— Best Butcher Shop
- And the winner is...
- Kingsley Meats and Catering
The Basics
Opened: 1971
Neighborhood: Seneca Gardens-Kingsley border
Self-description: “An old-fashioned butcher shop, serving some of the finest cuts of meat for more than 50 years.”
Website: kingsleymeatsandcatering.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 2
Total wins: 1The Voting Academy Says
“When my husband convinced me that a move to Louisville was right for our family, I considered Kingsley’s one factor in the deal. It reminds me of my youth: a spot where everything is always just right, and everyone greets you as if they’ve known you all your life.”
- And the other nominees are...
- Frank’s Meats and Produce
The Basics
Opened: 1979
Neighborhood: Audubon Park-Prestonia border
Self-description: “Frank’s is well-known for many good things, but the chili and hearty sandwiches are definitely customer favorites.”
Website: franksmeatsandproduce.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 2
First nomination: 2017, Best Butcher ShopThe Voting Academy Says
“Seems like the longer a business stays open, the more people take for granted that it will always be there. Plehn’s Bakery, Muth’s Candies, Morris’ Deli, Frank’s. They’ve been a part of the fabric of Louisville for forever, and the buzz about these businesses is more about longevity, if they’re mentioned at all. To me, Frank’s is the kind of local treasure that would be hard to re-create today. Places like Frank’s are what keep Louisville from losing its soul.”
- Red Hog Artisan Meat
The Basics
Opened: 2016
Neighborhood: Crescent Hill
Self-description: “We are proud whole-animal butchers.”
Website: redhogartisanmeat.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 2
Total wins: 1 (2017, Best Butcher Shop)The Voting Academy Says
“I love that the butcher shop is attached to the restaurant. You can buy things that appear on the menu.”