April 1: Up and Coming Louisville Restaurateur Unaware That Bacon is Already Trending

Mmmm, bacon. Wikimedia/Lara604

This one dates back to 2013 and reflects my love of bacon. Before you start making reservations to eat at When Pigs Fry, however, remember that this came from LEO Weekly’s Fake Issue — it’s fiction.

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Aspiring restaurateur Ronnie James announced today that he plans to open a new restaurant in Crescent Hill that will have a bacon-themed menu.

Planning to call the restaurant “When Pigs Fry,” James said he hopes to be up and running by late spring, just in time to take advantage of Derby crowds. He said in addition to a number of gourmet BLT-style sandwiches, When Pigs Fry will also offer pork belly sandwiches, bacon tacos, bacon-wrapped pork chops, and bacon-wrapped bacon.

“I’m bringing bacon back,” he said. “I was in the restaurant business for several years before taking a few years off to work as a tax accountant, but I’m returning to my first love with a fresh new concept that I think will be a hit. In fact, I won’t be surprised if this helps kick-start a bacon craze here in town.”

When told bacon actually began trending heavily two years ago, he said, “Well, not like this. You’ll see. I’ll be the first one on the scene.”

James said he may expand the restaurant next year and add a bourbon bar because, “I think bourbon could be the next big thing. It’s just a hunch I have.”