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'Readers' Declare 'Best of Louisville' For Magazine, Eater Has Map

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by Steve Hacker

Louisville Magazine's latest issue relates its "Best of Louisville" awards, where readers (with the quite possible addition of folk savvy enough to click over to a web survey at some establishment's behest) choose their favorites from a number of categories, and deliver the results at a gala event with its partner the National MS Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter. While the list is available to those wishing to crawl through an online PDF of the print issue, Eater thought it might be a nice idea to make the winners (and the runners up in the descriptions) available in a more convenient map form—at least the restaurants and bars. (You know, the stuff we care about.)


· Louisville Magazine July 2014 Issue [Online edition]

· LEO Weekly or Louisville Magazine: Which Readers' Choice Dining Awards are the Bigger Shitshow? [~ELOU~]

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610 Magnolia

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610 owner/chef Edward Lee received the award for "Local Chef," beating out Dean Corbett of Corbetts: An American Place and Seviche's Anthony Lamas for the honor.
610 W Magnolia Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 636-0783
(502) 636-0783

St. Charles Exchange

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It is unclear whether the category referred to a superior slate of cocktails or the food accompanying them, but either way St. Charles Exchange won the award for "Best Cocktail Menu." Runners up were Meta and Proof on Main. [Photo: Facebook]
113 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 618-1917
(502) 618-1917

Papalinos NY Pizzeria

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The winner for Best Pizza bested both Tony Boombozz and Wick's. [Photo: Facebook]
949 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 749-8525
(502) 749-8525

Jack Fry's

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According to Louisville Magazine readers, the city's "Best Fine Dining Restaurant" is Jack Fry's, followed by Jeff Ruby's and The Village Anchor. [Photo: Facebook]
1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 452-9244
(502) 452-9244

Holy Grale

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Most Louisville magazine ballots went to Holy Grale as the "place to drink beer," but BBC and Sergio's World Beers also placed. [Photo: Facebook]
1034 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 459-9939
(502) 459-9939

The Silver Dollar

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To Louisville Magazine ballot submitters the "best place to drink bourbon" is Silver Dollar, with Bourbons Bistro and Commonwealth Tap listed second and third. [Photo: Facebook]
1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 259-9540
(502) 259-9540

Heine Brothers Coffee

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Heine Brothers received the most ballots for "best coffeehouse atmosphere" followed by Quills and Highland Coffee. [Photo: Facebook]
1295 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 456-5108
(502) 456-5108

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen

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Louisville Magazine readers must like ice cream, since the "desserts" Best of award runner up was Comfy Cow, with Sweet Surrender bringing up the rear. [Photo: HIC&PK official site]
2232 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 409-6100
(502) 409-6100

El Mundo

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The most ballots submitted in the "Mexican/Latin Restaurant" category went to El Mundo, with Havana Rumba and Guaca Mole also getting mentions. [Photo: Facebook]
2345 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-9930
(502) 899-9930

Asiatique

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Asiatique accepted a "Best of Louisville" award for "Happy Hour," leaving co-nominees Drake's and Dundee Tavern perhaps a little less celebratory. [Photo: Facebook]
1767 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 451-2449
(502) 451-2449

Loop 22

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The "new restaurant" ballots added up for Loop 22, while Taco Luchador and El Camino came up short (but still "new").
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 882-3279
(502) 882-3279

Simply Thai

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The somewhat overly broad "Asian" category gave Simply Thai the nod, though since both Asiatique and August Moon were in the running perhaps Peng Looi won in aggregate. [Photo: Facebook]
318 Wallace Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-9670
(502) 899-9670

Captain's Quarters

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Louisville Magazine ballot submitters put CQ at the top of their "restaurant patio/deck" list, followed by El Camino and Decca. [Photo: Facebook]
5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-1651
(502) 228-1651

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill

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The Best of Louisville "Middle Eastern" award went to Shiraz, with The Grape Leaf and Safier Mediterranean Deli also getting ballots. [Photo: Facebook]
2226 Holiday Manor Ctr, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-9954
(502) 426-9954

Mojitos Tapas

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Mojitos took honors in the "tapas/appetizers" category, followed by Havana Rumba and Seviche. [Photo: Facebook]
2231 Holiday Manor Ctr, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-0949
(502) 425-0949

Mussel & Burger Bar

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According to ballot submitters M&BB is the "restaurant worth the wait," with Hammerhead's and Jeff Ruby's almost as worthy. [Photo: Facebook]
9200 Taylorsville Rd., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
(502) 499-7666
(502) 499-7666

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

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The "Best of Louisville" doughnuts award went to this national franchise, with locals Nord's and Plehn's failing to foster enough ballot submissions. [Photo: Facebook]
9569 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 266-5143
(502) 266-5143

Brownie's The Shed Grille and Bar

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It's possible most Louisville Magazine readers live in the East End, as this suburban strip mall location offering cornhole and "the best American cuisine and German food" got the nod for "neighborhood bar." Dundee Tavern and Commonwealth Tap were also mentioned. [Photo: Facebook]
237 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 326-9830
(502) 326-9830

Village Anchor Pub & Roost

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This ornate, Orleans-eque Anchorage restaurant won a BOL for "atmosphere," with Jeff Ruby's and Jack Fry's placing second and third. [Photo: Facebook]
11507 Park Rd, Anchorage, KY 40223
(502) 708-1850
(502) 708-1850

