Roger Baylor

Your favorite chefs pay it forward at the 10 Taste Salute (Oct. 12, 2025)

As a preface, here at Food & Dining Magazine we help spread the word about APRON Inc. as often as possible. APRON Inc. was created in 2011 to help provide financial relief to food and beverage industry workers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area who find themselves in need during times of crises. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

The post Your favorite chefs pay it forward at the 10 Taste Salute (Oct. 12, 2025) appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Your favorite chefs pay it forward at the 10 Taste Salute (Oct. 12, 2025) Read More »

Edibles & Potables: Gaga over Wawa? Nahnah. WHYWHY?

Recently it was revealed that New Albany’s North Side would be GETTING A WAWA. Knowing my luck, they’ll probably have a float in the Harvest Homecoming Parade. Perhaps appropriately, given the usual fan boy ‘n’ girl hosannas greeting the prospective arrival of a glorified convenience store, NA’s new gas station-cum-driver salvation dispensary will displace a day […]

The post Edibles & Potables: Gaga over Wawa? Nahnah. WHYWHY? appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Edibles & Potables: Gaga over Wawa? Nahnah. WHYWHY? Read More »

Phalcha Coffee’s second location opens today (9/27) in St. Matthews

Nepal has coffee: Phalcha Coffee set up shop at 1001 Mary St. in Germantown in early 2024, with iced coffee flights, artful coffee creations, ube, waffles and ice cream. The owners are Nepali, and the startup has been such a success that another iteration is opening today in St. Matthews at 3900 Shelbyville Rd., adjacent […]

The post Phalcha Coffee’s second location opens today (9/27) in St. Matthews appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Phalcha Coffee’s second location opens today (9/27) in St. Matthews Read More »

Ramen House is back, baby (in Irish Hill)

Chef Jonathan Ham’s Ramen House was launched in 2018, moving to Mid City Mall a year later, and all the while packing them in for traditional ramen, rice bowls, steamed buns, handmade gyoza and killer tonkatsu. With Mid City Mall’s future doubtful, Ham began looking for new digs, and found it earlier in 2025 at […]

The post Ramen House is back, baby (in Irish Hill) appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Ramen House is back, baby (in Irish Hill) Read More »

New Freezeland, out of India and straight to Hurstbourne Parkway

For those readers interested in fast food chains/franchises that originated in other countries, but have made the transition to American climes, see this at Mashed: Fast Food Chains That Were Surprisingly Started In Other Countries. Meanwhile, New Freezeland may sound like the hypothetical title of Bruce Springsteen’s 50th anniversary tour for the album Born to […]

The post New Freezeland, out of India and straight to Hurstbourne Parkway appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

New Freezeland, out of India and straight to Hurstbourne Parkway Read More »

Little is known, but Helm & Honey will replace La Chasse

Very little is known about Helm & Honey; so little, in fact, that as a cover photo I’ve elected to comb the archives for a 2015 view of Palermo Viejo. But…multiple sources (including the Courier Journal) report that Helm & Honey will be the new concept to replace the late, lamented La Chasse at 1359 […]

The post Little is known, but Helm & Honey will replace La Chasse appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Little is known, but Helm & Honey will replace La Chasse Read More »

Craft House Pizza is coming to Middletown Landing

Reporting at Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones finds a Craft House Pizza franchisee’s second location in the works (ETA: Thanksgiving) at the Middletown Landing apartments on the east side of I-265, a stone’s throw from Middletown. Pizza Pair LLC, the franchisee, recently opened its first Craft House Pizza in Radcliff. This makes nine altogether, […]

The post Craft House Pizza is coming to Middletown Landing appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Craft House Pizza is coming to Middletown Landing Read More »

Edibles & Potables: Marmite and the persistence of umami

(This column originally appeared at F&D in 2021) In 2011, the British Broadcasting Corporation published a list of ten things “you’ll love/hate to know” about Marmite, the longtime British culinary staple which, we must concede from the outset, is a divider of opinion. Marmite does not just come in jars. Other products in the range […]

