
Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More is Looking for a Little Help
Recently, the buzz went around on social media and in local news that local restaurant Barry’s Cheesesteaks and More, beloved by many, was in danger of closing. Now, owner Barry Washington is asking for a little help.

Louisville Restaurant Week Returns Feb. 21-27; Will Benefit AMPED
Louisville Restaurant Week is back. From Feb. 21-27, a number of restaurants around town will offer a three course, pre-fixe menu — and it’s for a good cause.

A New Chicken Sandwich Arrives: Joella’s Drops Lil’ Sammie Sliders
The Great Chicken Sandwich Wars just got a new contender — Louisville-based Joella’s Hot Chicken now has a chicken slider. They’re calling it the Lil’ Sammie Slider.

Pelicanos Mexican Kitchen in Jeffersonville is a Must-Visit
Literally, for months I had been admiring Pelicanos Mexican Kitchen from afar via social media. The oysters, the seafood tower, the Mexican sushi — it beckoned. I even went once, and it was closed for Labor Day. But I finally went, and now I can’t wait to go back for more.

Hammerheads Closes Highlands Location
Hammerheads, the popular Germantown restaurant that expanded to a second location about a year and a half ago, announced on social media that its second location, in the Highlands, has closed.

A Happy Return Visit to Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago
Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago was one of the local, independent eateries I was most worried about during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since Lonnie’s is a literal mom-and-pop establishment, I worried it might not survive in its tiny location in bustling St. Matthews. But it’s still in fine form.

Oskar’s Slider Bar to Close Temporarily; Grind Reopens
Oskar’s Slider Bar will close temporarily while owners Jesse and Liz Huot make repairs, according to a Facebook post on the restaurant’s page. The post said the Scandanavian-themed eatery will close “for the next few weeks” to take care of plumbing and bar top issues.