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OUT & ABOUT WITH

Nate’s Coffee Opening

Pop Stars opens at 21c

Woodford Reserve opens new welcome center

Kentucky Wine & Vine Festival

Southland Street Fair

Four new honorees were recently inducted into Junior Achievement’s Bluegrass Business Hall of Fame in Lexington. The 2019 Hall of Fame Class was made up of Rufus Friday, Ouita Michel, Craig and Madonna Turner, and the late Ray Rector. New and past Hall of Fame inductees posed for a group photo prior to the Hall of Fame dinner. Seated, from left – W. James Host, Foster Ockerman Sr., Isabel Yates, Deirdre Lyons, Madonna Turner, Ouita Michel, Ann Bakhaus, Holly Wiedemann, Alan Stein, and Keith Rector (on behalf of Ray Rector). Standing, from left – Terry McBrayer, Luther Deaton, Bill Lear, Darby Turner, Austin Simms, Terry Forcht, Gary Bello, Mike Scanlon, Rufus Friday, Craig Turner, and Steve Grossman.

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WHAT LEXINGTON NEEDS

up their haul on locally-grown What Lexington double produce. Did you know we take EBT? In-store programs like Fill It Fresh and Needs Co-op Basics also make shopping for

Healthy, Local Food for All BY LAUREN GAWTHROP “Local” is a powerful word that we take seriously at Good Foods Co-op. It’s at the center of our story and mission. Founded 47 years ago by a group of Lexington college students who wanted to know where their food came from, how it was made and who was making it, the Co-op has been working closely with Kentucky Proud farmers and producers ever since— hundreds of them, to be exact. Why is that connection to our local “makers” and food important? We believe that making those connections with your food leads you to better flavor, better nutrition and a deepened sense of community. Just ask anyone who has tried that first vegetable of the season from their own garden. It just tastes better! Even for those of us with black thumbs (guilty), there are farmers all over Central Kentucky doing the hard work for you. You can establish that connection with the land by getting to know them—they’re frequently handing out samples or dropping off the morning’s harvest at the Co-op. Haven’t been before? Good Foods Co-op is the only communityowned, cooperative grocery store and café in the state of Kentucky, truly embodying the meaning of sharing a “commonwealth,” and we’re right here in Lexington, on Southland Drive. With more than 8,200 current owners, Good Foods is answerable only to those shoppers, not to board rooms and corporate interests in other states or countries. That allows us to focus our work in ways that benefit our community and our local producers. That includes rounding up at the register for a different charitable organization each month, offering classes and events at the Co-op and going into the community to teach the basics of nutrition and wellness. We’re proud to be one of the few full-service groceries offering the Kentucky Double Dollars program, which allows those on food assistance programs to

fresh, organic and local food affordable for all budgets. We are so lucky to live where we do, as Kentucky produces plentiful fruits and vegetables, fresh-from-the-farm eggs and dairy and an assortment of humanely-raised meats, just to name a few. We like to use these exceptional ingredients in our made-from-scratch dishes offered in our grab and go section and also in our café. Of course, all these dishes taste so much better with good company to share them with, so we’d like to invite you out to one of our Community Dinners happening on the last Friday of each month throughout the summer. From 5-9 pm on those final Fridays we’ll be offering everything on our hot bar for just $5 per pound. We hope you can join us as we continue to build community, offer healthy food and teach more people about what “local” really means!

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VIP PREVIEW PARTY

Tim Campbell with Lexington Restaurant Week founder Connie Jo Miller

Tim Kelly; Steve Grossman, Hilliard-Lyons a Baird Company

I Nick Zaluski ; Cole Arimes; Sugano; Wyatt Sarbacker; Cody DeRosett; Jonathan Lundy

t’s always a pleasure for us to be in the room with so many of the culinary giants who’ve personally curated the best moments of our lives for the past 30 years — along with all the new, fresh, emerging talent who are branding Lexington as a Culinary Destination City. Thanks to 21C for co-hosting our Preview Party for Restaurant Week 2019! —ace

Gwyn Everly, J. Render’s; Rob Ramsey, Ramsey’s

Vice Mayor Steve Kay

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Lauren Gawthrop, Good Foods Co-Op

Whitney Franklin; Courtney Jones, Marriott

Jonathan Lundy; Cole Arimes; Cody DeRosett;

Stephanie Bork and Taryn Latsko , The Summit

Jennifer Davis, 21c

Bob Quick, Commerce Lexington

Thursday, July 25 – Saturday, August 3

The best, independent restaurants in the Bluegrass strut their stuff with irresistible deals on 3 course specials starting July 25th. Azur

A downright decadent lunch! Beaumont Centre Circle 296-1007

Lunch!! Two for $27 Alfalfa

Main St. across from the Public Library 253-0014 (Offered Mon - Fri) Starters • Muhammara - red pepper and walnut dip served warm with toasted pita

• Hummus Plate – house made hummus with garlic, lemon and cumin served with Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and toasted pita Entrées • Eggplant - stuffed with North African spiced couscous

• Salmon - topped with a cumin based

sauce and a side of spiced couscous

Dessert • House made baklava

• Nonalcoholic drink of choice • Homemade Spiced Ice Tea or

substitute any nonalcoholic drink

Jeremy Ashby

Starters • Pimento Cheese Fritters with peach chutney

• Oysters on the Half Shell – grilled with

parmesan, oregano, butter and garlic or raw on the ½ shell with lemon and cocktail sauce

• Pop Ashby’s Meatball – Dad’s recipe with Miss Marie’s Tomato Sauce

Entrées • Kentucky Bourbon Sirloin Steak – with a Four Roses bourbon and mushroom sauce, shaved bacon brussels sprouts and goat cheese smashed with local red potatoes

Lexington Diner

Lane Allen Rd. • 303-5573 • Breakfast or Lunch Starters (Choose one to share)

• Fried Green Tomatoes served with house pimento cheese

• Artichoke & Spinach Dip – creamy spinach and artichoke dip with crispy tortilla

• Bacon-Cheddar Tots –

house made hash brown croquettes with cheddar cheese, smoked bacon and chipotle ranch dipping sauce

Entrées

• Smoked Gouda Omelet – tomato, applewood bacon, smoked gouda and mushrooms

• Chicken and Wafﬂes – crisp Belgian wafﬂe with hand-breaded chicken tenders and applewood bacon

• Kentucky Bourbon

• Fried Chicken Lo Mein Kee Mow – wok

ﬁred lo mein noodles, basil, tomatoes, and haricot vert with crispy fried chicken, crushed peanuts, rice sticks and mango salsa

• Farmers Market Vegetable Composition

– a selection of what looks great from our local farmers *vegetarian/vegan friendly*

Desserts • Bourbon Brown Butter Cake or Chocolate Cobbler

Snag a table now’s a good time to make reservations.

Lexington Diner

Burger – bourbon BBQ, applewood smoked bacon, ghost pepper jack and fried onion straws

• Asian Crunch Salad

– broccoli slaw, cabbage, carrots, crispy wonton, rice sticks and Thai peanut vinaigrette or dressing of your choice with or without pulled chicken

• Fish and Chips – Weisenberger-battered whiteﬁsh with slaw and kettle chips

Lexington Restaurant Week 2019 is served up by

Alfalfa

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Updated Specials on LexingtonRestaurantWeek.com

Two for $27 Lunch Specials

Stella’s Kentucky Deli An institution on Jefferson St. 143 Jefferson St. • 255-3354

Beaumont Centre Circle • 533-9777

Starters

OBC Kitchen

Lansdowne on Tates Creek • 977-2600 Starters (Choose one to share)

• Hot Baked Crab Dip • Bacon in a Glass - honey bourbon sugar glaze, peanut butter accompaniment

• Tomato Bisque with Artichoke Hearts • Apple & Kentucky Bleu cheese salad with

toasted walnuts and balsamic berry vinaigrette

• House salad with fresh tomatoes,

cucumbers and red wine vinaigrette

Entrées

• Pimento Cheese • Smoked Mac n Cheese

• Blackened Catﬁsh with Weisenburger cheese grits, grilled tomato steak & chipotle aioli

• Revro Burger: grass ﬁnished beef, bacon,

fried green tomato, lettuce and basil mayo

• Stella’s Award Winning Hot Brown

or Veggie Hot Brown (selected top 10 sandwich of the South and featured on the travel channel’s Food Paradise) Stella’s Kentucky Deli

