Move Over Bourbon, Bring on Botanicals
Stop 4: Pretty Decent
A bracing take on the classic Gibson combines mezcal with white vermouth and a pickled local spring onion, while the on-trend carajillo combines cold-brewed Dark Matter coffee with Licor 43, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, hazelnut and cinnamon.
You may think you know Louisville: lots of bourbon and pimento cheese, plenty of mint juleps, and the home of Colonel Sanders, right? But a visit to this thriving all-American city reveals a food scene that has evolved and modernized, with chefs like Edward Lee and Sara Bradley combining the city and region’s storied heritage with new, often globally inspired flavors.
About the Author
Mike Kostyo is the VP of Menu Matters. Mike has been a recurring guest on Fusion TV’s “The A.V. Club” show; has been featured on NBC News, CBS Radio and Gimlet Media’s “Why We Eat What We Eat” podcast; is regularly featured in newspapers and magazines; speaks at numerous conferences across the country; and was a judge on Food Network’s “Eating America.” For nearly 11 years, Mike was an associate director and trends expert at one of the industry's largest research firms. He has a master's in Gastronomy from Boston University, plus certificates in the culinary arts, baking arts, wine and artisan cheese production. [email protected]Read More Stories by Mike Kostyo
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