The post Edibles & Potables: Marmite and the persistence of umami appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Edibles & Potables: Marmite and the persistence of umami Read More »

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced for Valley Station

“As of September 10, 2025, Freddy’s has 560 location across 37 states.” — Wikipedia Last month, news came of a third Louisville metro location of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Leading the way was District 14 Councilwoman Crystal Bast. 🚨 Big News, Valley Station/PRP! 🚨 The wait is over after meetings, conversations, and a whole lot […]

The post Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced for Valley Station appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced for Valley Station Read More »

Hip Hops: Dispassionate, objective thoughts about Louisville’s landmark beers (version 2.0)

Back in February the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) inducted its first membership class of twelve brewery owners, brewers, writers, educators, and importers, who were “recognized for their involvement in, and support of, the American craft beer industry.” ACBHOF Announces its Inaugural Inductees In August came the ACBHOF’s first selection of Landmark Craft […]

The post Hip Hops: Dispassionate, objective thoughts about Louisville’s landmark beers (version 2.0) appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Hip Hops: Dispassionate, objective thoughts about Louisville’s landmark beers (version 2.0) Read More »

Darnell Ferguson’s “SuperChef” pop-up this weekend at Platform Dining and Lounge in downtown New Albany

Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson is having a pop-up this weekend at Platform Dining and Lounge (145 E. Main St. in downtown New Albany). The SuperChef popup is Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm and Platform is open for dinner 5pm – 9pm. Please come check us out!!!! Thanks 😊 Ferguson will be featuring popular items from his […]

The post Darnell Ferguson’s “SuperChef” pop-up this weekend at Platform Dining and Lounge in downtown New Albany appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Darnell Ferguson’s “SuperChef” pop-up this weekend at Platform Dining and Lounge in downtown New Albany Read More »

Hurry for Curry is open in Deer Park

Hurry for Curry opened earlier in September at 1582 Bardstown Road in Deer Park (formerly Cafe 360). New Indian restaurant opens at former location of Café 360 in Louisville. What to know, by Amanda Hancock (Louisville Courier Journal) Hurry for Curry held a soft opening on Sept. 1 and is awaiting its liquor license, owner […]

The post Hurry for Curry is open in Deer Park appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Hurry for Curry is open in Deer Park Read More »

Hip Hops: The Reinheitsgebot matters, except when it doesn’t

I remember the day many years ago when my German friend drew one of those proverbial lines in the sand. We were debating the merits of a blueberry chocolate stout, long before such hybridized stylistic Frankensteins became the daily norm in craft beer. “It just isn’t right,” he said. “According to the Reinheitsgebot, you must […]

The post Hip Hops: The Reinheitsgebot matters, except when it doesn’t appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

Hip Hops: The Reinheitsgebot matters, except when it doesn’t Read More »

R.I.P. Jason Brown, owner of Brownie’s “The Shed” Grille & Bar

Jason Brown, owner of Brownie’s “The Shed” Grille & Bar in Plainview (9900 Linn Station Rd.) died last week. Our friend Dan Thomas offered these sentiments, which are shared by a great many. Jason was one of the best people I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. Because of him and Brownie’s, I’ve met so […]

The post R.I.P. Jason Brown, owner of Brownie’s “The Shed” Grille & Bar appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

R.I.P. Jason Brown, owner of Brownie’s “The Shed” Grille & Bar Read More »

2nd birthday celebration at Osteria Italian Seafood on Sept. 26

Osteria Italian Seafood (1211 Herr Lane in Westport Village; 502.423.5822) is turning two, and a birthday celebration will take place for lunch and dinner on Friday, September 26, featuring the seafood specialties, house-made pastas, and Italian-inspired cocktails that have helped establish Osteria as a dining destination. As part of its birthday celebration, Osteria will debut […]

The post 2nd birthday celebration at Osteria Italian Seafood on Sept. 26 appeared first on Food & Dining Magazine.

2nd birthday celebration at Osteria Italian Seafood on Sept. 26 Read More »

Available for Amazon Prime