The Truth You Didn't Know About Texas Roadhouse

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Since its founding in 1993, Texas Roadhouse has gone from a single location to being the largest steakhouse chain in the United States, according to Restaurant Business. It has 600 locations in 49 states and in nine other countries. What's the secret of the chain's massive growth? It could be the steaks, or the rolls and peanuts. Or maybe the line dancing.
Whatever the case, there's plenty you may not have known about Texas Roadhouse, like how every restaurant has a Willie Nelson corner, or how it didn't start in Texas at all. Here's the truth you didn't know about Texas Roadhouse.
#TexasRoadhouse #Restaurant #Chain
Started in Indiana | 0:00
Founder lived with his parents | 1:45
America's largest steakhouse chain | 2:55
Peanuts and bread | 3:51
Willie's corner | 4:49
Lunch on weekends only | 6:04
Line-dancing servers | 7:19
Popular during the pandemic | 7:52
Owns two other restaurant chains | 9:07
Founder's death | 10:25
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@MashedFood 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about Texas Roadhouse?

@christopherp.9616 2 жыл бұрын

@Red Noland 2 words - total shit. Been to Roadhouse 3 times for "to go" orders. Wrong food 3 times. Even been handed food only to have another server come to the car and take it back. Also, meat always severly overcooked. Been to Bubba's once and served a raw (not rare) burger.

@tonyrussi7777 2 жыл бұрын

I like it!Chicken critters are GREAT.

@NewswithNick 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in the kitchen there for years. Makes me always appreciate my current job I had to work way harder there than I do now and I made way less money.

@MetalMama-zb4wg 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite restaurant! My husband and I went there often. Since he passed, when I go there, I feel so happy! Love their food!

@carmens3685 2 жыл бұрын

They killed the game in their takeout system during COVID. They set up a system outside and it was awesome. I will admit they hit some glitches, but I give them credit for being innovative.

@LOCKnLOAD122 2 жыл бұрын

This restaurant/company is very appreciative of their military veterans. Very Patriotic

@121homestead9 2 жыл бұрын

Kent Taylor would call my husband and ask him for his grandmother’s chicken and dumplings recipe, this was more than 25 years ago. He was a great man, very humble! Threw some great parties to show his appreciation to his staff. My condolences to his family.

@Spaaceyankee 2 жыл бұрын

Man this brings back memories, I opended and worked as a bartender at the first Buckhead and opened the first Texas Roadhouse also. Kent was a great guy and knew how to party =). RIP Kent, thanks for the opportunity and great times. Hers to my old Buckhead crew, you know who you are. Man did we party like you see in a movie.

@justahuman2345 2 жыл бұрын

Yes he did know how to party! It was always an upturn in the night if you crossed paths with him on a night out.

@cliftonnewton179 2 жыл бұрын

The best.

@patrickmaruniak5987 2 жыл бұрын

I Currently work for Texas Roadhouse and it's a really great place to work. The management and my bosses are extremely nice and go out of the way to help you. They've even given me rides home when I would work late and didn't have a ride. I even had a few co-workers do this for me as well. There was a couple of times in which I wanted to quit and the management and my bosses talked me out of it and I'm really glad they did because I really like working there.

@_Grimm333_ 2 жыл бұрын

Damn wish i worked at your Roadhouse instead of the one i worked at before i left

@frederickanderson1289 2 жыл бұрын

I'll eat there next I want a steak I'm not cooking, always been as good as any. And if they treat thier employees good, so much the better. Hope I'm not disappointed.

@ralphu.7568 2 жыл бұрын

That's the one where you work at. That doesn't mean all of them are gonna do that or be like that. Depends on the people and management.

@dwaynebontrager3376 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@jeffmac7468 2 жыл бұрын

I Was a baker at Texas Roadhouse in 2017. The best part about it was the bread.

@tuknchuk 2 жыл бұрын

The Tex.R.H. in Taipei, Taiwan is great !!! Great Value. Great Food. As a Texan, I’m so happy they’re here. RIP Kent.

@sidetrackmack 2 жыл бұрын

Consistently well prepared and flavorful steaks are what keep me coming back after 20 years. Staff is always awesome too no matter which location you visit.

@edporter9355 2 жыл бұрын

Every outlet whether I was visiting my sister in Texas or home in Michigan I found the staff to be outstanding at their dedication to service along with courtesy and smiles.

@fredfranklin8816 2 жыл бұрын

Except in Scottsdale AZ. They drop your food in front of you and walk away without saying a word. Place is full of millennials who could care less.

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@crankyyankee2475 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my sons worked there during college and off and on after. My wife and I made the eighty-mile drive nearly every weekend for six years, and the employees became like extended family. I can order meals from memory, and never had a bad experience in all that time. Now I have the urge for a 20 oz bone-in ribeye and a baked potato.

@marshaplumb3359 2 жыл бұрын

When we go out for steaks, we always go to the Texas Roadhouse. We’ve never left unhappy with the service and the great food.

@ChristalClearCarma 2 жыл бұрын

Texas Roadhouse is my favorite steak house plus reasonable prices.

@rollawy 2 жыл бұрын

bubba 33 has great food at a reasonable price also..

@yasminehenry5155 2 жыл бұрын

Been working for this company for the last four years! Kent Taylor was such an amazing man and is missed.

@jamesboswell530 2 жыл бұрын

This place always has excellent service.

@ibenpishtoff 2 жыл бұрын

Texas Roadhouse never disappoints. I did get served a sirloin instead of a tenderloin on our last visit, but it was not a problem. It was delicious anyway. Did not know about the founder. I too suffer from severe Tinnitus. Some days can definitely be a challenge to keep sanity. It can be a living Hell. Times of quiet solitude seem to be the worst for me. My deepest condolences to the family. I pray to God daily for a cure or at least a treatment for anyone who is afflicted with this torment. RIP Mr. Taylor.

@eden-gk1uk 2 жыл бұрын

we don't have a beef tenderloin. Texas Roadhouse has sirloin, filet, ribeye, ny strip, and porterhouse. We also have prime rib, i would have asked you what you meant by tenderloin. Just for future reference :)

@mackersun 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Been working for this beautiful company for 8 going on 9 years in January. I don't want to work anywhere else. If you want to work for a company that cares about you, like TRULY cares about you, work for TXRH!!

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@darrellsadler2848 2 жыл бұрын

I worked ( very, very briefly) for a Texas Roadhouse location in 1999! The required peanuts on the floor were annoying to look at and clean up. They served back then and apparently still do serve great, hot bread/ rolls and butter before dinner. I snagged me aplenty during my work shifts back then! They rival the garlic biscuits @ Red Lobster (I worked for RL too for a spell!)

@ImACat13 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question, what do you mean for a spell? Sounds mysterious

@Staale69 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImACat13 I'll solve the mystery for you. "For a short spell" means "for a short time"

@TheCaptainSplatter 2 жыл бұрын

Due to covid i believe they got rid of peanuts.

@darrellsadler2848 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCaptainSplatter That's nice to know.

@stephenmitchum5864 2 жыл бұрын

I have been blessed to dine at Berns’s, Peter Lugers and most of the best steak house’s in the nation, yet I love Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn, you can’t beat them for the money.

@shadowspector3611 2 жыл бұрын

Literally my favorite restaurant. I go here so often, the waiters recognize me and even where I usually sit.

@cynthiabarrera6266 2 жыл бұрын

Giving you hot rolls when they take you to be seated is all I need to know. I love it.

@crispbacon113 2 жыл бұрын

Remember there's hot rolls were sitting at someone's table that didn't use them before you got them. Look it up! Quite common practice!

@seanhall5024 2 жыл бұрын

And the fact that it comes with cinnamon butter is even better

@fitnesssoup7553 2 жыл бұрын

Bread. One of the worst food items to consume.

@fitnesssoup7553 2 жыл бұрын

@@crispbacon113 I can’t say that it hasn’t happened but I can assure you it’s not their policy to do so.

