For equally impressive finds, head a couple blocks east to Frederick Chaffin’s second-floor showroom to see original designs handmade mostly from local storm-fallen trees. Here, an original 1890 carved cherrywood mantle might run you $2,800, or you can snag a 1910 brass bank gate for under $500. Start shopping for big-ticket items that make a statement at Architectural Salvage, 24,000 square feet of mantels, doors, and backbars showcased in shabby-chic splendor across four interconnected houses and courtyards. Co-owner Bob Hancock recently began raising his own Red Wattle hogs at a farm nearby, so rest assured that all the pork served here is top-notch.Ĭanoe sells textiles imported from Turkey (left) SCOUT's specialties are whimsical home pieces (right). ![]() Poached-egg pizzas ($12), sardine tartines ($11), and a bacon, cheddar, and cheese curd sandwich ($9) are highlights from the satisfying menu. ![]() Ogle the racks of freshly baked bread, mounds of macarons, and baskets of croissants at Blue Dog Bakery, an airy, breakfast-and-lunch-only spot on the east side of town. Ask if Lee is hoarding a bottle of the hard-to-find Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve twenty-year bourbon and maybe he’ll let you splurge on a dram. Chart your own course with the well-curated wine list or opt for pairings ($45 or $55) featuring winners like Château Chantegrive’s Bordeaux Blanc. Three- and four-course dinners ($55 and $65, respectively) include plates of fancifully composed, refined Southern fare, like seared pork belly with three kinds of peas and buttermilk. After dinner, sip bourbon-based cocktails on two patios or jam out to a roster of D.J.’s and live music acts featured on weekend nights.ĭine in an elegant farmhouse setting at Edward Lee’s 610 Magnolia, where exposed beams painted a cool slate gray and a stark white neon sign out front set a spare tone. The kitchen serves sophisticated locavore fare: creamy brown-butter risotto with chanterelles ($15) a low-slung bowl full of pan-roasted mussels with an enticingly charred brick of bread ($12) and a wood-grilled pork chop with parsnip purée and curry oil ($25). Settle into the rustic interior of Decca’s 1870s building, which avoids the contrived “olde fashioned” look with dual-toned cork flooring and geometric brass frames on lighting fixtures. The dining room at 610 Magnolia takes it design cues from the seasons. Rooms in this former warehouse feature exposed brick walls, silver mint-julep cups, and Malin + Goetz bath products, but for a one-of-a-kind experience book Asleep in the Cyclone (from $339), a site-specific installation that doubles as a hotel room constructed from repurposed barn wood and custom textiles by New York artists Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe. Glean inspiration from the impressive art displayed throughout the 21C Museum Hotel (from $229), where basement gallery spaces, guest rooms, and even the elevator waiting areas are all venues for showcasing 21st-century works. A handpicked selection of beers will be available for in-room purchase, while the first floor will house a public café, overseen by chef Andy Meyers. Occupying the upper floors of a century-old home, Louisville’s first design-focused bed and breakfast features three rooms furnished with a mix of new and old items, many from the eclectic shop SCOUT, and two rooms come with claw-foot tubs from the British bath company Victoria + Albert. Help yourself to bourbon from the honor bar in the evening, and start the day with a two-course breakfast of organic fruit, cage-free eggs, and Cheddar-garlic toast.ĭrink up the décor at GraleHaus (1034 Bardstown Rd., 50 from $125), opening in December behind the courtyard of beloved beer bar (and repurposed church) Holy Grale. Most of the architectural features are original from the 1835 construction-en-suite fireplaces, thick wooden floors, beveled moldings, and even some of the paint varnishes-but the third-floor attic suite features the most modern look thanks to its exposed-brick walls. ![]() Go retro at the Inn at Woodhaven (from $125), whose eight rooms pull off the Victorian look without feeling staid. A guest room at the art-focused 21C Museum Hotel.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |