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Chef Emil David channels Filipino roots and Roman training into a seasonal, open-kitchen experience with house-made charcuterie — plus a tucked-away speakeasy garden bar. Newly added to Eater’s 2025 list, it’s one of Shelby Park’s brightest.
Filipino-Roman fusion cuisine, house-made charcuterie, craft cocktails
741 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203 Get directions
$50–100
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