@gordonallen9095 2 жыл бұрын

The BEST steakhouse chain 'hands down." Quality food and drinks at an affordable price with good service, Definitely "family friendly."

@troyallen5806 2 жыл бұрын

Recently went to one in Flagstaff Arizona. Loved it! Definitely had that chain feel which was okay for what I needed at the time. I was beat and had a long day and just needed some decent food and a good cold beer. It was the perfect place for both and the service was simply awesome!

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@GingerSnape46 2 жыл бұрын

Herewhere I live, the Texas Roadhouse is nearly impossible to get into (prior to covid). This place is the only place out of many area restaurants that makes my steak the way I like it: Black and Blue.

@tw8464 2 жыл бұрын

Love Texas Roadhouse! They are legit good to veterans. It's hard to convey how much that means. Highly recommend everyone eat there! Fun place to bring your family & friends :-) It's a wonderful restaurant!

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@tracerit 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the CEO was a great guy, will definitely be visiting the Corona, CA location soon

@DrKO2453 2 жыл бұрын

Never had a bad meal, or a bad drink. Love Roadhouse!

@justaguy6100 2 жыл бұрын

My son worked here part time in the past here in NW Louisiana. He remains friends with many of his coworkers. We have an Air Force base here and they have parking spaces specific to Purple Heart and other Veteran statuses. It's a huge favorite here. Mashed should also do a backstory on Schotzky's, it's very interesting, and was originated by a couple of sisters going to the University of Texas from my East Texas hometown, making a family recipe sourdough bread muffuletta that for years was the only item available other than chips and drinks.

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@francisdhomer5910 2 жыл бұрын

I did not know this about the founder. My heart goes out to the family. I've ate at a few different locations and have no major complaint. As a matter of fact at one of the sites around Rochester, NY I ordered the 24 oz bone in rib. Normally I eat about half and save the rest for later, since we are staying at a hotel. This one time I got my steak and I could not stop eating it. Before I knew it I had ate the whole thing. I miss going, but since fighting cancer for over a year I can not eat them. But once surgery is done and I can open my mouth the first place I'm going is Texas Roadhouse.

@bladex2056 2 жыл бұрын

you're amazing. god bless you on your fight with cancer.

@francisdhomer5910 2 жыл бұрын

@@bladex2056 Thank you. Too be honest the blessings need to go out to my family and friends. They have to sit there and feel helpless. They are stuck watching a man who spent most of his life fighting as a medic to help many others. Now I'm the one who needs other fighting for me. Every one of you who do what you have just done mean so much to me. You give me hope and that little bit of strength to carry on. Thank you and may your God bless you. Yes, one person can make a difference, you have.

@MarkMclaughlin-qm8kq 2 жыл бұрын

I hope u in remission u keep fighting cancer hope many more years of eating steak enjoying family more moments for u.

@danielrivero8807 2 жыл бұрын

My prayers are with you and hope you get to eat your steak

@chrisbird4341 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you sir. Prayers

@jenniferblackmam3628 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite steakhouse. Never a problem with my steak being cooked the way I like it. Plus the employees, very nice. I always sit at the bar, the waitress knows my regular, but always ask if I want to try something else. Never a disappointment.

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@mylet2658 2 жыл бұрын

Love Texas road house too

@tallguy8452 2 жыл бұрын

Very sad to hear about Kent passing, I can relate to challenges he had with tinnitus. Nonetheless, I really enjoy Texas Roadhouse, it is one of my favourite places, I go there when I travel south to visit the States.

@meredithahern-tamilio4667 2 жыл бұрын

Tinnitus is horrible, it's so irritating, extremely!! If I take a medicine it seems to get worse ,,I use to buy ear candles ( when they were $1.00 for 1 candle and that did soothe it a little bit ,it felt so good to just sit and be..I get dizzy as hell ,its bad today !! Weird how that happens on a day that ,a video about it pops up lol ooohhh I hate this shhhiiit..

@meredithahern-tamilio4667 2 жыл бұрын

Now I'm starving and want there food !!!NOW BOOOWAAA,I WANT MY TEXAS ROAD HOUSE FOOD ,DELIVERD !!! LOL I GIVE A HUNDRED $$

@NeilFoReal313 2 жыл бұрын

I love Texas Roadhouse. R.I.P. Bubba. You are truly missed.

