$$ Modest ($30-$50)

We go for the big cheese, and charcuterie too, at Harvey’s

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Charcuterie. Not long ago, most of us weren’t even sure how to pronounce it. Now, says the National Restaurant Association, “Charcuterie makes the cut for 2023. A Top 3 hot menu trend and No. 1 in appetizers … charcuterie is a rising star on menus.” Indeed, charcuterie is showing up in … Continue reading We go for the big cheese, and charcuterie too, at Harvey’s →

The post We go for the big cheese, and charcuterie too, at Harvey’s appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

We go for the big cheese, and charcuterie too, at Harvey’s Read More »

We pick a plate of pickle pizza at Craft House

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com I’m sure I’ve confessed this before: I’m a pizza snob. I learned pizza in New. York City, with graduate studies in Italy, and I want my pizza authentic, artisanal, and made according to tradition. Pineapple pizza? Harrumph! I’m not even comfortable with jalapeños or broccoli on my pie. But then I … Continue reading We pick a plate of pickle pizza at Craft House →

The post We pick a plate of pickle pizza at Craft House appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

We pick a plate of pickle pizza at Craft House Read More »

We anticipate Taco Week at Gustavo’s

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com I hope everyone enjoyed Louisville Taco Week last week and ate your fill. There’s a lot to like about a promotion that brings you tacos for $2.50 a plate at close to 20 local Mexican-style eateries! I had big plans, but peaked too soon. All the advance advertising gave me such a … Continue reading We anticipate Taco Week at Gustavo’s →

The post We anticipate Taco Week at Gustavo’s appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

We anticipate Taco Week at Gustavo’s Read More »

Is this Paradise? Indian buffet is back

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Remember back before Covid when restaurant buffets were commonplace? Lots of people love a buffet meal, and why not? You get abundant choice, all you can eat, and there’s no wait for a server and chef to do their work before you can pitch in. That’s a lot to like, but … Continue reading Is this Paradise? Indian buffet is back →

The post Is this Paradise? Indian buffet is back appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Is this Paradise? Indian buffet is back Read More »

Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at The Irish Rover

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, Louisville’s Irish Rover famously holds a humongous party, featuring an oversize tent that covers most of the parking lot, live Irish music, and plenty of great Irish food and gallons of dark Irish beer. It’s fun, I’m told. But I’ve never been. Big, noisy crowds … Continue reading Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at The Irish Rover →

The post Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at The Irish Rover appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at The Irish Rover Read More »

Meat or no meat: The Smokery has you covered

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com A vegan walked into a barbecue joint. What’s the punchline? Actually, there’s no punchline. I’m not a vegan myself. But I can see the ethos: The commercial agriculture that’s necessary to have everyone eating tasty animals is bad for the environment. It’s bad for our health. And it’s pretty obviously bad … Continue reading Meat or no meat: The Smokery has you covered →

The post Meat or no meat: The Smokery has you covered appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Meat or no meat: The Smokery has you covered Read More »

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 →

The post Con Huevos, a favorite for breakfast or lunch appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Con Huevos, a favorite for breakfast or lunch Read More »

Bahn Thai & M returns Thai flavor to Holiday Manor

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com It’s not usually difficult for a restaurant critic to learn about new eateries around our town. Either the owner or chef clues me in with an email, text, or news release, or I’ll hear about it on social media or the Louisville HotBytes forum. Now and then, though, an appealing new … Continue reading Bahn Thai & M returns Thai flavor to Holiday Manor →

The post Bahn Thai & M returns Thai flavor to Holiday Manor appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Bahn Thai & M returns Thai flavor to Holiday Manor Read More »

Tasty Vietnamese fare and cool cocktails elevate District 6

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Not long after the turn of this century, I’m not sure that many of us would have predicted the rise of St. Matthews as one of the city’s most active bar and nightlife zones. So I guess it shouldn’t surprise us that this suburban village has suddenly become a go-to zone … Continue reading Tasty Vietnamese fare and cool cocktails elevate District 6 →

The post Tasty Vietnamese fare and cool cocktails elevate District 6 appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Tasty Vietnamese fare and cool cocktails elevate District 6 Read More »

Hauck’s Corner returns, dainty and all

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Last summer, 110 years after Hauck’s Handy Store opened as a neighborhood grocery on a Schnitzelburg street corner – and three years after it closed following the death at 100 of owner and patriarch George Hauck – this local landmark returned as a restaurant and bar. In 1912 you could buy … Continue reading Hauck’s Corner returns, dainty and all →

The post Hauck’s Corner returns, dainty and all appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Hauck’s Corner returns, dainty and all Read More »

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 →

The post Lupo’s pizza is tops … and that’s not all appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Lupo’s pizza is tops … and that’s not all Read More »

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 →

The post Señora Arepa serves delicious Venezuelan street food appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Señora Arepa serves delicious Venezuelan street food Read More »

Tandoori Fusion offers artistic Indian creations

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Thoughts inspired by a recent meal at Louisville’s Tandoori Fusion restaurant: Fusion cuisine has been around for centuries, going back as far as Chinese restaurateurs coming up with chop suey to please western consumers in 1850s California, and maybe even to Marco Polo and his noodles. But the concept didn’t get … Continue reading Tandoori Fusion offers artistic Indian creations →

The post Tandoori Fusion offers artistic Indian creations appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

Tandoori Fusion offers artistic Indian creations Read More »

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 →

The post We enjoy the chicken and the egg at Chik’n & Mi appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

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

MozzaPi’s pizza remains near and dear to my heart

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com I’m pretty sure I’ve told you before that pizza is one of my favorite foods. I can’t think of a one of Louisville’s 60-some pizzerias that I would flatly reject. Well, possibly some of the national chains, unless I was really hungry. I mean, what’s not to like about pizza? It’s … Continue reading MozzaPi’s pizza remains near and dear to my heart →

The post MozzaPi’s pizza remains near and dear to my heart appeared first on LouisvilleHotBytes.com.

MozzaPi’s pizza remains near and dear to my heart Read More »

Available for Amazon Prime