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'Food Network Star' Winner Damaris Phillips's Favorite Louisville Spots to Eat and Drink

by Zach Everson
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by Zach Everson

Every since Damaris Phillips came to prominence on Food Network Star, Louisvillians have been asking "Where can I try her cooking?" Well, unless you're a student of hers at Jefferson Community and Technical College or a friend, you can't. But you can hit up some her favorite locations. Here Phillips shares her go-to Louisville restaurants and bars.


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D. Nalley's

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I can’t help but love a good greasy spoon—and this is the best in my eyes![Photo: courtesy Foursquare]
970 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
(502) 588-2003
(502) 588-2003

Patrick's

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It would not be rare to find me here on a Friday or Saturday night singing karaoke. Last year I hosted my Mythical Creatures birthday party there and they didn’t blink an eye—how can you not love a place like that?![Photo: courtesy Foursquare]
3202 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6962
(502) 897-6962

Nord's Bakery

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Donuts. Enough said.[Photo: courtesy Nord's Bakery]
2118 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 634-0931
(502) 634-0931

Dakshin South Indian Restaurant

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On average, I eat Indian at least twice a week and they by far have the best Dosa around.[Photo: courtesy Dakshin]
4742 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 491-7412
(502) 491-7412

Mayan Café

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The original Nulu restaurant—I can’t help but order the lima beans and salbutes every time.[Photo: courtesy Facebook/The Mayan Café ]
813 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 566-0651
(502) 566-0651

Proof on Main

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Have you tried Chef Levon [Wallace]'s greens yet? I took him to Churchill Downs on his third day in Louisville, so I’m pretty sure I taught him a thing or two about the Southern way. [Photo: courtesy Proof on Main]
702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6360
(502) 217-6360

The Silver Dollar

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I have dreams about their Moscow Mule, plus I don’t think there’s anyone nicer in the business than [owner] Larry [Rice]. Really looking forward to their new spot.[Photo: courtesy Silver Dollar]
1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 259-9540
(502) 259-9540

Holy Grale

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Just being here makes you feel cool. [Photo: courtesy Holy Grale]
1034 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 459-9939
(502) 459-9939

Harvest

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You want to know where the best burger & grits are in town – it’s here! And I feel like I can accurately judge this, since I’ve spent some time in their kitchen.[Photo: courtesy Harvest]
624 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 384-9090
(502) 384-9090

Decca

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The basement “cave” is one of my favorite places to have cocktails. They showed Gremlins one evening and it’s inspired me to have my own movie nights![Photo: courtesy Facebook/Decca]
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 749-8128
(502) 749-8128

Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

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Luckily I live close by and it makes it easy for me to swing by and fulfill my scone craving. They are delicious.
2868 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-9800
(502) 899-9800

Highland Coffee Company

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There is a reason I spent 10 years behind the counter here, their coffee is my favorite in Louisville and there is nothing like the Hofer Bar to give you an extra boast.
1140 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 451-4545
(502) 451-4545

Feast BBQ

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Pork croquettes and tater tots—yes please!!! Absolutely worth the trip over the river—again and again.[Photo: Courtesy Facebook/Feast]
116 W Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 920-0454
(812) 920-0454

Hammerheads

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Sometimes you just want excellent food with no frills and that’s what you get. [Photo: Courtesy Hammerheads]
921 Swan St, Louisville, KY 40204

Molly Malone's

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A little like my Cheers—nothing like sitting out on the patio and enjoying the scenery of Baxter Avenue with an Irish accent in the background. Plus, you may be surprised, but they do have the best vegetarian options around town![Photo: courtesy Facebook/Molly Malone's]
933 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 473-1222
(502) 473-1222

Seviche A Latin Restaurant

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Many hours of my life have been spent on long wine-filled dinners on their patio. Chef [Anthony] Lamas never fails us.[Photo: courtesy Facebook/ Seviche]
1538 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 473-8560
(502) 473-8560

Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe

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I think my heart stopped beating when I had their croissants for the first time. The table was speechless.[Photo: courtesy Foursquare]
901 Barret Ave., Jefferson, KY
(502) 581-8560
(502) 581-8560

