Ever heard of Corsair Artisan Distillery? The award-winning micro-distiller of gins, bourbons and rums that’s located in Bowling Green, Ky.? Not ringing a bell, right? But if you do know of it, you’re among the pleasured minority who knows about the terrific sippers being made in an old brick warehouse just blocks from Western Kentucky […]
American Culinary Federation’s picks questionable top 20 menu trends for 2012
Despite this being the “most wonderful time of the year” for many, including me, maybe my least favorite thing is the torrent of “top trends” lists delivered in December. Many lists are filled with blind guesses, blatant attempts to trigger a trend or, well, just plain ignorance of what’s really happening. The American Culinary Federation’s […]
Harris Poll says diners cutting back; evidence visible in Louisville restaurants
A new Harris Poll released on December 13 says despite the slowly recovering economy, Americans plan to spend less in restaurants through mid-2012. According to a report in Nation’s Restaurant News, the survey polled 2,499 adults in November and found 61 percent of respondents expecting to decrease restaurant spending next year. Another 58 percent expect […]
Having words with Jeremy Hunt, the new head brewer at Bluegrass Brewing Co.
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 […]