Louisville is well established as a place of culinary lore. We have everything from Cuban to Ethiopian dining options available. What we don't have much of, however, is food trucks. No, I'm not talking about a pick-up truck that brings processed, packaged food to various businesses in the area. I'm talking about real, homemade food served out of a truck. Apparently, our city ordinances make Louisville a relatively non-food-truck-friendly town. Despite that fact, a few have surfaced recently, and one particularly stands out. Holy Mole, serving fresh tacos. Suffice to call it a taco truck. The quality of the food, though, is certainly superior to that of any fast food taco place.
For starters, they make their own masa taco shells. Masa is Spanish for dough and is often used for making corn tortillas, as is the case with Holy Mole. The menu varies, but on a recent visit I had the fish and chicken mole varieties. The fish was beer-battered tilapia, topped with a jicama slaw and chipotle aioli (I have seen a lightly fried basa version available as well). The fish was flaky, not over-fried, and the jicama slaw and chipotle aioli were fresh, excellent compliments to the taco. The chicken mole was quite good as well. Slow simmered in a "poblano mole" with sesame seeds and cilantro, the chicken was tender and juicy. The poblano lends a bit of a kick, but is not overly spicy.
All of the tacos are about $4.00 each. You can add sour cream, sliced avacado, queso fresco, and a few other "extras", for $.50 apiece. There were also several veggie "extras", such as sliced cabbage and pickled onions, available at no additional charge. Two tacos makes for a pretty nice lunch. You may spend a little more than you would at a fast food chain, but to support a local establishment that uses local purveyors, it's well worth it.
The problem is, you have to find it. Holy Mole is at a different spot every day. I happened upon the truck outside the NachBar in Germantown late at night. It travels all over the city, though, and will generally park in one spot for several hours. You can find out where the truck will be next by checking out their Facebook page (facebook.com/holymoletacos) or on Twitter (@holymoletruck). The minimal effort it takes to search for it is far outweighed by the yummy goodness that awaits!
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Sample Holy Mole and other Louisville food trucks at the "Food Truckus Ruckus", Sat, Sep. 17th, at 1007 E. Jefferson St. from 11 am - 3.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Mmm, Indian Food!
Do you like Indian food?
I do! I like it a lot! I'm sure some of you may be skeptical, but I guarantee you can find something on an Indian menu that you will appreciate. It took me 4 or 5 times to find a dish I really liked, but now I am hooked. There are at least a dozen menu options I would be quite pleased with these days.
In Louisville, we are fortunate to have many great dining destinations featuring cuisines from all over the globe. Indian is no exception. There are several competent choices, but Bombay Grill on N. Hurstbourne is probably my favorite. They feature both Northern and Southern Indian fare. Most other Indian restaurants in the city (and in the country) only offer Northern Indian cuisine. Bombay seems to be a slight step above its competitors in terms of presentation and quality of ingredients.
Kashmir, on Bardstown Road in the Highlands, is a sentimental favorite of mine, though. This is where I was introduced to Indian food. It is also the most conveniently located to where I live. I will always be a Kashmir fan and supporter, but Bombay is unparalleled in Louisville. Shalimar, on S. Hurstbourne, and Dak Shin, on Bardstown Road near Fern Creek (featuring everything from Northern Indian to Indo-Chinese) are not bad choices either. I can go to virtually any Indian restaurant and be happy.
If you have convinced yourself that there is no possible way you would like Indian food, I bet I could prove you wrong. A common misconception is that all Indian cookery is very spicy. Not true. It certainly can be, but many dishes are available, and even intended to be, mildly spiced. The flavors are always bold, but they won't necessarily melt your face. Give me a call if you want to go sometime. I am always down for Indian!
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If you go...
Bombay Grill, 216 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, (502) 425-8892, www.bombaygrillky.com
Kashmir, 1285 Bardstown Road, (502) 473-8765, www.kashmirlouisville.com
Shalimar, 1850 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, (502) 493-8899, www.shalimarlouisville.com
Dak Shin, 4742 Bardstown Road, (502) 491-7412, www.mydakshin.com
I do! I like it a lot! I'm sure some of you may be skeptical, but I guarantee you can find something on an Indian menu that you will appreciate. It took me 4 or 5 times to find a dish I really liked, but now I am hooked. There are at least a dozen menu options I would be quite pleased with these days.
