Dean Corbett to cook at Beard house: Chef Dean Corbett has been honored with a request to cook at the James Beard House on March 31 in New York City. For those who might not know the significance of the invitation, the Beard House is a bit like a chefs’ hall of fame, only the ersatz members are still alive and cooking. The honor is a special one. Corbett cooked on a Beard House team several years ago, but with other Louisville restaurant chefs. This year’s trip is all about him and his crews from Corbett’s: An American Place, Equus and Jack’s Lounge.

C-J’s Rosen finds little to like about Cuba Libre: Courier-Journal restaurant critic, Marty Rosen, found little to like about Cuba Libre (702 Highlander Point Drive, Floyd’s Knobs, Ind.) in his weekly review. Long story short: It’s no Havana Rumba. When the big highlights are the décor and the dessert flan, it makes one wonder why the restaurant got the two stars awarded. Judging by his remarks and the drive required to get there, I’m starting a one-man embargo.

Bye Ballyhoo’s, hello Sitar India: Sitar India is the new occupant of a spot vacated some time ago by Ballyhoo’s (1702 Bardstown Road). This is the first Kentucky unit in what is a six-store chain serving a buffet at lunch and full menu at dinner and at modest prices.

The coop is open at Turkey Joe’s: The former Wings-N-Things site at 2809 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., is open as Turkey Joe’s. Like its predecessor, it’s a sports bar-centered concept featuring burgers and wings, but with the addition of ribs and sandwiches made of deep-fried turkey.Chef and co-owner Charles Starcher, a Sullivan grad with four years under his belt as sous chef at Napa River Grill, oversees the operation.