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food & drink 610 Magnolia (Local Chef) 610 Magnolia is a must for foodies. Edward Lee, one of the city's bona fde celebrity chefs with the TV street cred to prove it, cooks three- and four-course meals of modern farmto-table cuisine with global infuences at this Old Louisville hideaway. For a more casual experience, try The Wine Studio across the street, where the restaurant offers wine tastings and cooking classes. Dinner Thurs.-Sat. Reservations required. Dress: Business casual. 610 W. Magnolia Ave., 636-0783 610magnolia. com. VF. O. FB. $$$$$. in Vegas." Dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations highly recommended. Dress: Business casual. 325 W. Main St., 584-0102 jeffruby.com. VF. FB. $$$$$. Lilly's An infuential and celebrated Louisville restaurant that championed seasonal, local ingredients before it was trendy. Chef/owner Kathy Cary's menu rotates weekly, and special three-course meals are available for lunch. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sat.; brunch Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 1147 Bardstown Road, 451-0447 lillyslapeche.com. VF. FB. $$$$. Bistro Le Relais Louisville Magazine publishes its comprehensive Dining Guide in EATS, issued each fall and available year-round on newsstands. In addition, each month we bring you rotating listings in various categories from the Guide. Restaurants are chosen by the editorial staff, which writes the listings. Not all local restaurants are included due to space limitations. Unless otherwise noted, restaurants are accessible to the disabled, accept major credit cards and welcome casual dress. Phone numbers are local (area code 502) unless specifed. = 2013 Best of Louisville® winner (with Impeccable service and genuine French cuisine, prepared by chef/owner Louis Retailleau, has made this a popular spot for beef bourguignon and ratatouille, among other provincial cuisine. Lunch/dinner Tue.Sat.; brunch Sun. Reservations accepted. 133 E. Market St., New Albany, (812) 944-1222 louislefrancais.com. CM. FB. $$$$$. Corbett's About Our Listings Louis Le Francais Located in a 1930s airport terminal, this cozy nook just off the tarmac is one of the city's most romantic dining spots. The French classics like trout Meuniere and Steak au poivre remind you that French cuisine and fne dining remain synonymous. And you can pretend you're in a Humphrey Bogart movie. Dinner Tues.-Sun. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 2817 Taylorsville Road, 451-9020 lerelaisrestaurant.com. VF. O. FB. $$$$$. The luxurious Windy City steakhouse chain is famous for big steaks, jumbo seafood and a fne wine list. Nameplates on lockers holding private wine collections read like a who's who in Louisville. Dinner daily. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 626 W. Main St., 584-0421 mortons.com. VF. FB. $$$$$. The swanky Von Allman Mansion is the setting for chef Dean Corbett to serve up beautifully presented plates. The seasonal menu includes fve-course prix-fxe dinners that vary nightly, as well as an à la carte selection. More casual dining is offered on the patio and wineskellar, a funky space worth the visit. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. 5050 Norton Healthcare Blvd., 327-5058 corbettsrestaurant.com. O. FB. LN. $$$$$. Eddie Merlot's Famous for its prime aged beef (try the bourbon-marinated rib-eye) and extensive wine list (it is called Eddie MERLOT's), this upscale chain is also ideal for drinks after work. Located at Fourth and Muhammad Ali, enjoy dinner on weekends while watching patrons of Fourth Street Live gear up for the night. Lunch Mon.Fri.; dinner daily. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 455 S. Fourth St., 5843266 eddiemerlots.com. CF. VF. FB. $$$$$. The English Grill category) CF = Child-friendly or children's menu FB = Full bar BW = Beer and wine LN = Open until midnight or later on some days O = Outdoor seating VF = Vegetarian-friendly In this 1923 oak-paneled dining room, you'll fnd chef Laurent Geroli's American cuisine rich with regional infuences. The menu changes seasonally and has vegetarian and vegan options. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 335 W. Broadway, 736-2998 brownhotel.com. VF. FB. $$$$. $ = Most entrées less than $10 per person $$ = Entrées $10-$15 per person $$$ = Entrées $15-$20 per person $$$$ = Entrées $20-$25 per person $$$$$ = Entrées over $25 per person The concept: traditional New York steakhouse meets Las Vegas glamour, with offerings that include dry-aged in-house lamb, lobster and sushi. Our Fantasy Restaurant draft selector advised, "Spend the extra money for the bonein, 'better-aged' beef, and live it up like you're 78 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 10.13 Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Morton's, The Steakhouse The Oakroom in the Seelbach Hotel The Oakroom's atmosphere — walls of ornate wood carvings and fne furnishings — will make you feel like a millionaire for a night, even if you just went bust at the track. (We assume somebody else will be picking up the tab?) The dinner menu changes seasonally and includes dishes with regional infuences. Oenophiles, don't miss the wine cellar. Dinner Tues.-Sat.; brunch Sun. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual (jackets recommended). 500 S. Fourth St., 807-3463 theoakroomlouisville.com. FB. $$$$$. Proof on Main With a sophisticated atmosphere, Proof highlights local products in everything from the food to the votive candles and art installments. The bison burger and the pan-roasted octopus have garnered praise, as have the signature cocktails. Executive chef Levon Wallace continues the vision of Proof's original chef Michael Paley, who left for Cincinnati to open a new restaurant for the 21c hotel group. Breakfast/lunch/dinner daily. Reservations highly recommended 702 W. Main St., 2176360 proofonmain.com. VF. O. FB. LN. $$$$. Rivue The attraction here is the view from a spectacular perch on the 25th foor of the Galt House's West Tower, courtesy of two revolving dining rooms that provide a panorama of both