

Southern Bell (Photo Credit: Melody Pittman) I doubt you’ll find fresher mussels in Louisville than right here let alone the creative recipes such as blue cheese beer pancetta and curry cream. Mussel & Burger Bar is a fun place to grab an appetizer, have drinks, or eat a meal. Mussel & Burger Barĭo you find mussels and burgers on the same menu a bit odd? Surprisingly, they fit together well in this hip and trendy Louisville eatery. My daughter swears by the lobster mac & cheese.įun fact: The Brown Hotel is a member of the Historic Hotels of America group, dedicated to preserving properties with “maintained authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity. If you don’t think you would like this dish, there are plenty of others. Kill two birds with one stone - eat a traditional Kentucky food item and see the historic hotel simultaneously.


You may even get lucky to time it when the pianist is entertaining. You can even have the Hot Brown served late at night in the Brown Hotel’s swanky Lobby Bar and Grill. I’ve eaten the Hot Brown in many cities and states, but there is nothing like having it where it originated. The open-faced turkey sandwich is topped with crispy bacon, tomatoes, and a delicate mornay sauce. Kentucky is known for its luscious, creamy comfort food called Hot Brown, an iconic turkey and cheese dish created in Louisville over a hundred years ago by Chef Fred Schmidt at the Brown Hotel. And remember, calories don’t count on vacation or road trips, right? I also recommend a few items to try at each. Here are some delicious restaurants to try in Louisville that I’ve had and loved in the past.

Louisville is one of my favorite places to indulge in the culinary scene. The state is filled with unique attractions, quaint towns, the friendliest people, and delicious food. If you haven’t fallen in love with the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, make plans to visit quickly.
