Queen of Sheba brings some of its finest picks from East African cuisine to Taylorsville Road in Louisville. The menu features an impressive list of varied Ethiopian dishes in meat, chicken, vegetable and fish varieties, each infused with characteristic spice and flavor. The custom of traditional dining dictates the use of one's hand to eat, although the restaurant provides silverware for those who wish to stick to what they know. Also experience the thrill of eating from a communal plate at the Mesob or straw-table, where guests and their respective parties can huddle around and sample the shared dishes. Taste the famed Ethiopian meat stew or go for some of the specialties such as Gored-Gored or beef in hot Awaze sauce, Shifta tips or seared meat and Yebeg tips or lamb with onions and other spices.
For perfectly rounded scoops with endless flavors, head to The Comfy Cow in Louisville. The specialty of the folks at this bright ice-cream parlor is the locally sourced ingredients that they procure each day and flavors that are made from scratch. What results is a creamy treat of signature flavors such as Cookie Monster Dough, Vermont Maple Walnut, Black Raspberry Chip and Georgia Butter Pecan. In winter, seasonal flavors such as Pumpkin Jack Flash and Granny's Sweet Potato Casserole take over, while summer and spring brings in a whole variety of fruity freshness. One can also add sauce, nut or candy toppings for the ultimate ice-cream experience. The Comfy Cow also stocks pet-friendly treats.
Prime cuts and fresh seafood is what you will find at Morton's. Start off with appetizers such as Smoked Pacific Salmon and Lobster Bisque and then make your way up to the meats- the Double Porterhouse Steak and the New York Strip Steak come highly recommended. The staff is highly efficient and obliging and there is an attractive winelist. Make sure, however, that you come well-prepared to foot an expensive bill.
Wick's is an independently-operated Louisville establishment serving appetizers, salads, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, and of course award-winning pizzas. Listen to a variety of live music gigs at Wick's, or watch the big game and take advantage of game-day discounts. Karaoke, trivia nights, DJ nights and more keep the energy uptempo and fun, making this a great spot to unwind with friends. Don't forget to check out their list of over 60 beers and 75 blended drinks for something to wash down that slice of cheesy goodness.
This AAA four-diamond restaurant is located within the extravagant Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville. Guests can rest assured they are being served the finest quality ingredients prepared by world class chefs. Many of the meals, such as the Hot Brown (a gourmet open-faced roasted turkey, parmesan, bacon, and tomato sandwich), reflect local Louisville traditions. In fact, the Brown Hotel was the first to begin serving these Kentucky favorites. Diners have the choice of the restaurant's over 200 variety wine list. Please note that dress code is observed and reservations are required to dine here.
After a long afternoon of shopping on Bardstown Road and hiking through Cherokee Park, a pleasant place for a refreshment is Flanagan's. Less a party spot than neighboring O'Shea's, Flanagan's offers an commanding selection of beers -- both imported and craft brewed. The kitchen is no slouch either, keeping up with the beer selection with a menu of better-than-average pub grub, some traditionally Irish, some not so much. Note that barkeeps here are spirited ambassadors for their city, so if you require tips on where to go and what to see, ask away.