In the past, the streets of Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood teemed with livestock headed to slaughterhouses, creating a less-than-inviting place. That all changed about twenty years ago when the Bourbon Stockyards closed, rendering it little more than a ghost town. Recently, cheap rents have lured food-centric visionaries to this gritty, industrial district to pursue their culinary dreams, breathing new life into the area. Today, those same blocks buzz with some of the city’s trendiest restaurants and food artisans, and the predominant aromas are of wood-fired pizza, freshly-baked bread, and roasting coffee beans. Some of the must-eat places include Naive, Pho Ba Lu, and Red Hot Roasters Retro Bakery. These restaurants give you the perfect taste of everything Derby City has to offer. Although it might be what it's known best for, Lousville's alcohol scene has more to offer than Bourbon. Some places to put on your sippin’ tour include Copper and Kings, the Champagnery, and Sergio’s World Beers.
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Snapshot: Louisville’s Butchertown
Cheap rents have lured food-centric visionaries to this gritty, industrial neighborhood to pursue their culinary dreams
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Central Kentucky Bluegrass Bites
Samantha Fore takes us on a culinary tour through Eastern Kentucky, sharing the diverse bites, from noodles to burritos, savored along the way.
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Barn8 Restaurant
With stalls still intact, Barn8 has become the heart of what is now a restaurant and event space set on a working thoroughbred horse farm.
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Ensō
Ensō draws inspiration from traditional Japanese cuisine with an infusion of Southern ingredients in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood.
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Nami
At Nami in Louisville, Kentucky, chef Edward Lee combines his Korean and Southern roots to provide a steakhouse experience like no other.
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The Kitchen Table
Utilizing Kentucky's rich bourbon history, The Kitchen Table offers New American cuisine in Clermont, Kentucky.
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North of Bourbon
Indulge in Creole dishes and an extensive bourbon selection at the North of Bourbon, all served with a warm welcome and a culinary surprise.
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21C Museum Hotel Louisville
Housed in a series of renovated nineteenth-century tobacco and bourbon warehouses 21C Museum Hotel Louisville anchors West Main Street.
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Hotel Genevieve
Hotel Genevieve brings a taste of Paris to Louisville, Kentucky with its art deco interior and Parisian restaurants.
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