Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are four choice dining events going on around the city:
Louisville Blues and Barbecue Festival
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Louisville Water Tower (3005 River Road)
What: Pair the blues with BBQ at the Louisville Blues and Barbecue Festival. F.A.B.D., Texas Roadhouse, The Q and Adam's Ribs will be serving chicken, ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, roasted corn, and more.
Sullivan by the Seashore
When: Saturday, 3 and 5 p.m.
Where: Winston's (3101 Bardstown Road)
What: Winston's, the restaurant at Sullivan University, is hosting a Sullivan by the Seashore on Saturday. Relax, the shore in question is the Atlantic, not the Ohio River. Seatings for the traditional New England clam bake and lobster boil are at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. $48 adults, $15 for kids. Reservations at 502-456-0980.
Gluten-Free Fair
When: Saturday, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Apocalypse Brew Works (1612 Mellwood Ave.)
What: A benefit for Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America, KY Chapter, the gluten-free fair is going to feature gluten-free fare (ba-dum-ching) from Annie May's Sweet Café, Earth Fare, Holy Mole, Rainbow Blossom and Sweet N' Savory. Also: walk through a giant colon.
Food Network Star Viewing Party
When: Sunday, 8-11 p.m. (show airs at 9 p.m.)
Where: Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant (933 Baxter Ave.)
What: Watch Louisville's Damaris Phillips compete for her own show on Food Network Star. The viewing party is back at the top deck at Molly Malone's. The Jefferson Community and Technical College culinary arts instructor is in the top five. There'll be viewing parties for as long as Phillips is on the show.