Entrées

OBC Kitchen

turkey breast, fried green tomatoes, kentucky artisanal cheeses, sourdough toast, applewood smoked bacon

• Shaved Vegetable Chicken Salad - heritage spring greens, cucumber, yellow squash, zucchini, asparagus, radish, carrot, sherry vinaigrette with griddle seared chicken

• Crispy Country Chicken Sandwich - smoked gouda, jalapeño slaw, house pickles honeysriracha mayo, butter-toasted brioche bun

• Beer Battered Fried Fish Sandwich - north

atlantic cod, local bibb lettuce, jalapeño slaw, poblano tartar, local baked brioche roll Desserts

• Butterscotch Mousse Parfait Bruce Drake & Brian McCarty

A special advertising section

• BBQ Nachos – hickory smoked pulled pork,

pulled chicken or brisket with tortilla chips, sweet BBQ sauce, queso cheese sauce with grated cheddar cheese & green onions

• Spinach & Artichoke Dip – savory combination of spinach, artichokes and 3 cheeses garnished with grated pecorino romano and served with tortilla chips or crackers

Entrées

• Hickory smoked pulled pork, pulled chicken or beef brisket served with sweet jalapeno cornbread and two sides (green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, molasses baked beans, potato salad, collard greens or cole slaw).

• Veggie Platter – choice of 4 sides and

served with sweet jalapeno cornbread

Desserts (Choose one to share)

• Nancy’s Banana Pudding or New York Style Cheesecake

J. Render’s

Two for $27 Dinner You’ll ﬁnd amazing multi-course dinners for two of you at these popular restaurants.

Charlie Brown’s

Lexington Diner

Euclid Ave. • 269-5701

Lane Allen Rd. • 303-5573 Lunch (every day) and Dinner (Thurs - Sat)

Starters

Starters (Choose one to share)

• Tuna Teriyaki or Caribbean Chicken Strips or Buffalo Drummies or Stuffed Jalapeños or Beer Cheese Plate & more Entrées

• Grilled Chicken or Prime Rib Salad over

romaine mix with croutons, onions, parmesan cheese or Tuna Steak Sandwich - 6 oz grilled tuna steak on wheat or Clam Strip Dinner with french fries and slaw or Bison Burger & more

• Fried Green Tomatoes served with house pimento cheese

• Artichoke & Spinach Dip – creamy spinach and artichoke dip with crispy tortilla

Entrées

• Smothered Pork Chops – center cut pork

loin chops, fried or pan seared smothered with artichoke-spinach dip over mashed potatoes

Dessert

• Asian Crunch Salad – broccoli slaw,

Columbia Steakhouse

• Fish and Chips – Weisenberger-battered

• 2 Nighthawk Specials – two 8 oz. tenderloins

• Open Face Roast Beef – shaved rib-eye

• Pick a dessert from our daily menu Charlie Brown’s

Starters (Choose one to share)

Chocolate Chunk Brownie with mocha sauce

• Arugula Chicken Salad - organic greens,

• Kentucky Kitchen Hot Brown - smoked

• Mary Porter Pie • Lemon Ice • Warm Bourbon

organic arugula, tomato, mayonnaise, butter-toasted sourdough

applewood smoked bacon, red pears, blue cheese crumbles, praline pecans, cheese grits croutons, cider-honey vinaigrette with griddle seared chicken

Dessert

Box Pie

• The “BLT” - applewood smoked bacon,

J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar

Corner of W. 2nd and N. Limestone • 253-3135 of beef broiled in garlic butter with baked potato or steak fries, with our famous Diego Salad

cabbage, carrots, crispy wonton, rice sticks and Thai peanut vinaigrette or dressing of your choice with or without pulled chicken whiteﬁsh with slaw and kettle chips on house made mashed potatoes, Texas Toast, and brown gravy

Decadent 3 course prix-fixe dinners. Pasta Garage Italian Café

Sutton’s Italian Restaurant and American Pub

Sutton’s offering up four course specials! Richmond Rd and Locust Hill in front of Kroger 268-2068

$27 Chef Special Dinners Some of the best restaurants in the Bluegrass are strutting their stuff with out-of-this-world chef specials.

Salads

• Caesar or House Salad

Starters (Choose one to share)

• Bruschetta – diced tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil and served with garlic toast point

Pasta Garage Italian Café On Delaware off Winchester Rd. • 309-9840 Starter

• Arancine – deep fried cheese & rice on a bed of marinara

Entrées

• Pesto Alfredo Chicken Bake - penne

pasta baked with sliced grilled chicken, homemade pesto alfredo sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese and sundried tomatoes

• Spaghetti Pomodoro – light dish of pasta, olive oil, fresh tomatoes and basil

Dessert

• Mini Cannolis – chocolate dipped pastry shells

• “Hand Breaded” Fried Mushrooms –

served with our signature horseradish cream dipping sauce

Entrées

• Meat Lasagna • Chicken Parmesan • Baked Chicken and Broccoli Pasta –

grilled chicken, fresh broccoli and penne pasta in our rich Parmesan cream sauce, baked with mozzarella and cheddar,

• Eggplant Parmesan – hand-breaded

and served over pasta with marinara

Desserts

• Bread Pudding or Chocolate

The Sage Rabbit

Rob Ramsey’s Diners have served up KY veggies and comfort food for 30 years. Andover on Helmsdale Drive • 264-9396 Old Harrodsburg Road • 219-1626 Tates Creek Center • 271-2638 Nicholasville Road on West Zandale • 259-2708

• Redﬁsh, skillet blackened or Cajun fried,

topped with shrimp gumbo, a side house salad and your choice of one of our locally grown Corn Daze special vegetables including creamed corn, fried corn, corn on the cob, and sliced tomatoes

• Oren’s BBQ baby back ribs with

Shane’s baked beans, slaw and choice of a Corn Daze special vegetable.

Restaurants are open every single day unless otherwise noted.

Chef Jeremy pulls out all the stops! Beaumont Centre Circle • 296-1007 Starters

• Pimento Cheese Fritters with peach chutney • Oysters on the Half Shell – grilled with

parmesan, oregano, butter and garlic or raw on the ½ shell with lemon and cocktail sauce with Miss Marie’s Tomato Sauce

Entrées

• Kentucky Bourbon Sirloin Steak – with a

Four Roses bourbon and mushroom sauce, shaved bacon brussels sprouts and goat cheese smashed with local red potatoes

Ramsey’s Diner

Entrées

Azur

• Pop Ashby’s Meatball – Dad’s recipe

Mousse with toffee crumbles

ﬁlled with sweetened ricotta & mini chocolate chips

Azur

• Fried Chicken Lo Mein Kee Mow – wok

ﬁred lo mein noodles, basil, tomatoes, and haricot vert with crispy fried chicken, crushed peanuts, rice sticks and mango salsa

• Farmers Market Vegetable Composition

The Sage Rabbit

Corner of S. Ashland and Euclid Ave. (Chef John Foster’s Special served Tues - Sat) Starters

• House salad – choice of dressing • Soup of the day

Entrées

• Ancient Grain Burger - house-cured pickles, crisp onions & BBQ mayo and choice of side • Avocado Grilled Cheese - build your own

avocado & grilled cheese with choice of side

• Vegetable and Black Bean Tostada - black beans & rice, seasonal vegetables

• Noodle Bowl - Paris in Saigon noodle bowl with seasonal vegetables

– a selection of what looks great from our local farmers *vegetarian/vegan friendly*

Desserts

• Bourbon Brown Butter Cake or Chocolate Cobbler The Sage Rabbit LEXINGTON RESTAURANTS ROCK!

A big BRAVO to our bevy of star chefs and local restaurants; along with the servers, sous chefs, line cooks, grill masters & bartenders that keep Lexington’s culinary scene second to none.

