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At Starrz, the curried goat 'is starting to catch on'

By Sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com

If you're tired of burgers and pasta, jazz up your dinners out with a little curried goat, jerk chicken, and rice and peas.

The curried goat is "starting to catch on," said chef Britten Andrews of Starrz Sports Lounge.

Starrz opened six months ago at 1128 Winchester Road, in a small shopping center behind Sonic Drive-In. Andrews, a graduate of Sullivan University, said his culinary skills were heavily influenced by his parents, who are from Costa Rica.

Starrz is open for dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday. Call (859) 246-1117.

Help Jonathan turn 10

Jonathan at Gratz Park is celebrating its 10th anniversary Sunday. Cocktails will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Call (859) 252-4949 or go to www.jagp.info. Jonathan's is at 120 West Second Street.

Merrick Inn, Murray's get in the spirits

Merrick Inn and Murray's Restaurant are having Halloween parties Friday. The Grey Ghost parties will begin at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, and Grey Goose drinks are $5.

Merrick Inn is at 1074 Merrick Drive. Call (859) 269-5417. Murray's is at 3955 Harrodsburg Road. Call (859) 219-9922.

Speaking of Murray's, some changes are taking place there beginning Monday.

The restaurant will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. serving salads, sandwiches and entrees. A "Pub Grub" menu will be available from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring appetizers and sandwiches. A new "In-and-Out" special is for those who want to eat an early dinner. If you pay the check by 6:30 p.m., you'll get 20 percent off. On Monday nights, the special is slow-roasted prime rib for $16.95.

Creepy Karaoke is back

Winchell's Restaurant & Bar is having its fourth annual Creepy Karaoke Halloween party at 10 p.m. Friday. There will be drink specials, door prizes and a costume contest. Winchell's is at 348 Southland Drive. Call (859) 278-9424 or go to www.winchellsrestaurant.com.

Democrat or Republican, the pie is free

Wear your "I Voted" sticker to DeSha's Restaurant & Bar at lunchtime on Tuesday, Election Day, and you'll receive a complimentary slice of Kern's Kitchen Derby Pie. e_SDHpDeSha's is at 101 North Broadway in Victorian Square. Call (859) 259-3771.

There's more on menu at Wines on Vine

Jason Walls, the new chef at Wines on Vine, has expanded the dinner menu for fall and winter. New dishes include filet, hen and pasta. Chili is back on the menu for lunch, which is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. On Election Day, the "Martinis and Manicures" night will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wines on Vine is at 400 Old Vine Street. Call (859) 243-0017 or go to www.winesonvine.net.

You can twirl it or slurp it

Akielo Temple, No. 128, Daughters of the Nile will have a spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Drive. The cost is $7 for adults. $3.50 for children younger than 10.

Sunday dinner on Saturday night

Campbell's in Paris, 519 Main Street, is having a fall comfort food buffet on Saturday. The menu will include chicken and dressing casserole, stuffed cabbage rolls, autumn vegetables and salads. The cost is $14.95. Call (859) 987-5164.