610 Magnolia

"Flagship restaurant of chef Edward Lee, known for his creative spin on Southern cuisine."

"Celebrity chef Edward Lee presents a modern menu with Southern flair at 610 Magnolia, where every dish focuses on locally sourced produce. The team at the Old Louisville restaurant is constantly experimenting with fresh and unique flavor combinations, changing offerings weekly since the eatery’s opening in 2003. Recent highlights have included butternut squash and goat cheese agnolotti, seared scallops with braised radish, and carrot cake served with bourbon praline ice cream. Reservations are required at this upscale dinner destination." - Lennie Omalza

"610 Magnolia in Louisville, Kentucky, which honors and celebrates the traditions of Southern cuisine." - Terri Ciccone

"Edward Lee is the chef-owner of Louisville restaurant 610 Magnolia, and Lindsey Ofcacek is the restaurant’s wine director." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors

"This is the end of the independent restaurant era, and I don’t know any chef in their right mind who feels hopeful right now. We have meal kits; we’re getting heaters. But at the end of the day, I’m on the Titanic, trying to throw out buckets of water to stay afloat. It’s the fluctuations that really hurt us. We rely on predictability for staffing, for inventory. Now we don’t have a clue. Some of it is COVID-related; some of it is protest-related; and some of it related to fears about eating out. Sometimes it’s a viral article on Facebook that affects consumer confidence." - ByAshlea Halpern