Take Mom Out for Lunch Plus Fun in NuLu

By Brittani Dick The Lunch Known for its wood-fired brick oven pizza, Garage Bar is located in the Nulu neighborhood at 700 E. Market St. At first glance, you might think you have stumbled upon a head-on automobile collision, but don’t be so quick to dial for help. Don’t worry, the two cars crashed into each other is a sculpture that gives a nod to the building’s original use. Garage Bar’s interesting and dramatic exterior display pays tribute to its rich history as a once historic saloon and auto service garage. It now provides a [...]

By |2018-05-21T20:43:27-04:00May 13, 2018|Lunch Plus Fun|

Lunch Plus Fun: Pick Up Some Hot Chicken and Head to the Park

Story and photos by Melissa DonaldOutdoor patio of Joella's Hot Chicken in Middletown.The Lunch: Joella's Hot ChickenConveniently located in a shopping complex right off the Middletown exit from the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) is Joella’s Hot Chicken. An order at the counter and seat yourself kind of a place, Joella’s Southern specialty is fried chicken.Hot, fried chicken, to be precise, with several spice levels to choose from. My favorite is Ella’s Fav, a mid-level spice that adds just enough kick without putting my whole mouth on fire. Hotter levels like the Tweener are available, or a [...]

By |2017-09-16T08:30:00-04:00September 16, 2017|Lunch Plus Fun|

Lunch Plus One: Quaint Dining + Shopping

By Melissa Donald Pan-Seared Salmon Salad with mixed greens, fresh mangoes, served with a creamy mango vinaigrette. The Lunch Plus One adventure is an easy outing to enjoy with a friend or visiting relative. This Lunch Plus One will give you an appreciation for good food and nature.The LunchCheddar Box Too109 Chenoweth LaneLouisville, KY502.896.1133Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:30am-2:30pmAt the entrance of Chenoweth Square Plaza is a charming, cottage-like building that houses the Cheddar Box Too restaurant. The interior dining space is warm and cozy.Outdoor patio space with beautiful flower boxes lining the top of the fenced area.There are [...]

By |2017-05-30T08:30:00-04:00May 30, 2017|Lunch Plus Fun|

Lunch Plus One: Wiltshire: Artful Cuisine at the Speed + The Speed Art Museum

By Melissa DonaldThe LunchWiltshire at the SpeedWhat you can expect from Wiltshire at the Speed is several lunch options finely crafted from fresh ingredients. The menu changes, however, there is always a special of the day available, along with a gluten-free option. Lunch entrees range from $9-$12. The day I visited the cafe, the special was a Veggie Ramen bowl ($11), which was a very popular menu item. This dish was comprised of noodles, sumi grilled tofu, roasted mushrooms, napa cabbage, radish, aonori, and soft egg, with a mushroom-miso broth.The Grain Salad was the gluten-free [...]

By |2017-03-10T09:30:00-05:00March 10, 2017|Lunch Plus Fun|

Lunch Plus One (Picnic and Painting)

Story and Photos by Melissa Donald Picnic/Whet Your Palette in Anchorage, KyWhen you want more than lunch: Suggestions for where and what to do with your friends, parents, visitors for a lunch plus one other activity.Chef Lindsay Hankins with some of her sandwich creations and sides. Take yourself out of the city for the day and go on a Picnic. Located in the village of Anchorage, Picnic is situated next to the Village Anchor in the old train depot. As you enter Picnic, the staff and chef Lindsay greet you with a warm welcome. Behind the [...]

By |2017-01-26T09:30:00-05:00January 26, 2017|Lunch Plus Fun|
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