SHOW ‘EM SOME LOVE! A special advertising section

Updated Specials on LexingtonRestaurantWeek.com

$27 Chef Special Dinners (continued)

Carson’s Food and Drink Three exceptional courses! East Main Street • 309-3039 Starters

• Sriracha Bourbon BBQ ribs – topped with

shaved jalapeños and toasted sesame seeds Salmon Bruschetta – house cured salmon, goat cheese spread, red onion, capers, cucumbers, balsamic reduction, crème fraîche, and fresh dill

Entrées

• Filet Medallion on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, rosemary DemiGlace and topped with Carson’s Bearnaise • Salmon Oscar Style on garlic mashed

potatoes, with asparagus, topped with Bearnaise and buttered lump crab meat

Desserts

Corto Lima

On Short and Limestone • Closed Tuesday Dinner starts at 5:00. Walk in. No reservations. Starters

• Vegetables En Escabeche – pickled peppers,

cauliﬂower, carrots, celery, onions and nopales

• Fresh Heart of Palm Aguachiles – lime, serrano chilies, cilantro and cucumber

• Elote – charred street corn rubbed with lime mayo, queso fresco and Tajin

Entrées

• Arepa – cheese stuffed crispy corn cakes with pico de Gallo and guacamole

• Plantain Empanada – barbecue jackfruit, cashew crema

• Huitlacoche Quesadilla – Mexican corn trufﬂes, Oaxacan cheese, onions, jalapeños and cilantro

• Black Beans & Rice – pineapple mojo, tostones

Dessert

prickly pear, coconut & mango

• Warm Brussels and House Bacon - shaved

• Seared Ruby Trout - baby heirloom tomato

Corto Lima

Corner of Short and Market • 252-1010

Dessert

• Chef’s Choice of Sweet Bites

• Watermelon Salad with pine nuts, feta, currants & Chipotle vinaigrette

• Slow Cooked Salmon with warm bacon & ﬁngerling

- goat cheese potato puree, roasted and pickled rhubarb, seasonal local greens, sautéed cauliﬂower, strawberry buttermilk dressing, fresh strawberry and lemon

• Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta

• Chef’s Choice of Sweet Bites

A special advertising section

• Chicken Kabobs – marinated Gerber choice, changes nightly

• Chilled Corn Soup grilled corn & cucumber salad, chorizo oil

potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, bourbon molasses demi-glace, corn relish

Dessert

salad, chimichurri, crispy garlic and shallot Shrimp and Grits – tiger shrimp, house chorizo, poblano, pineapple, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette, Wiesenberger grits

• Fresh Fish Feature – chef’s choice,

Starters

Entrées

• Gerber Farms Seared Chicken

seeds, scallion, radish, fresh orange, Bourbon Smoked Togarashi

Farms chicken, dry rubbed, chickpea tabbouleh, raita, grilled pita

Dudley’s on Short

risotto, asparagus, arugula lemon cream, roasted almond, Kalamata tapenade

• Beef Shoulder Tender - roasted redskin

• Edamame Hummus - roasted sunﬂower

• Grilled Prime Coulotte – roasted corn and kale

Starters

Entrées

• RJ’s Dry Rubbed Wings - dry-rubbed smoked local chicken wings, celery, carrots, house bleu cheese or smoked peppercorn ranch

steamed rice, seaweed salad, katsu sauce, lemon Tofu Bibimbap – marinated and seared tofu, house kimchi, sautéed mushrooms, broccolini, pickled carrot and daikon, soft cooked egg, sesame rice, citrus gochujang

Cole’s offering up a $27 decadent deal! Corner of E. Main and N. Ashland • 266-9000

• Lobster Bisque - sherry crème fraiche, chives

• Mixed Greens arugula, baby kale, candied almond, orange supreme, asparagus, Noble Springs feta, apricot, raspberry white balsamic vinaigrette

• Pork Tonkatsu – panko fried pork cutlet,

Cole’s 735 Main

smoked ham, chef’s cheese selection, apricot and date chutney, whole-grain mustard, house pickled vegetables, crostini

Starters

Entrées

Cream Martini with seasonal berries

• Ham and Cheese Board - house-cured

Don’t miss Cole’s new hot spot on Walton during Restaurant Week! Corner of Walton and National Ave. • 971-0240

• Gazpacho – Epping’s take on a classic

• Bolis Trio (Mexican popsicles) –

• Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding or Ice

Brussel Sprouts, carrots, red onion and Napa cabbage ﬁnished with gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle, toasted hazelnuts, pumpkin seed oil

Epping’s on Eastside

• Whole Roasted Heritage Pork Loin – pimento cheese grits, grilled peach & chimichurri

potato salad, pole beans and jalapeño vinaigrette

with heirloom tomatoes, garlic, parmesan and EVOO

Debbie Long

Desserts

• Homemade Staci Cake

or Key Lime Pot de Crème

Chef Cole Arimes

Celebrate our locally owned restaurants.

Holly Hill Inn

Ouita

Ya never go wrong with Ouita’s flagship! Make the pretty drive to Midway and a special night! Winter Street in Midway • 846-4732

Entrées

• Pan-seared Atlantic Salmon with

sorrel sauce, fresh sage, mushroom risotto and seasonal vegetables

• Duck Leg Conﬁt

with potatoes lyonnaise and baby spinach in a creamy mustard sauce or fresh pasta of the day

Starters

• Shrimp “Tostada” – cast iron corn

cake topped with aioli, shrimp ceviche, cucumber, tomato, avocado and cilantro

Desserts

• Melon Gazpacho – sweet-and-salty chilled

soup with cucumber, jalapeño, tomato, pepitas, queso fresco and red onion aguachile

• Vanilla French

Creme Brulee or Chocolate mousse

Le Deauville

Entrées

• Cast Iron Fried Chicken – white or

dark meat soaked, breaded and fried to order, served with Happy Jack’s corn pudding, green beans and hot honey

• Cornmeal-Crusted Striped Bass – served with a green tomato relish, with Happy Jack’s corn pudding and green beans

Dessert

• Chocolate Panna Cotta with fresh berries

Honeywood The Summit at Fritz Farm • 469-8234 Starters

• Heirloom Tomato Honeywood

and Watermelon Salad – Cucumber yogurt, tahini, Tajin, sesame

Lockbox at 21c Starters

mozzarella and balsamic reduction

• French Pate de Campagne with baby pickles, mustard and toast or jumbo shrimp provencal with avocado and fresh grapefruit on mixed greens

• The Randall Cobb Prime 12 oz Bone-In Filet with choice of classic side (+$20)

Desserts

• Blueberry & Lemon Twist Cake • Strawberries & Amaretto Cream

• Beer brined Catﬁsh - house made chow chow • Smoked Pork Shoulder - house peach preserves Desserts

• Milk & Cookie Panna Cotta - chocolate cookie crumble, cocoa nib & sweet cream whip

• Fried Lemon Ricotta Donuts - wild berry preserves & lots of powdered sugar Malone’s

Malone’s

Count on 3 generous courses! Hamburg 264-8023 Lansdowne 335-6500 Palomar Centre 977-2620

Dessert

• Heirloom Tomatoes with fresh

with choice of classic side (+$15)

Entrées

Chickpea Salad and Tomato Beurre Blanc

Starters

• Aged Prime Center Cut NY Strip 14 oz

• Seasonal soup - chef inspired

• Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge – with Fennel-

Limestone at Second Street • 246-0999 Closed Sundays

chop, grilled then lacquered with Caribbean Jerk glaze, topped with tropical pineapple salsa and plantain chips; sweet potato mash

feta & lime dressing

Salad and Tomato Beurre Blanc

Le Deauville

• Jamaican Jerked Pork Chop – chili brined pork

Minglewood

• Mixed Lettuce - spiced pecans,

• Striped Bass – with Fennel-Chickpea

Performance decadent brownie sundae

Wild Mushroom Demi Glace – grilled smoky bacon wrapped ﬁlet mignon medallions ﬁnished with cabernet, wild mushroom sauce; whipped potatoes

Corner of Main and Upper St. • 899-6860

Entrées

• Daytime Emmy – a petite version of our Oscar

• Bacon Wrapped Twin Filets with

Starters

Minglewood

On Limestone across from Courthouse Plaza 523-1236 • Closed Mondays Starters

• I’m High on Cheese - smoked cheddar,

parmesan and jalapeno pimento cheese served with warm grilled bread

• Orzo Salad - local greens and herbs,

sweet baby peppers, cherry tomato and cucumber tossed with a feta dill dressing

Entrées

• Vegetable Crab Roll – crab, cucumber,

• Phish Sticks - Caribbean spiced

• Buffalo Shrimp or Signature

• Jerk Chicken Legs - spicy grilled legs served

carrot, avocado, red leaf lettuce, seaweed, sushi rice, sesame seeds Steak & Potato Soup

