Imagine you’re sitting on an airplane and you strike up a conversation with the guy in the seat next to you and he tells you this story: He used to be a racing car driver. Mostly on the European road circuit, tearing around road tracks at a couple of hundred miles an hour and living [...]
Say Hola to Chuy’s! Operating Owner Mike Molestino interviewed his 152nd candidate by noon Wednesday, Sept. 8, for 170 open jobs at his soon-to-open Chuy’s, Louisville’s newest and freshest authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant. Located in the old Bahama Breeze building at 104 Oxmoor Court, Chuy’s brand-new employees will officially open their brand-new doors Oct. [...]
“This is the famous Budweiser Beer” This is a pledge my brother Jim and I know very well. It was on every can or bottle we consumed growing up drinking at home with the old man. He gave us Michelob during the holidays. With the knowledge we had as beer drinkers and considering what was [...]
Driving through Frankfort and on into Anderson County, past horse pastures, tree covered hills, luscious valleys of green and gentle flowing waters; one feels the magic of what makes Kentucky, well, Kentucky! It has always been the land, the horses and crops that have made Kentucky the perfect home for those who have claimed her [...]
Dallas McGarity is best known locally for his work as executive chef at Z’s Fusion in downtown Louisville. Prior to that, the soft-spoken but innovative chef made his mark at Volare in Clifton. He will be the guest chef for the Supper Speakeasy “Darkroom Dinner” on June 27, when he will serve a meal to [...]
For months now, Ethan and I had been talking about collaborating on one of the BVS Supper Speakeasys and I am thankful we are finally bringing it to fruition this Monday, March 23rd. And, as and added delight, he was able to bring his partner – both at work and home – Sarah, to the table as well. I admit, I haven’t had the pleasure of getting to know Sarah as well, but Ethan has always amazed me with his knowledge and enthusiasm for his chosen profession. But it’s really his thrill to experiment and push the boundaries of expectations that are most exciting. Those who have had the pleasure of trying his (and Sarah’s) creations at The Oakroom in The Seelbach, and those who attend the Speakeasy, will know just what I mean.
In a town like Louisville, we love our food, which in turn, means we love our chefs. I thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could get to know some of our favorites - as well as some who seem to stay behind the scenes – and appreciate them in a very real way?” So, [...]