@joelspringman7748 2 жыл бұрын

Good restaurant! GREAT prime rib! Love the Roadkill, biscuits with honey-butter, fried pickles, and so much more! As someone else has said, they treat veterans right, as well.

@DeflectionMode 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy Texas Roadhouse. It's one of my favorite restaurant chains. In the Houston area there are a bunch of locations.

@SR71GIRL 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible story. I love reading at Texas Roadhouse. Their food is ALWAYS great & so is the service. It absolutely breaks my heart that the founder took his own life. I can't imagine how his employees 😭 😩 😔 dealt with that tragedy. Such a heartbreaking story. 💔 R.I.P. to all that suffer to the end in suicide 💔

@SR71GIRL 2 жыл бұрын

*eating

@trinitysassy 2 жыл бұрын

I have had the ringing in my ears for about forty years or so. You just learn to “tune” it out. I also hadcovid in January. I was in the hospital with double phenomena and lost most of my hair. Guess I’m stronger than I thought.

@kevinj8236 2 жыл бұрын

I ate at Texas Roadhouse for the first time two months ago in BGC, Philippines. The ribeye steak and complimentary rolls were great! I’m looking forward to my next visit within the month.

@chaskaabraxas5314 2 жыл бұрын

Where is BGC Sir ? Bonifacio Global City in Alabang ? Or Baguio City ? Thanks 🙏

@kevinj8236 2 жыл бұрын

It’s Bonifacio Global City (Taguig). It’s on the 3rd floor of the Uptown Mall.

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

@Sobolady89 2 жыл бұрын

Love Texas Roadhouse. We went to one New Year's Eve a few years ago and it was packed, but that didn't slow the service. It was just as efficient as always. My nephew worked at one when he got out of high school and when he would be on Easter and Christmas break, from college, and during the summer, they would let him work, knowing it may just be for 2 weeks.

@rantle450 2 жыл бұрын

I went there today for the first time! The food was 👌 awesomeness!

@heather9984 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really nice video. We eat at Texas Roadhouse a few times a month and have never left unhappy. Great service and fantastic food, consistent from visit to visit, no matter the location.

@robinlaniertomlinson5373 2 жыл бұрын

We went to Texas road house tonight for my birthday and I enjoyed it very much. I'm sorry to hear he passed away. 💔😢🙏🕊

@Princess_karen 2 жыл бұрын

I love Texas Roadhouse we are there every Sunday after church. We are Tennessee residents

@braxton4593 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Columbus Indiana and Texas Roadhouse is in my blood💪💯....and Jaggers is a MUST TRY....you will not be disappointed

@morganbangs2969 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been with Texas Roadhouse for nearly two years. I got the job when I was 17 and it was my first job. I love working there. Management is great and so is our food. I’m a host a busser and a baker. I love working for that place

@johnbazelmans5283 2 жыл бұрын

Love this place, what ever out of state town I go to, I look for one to go first.

@janecarolhogue3140 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite restaurant well organized during the pandemic Very smart

@hemaccabe4292 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn't know about Kent. He'll be in my prayers. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

@carolbradley4845 2 жыл бұрын

The cinnamon butter that they serve with the rolls is also a fan favorite! I usually get a ribeye steak and it’s always good! They also do a great carry out service. I’m so sorry, though, to hear of Mr. Taylor’s passing. God bless the family.

@daredevel5256 2 жыл бұрын

Went there today in Wisconsin for the first time was amazing good job man thanks for bringing us roundhouse I got a handcut stake

@TheReggiegirl 2 жыл бұрын

I am glade that they are opening up a Texas Roadhouse in henderson Nevada and can’t wait

@joejazz67 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness such sad news about the founder thoughts and prayers to his family

@raysummers4284 2 жыл бұрын

I have been working for Texas Roadhouse for 27 yrs. we are store number 12 in the company. i thank God for my job. it is a fun place to work, and our Mrg. staff work`s with to make your job fun and safe. we have has over the year`s staff member`s who have loved one`s pass away. and the staff will alway`s chip in and help out in anyway they can. one time the staff got wind of a team mate in need, and they gave all their tip`s they made that shift to the fellow co-worker.

