By ANDY GARDNER

LOUISVILLE -- A new steakhouse and lounge will open in the former Lookout restaurant on state Route 56.

Tammy Dishaw, who owns Nana’s Kitchen in Massena owns the building and is planning to turn it into the Copper Still Steakhouse and Lounge.

She says she is planning to open sometime in early 2015.

In addition to serving lunch and dinner, Dishaw says she is planning to offer entertainment on weekends.

“Thursdays will be karaoke and comedy, Fridays will be older rock n roll and Saturday will be country (music),” Dishaw said.

Weekends will include free designated drivers for people who may have a bit too much to drink.

She said she will hire drivers who will drive the customer home in their vehicle and be followed by a second driver, who will take them back to the Copper Still.

"This way if they drink, they can get home safely," Dishaw said.

She said the menu will consist mostly of steak, seafood, pastas and will also have a variety of vegetarian options.

“The prime rib won’t be queen or king cut, it’ll be by the ounce, so you can get a prime rib as big as you want,” she said, adding that all lunch options will be $8.99.

They are planning on opening Sundays at 9 a.m. for a breakfast buffet, according to Dishaw.

The interior will be decorated as a tribute to famous moonshiners and the burgers will all be named after them. One, Dishaw said, will be called the Popcorn Sutton, named after Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton. She said wanted posters for all of the moonshiners who have dishes named after them will be displayed near the entrance so people can understand the menu references.

“We got all these wanted posters of all the different moonshiners,” she said.

Once the ground thaws in the spring, Dishaw said her husband, Jeff, will install an outdoor pond with a still made into a waterfall.

Dishaw said the restaurant, which she believes could accommodate up to 300 people, will be able to host weddings and events.

She is planning to hire 25 to 30 people in a mix of full- and part-time positions. Anyone wishing to inquire about applying can call 769-5079.