In Louisville, we are fortunate to have many great dining destinations featuring cuisines from all over the globe. Indian is no exception. There are several competent choices, but Bombay Grill on N. Hurstbourne is probably my favorite. They feature both Northern and Southern Indian fare. Most other Indian restaurants in the city (and in the country) only offer Northern Indian cuisine. Bombay seems to be a slight step above its competitors in terms of presentation and quality of ingredients.
Kashmir, on Bardstown Road in the Highlands, is a sentimental favorite of mine, though. This is where I was introduced to Indian food. It is also the most conveniently located to where I live. I will always be a Kashmir fan and supporter, but Bombay is unparalleled in Louisville. Shalimar, on S. Hurstbourne, and Dak Shin, on Bardstown Road near Fern Creek (featuring everything from Northern Indian to Indo-Chinese) are not bad choices either. I can go to virtually any Indian restaurant and be happy.
If you have convinced yourself that there is no possible way you would like Indian food, I bet I could prove you wrong. A common misconception is that all Indian cookery is very spicy. Not true. It certainly can be, but many dishes are available, and even intended to be, mildly spiced. The flavors are always bold, but they won't necessarily melt your face. Give me a call if you want to go sometime. I am always down for Indian!
Go Cards!
If you go...
Bombay Grill, 216 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, (502) 425-8892, www.bombaygrillky.com
Kashmir, 1285 Bardstown Road, (502) 473-8765, www.kashmirlouisville.com
Shalimar, 1850 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, (502) 493-8899, www.shalimarlouisville.com
Dak Shin, 4742 Bardstown Road, (502) 491-7412, www.mydakshin.com
Friday, August 5, 2011
Welcome to my blog!
As most of my friends and family can attest, I can talk. Sometimes even monologue. I tend to be a little more succinct when I write, however. I have started this blog as a way to organize my thoughts.
I also want to use this blog to market myself as a Realtor, lover of Louisville (including U of L sports), and foodie. Hopefully, my entries will inform and entertain (but not offend). I have an opinion on just about every topic, some of which I just have more knowledge than others.
Although I am not a historical expert, the city of Louisville is one of the things I know most about. I can comfortably navigate my way around the entire community. I have my thoughts on the best places to shop, eat, live, and play (which I plan to discuss in future entries).
As a Realtor, however, I want only to offer guidance so that my clients can make the best decision for themselves personally. It has been established that I like to talk. If I am trying to assist you in your real estate needs, though, I promise to listen to exactly what you want and provide a professional experience.
Judah Real Estate Group is a full service real estate company. This means that we can represent buyers and sellers, but through our team of experts, we can also custom build a home, remodel your existing space, and build, market, and sell our own communities. Although I try not to take myself or life in general too seriously, I am serious about my desire to help people and provide them with a trusted resource for perhaps the largest investment they will ever make.
Stay tuned for future entries about food, sports, real estate, family, and my life in Louisville.
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I also want to use this blog to market myself as a Realtor, lover of Louisville (including U of L sports), and foodie. Hopefully, my entries will inform and entertain (but not offend). I have an opinion on just about every topic, some of which I just have more knowledge than others.
Although I am not a historical expert, the city of Louisville is one of the things I know most about. I can comfortably navigate my way around the entire community. I have my thoughts on the best places to shop, eat, live, and play (which I plan to discuss in future entries).
As a Realtor, however, I want only to offer guidance so that my clients can make the best decision for themselves personally. It has been established that I like to talk. If I am trying to assist you in your real estate needs, though, I promise to listen to exactly what you want and provide a professional experience.
Judah Real Estate Group is a full service real estate company. This means that we can represent buyers and sellers, but through our team of experts, we can also custom build a home, remodel your existing space, and build, market, and sell our own communities. Although I try not to take myself or life in general too seriously, I am serious about my desire to help people and provide them with a trusted resource for perhaps the largest investment they will ever make.
Stay tuned for future entries about food, sports, real estate, family, and my life in Louisville.
Go Cards!
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