• Lexingtonian Salad or Chopped Caesar Salad Entrées

• Blackened Atlantic Salmon – a ﬂaky ﬁllet, seasoned with Cajun spices and seared in a hot cast iron skillet; over creamy corn Maque Choux; lemon butter sauce

fried catﬁsh with pickled veggie tartar and honey/lime and cilantro slaw

over black beans and rice with fresh pineapple salsa and charred shoshito peppers

• Fried Green Tomato Stack - local fried green

tomatoes stacked with savory pulled pork with mango Cuban BBQ sauce and giardiniera

Dessert

• Aged Plantation spiced rum banana

daiquiri - hand shaken with Kahlua whip A special advertising section

Updated Specials on LexingtonRestaurantWeek.com

OBC Kitchen

$27 Chef Special Dinners

Lansdowne on Tates Creek Rd. • 977-2600 Starters (Choose one to share)

• Crispy Fried Oysters or Pimento Cheese • Bacon in a Glass - honey bourbon sugar

Ranada’s Bistro and Bar

glaze, peanut butter accompaniment

• Arugula Salad - organic greens, Applewood

Don’t miss it no kidding. This gal can cook! 400 Old Vine Street 523-4141 Closed Mondays

smoked bacon red pears, blue cheese crumbles, praline pecans, cheese grits croutons, cider-honey vinaigrette

• Kale & Quinoa Salad - sunﬂower seeds, green apple, white cheddar, red onion golden raisins, cider-honey vinaigrette

Entrées

• Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs - bourbon Dijon

• Pan Roasted Icelandic Cod – zucchini

• Roasted Brussels - brussels, roasted

noodles, saffron-lobster tomato broth

• Gnocchi Bolognese – beef, pork, lamb,

san Marzano tomato sauce, basil, local potato gnocchi, parmesan cheese toast

Desserts

• Butterscotch Mousse Parfait or Key Lime Tart Palmers

Palmers Fresh Grill

Lakeside at Lexington Green • 273-0103 Starters

• Truffled Sidewinder Fries white truffle oil, black truffle salt, parmesan, béarnaise, and house smoked ketchup

• Fried Green Tomato Caprese - pesto, balsamic glaze, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil

Entrées

• Champagne Chicken - fresh spinach,

mozzarella, champagne mushroom sauce, whipped potatoes, seasoned vegetables

• Shrimp & Grits - Cajun style shrimp,

• Avocado salad with creamy sesame dressing • Roots vegetables miso soup Entrées

• E.A.K Ramen – Tonkotsu (fatty pork base) and Shoyu (soy sauce and clear chicken base) soup noodle

• Tori Hitsumabushi – grilled chicken, thin sliced egg omelet, and teriyaki sauce served over rice and dashi broth

• Hayashi udon noodle – cold udon topped

with seasonal vegetables and Shiso dressing

Starters

• Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast –

“Milanese” style chicken cutlet, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, Lemon-caper vinaigrette

Soup or Salad

deviled eggs, house made bacon jam, heirloom cherry tomato, local microgreens, bourbon smoked black pepper vegetables, parmesan, sweet chili

West Main Crafting Co.

Entrées

• Summer Salsa Salmon – 8-ounce grilled chimichurri sockeye salmon topped with heirloom cherry tomato and roasted corn salsa, avocado, wild rice

• Southern Filet Medallions - two 4- ounce

West Main Crafting Co. Put this on on your radar! West Main St right before 21c • 618-6318

blackened angus beef ﬁlet medallions, bourbon bacon jam, baked buttermilk bleu cheese, coffee dusted fried onions, garlic leek mashed potatoes, haricot vert

Starters

with fresh local summer vegetables in a garlic and white wine broth with bourbon salted toast point *gluten free and vegan option available*

• Spanish Gazpacho - KY heirloom

• Summer Pasta Primavera – angel hair pasta Desserts

• KY Watermelon Salad - champagne-

pressed local melon, arugula, Kenny’s forage blanc, tellicherry, toasted sunﬂower seat, spicy local honey, lemon balm tomato, puréed & thickened with house sourdough, olive oil, house herbs, chilis

Entrées

• Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding

• Filet Mignon - 6oz center cut ﬁlet,

School

• Mushroom Scrapple (V) - mushroom & oat

or Blood Orange Sorbet

Our best locally owned Japanese cuisine is downtown! Offering a four course deal. On Short between Dudley’s and Corto Lima. 368-0660 • Closed Sundays Sushi Bar

smoked gouda grits, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, creole cream sauce

• Tamago Tofu • Chef Sugano’s special

• Norwegian Salmon - orzo, Kalamata

cuts, Sushi dinner

olives, capers, seasonal vegetables, sun dried tomato beurre blanc

Appetizers

Desserts

• Bourbon & Salted Caramel Bread Pudding or Key Lime Pie

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• Edamame

peperonchino

• Salmon ceviche

Kenny’s farmhouse blue cheese, grilled peach, walnut-port emulsion, cippolini

“sausage”, smoked eggplant purée, fennelherb salad, lemon-poppy seed dressing

• ME Scallops - seared ME scallops,

pomme purée, spiced succotash, herbs

• Duck Breast - 6oz duck breast,

congee, stir fried farmer’s market vegetables, plum, star anise sauce

Dessert:

• Assorted sweets A zillion thanks to our incredible media partners!

INTRODUCING EXECUTIVE CHEF CODY D e ROSETT We are thrilled to welcome Chef DeRosett as our new Executive Chef. We know that his commitment to this community and passion for his craft will create a truly memorable dining experience.

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American Pie & Ice Cream Social, noon, Cheapside Pavilion

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Bluegrass 10,000, 7:30 am, downtown Lexington

MARKET NoLi Night Market, 6 pm, Bryan Avenue

MUSIC Summer on the

MOVIES Summer

Classics: Fiddler on the Roof, 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

HOLIDAY Patriotic

Music Concert, 8 pm, Morrison Lawn, Transylvania University

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HOLIDAY Fourth of July Festival (9 am) and Parade (2 pm), Downtown

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Marvel Movie Marathon, 9 am, downtown library

Green: Nicholas Penn, 6 pm, The Summit at Fritz Farm

PETS 4H Showmanship Clinic, 9 am, Masterson Station Park

Superfecta, 7 pm, Lexington Green

LAKESIDE LIVE

LAKESIDE LIVE Jordan English, 7 pm, Lexington Green

CONCERT Summer

MUSIC Central Kentucky

Nights in Suburbia: The Bedford Band, 7 pm, Moondance

Concert Band, 7 pm, The Arboretum

STAGE Broadway Under

the Stars, 8 pm, Woodland Park

WALK LexWalk

at the Farmers’ Market, 11 am, Southland Drive

LIT First Sunday Sale,

1 pm, Friends of the Lexington Public Library

HORSE Junior League Charity Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park (thru Saturday)

JAZZ Big Band & Jazz: Lexington Concert Band, Ecton Park

WALK Walk around

MOVIES Kubo and

Kentucky, 10 am, Shillito Park

the Two Strings, 1 pm, downtown library

STAGE Kentucky

MOVIES

Summer Classics: Charade, 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

EAT Keeneland

Paddock Dinner Series

TNL Tony

and the Tan Lines, 5 pm, Cheapside Pavilion

RUN/WALK

Distillery Dash Cross Country 5K/10K, 6:30 pm, Masterson Station Park

FILM Film Series: How We OUTDOOR Fly Fishing the STAGE Shakespeare Under the Stars: Much Grow, 7 pm, Good Foods Red River Gorge, 6 pm, J&H Lanmark

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Shakespeare Festival presents As You Like It, 8 pm, Downtown Louisville

JAMBOREE Newtown, 7 pm, Moondance

CONCERT Troubadour

Concert Series: The Grascals, 7:30 pm, Kentucky Castle

Ado About Nothing, 8 pm, Woodland Park (thru Sunday)

FEST Harry

HG Free Trash Disposal Day, 6 am, Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station RUN/WALK

Lexus of Lexington 5K, 8:30 am, Keeneland

PETS Woodford Humane Society’s Summer Gala, 6 pm, Keeneland

Dean Stanton Fest 9, various locations (thru Sunday)

STAGE West Side Story,

8 pm, Lexington Opera House

RUN/WALK BreyerFest 5K and 1 Mile, 8 am,

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Habitat for Humanity Home

JAZZ Big Band & Jazz: Colonel’s Choice,

MARKET

Farmers’ Market, 7 am,

TNL Tim Talbert Project, 5 pm, Cheapside

HOME BIA Grand Tour of Homes, July 19 through

19 20 DRINK

Blue Grass Trust Bourbon &

RUN/WALK

BreyerFest 5K and 1 Mile, 8 am, Kentucky Horse Park

ART Berea Craft Festival,

HOME

Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication, 5 pm, 1777 Russell Cave Rd.

