A Timeless Romance: Glass Hollow Table & Tavern Beckons Lovers This Valentine’s Day

A Timeless Romance: Glass Hollow Table & Tavern Beckons Lovers This Valentine’s Day
By WalkingHorseChat Staff Brittnay! | February 2025

In the heart of Shelbyville, where history whispers through cobblestone streets and the glow of streetlamps casts a golden hue, there lies a sanctuary for lovers: Glass Hollow Table & Tavern. Nestled on the corner of the town’s iconic square, this culinary gem—once the storied Knox Pitts Hardware building—has been reborn as a haven where past and present intertwine. This Valentine’s Day, it invites couples to step into a world where every detail is designed to ignite romance, from its warm, industrial-chic ambiance to its soul-stirring dishes.

A Love Letter to History (and Each Other)

Walking into Glass Hollow feels like discovering a secret. The soaring ceilings, adorned with reclaimed wooden beams and Edison bulbs, echo the building’s industrial past, while plush leather booths and flickering candlelight add an air of intimacy. Exposed brick walls tell tales of Shelbyville’s heritage, framed by modern art that dances with color. The staff, ever-attentive yet unobtrusive, guides guests to tucked-away corners perfect for stolen glances and quiet confessions. It’s a place where time slows, and the outside world fades—just you, your beloved, and the soft clink of crystal.

A Feast for the Senses

Valentine’s Day at Glass Hollow begins with a shared ritual: the legendary bread basket. Crisp breadsticks, cloud-like rolls, and the star of the show—sweet bacon biscuits—arrive warm, paired with cinnamon butter and bacon jam. The interplay of smoky, savory, and sweet is a metaphor for love itself: unexpected, bold, and impossible to resist.

For the main act, the menu reads like a sonnet. The creamy garlic pasta with chicken is comfort elevated to art, its velvety sauce clinging to al dente noodles, while tender chicken whispers of rosemary and thyme. But the true crescendo is the rib-eye steak, a cut so flawlessly seared, so marbled with flavor, it’s been dubbed “the steak that ruined all other steaks” by smitten regulars. Each bite melts like a promise, paired beautifully with a bold red from their curated wine list.

Dessert: A Sweet Finale

No Valentine’s meal is complete without chocolate, and Glass Hollow delivers with a molten lava cake that oozes dark, velvety richness, crowned with a ruby-red raspberry coulis and a scoop of vanilla bean gelato. Share it—or don’t. Either way, it’s a decadent end to a symphony of flavors.

Why Glass Hollow?

Beyond the food, it’s the moments this space creates. The way candlelight flickers in your partner’s eyes as they laugh. The way the history of the building—a place once filled with tools and toil—now hums with new life, much like love itself.

This February 14th, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Glass Hollow will weave its magic with a specially crafted Valentine’s menu. Reserve a table for a leisurely lunch bathed in afternoon light, or steal away for an evening where twilight deepens the romance.

The Promise of Glass Hollow

In a world of fleeting trends, Glass Hollow stands as a testament to timeless love. It’s where Shelbyville’s past cradles your present, where every dish is a declaration, and where Valentine’s Day becomes more than a date—it becomes a memory etched in the heart.

Reservations are limited. Secure your spot in this love story.
Glass Hollow Table & Tavern
14 Square Street, Shelbyville
“Where history meets your happiest moments.”
— GN

This Valentine’s Day, let Glass Hollow set the table for your forever.