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French bistro Byrdie’s opens in NuLu

The restaurant comes from the acclaimed restaurateurs behind a Michelin star spot in Chicago.

A exquisitely plated meal.

Byrdie’s might be Louisville’s newest date night spot — probably time to update our guide.

Photo courtesy Byrdie’s

A new restaurant is taking flight in NuLu.

Located in Hotel Genevieve’s former Rose’te’s space, Bydie’s opens Thursday, Dec. 12. It features French cuisine with Southern influences, and comes from the husband-and-wife team Jenner Tomaska + Katrina Bravo, of Chicago’s fine dining establishment Esmé — a Michelin star restaurant.

The upscale menu features items like Scallops St. Jacques, Hokkaido scallops in a vermouth + mussel broth, and Tournedos Rossini, a French steak dish featuring American Wagyu tenderloin, foie gras, and black truffle.

There are also menu items “pour deaux” — that’s “for two” in french — as well as salad, dessert, wine, and cocktails. Price range from $10 for an appetizer to upwards of $100 for some entrees.

Jenner Tomaska is a three-time James Beard Award nominee, including as a finalist for Best Chef in the Great Lakes this year, with quite the Instagram presence116,000 followers and counting.

Is your mouth watering? Same. Grab a reservation.

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