10 am, Indian Fort Theater (Berea)

MUSIC Kevin Dalton, 5

EAT Mac n’ Cheese Cook

WOODSONGS George

Off, noon, Mirror Twin Brewing

FILM Harry Dean Stanton

pm, Kentucky Horse Park

Winston and Andrew Bird, 6:45 pm, Lyric Theatre

JAZZ Big Band & Jazz: Colonel’s Choice, Ecton Park

MOVIES Rango, 1 pm, downtown library

FILM Big Family: The

Story of Bluegrass Music,

MARKET

Farmers’ Market, 7 am, Apostles Anglican Church

MOVIES Summer Classics: Gone with the Wind, 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

7 pm, The Kentucky Theater

LexWalk at the Farmers’ Market, 11 am, Southland Drive

STAGE Annie, 2 pm,

Lexington Children’s Theatre

PARTY Summer Block

Party, 6 pm, Porter Memorial Baptist Church

HOME BIA Grand Tour of Homes, July 19 through July 21

19 20 DRINK

Blue Grass Trust Bourbon & Brew on Broadway, 6 pm

JAMBOREE Custom

HOP Gallery Hop, 5 pm, Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

LAKESIDE LIVE Boogie G & the Titanics, 7 pm, Lexington Green

MUSIC Billy Bob

LAKESIDE LIVE Tee Dee Young, 7 pm, Lexington Green

CARS Keeneland Concours d’Elegance, 9 am

Made Bluegrass, 7 pm, Moondance

Thornton and The Boxmasters, 7 pm, Manchester Music Hall

Fest presents Repo Man, 6 pm, Kentucky Theatre (followed by Q&A with Director Alex Cox)

WALK

TNL Tim Talbert Project, 5 pm, Cheapside Pavilion

GOLF

Barbasol Championship, Keene Trace Golf Club, Nicholasville, KY (thru Sunday)

MUSIC

Grits & Soul, 5 pm, Kentucky Horse Park

RIDE Bike Night, 6 pm, Man O’ War HarleyDavidson

WOODSONGS Emily

Wolfe, 6:45 pm, Lyric Theatre

GIGS

Grayson Jenkins Concert to benefit Sayre Christian Village, 6:30 pm, The Burl

JAZZ Big Band & Jazz: Osland/Dailey Jazztet, Ecton Park

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Farmers’ Market, 7 am, Apostles Anglican Church

MOVIES Summer

Classics: Kiss Me Deadly, 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

CONCERT Troubadour

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FILM Burning Kentucky Hometown Premiere, 7 pm, Kentucky Theater

TNL The Johnson

Concert Series: Chris Isaak, 7:30 pm, Lexington Opera House

Brothers, 5 pm, Cheapside Pavilion

HOME

FEST Block Party, 10 am, The Warehouse Block

LAKESIDE LIVE Lakeside Acoustic Jam, 7 pm, Lexington Green

KIDS LEGO Fan Expo, 10 am, Lexington Convention Center (thru Sunday)

BIA Grand Tour of Homes, July 26 through July 28

CONCERT Summer Nights in Suburbia: NVRMND, 7 pm, Moondance

MUSIC 9th Annual Summer Concert Series, 5 pm, Talon Winery LAKESIDE LIVE Mikele Buck Band, 7 pm, Lexington Green

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK (THRU AUG 3)

DANCE

Tea Dance, 4 pm, Lockbox

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Storytelling Night: “Chosen Family”, 7 pm, West Sixth Brewing

SPORTS

Kentucky Bank Tennis Championships, UK’s Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex (Thru Aug 4)

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Big Band & Jazz: Raleigh Dailey Quartet, Ecton Park

YOGA Sunset Yoga on the Roof, 7:30 pm, Kentucky Castle

KIDS Back to School Safety Festival, 10 am, Skyzone

MOVIES Summer

Classics: Son of Frankenstein, 1:30 pm and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

AROUND THE CORNER AUG 1-4 Ballet Under the Stars AUG 10 Railbird Festival AUG 17 Woodland Art Fair AUG 17 Picnic with the Pops

AUG 18 Diamond Rings & Pretty Things Wedding Show

AUG 24 BIA Tour of Remodeled Homes

FEATURE

The Fridges of Fayette County Lexington chefs get grilled in this chilling summer sequel BY KRISTINA ROSEN

“If God had meant for cornbread to have sugar in it, he’d have called it cake.” —Ronni Lundy, The Tao of Cornbread

ummers are all about sequels. In the 90s, Ace began a series called The Fridges of Fayette County, a “searing” exposé, where our writers visited with prominent Lexington chefs in their home kitchens and reported back. In 1998, the late Lucie Meyers confessed, “I like to eat rice with ketchup. Minute rice... Sometimes I’ll put chili or hot sauce on it to spice it up. It’s so good.” John Schweder admitted “I love a bologna sandwich on white bread with mayonnaise,” Chef John Foster schooled us on eel (he was once the eel catcher for a fish market in Portland, Maine). In subsequent years, Ouita Michel — then at Emmett’s — told us about her lack of patience for quirky food trends, saying, “I once had a Cornish

Cole Arimes

Cole’s, Epping’s on Eastside

he last thing Cole Arimes ate was a “slice of Prime Rib,” and his current favorite ingredient at the farmers’ market is “kale greens and tomatoes.” His Tao remains sugar free, “Cornbread is meant to dip in bean soup or soak up juices, no sugar needed!” His food philosophy is accommodating, “If you like peas and you like carrots they will probably

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game hen, where the chef had put it upside down into a pile of mashed potatoes with a sprig of rosemary sticking out of its butt. That doesn’t make any sense!” Asked about the prevalence of a certain chain in town at the time, Jonathan Lundy said, “I went there once and had a riblet and I never went back. I don’t think I even ordered it, it just sort of… appeared.” We found his fridge at the time well-stocked with Ale 8 longnecks, and at the end of the interview, he offered our writer a the birth of a series, 1990s grilled fig rubbed with cinnamon, olive oil, and date sugar.

go well together. That is the simplest form of how I feel. That being said, just because something is labeled southern and something else is labeled Greek does not mean that they are not meant to share the same plate. Spanakopita and stewed tomatoes are delicious together!” Asked to summon a favorite memory of a bygone Lexington restaurant, he says, “Everything at Yamaguchi’s Sake and Tapas. Especially the ton toro.” Of our evolving cuisine scene, he says, “I think in the past few years Lexington has become a small city. The culinary landscape has grown leaps and bounds.” His motivation for going into a life of food was a simple one. “First and foremost I love to eat. To keep up with my belly I had to learn to cook. Once I was a part of the industry it was the fast pace and high pressure that I enjoyed!” The nicest thing anyone’s ever told him about his cooking is, “That the food that was prepared made them happy. That is the ultimate

Every chef we surveyed in the 80s and 90s taught us about the joy of condiments — not all of them had food in their fridges — but they did all have a dizzying array of condiments… The more things change…

his summer’s crop of fridge surveys includes emerging talent alongside a veteran or two, and a spirited debate about age-old cornbread feuds (sweet or savory?), what Lexington needs, and what Lexington eats. We discovered a lot of love for burgoo and Ale 8, and that country ham is a popular option for potential food tattoos. And just as we learned back then, all the most reputable fridges in Fayette County still stock Duke’s Mayo, Ale 8, bacon grease, and a general assortment of 438 condiments.

compliment.” The meanest? “That they could have had a better meal at a fast food chain.”

Jeremy Ashby Azur

What Lexington Needs?

More chef driven restaurants.

