IMMIGRANTS ARE SHAPING THIS FLOURISHING FOODIE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN LOUISVILLE

Recently named one of “The Best Food Neighbourhoods in the USA”, NuLu has become one of the city’s must-visit dining destinations. Just east of downtown, NuLu’s eclectic cuisine offers flavours from around the world. Yucatan-born Bruce Ucán was first on the scene nearly two decades ago with his long-time staple Mayan Café.

Cuban-born Fernando Martinez has done his part to brighten up the neighbourhood with the addition of two successful concepts, La Bodeguita de Mima and Guacamole. Husband and wife duo Alvio and Elaisy Lapinet bring extra flavour to the city’s exploding Cuban community with the addition of Cured.

Israeli-born Noam Bilitzer was recently nominated for a James Beard award for “Best Chef: Southeast” after celebrating the one-year anniversary of Meesh Meesh, a Levantine-inspired restaurant lauded as one of the best new eateries in the country. Wash it all down at Rabbit Hole Distillery, which houses the ultra-modern Bourbon brand created by Kaveh Zamanian, who is originally from Iran, but made his way to Kentucky after falling in love with his Louisville-born wife.

Learn more about Louisville’s food scene and the East Market District, here.