“Find us on Facebook” Or not. Restaurants and social media

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com In the overall scheme of things, it hasn’t been all that long since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. And it’s still recent history when Steve Jobs started the process of getting a tiny, powerful computer into everyone’s pocket. How in the heck did we figure out how to eat … Continue reading “Find us on Facebook” Or not. Restaurants and social media →

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We go for the big cheese, and charcuterie too, at Harvey’s

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Charcuterie. Not long ago, most of us weren’t even sure how to pronounce it. Now, says the National Restaurant Association, “Charcuterie makes the cut for 2023. A Top 3 hot menu trend and No. 1 in appetizers … charcuterie is a rising star on menus.” Indeed, charcuterie is showing up in … Continue reading We go for the big cheese, and charcuterie too, at Harvey’s →

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Let ‘em eat cake: the view from the judges’ table

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com “Uh. Two things I don’t much like: Maraschino and Amaretto,” I whispered to fellow judge Caity DiFabio as yet another slice of cake dropped on our star-spangled table. She nodded, and then we picked up our forks, and we were like “Whoa.” Whoever made this cake knew what to do with … Continue reading Let ‘em eat cake: the view from the judges’ table →

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The early bird gets the table at House of Marigold

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Yogi Berra may or may not have said that, and if he did, he was talking about Ruggeri’s, an iconic Italian restaurant on The Hill in St. Louis. But Yogi might as well have been talking about The House of Marigold, a stylish new … Continue reading The early bird gets the table at House of Marigold →

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What could possibly go wrong? Oops!

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com One cold day last winter, I joined a group of friends at a popular local breakfast spot. I pulled up a chair, said down, reached for a menu, and … oops! hey now, what’s this? I’m stuck to the chair! Sure enough, I was literally glued in place. It took an … Continue reading What could possibly go wrong? Oops! →

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Creative Naive scores high on our critic’s criteria

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com When I get a restaurant meal, I look for a number of things whether I’m reviewing or not, but especially if I am. • I like a sense of design and style that doesn’t get in the way of comfort. • I like good service. Friendly is fine. Fawning is not. … Continue reading Creative Naive scores high on our critic’s criteria →

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Restaurant fame may falter, but we’ll always have our go-tos.

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com Things are changing, and this makes us nervous. We’ve already mourned the loss of Harvest, Decca, and Rye during the pandemic, and their replacement in place if not in spirit by a branch of Cafe Lou Lou and a squadron of Latin-accented Olé Group eateries. And now James Beard House reveals … Continue reading Restaurant fame may falter, but we’ll always have our go-tos. →

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Modica: Mocktails and cocktails made with Pride

By Robin Garr LouisvilleHotBytes.com The two guys work together like the practiced team that they are. Their elevator speech is sharp. Then they seque smoothly into a clear presentation. They look at each other. They smile. They laugh. They finish each other’s sentences. Meet J.D. Mitchell and Eric Wentworth, co-creators and corporate co-owners of Modica, … Continue reading Modica: Mocktails and cocktails made with Pride →

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Buy Local Fair Louisville June 10!

Buy Local Fair Saturday, June 10, Noon-6 p.m. (new location) Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) hosts the Buy Local Fair on Saturday, June 10 from Noon-6 p.m. at Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park (231 Witherspoon Ave.). The event features over 100 local retailers, makers, local libations and food, with … Continue reading Buy Local Fair Louisville June 10! →

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