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Hot brown

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? Eat It - Weird Al If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? Cast iron skillet Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Salami, eggs, heirloom squash, leftover stroganoff, chocolate chip pancakes

he last thing Azur’s Jeremy Ashby ate was “Stir fry shrimp and broccoli with oyster sauce, cashews and fried rice.” He’s open minded about the Tao of Cornbread, responding, “There is no sugar in cornbread. That being said, if someone wanted to serve me a version of cornbread with sugar in it, I would gladly eat that ‘cake.’” As for his own philosophy of food, he says, “I tend to react to food as it

FEATURE enters our little sphere of a kitchen. Ingredients are the inspiration which sparks our conversation about the ingredients past. I love hearing from my chefs their favorite way they have eaten a given ingredient, or the way their family prepared it in the past. Somewhere between that reaction and modern technique and current culinary trends is what we usually end up creating.” Mourning a favorite menu from a bygone Lexington restaurant, he echoes a popular local sentiment, “Ed and Fred’s Desert Moon was way before its time.” He defines Azur as “kind of heirloom contemporary. Heirloom foods, techniques and loving recipes and ideas with a modern spin.” Asked if Lexington’s culinary landscape is a big town or small city, he says, “Lexington is on the verge of having a very big local/independent restaurant scene with a lot of culinary identity. I think having Sullivan Culinary program has been a great incubator for our town.” Asked to recall the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to him about his food is “That is was transcendental and I was their food god.” The meanest? “Having my food called pedestrian was mean.”

What Lexington needs?

It needs a lot less corporate restaurants and chains serving junk.

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Bill Best’s Heirloom Tomatoes from Berea

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? If there is a song about biscuits and gravy, it would be that one. If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? Fish Name 5 things in your fridge right now: miso, cherries, eggs, rosehip, buttermilk

Cody DeRosett Lockbox

Scan to watch our video with Chef Cody.

he last thing Cody DeRosett ate was quinoa with grilled chicken and local kale. DeRosett, a Kentucky native, was recently promoted to executive chef at 21C’s Lockbox, after Jonathan Searle returned to Louisville and 21C’s Proof as executive chef. Both Searle and DeRosett came up in the Lexington food scene via stints at Bellini’s and Dudley’s. Asked to sum up his food philosophy, DeRosett described it as “Refined southern cuisine. An emphasis on preserving the season in a traditional Appalachian way.” Asked to take a stance on the Tao of Cornbread, he responds, “Agree, at the same time I am not opposed to using sugar in cornbread more for the fact that sometimes it needs it,” following up with the shocking admission, “I’ve been known to use Yankee cornbread, too.” Reminiscing about a favorite menu item from a bygone Lexington restaurant, he recalls, “Suganos had a nigiri style snapper.” He was inspired to go into a life of food by family. Specifically, he says, “My grandfather. He was always the cook on Sundays when I have some of my fondest memories.”

What Lexington Needs?

More diversity, higher caliber within diversity. Little more refinement. Cultural diversity. Elevation within specific cuisines. Challenging cuisine around town.

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Benedectine

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? Dwight Yoakam’s Readin’, Rightin’, Rt. 23. I think it’s a great song to represent my love for KY cuisine. [It’s] about being from KY specifically, back in the holler. It talks about their life moving up to Detroit and the regret they had going up there and realizing how much better home was. There can be a stigma to our home and our cuisine, but I absolutely love it. I’ve been to other areas, I’m always going to come home and appreciate what we have here. If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? A fish, I absolutely love seafood. Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Duke’s mayonnaise, cured salmon, lots of eggs, Ale-8, pickled okra

Samantha Fore Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites

he last thing Samantha Fore ate was a “burger from Pasture at the Barn in the Summit.” Fore was already locally famous for her Sri Lankan fare when she hit national food news during the filming of Top Chef Kentucky. Host Padma Lakshmi managed to get herself invited to Fore’s house for an impromptu feast, later tweeting it was, “The best meal I’ve had in Kentucky!” Fore is a fan of spur of the moment discoveries herself. Asked about her favorite restaurant in the world, she says, “My husband and I went to this tiny hole in the wall restaurant in Paris, France behind La Sorbonne called Les Petits Princes. We popped in one night with no reservations or expectations and had an incredible three course meal with some of the best mussels I’ve ever had in my life.”

Fore enthusiastically agrees with the Tao of Cornbread, saying, “Savory (and spicy!) is where it’s at. The first cornbread recipe I ever learned was from a WWII vet and it was full of the spiciest peppers. I still crave it from time to time.” Asked to reminisce about a bygone Lexington culinary favorite, she swiftly cites, “Any of Stella Parks’ magical desserts from the Table 310 days.” Fore’s food philosophy is one that’s made her successful, “Work hard. Be kind. Pay well. Feed staff and hosts. Listen to suggestions but trust your gut. Never stop learning. Always be humble. When the water rises, everyone floats, unless there’s a hole in their boat. You know your flavors and techniques, don’t change them for trends. Build experiences that are honest, delicious and memorable and people will support you.” Fore is both a planner and a procrastinator in the kitchen, saying, “I love lists. I plan menus and procurement and punch lists a good bit ahead. However, I know how long things take to execute so I wait until the last possible second to make things happen — except my prep list is so long that it drags until the beginning of service. I should probably fix that.” The nicest thing anyone’s told her about her food is “That it was worth the 15 hour drive. Or that it reminded them of being home in Sri Lanka.”

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FEATURE What Lexington Needs?

More/better avenues for smaller concepts to thrive.

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Burgoo.

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? “Express Yourself” by Madonna Quick: Is Lexington the South, or the Midwest? South. If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? A sprig of curry leaves. Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Buttermilk, Kithul Palm Treacle (a special Sri Lankan syrup), Champagne, Saffron, A crazy selection of cheeses

Rob Ramsey Ramsey’s Diner

he last thing Rob Ramsey ate was crab cakes he made for fishing buddies in Florida. Ramsey is currently celebrating 30 years as the most popular purveyor of meat-and-three in Lexington. His food philosophy is “Life is too short to not eat well...as long as you don’t eat so well as to shorten life.”

Lexington owes this 30-year legacy to a stroke of luck, depending on how you look at it, as Ramsey admits, “I got into the restaurant business because I didn’t have the grades to get into medical school so I kept on bartending after college and got talked into management.” Anyone who’s ever eaten at Ramsey’s will know his stance on the Tao of Cornbread, “cornbread should not be sweet,” adding “it is best as a fried patty.” His current favorite ingredient at the Farmers’ Market is “canning tomatoes.” His “favorite restaurant in the world” is… “The Rosebud in Chicago,” adding “Taking her there was one of the few times my ex wife appreciated me.” The nicest thing anyone’s ever said to him about something he’s cooked is, “Those are the best crab cakes I have ever had.” The meanest? “’I don’t know why you go to so much trouble’ (again my ex).”

What Lexington Needs?

A good consistent Prime — Prime rib house.

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Good Country Ham

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? I don’t — and others would prefer it remain that way — sing !! Quick: Is Lexington the South, or the Midwest? South If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? I would not get a tattoo for any reason. Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Lemonade, butter, bacon grease, blueberries, leftover crab cake

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Mark Richardson Dudley’s on Short

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Benedictine

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? My Old Kentucky Home Quick: Is Lexington the South, or the Midwest? Southish?

he last thing Mark Richardson ate was homemade spicy sauerkraut. Food fans can catch Richardson (and other local culinary geniuses) at the August Railbird Fest at Keeneland for Sip and Savor, a culinary experience. Richardson became executive chef of Dudley’s in 2015. He agrees with The Tao of Cornbread, and adds “I’m not too fond of sweet breads, unless it’s a breakfast bread or cake. I prefer buttery and tangy!” He also prefers garlic scapes and squash blossoms over any other ingredients at the Farmers Market. When asked if he’s a planner or procrastinator, Richardson confidently claims, “I’m a planner for sure, at minimum a few days out. Whatever I’m cooking, either at home or in the restaurant, I have every detail planned out and even a backup plan if something goes wrong.” His food philosophy is simple, “Get the best ingredients possible, don’t overdo it, and technically strive for perfection.” As for Lexington’s place in the culinary pantheon, he says, “The culinary landscape of Lexington is a booming small city that’s starting to flex its muscle across the U.S.”

What Lexington Needs?

I have been impressed by the local growth of the culinary landscape since being in Kentucky, but I still think that we need more locally owned and focused restaurants.