Queen Of Sheba

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Veggie Combo every time. Hands down this is my favorite place to eat in town![Photo: Courtesy Queen of Sheba]
2804 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6301
(502) 459-6301
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D. Nalley's

970 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
I can’t help but love a good greasy spoon—and this is the best in my eyes![Photo: courtesy Foursquare]
970 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
(502) 588-2003
(502) 588-2003

Patrick's

3202 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
It would not be rare to find me here on a Friday or Saturday night singing karaoke. Last year I hosted my Mythical Creatures birthday party there and they didn’t blink an eye—how can you not love a place like that?![Photo: courtesy Foursquare]
3202 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-6962
(502) 897-6962

Nord's Bakery

2118 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40217
Donuts. Enough said.[Photo: courtesy Nord's Bakery]
2118 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 634-0931
(502) 634-0931

Dakshin South Indian Restaurant

4742 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
On average, I eat Indian at least twice a week and they by far have the best Dosa around.[Photo: courtesy Dakshin]
4742 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 491-7412
(502) 491-7412

Mayan Café

813 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
The original Nulu restaurant—I can’t help but order the lima beans and salbutes every time.[Photo: courtesy Facebook/The Mayan Café ]
813 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 566-0651
(502) 566-0651

Proof on Main

702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Have you tried Chef Levon [Wallace]'s greens yet? I took him to Churchill Downs on his third day in Louisville, so I’m pretty sure I taught him a thing or two about the Southern way. [Photo: courtesy Proof on Main]
702 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6360
(502) 217-6360

The Silver Dollar

1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
I have dreams about their Moscow Mule, plus I don’t think there’s anyone nicer in the business than [owner] Larry [Rice]. Really looking forward to their new spot.[Photo: courtesy Silver Dollar]
1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 259-9540
(502) 259-9540

Holy Grale

1034 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Just being here makes you feel cool. [Photo: courtesy Holy Grale]
1034 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 459-9939
(502) 459-9939

Harvest

624 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
You want to know where the best burger & grits are in town – it’s here! And I feel like I can accurately judge this, since I’ve spent some time in their kitchen.[Photo: courtesy Harvest]
624 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 384-9090
(502) 384-9090

Decca

812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
The basement “cave” is one of my favorite places to have cocktails. They showed Gremlins one evening and it’s inspired me to have my own movie nights![Photo: courtesy Facebook/Decca]
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 749-8128
(502) 749-8128

Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

2868 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Luckily I live close by and it makes it easy for me to swing by and fulfill my scone craving. They are delicious.
2868 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-9800
(502) 899-9800

Highland Coffee Company

1140 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
There is a reason I spent 10 years behind the counter here, their coffee is my favorite in Louisville and there is nothing like the Hofer Bar to give you an extra boast.
1140 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 451-4545
(502) 451-4545

Feast BBQ

116 W Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
Pork croquettes and tater tots—yes please!!! Absolutely worth the trip over the river—again and again.[Photo: Courtesy Facebook/Feast]
116 W Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 920-0454
(812) 920-0454

Hammerheads

921 Swan St, Louisville, KY 40204
Sometimes you just want excellent food with no frills and that’s what you get. [Photo: Courtesy Hammerheads]
921 Swan St, Louisville, KY 40204

Molly Malone's

933 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
A little like my Cheers—nothing like sitting out on the patio and enjoying the scenery of Baxter Avenue with an Irish accent in the background. Plus, you may be surprised, but they do have the best vegetarian options around town![Photo: courtesy Facebook/Molly Malone's]
933 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 473-1222
(502) 473-1222

Seviche A Latin Restaurant

1538 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Many hours of my life have been spent on long wine-filled dinners on their patio. Chef [Anthony] Lamas never fails us.[Photo: courtesy Facebook/ Seviche]
1538 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 473-8560
(502) 473-8560

Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe

901 Barret Ave., Jefferson, KY
I think my heart stopped beating when I had their croissants for the first time. The table was speechless.[Photo: courtesy Foursquare]
901 Barret Ave., Jefferson, KY
(502) 581-8560
(502) 581-8560

Queen Of Sheba

2804 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Veggie Combo every time. Hands down this is my favorite place to eat in town![Photo: Courtesy Queen of Sheba]
2804 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 459-6301
(502) 459-6301