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FEB 2012

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patio is not to be missed when the weather's good. Lunch/dinner daily. Reservations accepted for five or more. 1314 Bardstown Road, 454- 5336 avalonfresh.com. $$$. Basa Restaurant Billed as "modern Vietnamese," this Frankfort Avenue establishment takes authentic tastes of Vietnam to a higher level, incorporating a French flair and organic ingredients. Try the different preparations of prawns or the shaking beef — cut-up filet mignon with garlic, watercress, red onions and jasmine rice. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations accepted. Dress: Smart casual. 2244 Frankfort Ave., 896-1016 basarestaurant.net. $$$. The Blackstone Grille Tis Prospect destination's menu covers all bases of American regional cuisine. Highlights include the chipotle ribeye, Cooper Island shrimp, and fried chicken livers. Dinner Tues.-Sun.; brunch Sun. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 9521 A. U.S. Highway 42, 228-6962 theblackstonegrille.com. $$$$. The Blind Pig Tis stylish Butchertown spot boasts a handsome bar, exposed brick and stools and tables crafted from reclaimed bourbon barrels and old lumber. Te menu and cocktail list are just as hip as the surroundings, with a big nod to pork. Try the Manhattan infused with smoky bacon. Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat. Call- ahead seating available. 1078 E. Washington St., 618-0600 theblindpiglouisville.com. $$$. Blu Italian Grille Tis downtown spot offers favorite Italian classics with a contemporary flair. Try the sea bass entrée with fingerling potatoes, olives, caper berries and artichoke. Breakfast/ lunch/dinner Mon.-Fri.; breakfast/dinner Sat.-Sun. Reservations recommended. 280 W. Jefferson St., 671-4285 blugrille.com. $$$$. Bristol Bar & Grille After more than 30 years, this perennial Best of Louisville winner remains beloved to a diverse crowd, as does the always-popular Bristol Burger. Te original Bardstown Road location offers lunch, dinner and late-night menus. Lunch/dinner daily; brunch Sun. Reservations accepted for six or more. 700 W. Riverside Drive, 218-1995; and four other area locations, bristolbarandgrille. com. $$. Buck's Tis beautiful Old Louisville restaurant located in the Mayflower apartment building features both traditional dishes and a few with an Asian tinge. Te ornate decor and china dinnerware hark back to a different time. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner Mon.-Sat. Reservations recommended. Dress: Business casual. 425 W. Ormsby Ave., 637-5284 bucksrestaurantandbar. com. $$$$. Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille Dining outside on the multi-level riverside decks is best at this locally owned popular venue, but a seat indoors by the fireplace also warms up the winter months. Check out the popular pan- seared tuna. Lunch/dinner Mon.-Sat.; brunch Sun. Reservations recommended for inside dining. 5700 Captain's Quarters Road, 228- 1651 cqriverside.com. $$$. www.chocolatedreams.org Volunteers Needed Now Recruiting for and Committee Members If you want to join us in the fight against breast cancer and are dedicated for the long term, we want to hear from you. To learn more about these and other volunteer opportunities, email volunteer@komenlouisville.org or call 502.584-2873. 2.12 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE [85] Komen Louisville Race for the Cur Pink Tie Ball e ® ®

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