The Louisville Originals discounted Web Certificates will go on sale Thursday, April 14th at 10:00 AM EST. Look for the link on our website at
www.louisvilleoriginals.com

DETAILS: The certificates are discounted 30 percent, $35 for a $50 gift certificate and $17.50 for a $25 gift certificate. They are valid for six months from date of purchase and cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity. The certificates are not redeemable for cash, and no change will be given. Certificates are valid for six months from date of purchase. Only one gift certificate may be used per table per visit, and cannot be used on holidays or for special events. There is a limited quantity and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Derby Dining Tips

Take the work out of Derby entertaining and gift giving with Louisville Originals and The Louisville Originals Gift Card. Many of our members offer private party rooms, off-site catering, and of course reservations for Oaks and Derby. Share your pride for our city with your out of town guests and support original independent restaurants that help make us unique.

Featured Recipe

Salted Caramel Coconut Tart from Sweet Surrender Dessert Cafe

Preheat oven to 350 Prep: Spray 2-10"cake pans with non-stick spray and line them with plastic wrap, making sure that the plastic is as smooth ...more info

Louisville Originals Merchandise

Show your support with Louisville Originals shirts, caps, aprons, mugs, bags, note cards and fun stuff. Great gifts for your favorite foodie. Visit the Cafe Press store in The Mall St. Matthews or order online here.

Double Points - First Tuesday of Every Month

Dine at any Louisville Originals member restaurant on the first Tuesday of the month and you will automatically earn double points. The next double point Tuesday will be 5/3/11.

Thank you for supporting our independent restaurant group.

Thank you for supporting Louisville Originals. We appreciate your choice of dining with us instead of a non-member restaurant. We are proud to reward your loyalty with our Rewards Card program. It is an honor to redeem your points in our restaurants.

Please note the following program rules on the back of your Rewards Card:

*Louisville Originals not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards
* 500 maximum points added per visit
* $100 maximum value redeemed per visit
* Points and Rewards not valid for catering or banquets
* Programs and restrictions subject to change without notice
*May not be valid with any other offers, discounts, or promotions

If you should ever have any difficulties redeeming your points, please contact Maggie de la Torre, President of Louisville Originals, delatorres@insightbb.com.

How to get your rewards card...
Cards are free at any of our member establishments. Click Here to see our list of restaurants and pick up your card today!

Mayan Cafe
Derby Preview Night
For the 2nd year in a row, Churchill Downs Track Announcer, Mark Johnson, will give a presentation on how to handicap the Derby. We will serve a 3-course dinner that evening with a menu that will fuse typical Kentucky Derby flavors with our Mayan recipes. Dinner will be begin at 6:30pm and will cost $75 per person, plus tax & gratuity.Most importantly, if you register for the dinner by April 1st, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of Derby week passes, which are general admission tickets to Churchill Downs Tuesday - more info

Bistro Le Relais
Bistro Le Relais Prix Fixe Dinner
Bistro Le Relais is now offering a four course Chefs choice Prix Fixe dinner Tuesday through Thursday evenings.$32.50 per person - more info

Bourbons Bistro
Bourbon & Cigar Tasting with JShephard
Monday, May 2, 2011 3 course dinner, with appetizer. Olvia Cigar Company will be sponsoring the event and will be raffling prizes. The cost of the dinner is $65, and will available for $45 without the cigar.
- more info

Asiatique
The Patio is Now Open!
Enjoy the weather with a great meal on our patio!

Oaks & Derby Dinner
Serving 4 course prix fixed menu in which the guest chooses 1 of 3 salad dressings, 1 of 8 appetizers, 1 of 7 entrees and 1 of 3 desserts. Reservations are held with a credit card and cancellation is 48 hrs in advance. For more information go to our web site. - more info

Easter Brunch
Join us for our sunday brunch consisting of traditional items and some asian inspired selections. For Easter there will be some special items created just for the holiday. Our normal brunch menu is posted on our website for viewing. - more info

Mother's Day Brunch
A buffet consisting of traditional fare and some asian inspired selections will be served. Examples are Vietnamese inspired crepes, made to order omelets , and southern style biscuits and gravy and mushroom risotto are just to name a few. Cost is $25/person for adults and children are $15. Reservations are recommended - more info

