Known for vegetarian fare, this casual establishment near the UK also satisfies carnivores with its menu's wide-ranging scope. For more than a generation, the place has offered healthy alternatives to favorite dishes, serving everything from quiche to chicken and salmon, not to mention plenty of vegetable accompaniments and side dishes. Desserts are available, and theme nights are held regularly, expanding the menu and the fun. You'll also find a terrific weekend brunch and occasional live entertainment.

Soft colors and muted lighting greet visitors to this pleasant restaurant, which has been serving great Asian dishes for more than a decade now. Culinary influences hail from Hawaii, Korea, China, Vietnam, and India (to name but a few), and fresh vegetables make a measurable difference in appeal. Poultry, seafood, pork, beef, and the like are well-prepared and judiciously seasoned, and no MSG is used to interrupt the quality of the cuisine. Healthy, good food with plenty of vegetarian options.

Evoking a Tuscan farmhouse, this inviting restaurant boasts plaster walls, rustic beams, touches of greenery and wrought iron, and even a life-sized "tree" growing from the floor. In keeping with the name ("beautiful night"), cut-out stars hang above, and small, white lights add nocturnal ambience. The menu was designed for both group or individual dining (portions come "solo" or "family") and includes such rustic fare as Tuscan roasted chicken, grilled marinated smoked pork chops, beef tenderloin spiedini, steaks, and fresh fish. Wood-fired pizzas and plenty of pastas are also available, and a full bar accommodates with wines and other appropriate beverages.

Stylish, much-loved Bellini's cultivates a faithful following, who appreciate its well-prepared fare and romantic ambience. Beneath a pressed-metal ceiling, they dine on veal saltimbocca, a grilled house rib-eye, and a boneless, center-cut pork chop served with risotto. A long list of pastas offers ingredients like gorgonzola, prosciutto, eggplant, clams, and asparagus. Regulars agree that the chocolate torte is a perfect dessert option, and the bar makes for ideal mingling when evening comes. Pricey but popular.

Simple and laid-back, this local joint takes pride in its Western Kentucky-style barbecue, which is slow-cooked pork shoulder, pulled from the bone, chopped and sauced up, and often served on grilled bread. It's good alright, but they also do beef brisket, mutton (a local, robust delicacy), baby back ribs, and will even serve you chicken or a burger if you so desire. Sandwiches and plates can both be had, and you'd do well to add in some Mexican corn bread or an order of "frickles" (deep-fried pickles, for the uninitiated!).