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Done. The 3 most beloved Kentucky restaurants that are now gone

Kentucky’s restaurant landscape has shifted again, following a year that already took several distinctive local favorites off the map. The latest losses include a kaleidoscopic Lexington coffeehouse and two Louisville…

Louisville, KY · 9d

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The Kentucky Steakhouse Where Regulars Have Ordered The Same Classic Prime Rib Since 1948

Some restaurants chase every new food trend that pops up online. Others figure out what works and stick with it for decades. This Kentucky steakhouse belongs proudly in the second group. It has been serving hungry locals since your grandparents were young. That kind of staying power does not happen...

Lexington, KY · 3d

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This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Seafood Shack Dishes Out Unforgettable Fried Fish

Somewhere in Lexington, Kentucky, there’s a red brick building with a cheerful fish on the sign, and inside that building, people are having one of the best meals of their lives. Smithtown Seafood is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time eating anywhere...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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This Kentucky Restaurant Serves Some Of The Country's Best Biscuits And Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a comfort meal that's unbeatable when done right. This Kentucky establishment uses local ingredients to create its winning dish.

Lexington, KY · 13h

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Treat Yourself To The Most Authentic Italian Restaurant In Kentucky That Only Gets Better

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to treat yourself to something genuinely wonderful, consider this article that sign, and consider Joe Bologna’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Lexington, Kentucky, the destination. This is a restaurant that doesn’t just meet expectations, it quietly raises them every single time you...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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The Mexican Bakery In Kentucky Where You Can Grab Fresh Tamales, Flan, And Sweet Breads

A bakery that opens at 6 AM and stays open until 10 PM, every single day, sounds like a dare. Add tamales that appear after 5 PM on weekdays, and I’m already planning dinner around dessert. This Kentucky spot hands you a tray and a pair of tongs at...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Barrio Burrito Bar Lands in Middletown, Eyes More Louisville and Lexington Spots

A Michigan-born burrito chain finally made its Kentucky debut on Friday, opening its first Commonwealth location on Shelbyville Road in Middletown. Barrio Burrito Bar now has 30 locations spread across 15 states, and the new Louisville-area shop marks its entry into a market managers said they had been eyeing for a while.

Louisville, KY · 3d

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After death of founder, what's next for Selma's Catering in Lexington? ‘Selma's is going on'

When longtime Lexington caterer Selma Dawahare Owens died in early October , there was an outpouring of appreciation from customers for decades of help with special occasions. And some wondered what losing Selma would mean for the future of the business. The good news is that Selma’s Catering isn’t going anywhere. In fact, the business is expanding: It will be doubling its capacity to cater special occasions and plans to do more to make daily life easier too. It’s possible because Owens sold the business in 2024 to a local firm, Hunsicker , founded by Wes Murry and Becca Self, which will continue operating Selma’s under the management of managing director Lars Kopperud, who was brought in from Nashville to run the business last year. “Hunsicker is really excited about the opportunities ahead with them,” said Becca Self in an email. “And I know the whole team, myself and Wes included, feel especially fortunate to be building on of such rich legacy of hospitality that Selma instilled in its core. Kopperud said he’d spent the last year and half learning everything from the inside out, including the recipes, directly from Owens. “Obviously there’s no replacing the queen of hospitality,” he

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Private Bourbon Clubs Sell Access as Prices Soften

When Rare Bottles Get Easier to Buy, Clubs Sell Something Else Louisville Business First reports that private bourbon clubs are offering exclusive access as shelf prices soften. The full article is

Louisville, KY · 1d

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Meet the Owners: Ruth Oesterman

Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts program in 2004, followed by 10 years of working in small fine-dining restaurants. Now, she owns La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering, serving up fresh, chef-made, locally sourced cuisine. At La Bonne Vie, Oesterman makes healthy meals for busy people, offering personal chef services,...

Lexington, KY · 8d

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Skip The Fancy Spots And Try These 8 Hole-In-The-Wall Kentucky Restaurants That Deliver Pure Magic

Curious about hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Kentucky that skip the fancy stuff and focus purely on flavor?. These 8 no-frills spots serve satisfying meals and authentic charm that make every visit feel worthwhile. 1. The Whistle Stop (Glendale) A restaurant inside a building more than a hundred years old anchors the...

Kentucky · 2d

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The Under-The-Radar Kentucky Restaurant That Foodies Will Happily Travel Across The State For

There’s a restaurant in Frankfort, Kentucky that doesn’t need a flashy billboard or a celebrity endorsement to fill its seats every single night. The Stave Restaurant and Bourbon Bar is the kind of place that gets into your head, stays there, and eventually convinces you to drive however far it takes just to eat there again.

Frankfort, KY · 2d

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KY: BJ's Wholesale Club to Open Second Kentucky Location, Adding Jobs in Frankfort

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that its new Frankfort, Kentucky, location will open on November 13. “We’re excited to open the second BJ’s location in Kentucky,” said Angel Gual, Club Manager, Frankfort BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We’re bringing savings of up to 25% off grocery store prices every day to the families of Frankfort, and we’re thrilled to be part of the community.”

Frankfort, KY · 2d

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail Visitors Grab Lunch At These 7 Main Street Cafés Between Distilleries

A day of distillery tours in central Kentucky usually means a lot of driving on two-lane roads through horse farms and small towns. Somewhere between the second tour and the third, lunch becomes the most important stop of the day. The good news is that many of the towns along...

Kentucky · 22h

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The Most Legendary Comfort Food In Kentucky Is Hiding Inside This Humble Little Diner

There’s a strip mall on Andover Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, that contains a secret so delicious it borders on unfair to the rest of the state. Ramsey’s Diner is that secret, and once you find it, you’ll spend the rest of your life wondering how you ever ate anywhere else.

Lexington, KY · 14d

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Got A Sweet Tooth? These 6 Kentucky Bakeries Have Been Making Donuts Before Dawn For Generations

While most of Kentucky is still asleep, a handful of bakers are already rolling dough, frying rings, and glazing trays. These shops are not trendy pop-ups chasing the latest flavor craze. They are old-school counters with string-tied boxes, early opening hours, and recipes that have kept their towns coming back...

Lexington, KY · 4d

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The Family-Owned Cidery In Kentucky That Feels Like A Warm Hug In A Glass

Some drinks warm you up from the inside, and this cidery does it before the first sip even touches your lips. Wise Bird Cider Co. in Lexington is proof that apples can do a lot more than just fall from trees. There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when...

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Kentucky Residents Say These Are the 5 Best Fast Food Chains in the State. Fair Picks?

Fast food in Kentucky has a different feel than it does in a lot of states. Louisville gave the country KFC, Lexington is a White Castle city, and chains like Culver’s and Chick-fil-A have built strong followings in places like Bowling Green, Florence, and Elizabethtown. Since no readable ranking source was provided, this is not…

Kentucky · 4d

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We Rounded Up 10 Amish And Mennonite Markets In Kentucky, And Here Are The Favorites

Picture a Kentucky country road with a horse and buggy clopping along ahead of you. You slow down, roll down the window, and suddenly life feels a little less rushed. Then you spot a simple sign promising fresh bread and homemade jam. Your car seems to turn into the gravel lot all by itself.

Kentucky · 11d

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Kentucky Bourbon Country Hides 6 Small-Town Steakhouses Worth A Detour Off The Trail

Most road trips through central Kentucky follow the same famous trail, with visitors hopping from one historic town to the next and grabbing whatever food is closest to the parking lot. That is a shame, because some of the best steak dinners in the state are sitting on quiet Main Streets and bypass roads just a few minutes off the usual route.

Kentucky · 5d