As is the tradition at Eater, our closeout of the year is a survey of friends, industry types and bloggers. This year we asked the group eight questions, from Meal of the Year to Top Newcomers. Responses are related in no particular order; no responses were coaxed or changed. Readers, please do add your survey answers in the comments, or send us an email.
Q: What are your headline predictions for 2014?
Zach Everson, Travel news/travel buzz editor at MapQuest: Village Anchor Named Best Restaurant in All Online Clicky Polls.
Bim Deitrich, local restaurant legend/national restaurant consultant: Boat to table.
Lindsey McClave, "Foodie Girl": BOURBON, BOURBON, BOURBON!
Allen Button, retired restaurateur/active attorney: More 4-star restaurant reviews, but no better food.
Dan Dry, Senior VP/Chief Visual Officer, Power Creative: The 'Ville Takes The James Beard House By Storm Again.
Damaris Phillips, Food Network Star: I predict more chefs offering good vegetarian options. At least, that's what I'm hoping for. It is tough watching my sweet gentleman order the "vegetable plate" everywhere we go.
Ruth Coleman, lawyer/world traveler/woman-about-town: Neighborhood bar opens in Nulu.
Kevin Harned, Chief Meteorologist WAVE-3 and co-host, Secrets of Louisville Chefs Live: Louisville ascends to number one ranking of foodie towns in America.
Steve Hacker, Eater Editor: Fernando Martinez Spots Abandoned Mall, Reopens Its Entire Food Court.
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