Jeremy Hunt became the head brewer at Bluegrass Brewing Co.’s Shelbyville Road restaurant this past fall. Friendly and energetic, the veteran brewer, who is married and a father of four, is excited about the new challenge of helping BBC continuing to expand. I caught up with him at last month’s rollout party for the new beer […]
Breakfast and ‘Doritos Locos Taco’ key to Taco Bell 2012 turnaround, CEO tells analysts
A taco shell made from Nacho Cheese Doritos. Yes, the Doritos Locos Taco is key to the turnaround of one of America’s biggest chains, Taco Bell. At least that’s what Taco Bell chief executive Greg Creed told investors and analysts yesterday. To be fair, the beleaguered burrito and taco concept needs some positive news after […]
Saturday’s Rockin’ Appalachian Mom Project event to raise crucial funds for Appalachia’s needy
Tis the season to be eating, but it’s nicest when the money you spend on great chow in turn creates many meals for others. Such is the case during this weekend’s Rockin’ Appalachian Mom Project (RAMP) fundraiser scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at The Green Building, 732 E. Market St.. Sponsored by Whole Foods, Brown-Forman and […]
No foam here: Rocky’s Sub Pub interactive ‘beer tablet’ is cool and truly resourceful
It’s easy to be skeptical about technology in the restaurant business. Outside of high-tech point-of-sale systems (most folks see them used as cash registers, but they’re the brains of an operation), kitchen computer systems and Cvap cookers, almost no beneficial technology has been “customer facing.” And that which was has usually been hokey or unhelpful. […]
Third-annual Hog & Barrel dinner at Proof on Main set for Thursday
This will make pork lovers squeal like pigs — and without the humiliation of a remote mountain mishap! Proof on Main is hosting its third-annual Hog and the Barrel dinner on Thursday, Dec. 8, a fulsome, fatty feast featuring arguably the best blend of well-cooked pig and well-crafted bourbon around these parts. The food: As […]
Questionable closures: Zeppelin Café this weekend, Third Avenue Café for ‘renovations’
It’s been a weird week for Louisville restaurants. On Tuesday my sister called to tell me she tried to lunch at Third Avenue Café, but learned before going there that it was closed. She called the restaurant to confirm and spoke with a man who told her the restaurant’s 12-year run was done. I called […]
Boom in beer news shows plenty of reasons to sip craft draft in Louisville
Our news taps runneth over! As if craft beer fans weren’t spoiled of late by the swelling number of options available, several local pub operators are adding new taste and tech twists sure to foam up the fun meter. The trick for me, however, is trying to stay apace with them all. That’s made a […]
To get national attention, Louisville culinary scene needs corporate support, festivals and more restaurants
When I hear locals say Louisville is worthy of being counted among the nation’s great food cities, I have to bite my tongue. I’ve learned the hard way that arguing that the city has a long way to go to being anywhere near comparable to New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Dallas, etc., gets […]
From manager to owner: Restaurant baron gives Davis a hand in buying Martini
(Author’s note: Yes, this is two stories in a row about Martini Italian Bistro, and I don’t normally do such things. But I just learned this chapter of the restaurant’s change of ownership last night–while actually at Martini–and thought it too good to pass up. Call it a warm and fuzzy for the holiday.) Jim […]
Martini Italian Bistro’s Gruver mixes up win in GQ national cocktail contest
Gary Gruver likes bartending contests, and they like him. For the second time since 2009, Gruver, who tends bar at Martini Italian Bistro (4021 Summit Plaza Drive), has notched a category victory in a nationwide cocktail contest sponsored by GQ magazine and Bombay Sapphire Gin. Two years ago, his Sapphire Rio (a combination of gin, […]