If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? Probably a butcher photo of a pig, I love bacon, pork, bacon, bacon, and bacon. Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Pickles, beer, at least 5 different types of mustard, and my kid’s food/snacks

Wyatt Sarbacker

Porter Road Butcher; Gents Original

he last thing Wyatt Sarbacker ate was pistachio cheesecake at Gianna, a new Italian restaurant in New Orleans, while attending a conference on the study of flavor perception and memory. (Ouita Michel snagged a muffuletta from Central Grocery on the same trip.) Sarbacker, who received his culinary degree from Sullivan University, is best known for having a hand in the opening of several restaurants in Lexington and developing sustainability projects with Marksbury Farm. He rose to

FEATURE local celebrity status when he helped Samantha Fore prepare Sri Lankan fare for the Top Chef Kentucky team when they were in town for their Rupp shoot, prompting Top Chef Host Padma Lakshmi to demand, “I want to take a picture with Wyatt.” He agrees entirely with the Tao of Cornbread, admitting “I am not a fan of sweet cornbread at all, but I actually really miss the cornbread from Billy’s BBQ. His current favorite ingredient from the Farmers Market is Blue Moon’s garlic powder and paprika. He’ll take a garlic chocolate chip cookie from Sunrise Bakery over sweet cornbread any day. Concurring with many of the chefs we surveyed, his favorite menu item from a bygone Lexington restaurant is “the pork jowl from Yamaguchis.” The nicest endorsement for his cooking was a customer who traveled six hours to try his mussels before he sold out, while the meanest thing anyone’s ever done was refuse to eat a sandwich he made because they didn’t believe a tomato could be any color other than red. (It was yellow.)

What Lexington Needs?

Restaurants need to keep on pushing forward. There has to be evolution, it can never stand still. Places need to continue to get better and do more, be the best you can be.

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Burgoo

Quick: Is Lexington the South, or the Midwest? ...Yes. If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be: A country ham being carved. Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Chili oil, yellow miso, crystal hot sauce, broadbent bacon, Iberico ham

Jonathan Sanning The Stave

don’t offer American cheese or ranch dressing.” He says, “That one has stuck with me because of the hilarity...but [they] still don’t offer either,” and he reassures us, they never will.

What Lexington Needs?

A late night downtown diner. A real old school late night diner that also serves drinks. Industry people need a place to eat and relax after work that isn’t just a bar, isn’t fast food, pizza, or just nothing. Also more ramen shops.

he last thing Chef Jonathan Sanning ate was a pickled brined hot chicken sandwich for lunch at work. Sanning made a name for himself at Smithtown Seafood before leaving to head up the Stave. He is willing to go to the mat about cornbread. “I’ve gotten into some heated arguments about this before,” he says. “In my humble opinion, every dish needs balance, so I opt for 2 parts salt, 1 part sugar when making cornbread. So a little sugar to highlight the natural sweetness of the corn and balance it with the acid and fat of the buttermilk, the richness and fat of the butter and the salt.” His food philosophy is “Local and inclusive while still dealing with the reality of things.” Like DeRosset, he says, “my inspiration for my career was my grandfather. So many reasons why, but simply he taught me how the act of cooking and serving food makes family, families and strangers family.” He believes Lexington is in transition as to whether our culinary landscape is a small city or a big town. He says, “I’d say we are getting to a bigger city feel. I think there is a quality representation of a lot of cuisines but would enjoy more.” The nicest thing anyone can tell him about his food is “when someone says, ‘That was better than my grandma’s/ grandpa’s.’ That is always a huge compliment.” The meanest thing anyone has said about something he’s cooked is a source of ongoing amusement, “someone once called The Stave un-American as a whole because we

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Burgoo.

What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? MMJ, “wordless chorus” Quick: Is Lexington the South, or the Midwest? Trick question! Technically speaking Midwest. But as border states go I’d say Louisville and (I’m from umm, Cincinnati) aka Florence/Covington (no offense) that’s the Midwest, but I’d say the rest is more southern. I was born in Missouri but have lived in Lexington, Morehead, Columbia, Paintsville and Jackson, KY. If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? I’ve been debating that one for years. I’m sure it will happen one day. Right now I’ll say a watercolor “Three Sisters” (corn, squash, and beans growing together.) Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Pickles and sausages (my daughter’s favorites), ramen stock, roast pork, eggs (my favorites) and pizza (obligatory).

Josh Smouse

Executive chef, Honeywood

he last thing Honeywood executive chef Josh Smouse ate was, “Wheat toast with beans, avocado,

Cheddar, egg and salsa verde,” and that was the Honeywood “family meal” (what the staff eats). Smouse is firm about his stance on cornbread, “I think many ‘Southerners’ have a soft spot for sweet cornbread. Both have a place. Cornbread dogma does not.” His food philosophy is exactly what one would expect from any member of Ouita-Nation, “Good ingredients, prepared simply and served with the customer in mind.”

What Lexington Needs? A Middle Eastern bakery

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND Name your favorite food that you only find in Kentucky? Jake’s Sausage What song would you sing to express your love for Kentucky cuisine at a karaoke night? “Beans and Cornbread” Quick: Is Lexington the South, or the Midwest? Lexington is in Kentucky. Being from Kentucky is plenty. No need to delve into South or Midwest argument. If you had to get a food-related tattoo, what would it be? A pineapple. I love it as a symbol for the hospitality business. Name 5 things in your fridge right now: Beets, mayonnaise, triple cream, apples, yogurt. We keep a stocked fridge, generally.

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NEWS Agave & Rye, featuring epic tacos, opened on June 23 in the former Newk’s Eatery at the Fayette Mall.

The Lyles BBQ family opened a new concept, Nash’s Southern Table & Bar, in the former Willie’s location on Southland Drive.

Where’s the fufu? After 11 years, Sav’s has closed on South Limestone... but stay tuned, and keep an eye on Main Street. Sav’s Chill remains open across from the former Sav’s Grill location.

Graze has opened their new location at the Woodlands. Great Bagel & Bakery opened their second location in the Millpond Shopping Center on Boston Road. The Mill Bakery on Southland Drive has closed. Napa Prime has closed on South Broadway, but their Versailles location is still open.

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Lexington Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday, July 25 and continues through August 3. See page 7 for your culinary guide to participating restaurants.

Lexington is one of two cities testing out 10 new dinner items for Panera Bread. Hot sandwiches, dinner bowls, flatbreads, and sides are available in July only. Richie’s Chicken opened on East New Circle Road.

Bluegrass Hospitality Group to open a Drake’s in Hamburg near Malone’s Steakhouse on Justice Drive.

Thursday July 25

Texas de Brazil celebrated their second birthday in The Summit.

EVENTS Monday July 1

A Cup of Commonwealth celebrates their 6th anniversary with a cookout, trivia, and pairings. Starting Monday, July 1 at 6 pm.

Thursday July 11

Keeneland Paddock Dinner Series, 6:30 pm.

Friday July 26

Nate’s Coffee, a longtime staple in Lexington, has new digs downtown.

Sunday July 14

Mirror Twin Brewing hosts a Mac n’ Cheese cook-off on Sunday, July 14 at Noon.

Local Feed’s Justin Thompson, accompanied by Jason Ritchey of Boone’s Tavern, creates a multi-course meal. 6 pm, Ward Hall Manor (Georgetown, KY).

Tuesday July 16

Rhinegeist Beer Dinner, 7 pm, HopCat.

Thursday July 18

Join Lockbox and West Sixth for Fork + Bottle, a unique dinner series in which they educate, pair, and taste inspired menus with a variety of guest food and beverage experts. Thursday, July 18 at 6 pm.

Sunday July 21

Williams-Sonoma demonstrates how to use their Cookie Cake Pan Set to make a luscious cake filled with ice cream on Sunday, July 21 at 11 am.

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NEWS Bulleit Distilling Co. opened a new 12,000-sqft visitors center, designed by EOP Architects out of Lexington. Kentucky Peerless Distilling, located in Louisville, announced the release of their first bourbon in 102 years. Henry Karver closed the facility in the wake of WWI and it was later reopened in 2015.

Learn the basics of brewing your own beer at home with experts at the Village Library on Saturday, July 20 at 2 pm.

Thursday July 25

Enjoy an evening at Castle & Key Distillery for their second annual Cocktail Competition on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 pm.

