food and dining

Chef Edward Lee Adds Korean Spice To Southern Comfort Food

editor — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:34:07 +0000

Korean and Southern food may not seem like a natural pair. But now it's one more example of traditions emulsifying in the great American melting pot.

Your Guide to Kentucky Derby Weekend Dining

Ashlee Clark Thompson — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:02:54 +0000

Mint juleps get all the attention, but it’s food, not bourbon, that drives the Kentucky Derby and its festivities. Hot browns, Benedictine sandwiches, and slices of Derby pie provide the fuel revelers need to enjoy the weekend ahead.

Here are some tips that will help guide you through your Derby dining experiences.

Getting in the Door

To get a table, you'll need more than prayer to score some good food on Derby or Oaks nights. You need to plan, and plan well.

Women Breaking Down Hogs, Beef and the 'Old Boy Network' in Kentucky Butchering Camps

Dana McMahan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:13:19 +0000

Single-sex education is a time-honored approach in the traditional classroom, but a workshop in Napoleon, Kentucky, is extending the trend into the kitchen. Grrls Meat Camp will offer a hands-on modern butchery class just for women April 12-14 at Napoleon Ridge Farm, between Louisville and Cincinnati.

502 Restaurant Week Begins

Ashlee Clark Thompson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:35:26 +0000

My attempts to save a little extra money for a splurge are usually half-hearted. Just check my savings account. But there’s an envelope on my kitchen table with a trio of Andrew Jacksons reserved for a night out during 502 Restaurant Week.

Lexington Debates Where Food Trucks Can Set Up Shop

Stu Johnson | Kentucky Public Radio — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Work continues to try and determine where Lexington mobile food vendors can set up shop downtown.

Members of the Food Truck Work Group reviewed draft recommendations Thursday at city hall. Work Group chair Shevawn Akers, a Lexington Council member, says many restaurants and mobile food operators still disagree about placement on public streets.

Chain Restaurants Boost Sales With Lower-Calorie Foods

editor — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:16:17 +0000

Lower-calorie foods are driving growth and profits for chain restaurants, according to fresh research, suggesting that people are making smarter choices when it comes to burgers and fries.

We're still ordering the burger and fries, mind you. But we're going for smaller portions and shunning sugary drinks.

Undeterred By Critics, Taco Punk Kickstarter Campaign Continues

Ashlee Clark Thompson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:24:27 +0000

Editor's Note: With all the emotion surrounding this story, we've asked Gabe Sowder and Rae Hodge, who last year wrote a stinging review of Taco Punk in the University of Louisville's student newspaper, to contribute to a point-counterpoint feature. Read Sowder's here and Hodge's here.