Category Archives: Farm to Table
4.22.17 Emily & Andrew’s Wedding
On April 22, 2017, we had the treasure pleasure of catering the wedding of two very special people – Emily & Andrew. These two met while working with us at the Mayan Cafe, and though they don’t live in Louisville anymore, came back to celebrate with friends and family here. Being included in their celebration […]
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May 2017 Features : asparagus
May 2017 | DINNER SPECIALS This month, we are featuring asparagus in all of our special dishes. Asparagus is the first sign of spring with its crisp stalks appearing at the farmer’s market stands. The spinach and carrots we’re featuring this month are also fresh at this time of year. You don’t need to do […]
tags: asparagus, derby, May specials, Monthly feature menus, Monthly Specials
Derby 2017
Our favorite time of year in Louisville is upon us! The Kentucky Derby! On Friday & Saturday, we’ll be offering a limited 4-course menu for $70/person with beverages, gratuity & tax additional. We will implement a strict 48 hour cancellation policy and will have to charge $70/person in the group if we’re not given ample notice […]
tags: Chef Bruce Ucan, derby, derby menu, NuLu, Spring
April 2017 Features: carrots
This month, we are featuring carrots in all of our special dishes. At the brink of spring, each new week brings more vegetables from our farmers. We are just now getting carrots and collard greens, both of which we are excited to feature in these specials. The KY silver carp comes from FIn Gourmet Foods […]
March 2017 Features: Butternut Squash
This month, we are featuring butternut squash in all of our special dishes. At the brink of spring, we wait anxiously for the greens, asparagus & strawberries that the next couple months will bring us. For now, our farmer’s root cellars still fortunately have some butternut squash. A mild winter has brought us more veggies […]
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February 2017 Features: Chayote Squash
This month, we are featuring chayote squash in all of our special dishes. Chayote originated in central Mexico and prefers warmer climates. It is known commonly as a vegetable pear or a pear squash. It has a mild flavor with a good amount of water content. It takes on the flavors with which it is […]
tags: chayote squash, Chef Bruce Ucan, february, Monthly Feature Menu, tempranillo
Mayan Cafe 10 Year Anniversary: January 2017
January of 2017 marks our 10 year anniversary as the Mayan Cafe and 20 years of Chef Bruce owning restaurants in NuLu. Of course, we have several fun things in store to celebrate! First, the dinner menu in January will feature the 10 best dishes of the last 10 years. Additionally, we will be giving […]
tags: 10 year anniversary, Anne Shadle, Chef Bruce Ucan, free lima beans, NuLu, Tok-sel Lima Beans
December 2016 Features: sweet potatoes
This month, we are featuring sweet potatoes in all of our special dishes. December is full of holiday cheer so our specials are warming and hearty. This chicken tortilla soup is the essence of comfort food, filled with the rich winter vegetables we enjoy this time of year. Our fish entree is made with Asian […]
tags: asian carp, bourbon, chicken soup, december, Monthly Feature Menu, Sweet potatoes
10.22.16 Derrick & Brent’s Wedding
On October 22, 2016, we had the pleasure of catering Derrick & Brent’s wedding at the Louisville Water Tower. We so enjoyed working with these two wonderful gentleman to help make their day special. Their vision and style were on point. They accentuated the space with blues and whites, which complemented the look of the Water […]
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10.8.16 Kathleen & Mike’s Wedding
On October 8, 2016, we had the honor of catering Kathleen & Mike’s wedding. We have been fortunate to know Kathleen for a long time as she has worked on our front of house team on and off over the past several years. She & Mike had a great vision for their celebration, focusing on […]
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