Uptown Cafe
Wine Tasting
Please join us at the Uptown Cafe for a sampling of 6 wines paired with tastings of Kentucky Spring flavors. Guest speakers and sommeliers John Johnson from The Wine Pack and Tim Quinlan with Republic National Dist.$35.00 per person. Reservations 502-458-4212

Monday 1/2 off bottles of wine
1/2 price bottles of wine with dinner on Monday nights

Winston's Restaurant
Easter Brunch
Winston's is now taking reservations for Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 24th.Chef Castro's wide menu encompasses wonderful breakfast and lunch items such as French Toast with Lemon Curd and Cream Cheese Icing, Steak and Eggs, Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and Granola, Fish and Chips, Burgers with Caramelized Shallots, Bacon, and Cheese, renowned 'Not Brown' and Pan Seared Salmon. Castro is planning Easter Specials. Bring the family and enjoy Winston's for Easter Brunch!Access our on-line reservation system at http://www.sullivan.edu/winstons/ - more info

Bristol Bar & Grille - Jeffersonville
4th Annual Bristol Thunder Event
Enjoy appetizer, dinner, gourmet coffee and dessert buffets, while watching the Thunder events on the river. Reservations required. 170.00 per person, limited view seating 130.00 per person, or bar stools at 95.00 per stool. Call 812.218.1995 for reservations. - more info

Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown
Bloody Mary Bar
Join the Bristol Downtown for our Saturday & Sunday Bloody Mary Bar. Come out, enjoy a spicy cocktail. Available Saturday 11-3 and Sunday's from 1-4. - more info

Bristol Bar & Grille - Prospect
Bristol Prospect Hats & Horses
HATS & HORSES Bristol Prospect Bourbon Dinner and Hat Sale
Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:00-9:00* Bourbon inspired three course dinner, includes Woodford Reserve Bourbon Taste $30.00 per person
Bourbon Glazed Chicken Wings with a Stilton Blue Cheese Dip, Fox Hollow Farm Henry Bain Sirloin, Accompanied by Bourbon-Spiked Sweet Potato Puree, Comfy Cow Bourbon Ball Ice Cream*
*Live Music by Guitarist Carston Nelson*
* Hats by Madam Foo Foo Couture, specializing in Derby & Oaks hats - more info

Lilly's Bistro
Tapas Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 5pm - 10pm we expand our menu of small plates. Prices range from $4 - $18.

De la Torre's/ La Bodega
Come to Spain for 20.11
Each week De la Torre's will be offering a culinary getaway for $20.11....April 5-9 , Miguel will prepare Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Mushrooms, Serrano ham, and Parmesan, accompanied by a glass of Marques de Caceres Rioja. We will post the 20.11 getaway menu on the events page the beginning of each week. So take a break and come to Spain for dinner!

La Bodega Late Night
We are expanding our hours for the Spring and Summer. La Bodega will be open until 2a.m. starting this weekend, April 8th and 9th.Come for great drink specials and delicious tapas!

Hiko-a-mon
Take a Bite Out of Multiple Sclerosis!
Each time Jennifer Roll and selected drinks are purchased between March 1 and April 8, 50% of the purchase price will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Japanese Relief!
10% of your total purchase will be donated to the Japanese Disaster Relief Fund. So eat more at hiko-A-mon to support this great cause!!!

The gift cards can be purchased online and over the phone and you choose the amount of your card (between $25 and $1000).

Gift Cards can also be purchased at all ValuMarket stores and downtown at the Louisville Visitors Center. The card can be used multiple times for your own dining, or as a gift. Your gift cards will be mailed via USPS within two (2) business days of receipt of payment. Enjoy!

Click Here to check the balance on your Originals Gift Card.

Louisville Original Restaurants:
Click Here for a Google Map of Our Restaurants

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NOTES:

Reward Values are stored on your rewards card (like a gift card). You must request that your reward be taken from your card when you are ready to redeem. Only registered cards are eligible for redeeming points.

Did you know that you can check your point balances on line?
To sign in to your account and view your transactions, click here: PowerCard Member Sign In
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