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salads
The triple crown
of salads
appetizers
Chicken Tenders
$7.25
Country breaded chicken filets fried to a golden brown
and served with a choice of bourbon honey mustard or
bar-b-que sauce.
Add Fries - $2.50
country ham wontons
$7.50
A local favorite! Made with Kentucky’s own country
cured ham, blended with Cheddar and Monterey Jack
cheeses wrapped in a crispy wonton wrapper. Served
with a bourbon mustard sauce.
Curing the Kentucky Country Ham involves a combination of
time and experience. Salt and brown sugar are rubbed into the
ham by hand. Then they are washed and hung to be smoked
with hickory wood. After 6-9 months of aging in the changeable
Kentucky climate, the delicious product is produced.
soups
Kentucky burgoo
Burgoo is a stew that has been made in Kentucky since the
time of Daniel Boone. It is slow cooked in large batches and
contains a large variety of meats, vegetables and spices.
soup of the day
Offered daily.
A sample of three of our favorite spreads combined to fulfill
your senses. A creamy chicken salad enhanced by toasted
pecans. A local favorite – Benedictine with the perfect
combination of onion, cucumber and cream cheese to form a
cooling spread. And finally - Country Ham salad. The smoked
and sugar cured ham is blended with celery, onion and Dijon
mustard-mayonnaise to create a balanced spread. Served with
assorted crostini and crackers.
Benedictine was originated in the 1920’s by a Louisville
caterer named Jennie Benedict. The spread was regularly
featured at cocktail parties and weddings in and surrounding
the Louisville area.
Caesar salad
$4.25
$8.95
A timeless favorite of crisp Romaine lettuce topped with
home-style croutons, Asiago Parmesan Cheese and a tangy
Caesar Dressing. Always a classic and definitely a favorite.
Add Chicken - $4
Café favorite
spinach salad
$8.95
A delightful blend of baby spinach, field greens and crisp
Romaine lettuce, garnished with sliced almonds, Bleu Cheese
crumbles, red onions, mandarin oranges and home-style
croutons. This salad is a crowd favorite with the addition of
homemade citrus vinaigrette.
Add Chicken - $4
$4.95
A true Kentucky classic! A rich combination of beef, chicken
and pork enhanced by seasonal vegetables to form a
wonderful stew. Served with cornbread.
$9.25
sides
pickle fries $3.95
french fries $3.95
fresh fruit compote $3.95
loaded baked potato salad
house salad (Small) $4.95
assorted dressings:
$3.95
Thousand Island, Honey Dijon, Citrus Vinaigrette, Bleu
Cheese, Bourbon Vinaigrette, Low-Fat Balsamic, Ranch
and Caesar
WHAT IS THE URBAN BOURBON TRAIL?
Here in Louisville, we’ve embraced bourbon, our state’s signature spirit,
as a key ingredient in what makes our city so unique and attractive.
Collect a stamp for each stop along the trail and get special Bourbon
Country prizes. Ask your server for a passport.
lunch entrÉe
Louisville hot brown
$11.95
A Kentucky Classic! The perfect blend of sliced turkey,
toasted bread and a blend of Bechamel and Mornay
sauces. Topped with bacon and fresh sliced tomatoes.
Garnished with Parmesan cheese and bourbonsmoked Paprika.
The Hot Brown was created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville
in the early 1900’s by Chef Fred Schmidt. It is still served at
many fine dining establishments and the Brown Hotel.
meatloaf hamburger
$10.00
Your favorite meatloaf in the shape of a burger! Eight ounces
served on top of a Kaiser roll. Garnished with pickle, onion,
tomato and lettuce. Your choice of Cheddar, Jalapeño Jack,
Swiss or Bleu Cheese. Served with French fries.
bar-b-qued brisket
of beef sandwich
$10.00
Traditional beef brisket slow cooked until tender
combined with bourbon bar-b-que sauce served atop
a Kaiser bun combined with a creamy cole slaw for
a southern style bar-b-que experience. Served with
French fries.
a triple crown
sandwich
$9.95
Choose from homemade chicken salad, country ham salad or
benedictine on whole wheat or rye bread. Served with a side
of chips.
cod filet
$10.00
Hand cut cod filet breaded with seasoned cracker crumbs
served on a Kaiser roll, accompanied with coleslaw, pickle
spear and home-style Tarter Sauce.
desserts
bourbon bread pudding
$4.95
This dessert will rival all competitors here in the
South. Accompanied with fresh whipped cream.
Bourbon sauce ingredients:
water, butter, sugar, eggs and bourbon
derby-pie®
$4.25
The one and only! Developed at the Melrose Inn. A delightful
mixture of walnuts, chocolate chips, sugar and butter baked in
a pasty shell. Served with fresh whipped cream.
The Derby-Pie ® is a trademarked name with a secret
patented recipe. The original recipe was made at the Melrose
Inn by Walter and Leandra Kern. The pie is still made and
sold only by Kern’s Kitchen in Louisville, Kentucky.
kid’s menu
grilled cheese
$6.95
Classic grilled cheese. Served with fries.
hot dog
$6.95
All-beef frank. Served with fries.
drinks
Coffee $1.50
iced tea $1.50
soft drinks
$2.00
daily special
Please ask your server.
mint julep
traditional mint julep
$10.00
Bourbon, simple syrup and mint served over crushed
ice in a souvenir glass.
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BOURBON FLIGHTS & DRINKS
for the urban bourbon trail
RUN OF ROSES
$15.00 Four Roses Yellow Label
Derby cafÉ julep
$10.00 (Traditional Drink)
good old days
$15.00 Old Forester
sunny's halo (1983 Derby Winner)
$10.00 Early Times, Lemonade, and a splash of
Big brown (2008 Derby Winner)
$20.00 Blanton’s Single Barrel
regret (1915 Derby Winner)
$10.00 Maker's Mark, Peach Snapps and
mine that bird (2009 Derby Winner)
$20.00 Eagle Rare Single Barrel
bubbling over (1926 Derby Winner)
$12.00 Old Forester, Sweet Vermouth, Peach
I’ll have another
$25.00 Ancient Age 10 Year
dark star (1953 Derby Winner)
$12.00 Maker's Mark, Sweet Vermouth, Coffee
Early Times, Mint and Simple Syrup
Four Roses Small Batch
Four Roses Single Barrel
Orange Juice
Old Pogue
Very Old Barton
Jim Beam’s Devil’s Cut
Maker’s Mark 46
Fighting Cock 6 year
Wild Turkey 101
(2012 Derby Winner)
Angel’s Envy
Larceny
Triple crown (Last Winner was Affirmed in 1978)
$50.00 Rock Hill Farms
Rip Van Winkle 10 Year
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Iced Tea
Puree and Champagne
Liqueur and Dark Créme de Cocoa
featured cocktail
Ask your server for details.