Looking Back At Reader's Choice Food & Dining Winners From The Last 5 Years

With voting for the 2024 Reader's Choice Awards well under way, we thought it was time to take a look back at some of the winners from Louisville's recent past.

In case you haven't been keeping track, it's been 5 years since 2019. If that doesn't seem like that much time, take a look at the list of best new restaurants over the years and see if you don't think: Huh, so that's when that opened.

From the best chef to favorite local food truck, take a look at these previous winners and get ready to cast your vote for 2024!
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Best Fine Dining
2023: Volare Italian Ristorante
2022: Volare Italian Ristorante
2021: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
2020: Jack Fry’s
2019: Jack Fry’s

Best Fine Dining

2023: Volare Italian Ristorante

2022: Volare Italian Ristorante
2021: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
2020: Jack Fry’s
2019: Jack Fry’s
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Best Food Truck
2023: FlavaVille Food Truck
2022: Bamba Eggroll Co.
2021: Hot Buns Food Truck
2020: Traveling Kitchen
2019: Traveling Kitchen

Best Food Truck

2023: FlavaVille Food Truck

2022: Bamba Eggroll Co.
2021: Hot Buns Food Truck
2020: Traveling Kitchen
2019: Traveling Kitchen
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Best Chef
2023: Casey Mader – Chef It Up
2022: Casey Mader - Chef It Up
2021: Edward Lee, 610 Magnolia
2020: Anthony Lamas, Seviche
2019: Josh Moore, Volare Italian Ristorante

Best Chef

2023: Casey Mader – Chef It Up

2022: Casey Mader - Chef It Up
2021: Edward Lee, 610 Magnolia
2020: Anthony Lamas, Seviche
2019: Josh Moore, Volare Italian Ristorante
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Best Appetizers
2023: Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar
2022: Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar
2021: Bristol Bar & Grill
2020: LouVino
2019: Gold Bar

Best Appetizers

2023: Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar

2022: Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar
2021: Bristol Bar & Grill
2020: LouVino
2019: Gold Bar
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Best New Restaurant
2023: Harvey’s
2022: North of Bourbon
2021: Toasty’s Tavern
2020: Gold Bar
2019: Noche Mexican BBQ

Best New Restaurant

2023: Harvey’s

2022: North of Bourbon
2021: Toasty’s Tavern
2020: Gold Bar
2019: Noche Mexican BBQ
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