Garage Bar

Louisville


The best thing to do on a warm afternoon in Louisville is to make your way to this uber-hip converted NuLu service station (accented by two kissing Camaros) and order a round of basil gimlets and the ham and cheese platter (a tasting of three in each category, all locally made, served with fresh bread and preserves; $28).

Then move on to the main menu, which concentrates on the best brick-oven pizza in town.


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