Lilly's Restaurant Review:
It is not a stretch to say that Kathy Cary, who has operated this landmark Louisville restaurant since 1988, is the Alice Waters of Kentucky. She was buying directly from regional farmers years before other area chefs caught the spirit, and does so to this day. A summer salad with Bibb lettuce, strawberries and balsamic vinegar is almost a dessert with the creamy addition of Capriole...
Chef–proprietor Kathy Cary is Kentucky's most honored chef. She emphasizes local ingredients in dishes with Southern and Continental influences; her creations range from Kentucky tapas (a changing selection of light bites) to a nightly version of veal scallopine (sauces and sides change). The contemporary purple and deep green dining rooms will make you feel like you're dining in an elegant...
A decor update has replaced the vivid greens and purples of the dining rooms with warm taupe and gray. Happily, both the scenic wall murals and the ever-changing "Kentucky bistro" menu remain. Chef-proprietor Kathy Cary was among the first… Read More
Review: Lilly's:
If I were in charge of a culinary school, every candidate for graduation would have to pass one final exam before earning a diploma: Roast a chicken. Perfectly.