, Lisa Lynn Designs offers complete interior design services as well as a showroom featuring furniture, fooring, wallcoverings, cabinetry, lighting, art and frames. Louisville Blinds & Drapery (1998) 12490 Fenwick Center Drive // 245-8680 louisvilleblinds.com This family-owned business offers low prices on high-quality custom blinds, roller shades, cellular shades, draperies, cornices and decorative pillows. Men's Collectibles (2004) 11601 Main St. // 777-8572 menscollectibles.com The log cabin on the Head House's grounds is the Judy's Finest Consignments (1994) 11602 Main St. // 245-5425 For 19 years, Judy's Finest Consignments has specialized in designer women's apparel, hats and accessories. Lin Z's Boutique (2007) 11601 Main St., #2 // 244-5469 Located in Head House's Livery Stable, Lin Z's Boutique offers fashion accessories, purses and Louisville Luxuries brand jewelry, as well as jewelry created by owner Barbara Manning. My Bel Amour (2012) 11701 Main St. // 742-5401 mybelamour.com Chic, trendy fashions — from ruffe socks TIP INSIDERS· Check out the Middletown Family Fun Festival and Craft Show at the end of the summer (September 6-7). This arts-and-entertainment draw has been rockin' and rollin' for more than 40 years. Watch the dog show or sing karaoke. 6.13 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 83