Robin Garr

Have a (disco) ball at Paseo

By Robin GarrLouisvilleHotBytes.com When was the day the disco died? Surely the dance and the surrounding culture were already fading by the late 1970s. But historians trace its ultimate demise to July 12, 1979, when a wacky “Disco Demolition” night at Chicago’s Comiskey Park boiled into a riot that caused at least nine injuries, 39 … Continue reading Have a (disco) ball at Paseo

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C-c-c-cold? Crank up the warmth at favorite eateries

By Robin GarrLouisvilleHotBytes.com Today: Cloudy, gradually becoming overcast, with a high near 34. Gusty and variable winds, with rain, sleet, and snow showers through the period. That’s the kind of dismal forecast that just shouts “Louisville Winter!” Blustery weather like thismakes me crave warm, consoling comfort food … and a warm, consoling comfort restaurant to … Continue reading C-c-c-cold? Crank up the warmth at favorite eateries

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Indian? Mexican? Treat yourself to both at Tikka Tacos

By Robin GarrLouisvilleHotBytes.com What is tikka? Based on a Punjabi word meaning “small pieces of meat,” it’s an Indian dish of marinated, tandoor-roasted meat. Eat them right up, or serve them in a creamy sauce as tikka masala. Okay, then, what’s a taco? You’re kidding me, right? Everyone knows what a taco is. But what … Continue reading Indian? Mexican? Treat yourself to both at Tikka Tacos

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Twig and Leaf goes Latin at dinner time

By Robin GarrLouisvilleHotBytes.com Any discussion of Louisville’s oldest and most iconic restaurants can’t reasonably overlook Twig & Leaf. Founded in 1962, this Douglass Loop neighborhood landmark with its iconic leaf-shaped neon sign has been a local go-to spot for diner fare for a long, long time. Sure, this place has had its ups and downs. … Continue reading Twig and Leaf goes Latin at dinner time

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Healthy dining out? Yes, it is possible

By Robin GarrLouisvilleHotBytes.com Restaurant food is delicious. We all know that. This is why we love to eat out. But is it healthy? Well …Chances are that your wondrous repast is loaded with butter, weighed down with carbs, blown up into portion sizes big enough for three. Hell, that’s what makes it so good! But … Continue reading Healthy dining out? Yes, it is possible

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From Napa to Osteria: Italian seafood in Westport Village

By Robin GarrLouisvilleHotBytes.com Napa River Grill enjoyed a very good run before it renovated and rebranded as Osteria Italian Seafood last month. Its name recently foreshortened to just-plain Napa, the upscale Northern California-style eatery had endured for 24 years, a long life for a restaurant. After succeeding the fondly remembered Mamma Grisanti in Dupont Square … Continue reading From Napa to Osteria: Italian seafood in Westport Village

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Feed Louisville’s food rescue grows

Homelessness – or houselessness, as many advocates prefer to call it since even a tent is still a person’s home – is an ongoing crisis. The Coalition for the Homeless declared homelessness “one of the most pressing crises facing Louisville today” in a 2021 report that found 10,640 people without housing in the city in 2021. … Continue reading Feed Louisville’s food rescue grows

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