Grind Gourmet Burger Truck

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While people can now also go to their brick-and-mortar location, Grind still has a food truck, and it's still popular with Louisville Magazine. Holy Molé Taco Truck and Lil Cheezers also received recognition.
Moving Target, Louisville, KY 40215
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610 Magnolia

610 W Magnolia Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
610 owner/chef Edward Lee received the award for "Local Chef," beating out Dean Corbett of Corbetts: An American Place and Seviche's Anthony Lamas for the honor.
610 W Magnolia Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 636-0783
(502) 636-0783

St. Charles Exchange

113 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202
It is unclear whether the category referred to a superior slate of cocktails or the food accompanying them, but either way St. Charles Exchange won the award for "Best Cocktail Menu." Runners up were Meta and Proof on Main. [Photo: Facebook]
113 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 618-1917
(502) 618-1917

Papalinos NY Pizzeria

949 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
The winner for Best Pizza bested both Tony Boombozz and Wick's. [Photo: Facebook]
949 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 749-8525
(502) 749-8525

Jack Fry's

1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
According to Louisville Magazine readers, the city's "Best Fine Dining Restaurant" is Jack Fry's, followed by Jeff Ruby's and The Village Anchor. [Photo: Facebook]
1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 452-9244
(502) 452-9244

Holy Grale

1034 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Most Louisville magazine ballots went to Holy Grale as the "place to drink beer," but BBC and Sergio's World Beers also placed. [Photo: Facebook]
1034 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 459-9939
(502) 459-9939

The Silver Dollar

1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
To Louisville Magazine ballot submitters the "best place to drink bourbon" is Silver Dollar, with Bourbons Bistro and Commonwealth Tap listed second and third. [Photo: Facebook]
1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 259-9540
(502) 259-9540

Heine Brothers Coffee

1295 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
Heine Brothers received the most ballots for "best coffeehouse atmosphere" followed by Quills and Highland Coffee. [Photo: Facebook]
1295 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 456-5108
(502) 456-5108

Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen

2232 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Louisville Magazine readers must like ice cream, since the "desserts" Best of award runner up was Comfy Cow, with Sweet Surrender bringing up the rear. [Photo: HIC&PK official site]
2232 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 409-6100
(502) 409-6100

El Mundo

2345 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
The most ballots submitted in the "Mexican/Latin Restaurant" category went to El Mundo, with Havana Rumba and Guaca Mole also getting mentions. [Photo: Facebook]
2345 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 899-9930
(502) 899-9930

Asiatique

1767 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Asiatique accepted a "Best of Louisville" award for "Happy Hour," leaving co-nominees Drake's and Dundee Tavern perhaps a little less celebratory. [Photo: Facebook]
1767 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 451-2449
(502) 451-2449

Loop 22

Louisville, KY 40205
The "new restaurant" ballots added up for Loop 22, while Taco Luchador and El Camino came up short (but still "new").
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 882-3279
(502) 882-3279

Simply Thai

318 Wallace Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
The somewhat overly broad "Asian" category gave Simply Thai the nod, though since both Asiatique and August Moon were in the running perhaps Peng Looi won in aggregate. [Photo: Facebook]
318 Wallace Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 899-9670
(502) 899-9670

Captain's Quarters

5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059
Louisville Magazine ballot submitters put CQ at the top of their "restaurant patio/deck" list, followed by El Camino and Decca. [Photo: Facebook]
5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-1651
(502) 228-1651

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill

2226 Holiday Manor Ctr, Louisville, KY 40222
The Best of Louisville "Middle Eastern" award went to Shiraz, with The Grape Leaf and Safier Mediterranean Deli also getting ballots. [Photo: Facebook]
2226 Holiday Manor Ctr, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 426-9954
(502) 426-9954

Mojitos Tapas

2231 Holiday Manor Ctr, Louisville, KY 40222
Mojitos took honors in the "tapas/appetizers" category, followed by Havana Rumba and Seviche. [Photo: Facebook]
2231 Holiday Manor Ctr, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 425-0949
(502) 425-0949

Mussel & Burger Bar

9200 Taylorsville Rd., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
According to ballot submitters M&BB is the "restaurant worth the wait," with Hammerhead's and Jeff Ruby's almost as worthy. [Photo: Facebook]
9200 Taylorsville Rd., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
(502) 499-7666
(502) 499-7666

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

9569 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
The "Best of Louisville" doughnuts award went to this national franchise, with locals Nord's and Plehn's failing to foster enough ballot submissions. [Photo: Facebook]
9569 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 266-5143
(502) 266-5143

Brownie's The Shed Grille and Bar

237 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
It's possible most Louisville Magazine readers live in the East End, as this suburban strip mall location offering cornhole and "the best American cuisine and German food" got the nod for "neighborhood bar." Dundee Tavern and Commonwealth Tap were also mentioned. [Photo: Facebook]
237 Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 326-9830
(502) 326-9830

Village Anchor Pub & Roost

11507 Park Rd, Anchorage, KY 40223
This ornate, Orleans-eque Anchorage restaurant won a BOL for "atmosphere," with Jeff Ruby's and Jack Fry's placing second and third. [Photo: Facebook]
11507 Park Rd, Anchorage, KY 40223
(502) 708-1850
(502) 708-1850

Grind Gourmet Burger Truck

Moving Target, Louisville, KY 40215
While people can now also go to their brick-and-mortar location, Grind still has a food truck, and it's still popular with Louisville Magazine. Holy Molé Taco Truck and Lil Cheezers also received recognition.
Moving Target, Louisville, KY 40215