Downtown, NuLu and Butchertown

Nami: Korean-style fare with a side of Ed Lee

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com If you haven’t heard about Chef Edward Lee’s new Korean restaurant Nami by now, it’s probably only because you haven’t been paying attention. The news about this Korean-American top chef opening his first Korean restaurant since his 20-something youth in New York City has been all over the place. Nami, which … Continue reading Nami: Korean-style fare with a side of Ed Lee

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Creative Naive scores high on our critic’s criteria

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com When I get a restaurant meal, I look for a number of things whether I’m reviewing or not, but especially if I am. • I like a sense of design and style that doesn’t get in the way of comfort. • I like good service. Friendly is fine. Fawning is not. … Continue reading Creative Naive scores high on our critic’s criteria

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Con Huevos, a favorite for breakfast or lunch

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Don’t stop me if I’ve told you this before, but breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day, and I’m happy to enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. What’s more, Con Huevos is one of my favorite places for breakfast, although to my occasional sorrow, it’s open only … Continue reading Con Huevos, a favorite for breakfast or lunch

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Lupo’s pizza is tops … and that’s not all

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com I did a quick double-take when I heard that Pizza Lupo had won “Best Pizza” honors in LEO Weekly’s Reader’s Choice awards. Not that it isn’t worthy. Lupo’s wood-fired, leopard-spotted pies with their quality toppings are a go-to for me whenever I have pizza in mind. After all, “Pizza” is the … Continue reading Lupo’s pizza is tops … and that’s not all

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Señora Arepa serves delicious Venezuelan street food

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Covid-19 has been rough for NuLu restaurants. The pandemic has taken at least partial blame for the loss of Harvest, Rye, and most recently, Decca. For the Martinez family’s Olé restaurant group, though, challenges create opportunities. They opened the Cuban restaurant La Bodeguita de Mamá in July 2020, early in the … Continue reading Señora Arepa serves delicious Venezuelan street food

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We enjoy the chicken and the egg at Chik’n & Mi

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com I’m not going to say I’ve solved the ancient riddle about whether the chicken or the egg came first, but I can tell you that we enjoyed both those good things and more in a delicious brunch at Chik’n & Mi. It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that the fare … Continue reading We enjoy the chicken and the egg at Chik’n & Mi

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D. Nalley’s owner gives an MBA’s-eye view of the supply-chain roller-coaster

Imagine yourself as the owner and cook at a popular short-order diner. Suddenly you look around and discover that the price of your cooking oil has tripled, and you can’t buy biscuits for love or money. Those challenges make things tough when your customers are looking for breakfast all day and the many fried delights … Continue reading D. Nalley’s owner gives an MBA’s-eye view of the supply-chain roller-coaster

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Mussel & Burger Bar’s wacky concept seems normal now

Early in 2013 when Mussel & Burger Bar opened its first shop in Jeffersontown, I couldn’t help but make fun of this previously unimagined combination. “‘Let’s go get some burgers and mussels,’ said no person ever,” I wrote, chortling. Now, 8 1/2 years later, Mussel & Burger Bar’s founders have moved on to other ventures, but … Continue reading Mussel & Burger Bar’s wacky concept seems normal now

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Hog Father Pizza Shop brings pizza back to Butchertown

When one door closes, another opens, the sages say. And this simple wisdom appears to be true, at least insofar as the city’s pizza scene goes. It was sad news for local pizza lovers when Butchertown Pizza, one of the city’s best, closed its doors in September 2019. Then more bad dining news struck when … Continue reading Hog Father Pizza Shop brings pizza back to Butchertown

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Support our local restaurants: This week, Royals Hot Chicken

The Louisville dining scene is facing a grim scenario as I write this, and we’ll be looking down the barrel of a disturbing deadline when you read this. Let’s talk about this, but first, as I’ve told you before: Get out there and order as much takeout food from local restaurants as you can, and … Continue reading Support our local restaurants: This week, Royals Hot Chicken

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Emmy Squared brings Detroit pizza from Brooklyn

Pay attention, now, because what I’m about to tell you might not make sense if you hear it with only half an ear: A popular Brooklyn restaurant that features Detroit-style pizza has opened in Louisville. Yes, that’s right: Say hello to Emmy Squared, new in NuLu, where you can get fine square pizzas in the … Continue reading Emmy Squared brings Detroit pizza from Brooklyn

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