Madera Grill, Louisville

Freshness is always on the menu at Madera Grill, where classic American dishes get a gourmet reboot. Take the turkey sandwiches, for instance. The meat is smoked in-house, the bacon is apple-smoked, and the final product is layered with high-quality dijon aioli. If that's not enough to entice you, maybe the signature pasta Madera is, with its winning combination of chilies, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Brunch dishes feature eggs harvested from organic eggplants, and they're as thoughtfully nuanced as the lunch and dinner options.