Paducah is a pleasant surprise – the quilt capital of the universe – with an historical city section home to several upscale restaurants. This visit brought me to Max’s where I noticed their brick oven rearin’ to go.
Starting with a glass of pinot, the bread presentation had a good partner in crime. Several nice wine choices by the glass made for an interesting experience. I chose a pasta entree and specified an al dente offering and they obliged. So much pasta is over-done and mushy; pasta should be chewed to enhance mouth feel and combine with the other ingredients in the dish. My compliments to the chef!
The renovated old building with metal ceiling tiles is a classy place. Their outdoor patio looked inviting – but March isn’t the time to be outdoors in the Midwest (it’s so close to Illinois I just can’t say I was in the South).
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112 Market House Square
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 575-FIRE
(270) 575-3473