@lukemeyers8028 2 жыл бұрын

Great place to dine! Best service and the best Prime Rib hands down!!

@Green-cm4eb 2 жыл бұрын

We, here in Rogers Ar will open this month, November. Love it!

@SaggyBaskets 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite place to eat. Their ribeyes are to die for and they have THE BEST Ranch Dressing I've ever had.

@starjestis8293 2 жыл бұрын

I love going to Texas roadhouse especially when they first open at 3 o’clock. I just wish they had a Cajun ribeye similar to the one that used to be served at Lonestar steakhouse.

@cartergregory3203 2 жыл бұрын

They call that getting the steak "blackened" where they use their cajun seasoning to sear and cook the steak. I love getting my salmon blackened when I go there and it doesn't cost me any extra. Hope this gives you something new to try out if you go again.

@triciajohnson8332 2 жыл бұрын

staff very friendly but REAL. you can get a great meal and leave feeling treated like a human, not just someone's paycheck. the wait staff are great people. yes the wait can be long to get in, but i felt it was worth the wait.

@billstreber5194 2 жыл бұрын

Wow had no idea about the founder sad case

@eduardovazquez9356 2 жыл бұрын

The restaurant next to my house ceased the peanuts, and it fills cleaner inside now. I like the move. And the bread is so freaking good!

@bertram46 2 жыл бұрын

I love Texas Roadhouse I go there once a week it's extremely casual and such a good value whether you get steak chicken or anything else even their shrimp on a skewer is good the only thing that I don't recommend command is their drinks are very light and very measured and not really cheap so unless you just drink beer or something else else don't count on a good drink

@samuelclayton4405 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoy the Texas Roadhouse in West Wichita. Food is always awesome and the service is excellent. Just was there tonight for supoer.

@elcypereira7392 2 жыл бұрын

One of our favorite restaurants!

@SergRockwell 2 жыл бұрын

Even their burgers are delicious.. keep it up Texas Roadhouse!

@mgdee8286 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Texas Roadhouse!

@lavernmoore8776 2 жыл бұрын

I love this place and everything’s about it and the people that work there and oh yeah the food is good too !!! 👍

@christopheroliver2465 2 жыл бұрын

A Texas Roadhouse rib eye steak...so, so good! Have to add, none of the other chain steakhouses are even close. However, the York Steakhouse (the last of its kind) in Columbus, Ohio is great for nostalgia and their rib eye steaks are really good.

@ensignj3242 2 жыл бұрын

Love Texas Roadhouse. Their steak is always perfectly cooked. Sooooo good.

@Aap134 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome place

@lukeinman9293 2 жыл бұрын

best service in town since pandemic! Coconut Creek Fl

@wedge7j7 2 жыл бұрын

I love Texas Roadhouse!!!!

@thecunninlynguist 2 жыл бұрын

Man them rolls are delicious

@Iceis_Phoenix 2 жыл бұрын

They have so much gluten in them they do not digest.

@mr.crizzles8366 2 жыл бұрын

Last time I ate there I bought 3 dozen rolls and 4 big tubs of cinnamon butter to take back home. The combination of their rolls and cinnamon butter are better than chocolate and peanut butter. I wish it wasn’t 2am or I’d go get me some right now

@rebel8440 2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.crizzles8366 im good do that! Lol

@noneofyourbusiness7594 2 жыл бұрын

@@Iceis_Phoenix yea they do

@brysonmiss8958 2 жыл бұрын

@r.j.whitaker 2 жыл бұрын

It's very good. I especially like the fried pickles.

