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Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch, at Dakshin

When the pandemic abruptly shut down all the restaurants in March, Dakshin Indian Restaurant’s owner Sanjay Taxak took many of the same steps as other local eateries: He started offering takeout service and curbside pickup, and he began offering his restaurant’s Indian fare delivered via Grubhub, Postmates, and Uber Eats. But that wasn’t enough. Taxak … Continue reading Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch, at Dakshin →

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MozzaPi delivers, to your trunk and your taste buds

You’ve heard it before, and you’ll be hearing it again: This pandemic is rough on business. It’s especially rough on small businesses, like our favorite local restaurants in particular. Even the careful reopening of some sit-down dining options next month isn’t likely to restore full cash flow or anything like it. As much as I … Continue reading MozzaPi delivers, to your trunk and your taste buds →

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Keep on (food) truckin’

We’ve been talking a lot about finding ways to support our local restaurants during this time of pandemic and staying at home. We’ve ordered delivery, put on our masks and dashed in to grab takeout, and we’ve waited patiently in our cars for quick curbside delivery. Let’s not forget another important option: Support your local … Continue reading Keep on (food) truckin’ →

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Cook it at home: Pizza margherita!

Does a margarita go with a pizza margherita? Maybe … but that’s not important right now. What’s important right now is that I’m craving pizza, and margherita is one of my favorites. Let’s make one! Created in the 1880s and patriotically named after Margherita of Savoy, the first Queen of unified Italy, pizza Margherita’s simple … Continue reading Cook it at home: Pizza margherita! →

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Moby Dick’s drive-through satisfies fishy crave

We had been getting along pretty well without dining out since the pandemic got real last month, but someone in this house has been feeling a serious crave for that Louisville tradition, fried fish on rye. Sounds reasonable. Let’s get some fish! But where? As it turns out, quite a few local favorites are offering … Continue reading Moby Dick’s drive-through satisfies fishy crave →

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Cook it at home: Shrimp and grits!

Who doesn’t miss pulling your chair up to a table at a favorite Louisville restaurant and ordering a dish that you love? I sure do! Of course there’s always takeout, ideally with no-touch curbside delivery, as an alternative way to let the chef show her skills. But here’s another alternite: Why not try your hand … Continue reading Cook it at home: Shrimp and grits! →

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When life gives you lemons, feed the hungry

When life gives you lemons, make … tarte au citron? Louisville Chef Matthew Alan Henry is doing something like that, but better, and with a heart that’s as big as the Derby City. Henry, whose friends call him Alan, boasts a culinary pedigree that extends from Culinary Institute of America through Butchertown Grocery, Naive, and … Continue reading When life gives you lemons, feed the hungry →

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Guess who’s driving your dinner

Times are tough for us all as we live through the worst pandemic in living memory, and the restaurant business is being hit hard. Some of our favorite local eateries are closed, and their servers, kitchen staff, chefs and owners have been scrambling for alternative sources of income. Many more restaurants are staying open for … Continue reading Guess who’s driving your dinner →

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Is takeout food safe? NC State Extension offers reassurance

These are scary times, and a lot of us are worried about whether it’s safe to eat takeout or delivery food. This chart from NC State Extension at North Carolina State University offers a thoughtful – and generally reassuring – overview. COVID-19 and food safety FAQ Is coronavirus a concern with takeout? CDC, FDA, and … Continue reading Is takeout food safe? NC State Extension offers reassurance →

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