It’s been an exceptionally eventful week for the EatDrinkTalk crew, as we spent a delicious week scoping out the city’s restaurant and bar scene to bring you this excellent podcast. In the news, we start with word that a big change is coming to Corbett’s, the fine dining destination in the East End. Chef Dean Corbett is taking a page from his Jack’s Lounge location in St. Matthews and offering a new menu and concept called Jack’s Lounge at Corbett’s. In Clifton, we learned that the Hilltop Tavern is temporarily closed, thanks to faulty plumbing. We’ll tell you what you need to know about the Bourbon Classic and the American Brandy Dinner in town, and fill you in on an innovative program at Copper & Kings to develop and train bartenders.

In our popular favorites segment, Steve recommends the papadzules at the Mayan Cafe and a rare Knob Creek barrel pick he recommends keeping in the freezer. Rick’s experience at the Gravy Cup competition left him satisfied and full, but he chose the Con Huevos version of the Southern staple as his pick of the week, along with a cold Fehr’s Beer at Akasha Brewing in NuLu.

Speaking of Fehr’s, the first interview of the show is with Jeff Faith, who acquired rights to the brand three years ago and is now brewing Fehr’s in Louisville for the first time in four decades. He’s also an airplane mechanic and a local musician who plays several times a week at various venues. Jenn Desjardins’ story is an inspiring one — she worked her way through school in the hospitality industry, and now heads up the Ideal Bartender program at Copper & Kings.

We’ve got all that and plenty more at the EatDrinkTalk.net web site, so download the podcast and check us out online.

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Jenn Desjardins
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Jeff Faith