Robin Garr
Leo Weekly
Louisville, KY, United States
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Happy, Cozy, Magical, Gemütlich: Why We Love Those Special Louisville Eateries
What makes dining magical for you? LEO's resident foodie Robin Garr seeks to answer the idea of cozy, magical, gemütlich. → Read More
Tasty Vietnamese Fare And Cool Cocktails Elevate District 6
Not long after the turn of this century, I’m not sure that many of us would have predicted the rise of St. Matthews as one of the city’s most active bar and nightlife zones. So I guess it shouldn’t surprise us that this suburban village has suddenly become a go-to zone for Asian eateries with … Continued → Read More
Please, Sir, May I Have Smør? And A Maya Bagel Too?
Within less than a mile of each other on Poplar Level Road, two splendid new bakeries beckon the hungry pilgrim. Neither is a traditional Louisville bakery with its echoes of 19th century German immigrants, and that’s all right. One — Maya Bagel Express — is turning out the best Louisville-made bagels I’ve tasted yet. The … Continued → Read More
Oriental House Returns… And Is Just As Good As Ever
LEO food critic Robin Garr was thrilled when Oriental House posted the news of its reopening on social media earlier this month. → Read More
A Stroll Down Restaurant Memory Lane
Covid, Delta, Omicron, BA.5, bah! Sometimes it seems as if the pandemic will never end. In fact, the experts say, it’s more likely to shift from pandemic to endemic status, which isn’t much better since it’s essentially acknowledging that it will always be around, like the flu or common cold. While in some ways the … Continued → Read More
We Enjoy The Chicken And The Egg At Chik’n & Mi
In the land of Kentucky Fried Chicken and a host of down-home eateries that offer country-fried chicken, Chik’n & Me charts a bolder path. Drawing on Aenith’s Laotian heritage, it features Laotian-spiced fried chicken. → Read More
MozzaPi’s Pizza Remains Near And Dear To My Heart
I’m pretty sure I’ve told you before that pizza is one of my favorite foods. I can’t think of one of Louisville’s 60-some pizzerias that I would flatly reject. Well, possibly some of the national chains, unless I was really hungry. I mean, what’s not to like about pizza? It’s relatively healthy, a thin base … Continued → Read More
For A Top-Notch Sichuanese Meal, Go To Jasmine
China’s 1.4 billion population in 2022 is roughly four times the size of our 335 million people, and they enjoy at least eight major regional cuisines dating back thousands of years. So why is it, if we don’t think twice about enjoying the varieties of American fare — Southern chow, Cajun cuisine, Texas barbecue and … Continued → Read More
Everything — Well, Some Things — You Wanted To Know About Appetizers In Louisville
Appetizers! There’s something about simply hearing the name that gets your taste buds working, or mine, anyway. It even sounds so much more appealing than the hoity-toity French “hors d’oeuvres,” am I right? So what is an appetizer, anyway, and where did this idea of offering a small, tasty bite before the main course come … Continued → Read More
Bavarian-Inspired Common Haus Hall, A Great New Arrival
The beloved German restaurant Gasthaus closed last month after nearly 30 years of delighting us with delicious schnitzel sauerbraten and more. So, where are we going to go now when we’re hankering for wurst or some flammenkueche or even a giant German pretzel? Good news! A quick trip across the Ohio will bring you to … Continued → Read More
Alley Cat Cafe Has No Cats, Only Great Cheap Eats
“We do not have cats,” a sign in the front window of Alley Cat Cafe’s little dining room warns, perhaps to ward off disappointment from visitors expecting to delight in a cat cafe with cute kittens jumping on the tables. There are, in fact, a few ceramic cats on a tchotchke shelf in a corner. … Continued → Read More
A Craving for Enchiladas Lures us to La Cocina De Mamá in Louisville's East End
All enchiladas are perfect. These are the ones Robin ate to satisfy his craving. → Read More
How Prices Have Risen at 9 Louisville Restaurants
Danny Mac's business costs went up 20% — and so did their prices. → Read More
The Best Spicy Dishes In Louisville
Robin Garr's favorite fiery fare. → Read More
Review: Big Bad Breakfast Delivers A Bountiful Meal In Former Lynn's Paradise Cafe Spot
No ugly lamps, but Big Bad Breakfast fits nicely in. → Read More
This Bill Could Save Independent Restaurants In Louisville. So, Why Hasn't It Passed Yet?
Federal funding could have saved this local restaurant. → Read More
VinBun Is About To Make Louisville A Big Fan Of The Iconic Vietnamese Dish Bún
You already love pho. How about bún? → Read More
Biryani Is A Spicy Hot Specialty With 35 Variations At Middletown's Hyderabad House
Biryani topped the takeout charts across India last year, and you can get it at Hyderabad House. → Read More
The Other Fish Frys: Louisville-Area Restaurants And Indiana Churches Where You Can Get Fish During Lent
A companion piece to our roundup of Louisville fish frys. → Read More
Vietnam Kitchen Is Staying Open And Staying The Same
In the first week of 2022, good news dropped about Vietnam Kitchen: It was staying open. → Read More