9 Fatty Dishes To Fat Up Louisville's Fat Tuesday

by Steve Hacker Mar 4, 2014, 9:52am EST

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by Steve Hacker Mar 4, 2014, 9:52am EST

Lots of bars and restaurants are offering Abita beer, beads, "mudbugs" and other Bourbon Street-style Mardi Gras manifestations. But beyond the usual New Orleans, there are plenty of sensationally sinful selections available in Louisville's restaurants. Eater presents 9 un-Creole options for overindulging on the last day before Lent, so good they could even tempt non-Catholics. Any other fatty suggestions? Let us know in the comments.

Proof on Main

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Levon Wallace will gladly put together a plate of roasted marrow bones offering plenty of drippy, deliciously fatty stuff to spread over bread.

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702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 217-6360

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Milkwood

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Edward Lee takes yeasty waffles, cuts and and crisps them into croutons, pairs them with chicken poached in vinegar, soy and spices before being deep fried, and adds a smear of buttermilk dressing. It's only an appetizer portion, so order two.

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316 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 584-6455

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Harvest

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Sorghum cookie sandwiches with buttercream and candied bacon: local, sort-of-seasonal, delicious and definitely Fat Tuesday material.

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624 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 384-9090

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Decca

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Decadence exists in Decca's duck liver terrine with grilled bread and cherry mostarda. Chef Annie Pettry nicely provides some pickled vegetables that can be used for an "it's healthy!" excuse.