Places to eat

Some handy places to eat

If you're looking for places where you can find sustenance for your body, here are a few places that have been suggested in a PresbyNet meeting over the past few weeks.

Thanks to the good people of Louisville, mostly staff at the Presbyterian Center, who have contributed this information!

Feeling the need to be in the sunlight after a long cold winter [WebWeaver's note: This person is in Louisville, mind you! Hey, c'mon up to Minnesota and try some real winter!], my coworkers and I could not bear the thought of sitting in a restaurant while the sun was shining so brightly. We ventured to the Artemisia Gallery Cafe at 620 E. Market Street for a little art, sun and food.

The atmosphere at Artemisia is relaxing. We sat in the courtyard which is squeezed between two old ivy-covered brick buildings. A variety of artwork is present outside and also adorns the inside walls.

Just mad about Saffron's

As it slowly starts to warm, I feel like a spring flower starting to venture out of the frozen ground. On a spring-like day, a few co-workers and I left our coats in the office and ventured to Saffron's at 131 W. Market Street, between First and Second Streets.

Saffron's menu features a variety of tasty Mediterranean cuisine

At the suggestion of Steve Moulton (GAC), co-workers and I have twice headed to Lacy Shay's Espresso Bar and Delicatessen at the corner of Third and Oak Streets. Named for the owners' daughter, Lacy Shay's makes its home in the former Zieden's Drug Store.

The cold weather has really put a damper on my lunchtime adventurous spirit. But recently a group of co-workers and I bundled up and headed out for a short walk to Cravings Ala Carte. It's in basement of the First National Tower at the corner of Fifth and Main Streets.

If you can't find anything to eat at Cravings, you just aren't looking. The selections were so plentiful that it took us a few minutes to decide where to start. They offer deli sandwiches, make-your-own sandwiches, a soup-n-salad bar, special bars that feature baked potatoes, Mexican pizzas, and a monthly ethnic feature. A hot buffet that boasts seven entrees, nine vegetables and four breads daily.

100 East offers lighter fare at reasonable prices, in the Inn at Jewish Hospital at the corner of First and Jefferson Streets.

100 East is a great place to find lighter fares at a reasonable price that don't skimp in taste or presentation. They serve a variety of soups ranging in price from $2.50 to $2.95; salads, ranging in price from $2.95 to $6.50; sandwiches, ranging in price from $4.95 to $7; and hot entrees, ranging in price from $7.95 to $11.95. There's also a salad bar with fresh fixings, or you can order it in combination with the hot buffet for $7.95.

Los Aztecas spices up your lunch plate.

Located at 530 W. Main Street, Los Aztecas offers a wide variety of freshly prepared Mexican foods to spice up your lunchtime. This visitor can't seem to get enough of their chicken chimichangas, tortilla chips, salsa and refried beans!

Los Aztecas' menu is a bit overwhelming with its numerous appetizers, vegetarian specials, burritos, dinners, quesadillas and combination platters.

But the back of the menu offers simply satisfying lunch specials ranging in price from $4.50 to $5.99. These specials include seven combination platters (like number three with an enchilada, rice and beans for $4.50), a burrito deluxe, chicken, steak or shrimp fajitas, huevos rancheros, chimichanga (ooh, I do love these!), and several others. Most come with rice and/or beans. Chips and salsa are complimentary.

Upstairs is a lunch buffet where you can find burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and other eats served all-you-can-eat style for $5.99.

Go for the BBQ, see the smoking moose head

On a blustery day, a group of co-workers and I bundled up for lunch but didn't feel like walking far. We ended up at Zena's Cafe, 122 W. Main Street, just across from Bearno's.

What was once an old warehouse is now home to the East Texas Smoker. If you're looking for good, old-fashioned barbecue and picnic-style sides, this is the place. If you're looking for a healthy, trendy place to eat, this isn't it.

	Bearno's by the Bridge, located one block south (of the Presbyterian Center) on Second Street, offers a variety of Italian dishes, salads and sandwiches. Within the Humana convenience store you can find salads, a variety of hot sandwiches and sub sandwiches. There's also yogurt, frozen lunch-sized entrees for the microwave, juices and milk.
	Tow Boat Annie's, one block northwest (of the Presbyterian Center) on River Road, offers seafood and other entrees. Joe's Crab Shack, one block northeast on River Road, also offers seafood, salads and other entrees.

Another listing of "restaurants within walking distance the Convention Center," from Kris Haig, Coordinator for Spiritual Formation

Encore Restaurant at Actor's Theatre (small menu, but good). 316 W. Main Street. (502)561-3344

Deke's Market Place Grill, 301 W. Market Street (right across the street from the Convention Center). (502)584-8337

The Old Spaghetti Factory (Italian-fill with old world antiques), 235 W. Market Street (right across the street from the Convention Center), (502)581-1070

Bristol Bar & Grill (contemporary, casual, Elegance), (in the Kentucky Center for the Arts-W. Main Street), (502)562-0158

Joe's Crab Shack (right on the Ohio river-5 blocks from the CC), 131 River Road, (502)568-1171

100 East Restaurant (inside the Jewish Inn Hotel) (3-4 blocks from the CC), 100 E Jefferson Street, (502)582-2481

Downtown has very limited restaurants (in my opinion), but if you can get cars, oh boy -- Louisville has some great restaurants-outside the downtown area!)

There also are two new lunch places within an easy walk -- Saffron's at Second and Market (Persian food, kabobs, casual) and Ramsi's on about 5^th and Market (cafeteria style, mostly Middle Eastern). And did anyone mention Bearno's pizza and Italian restaurant at Second and Main? And Au Bon Pain at the Doubletree Club Hotel?