@snookerson9292 2 жыл бұрын

Love Texas Road house

@emilynicole3206 2 жыл бұрын

The most busy roadhouse is in elizabethtown I used to be confused at to why but knowing it started in ky makes a lot of sense now

@hencodutoit73 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@catdogky 2 жыл бұрын

Love me some Texas Roadhouse!! Best idea any restaurant founder ever had was to make sure something to eat was put on the table as the customer was seated. In this case, yummy rolls. It is shocking that many many more restaurants have not followed suit.

@wingandhog 2 жыл бұрын

Bubba’s and Texas Roadhouse are two of my local favorites. We go often…

@christinef2423 2 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear that Kent, the founder, passed away 😢 RIP 🙏❤️

@JM-qt5mg 2 жыл бұрын

He would chill with Epstein on his island.

@stellascott9552 2 жыл бұрын

Hi👋

@brianmoody2549 2 жыл бұрын

The food is great, and know one can stop you only you can be the one to take everything to the next level.

@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite Roadhouse is RHODE ISLAND ROADHOUSE. Great service and open 24/7 for seniors to stay warm in. Yummy Rhode Island Steaks. Try the Providence Pudding desert it's just lip-smacking delicious.

@kathymac21 2 жыл бұрын

We love ours. It is always packed with 10 or more takeout spaces filled so often. You have to wait on the street to get in or park at the hotels across the street. The hotels agreed they could.

@furrytreedweller6778 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Smokehouse Burger & the 16 oz. Cowboy Cut Steak. The cooks get the meat cooked to a Tee & service is consistent even when there's a rush. Not to mention the beautiful ladies are literally serving you with a smile. TRH Rulz! Keep up the good work!

@idaknox4896 2 жыл бұрын

I live 5 miles from original Texas Roadhouse... I also remember when it opened.

@lindagentilotti9313 2 жыл бұрын

Texas Roadhouse is awesome!

@floydhicks9790 2 жыл бұрын

I just ate at Texas roadhouse in Richmond Indiana on the 17th of November it's a really good place to eat

@WarbirdPhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing terrible about this chain is that it's so darn popular but it's worth the wait. 👍

@BuzzSargent 2 жыл бұрын

I went to Texas Roadhouse in Ocoee, Florida tonight. It is always good. But, no peanuts, and I miss that!

@noneofyourbusiness7594 2 жыл бұрын

Its not just texas road house lot other chains are doing this

@n7russ38 2 жыл бұрын

Chicken critters with fries I think it's called is my absolute favorite meal. Start with a side of chili n them good rolls then the chicken fingers and steak fries. Yum.

@michellelogreco3351 2 жыл бұрын

Always excellent food; Always excellent service 🙏🏻♥️

@allenshaffer8733 2 жыл бұрын

Just learned that Jaggers is affiliated with Texas Roadhouse. It’s a great addition to the fast food style restaurant space. Decently priced, and food taste pretty good. Will have to try Bubbas now that I know the quality should be on par with the other two.

@richeyrich2203 Жыл бұрын

Recommend everybody pick up Kent Taylor‘s book named made from scratch. It goes into depth on the hows and whys for his developing Texas Roadhouse. We own one and I’ve worked for the company for over a decade. As far as international corporations go, this one is pretty good. Exemplified by the outpouring of heart experienced when Ken Taylor took his life due to COVID-19 symptoms. Kent Taylor also froze everybody’s bonuses so that they could not go down during the pandemic. And stores were instructed to keep everyone’s job at all costs as they revamp to go systems. No one lost their job unless they chose to. Anyone who had to leave to do different work during the pandemic was welcomed back.

@robertcarrasco7333 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite steak restaurant in south Texas.

@mylet2658 2 жыл бұрын

I love TeXas Road my new favorite resturant RIP to the founder he was a great guy !

@tonytone5300 2 жыл бұрын

I live 2 minutes away from texas roadhouse, but haven't been inside. I do love their food. They did get in trouble, by the government for not hiring older. So over 40 years old, they wouldn't hire you.

@justahuman2345 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing missing from this mini documentary was a mention of the Meat Cutter Olympics that used to take place in Louisville. That was truly unique! Rest In Peace Kent. A great man with a genuinely good soul. Louisville and the world misses your kind and generous presence immensely.