The $10 Challenge: Carly Rae’s
“Don’t call it a comeback – I’ve been here for years…” – LL Cool J I’ve had my eye on Carly Rae’s since I moved to Old Louisville a few months ago. Unfortunately, the restaurant at First and Oak...
View ArticleThe $10 Challenge: Mark’s Feed Store
I lived in Louisville for 17 years, but there was a lot of stuff I missed. I didn’t discover all the shops along Bardstown Road until freshman year of college. I didn’t go to the Kentucky Derby until I...
View ArticleThe $10 Challenge: FireFresh BBQ
The chicken tender special from FireFresh BBQ. There are chicken tenders under there, I promise. I try to be a leader. But when it comes to food, I am just a sheep following something shiny. My latest...
View ArticleBits and pieces: Moldy foods, golden barbecue grills and other food news from...
Somebody thought it would be a great idea to create a $150,000, gold-plated barbecue grill. Other than Goldmember in the above clip, who needs this? (Best Week Ever) Before the MyPlate, before the...
View ArticleDon’t feel like grilling? Groupon has two deals at Louisville BBQ joints this...
I don’t feel like barbecuing this Fourth of July weekend. I’m up to my eyeballs in moving boxes. I’ve got no time for grilling out. If you’re feeling just as disenchanted with the thought of firing up...
View ArticleGuest $10 Challenge: Big River BBQ at Harley’s Main Street Tavern
(Blogger’s note: This is Ashlee Eats’ first guest $10 Challenge from reader Matt Ruben. Want to get in on the fun? Here’s how.) Like most of the businesses along this stretch of Whiskey Row, Harley’s...
View ArticleIf you’re Irish or love Festivus, this is your weekend to celebrate
There are a couple of food-centric festivals going on this weekend. Here’s the rundown: Me being sassy at last year’s Irish Fest. Louisville Irish Fest: A celebration of our friends across the Pond...
View ArticleEvent alert: Butchertown Porktoberfest, Oct. 11, 2013
If you have an aversion to swine, look away. BBQ smoked pork shoulders (Boston butt roasts) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Still on board? Then you might be interested in the first-ever Butchertown...
View ArticleThe $10 Challenge: Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ
A pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and french fries from Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ. Now, I have a college degree under my belt and I’m working on one more. I’m smart enough to know that there is...
View ArticleEvent Alert: BBQ book signing, Taste of Frankfort Avenue coming up this weekend
I’m beginning to think I have a problem with filling my agenda. That is, I fill it too much. Along with the new job (hey, CNET!), I’ve also returned to grad school this semester. And I’m still...
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