EVENTS Tuesday July 16

Woodford Reserve opened a new welcome center (Scan the QR Code to watch a video).

HopCat hosts a dinner with Rhinegeist on Tuesday, July 16 starting at 7 pm. There is a three-course meal with dessert and each paired with a Rhinegeist beer or cider.

Thursday July 18

Join Keeneland Concours at Buffalo Trace Distillery for a walk through the newly discovered â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bourbon Pompeiiâ&#x20AC;? on Thursday, July 18 at noon.

Saturday July 20

Wise Bird Cider Co. opened in the Distillery District (Scan the QR Code to watch a video).

Join the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation as they partner with Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens to kick off Bourbon & Brews on Broadway: A Party of Historic Proportions on Saturday, July 20 at 6 pm.

Total Wine in Hamburg hosts a bourbon education class on Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 pm.

Sunday July 28

Jump in the Line with Conch Republic at Proud Mary BBQ for some great mid summer fun at the annual Margaritas on the River on Sunday, July 28 at 5 pm.

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Back in the day, my grandmother fried her garden corn. She’d heap spoonfuls of leftover salty bacon fat in a large cast iron skillet and fry the cut off kernels until they caramelized and crunched like popcorn. While she creamed a few batches from time to time, boiled whole cobs rarely hit the table. She was the fry queen. As summer moved along, my grandmother instinctively morphed into her ‘depression era’ saving mode, canning the remaining bounty of corn for the leaner times. While her straight up canned corn lost its luster after overwintering in the dusty grim cellar, her preserved corn relishes survived

bright and piquant. When my family settled into our own home on the far side of the family farm, my parents took a more modern approach with our garden corn. Bacon fat wasn’t invited to the party. Picked fresh from the garden, it was either meticulously shucked and de-silked before a quick steam or cut from the cob, milked, and briefly sauteed. Salt. Pepper. Butter. Corn. Heaven. During peak season, the endless extra hauls of corn got shucked, cut off, milked, blanched, and frozen. Nowadays, I’m all over the place when the corn starts rolling in. I love it bacon-wrapped, chargrilled, boiled, steamed, creamed, pureed, pan fried, sauteed, or souffled, Few things can beat corn pudding, spoonbread, or corn bread made with fresh peak season corn. And fried? I take it one step further and toss whole ears of corn into a deep fryer. The intense heat of the fryer quickly caramelizes the corn while simultaneously steaming the inside of the kernels. Slathered in butter, it takes me back to my grandmother’s table, sans the extreme crunch and leftover bacon fat. Deep Fried Corn. Simple. Quick. Fantastic. Lime Chive Butter. I brought 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter to room temperature before adding 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, and 3 tablespoons snipped garden chives. I set the butter aside and cranked a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Typically, I fry whole ears of corn. For more manageable smaller corn bites, I cut them down a notch. After shucking and cleaning six ears of Wayne County bi-colored corn, I trimmed the ends before slicing the ears into 1 1/2” discs. Working in batches, to not overcrowd the deep fryer, I carefully lowered the corn into the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes. When they started to crisp around the edges and caramelize, I tumbled them onto a parchment paper-lined sheet pan, slathered them with the chive-flecked lime butter, and stabbed them with toothpicks before finishing with flaky sea salt, a splash of lime, and additional chives.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Discipline your inner flame. Use your radiance constructively. Your theme is controlled fire. AUGUST: Release yourself from dwelling on what’s amiss or off-kilter. Find the inspiration to focus on what’s right and good. SEPTEMBER: Pay your dues with joy and gratitude. Work hard in service to your beautiful dreams. OCTOBER: You can undo your attractions to “gratifications” that aren’t really very gratifying. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: If you choose to play one of life’s trickier games, you must get trickier yourself. AUGUST: Shedding irrelevant theories and unlearning old approaches will pave the way for creative breakthroughs. SEPTEMBER: Begin working on a new product or project that will last a long time. OCTOBER: Maybe you don’t need that emotional crutch as much as you thought. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: It’s time to take fuller advantage of a resource you’ve been neglecting or underestimating. AUGUST: For a limited time only, two plus two equals five. Capitalize on that fact by temporarily becoming a two-plus-two-equals-five type of person. SEPTEMBER: It’s time and you’re ready to discover new keys to fostering interesting intimacy and robust collaboration. OCTOBER: The boundaries are shifting on the map of the heart. That will ultimately be a good thing. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Acquire a new personal symbol that thrills your mind and mobilizes your soul. AUGUST: Reconfigure the way you deal with money. Get smarter about your finances. SEPTEMBER: It’s time to expedite your learning. But streetwise education is more useful than formal education. Study the Book of Life. OCTOBER: Ask for more help than you normally do. Aggressively build your support. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Transform something that’s semi-ugly into something that’s useful and winsome. AUGUST: Go to the top of the world and seek a big vision of who you must become. SEPTEMBER: Your instinct for worthy and constructive adventures is impeccable. Trust it. OCTOBER: Be alert for a new teacher with a capacity to teach you precisely what you need to learn. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: I’d love to see you phase out wishy-washy wishes that keep you distracted from your burning, churning desires. AUGUST: A story that began years ago begins again. Be proactive

about changing the themes you’d rather not repeat. SEPTEMBER: Get seriously and daringly creative about living in a more expansive world. OCTOBER: Acquire a new tool or skill that will enable you to carry out your mission more effectively. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Say this every morning: “The less I have to prove and the fewer people I have to impress, the smarter I’ll be.” AUGUST: Escape an unnecessary limitation. Break an obsolete rule. Override a faded tradition. SEPTEMBER: What kind of “badness” might give your goodness more power? OCTOBER: You’re stronger and freer than you thought you were. Call on your untapped power. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Stretch yourself. Freelance, moonlight, diversify, and expand. AUGUST: Having power over other people is less important than having power over yourself. Manage your passions like a wizard! SEPTEMBER: Ask the big question. And be ready to act expeditiously when you get the big answer. OCTOBER: I think you can arrange for the surge to arrive in manageable installments. Seriously. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Can you infuse dark places with your intense light without dimming your intense light? Yes! AUGUST: It’s time for an archetypal Sagittarian jaunt, quest, or pilgrimage. SEPTEMBER: The world around you needs your practical idealism. Be a role model who catalyzes good changes. OCTOBER: Seek out new allies and connections that can help you with your future goals.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: You have an enhanced capacity to feel at peace with your body, to not wish it were different from what it naturally is. AUGUST: You can finally solve a riddle you’ve been trying to solve for a long time. SEPTEMBER: Make your imagination work and play twice as hard. Crack open seemingly closed possibilities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: I’ll cry one tear for you, then I’ll cheer. AUGUST: Plant seeds in places that hadn’t previously been on your radar. SEPTEMBER: You may seem to take a wrong turn, but it’ll take you where you need to go. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the months ahead. JULY: Your creative powers are at a peak. Use them with flair. AUGUST: Wean yourself from pretend feelings and artificial motivations and inauthentic communications. SEPTEMBER: If you want to have greater impact and more influence, you can. Make it happen!

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NEWS

HOME & GARDEN

TEXT TO 911

Mayor Linda Gorton announced a new regional initiative bringing “text-to-911” to Lexington and several Central Kentucky counties. “This is a huge step forward in public safety,” Gorton said. “People can now send text messages to local 911 call centers in Fayette, Jessamine, Garrard and Lincoln counties.” In addition, 911 operators in those counties can send a text to a 911 caller, for example, to check on his condition or her location. Texting to 911 is simple, said Robert Stack, Director of the Lexington Division of Enhanced 911.

FREE TRASH DISPOSAL DAY

The City of Lexington offers Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste from 6 am to 1 pm at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, 1505 Old Frankfort Pike. Fayette County residents may dispose of up to one pickup truck load of household waste. Bulky items, such as mattresses, furniture, and up to four tires off the rim, will be accepted at this event. The guidelines for the free disposal day are: • Participants must present a valid Fayette County drivers’ license • All loads must be fit in a standard truck bed • All loads must be covered by a tarp • Only household waste will be accepted • No more than four tires will be accepted, and tires must be off the rim • No tire rims will be accepted • No commercial vehicles allowed • No hazardous materials, freeflowing liquids or yard waste material will be accepted

EVENTS Tuesday July 9

“Just enter 911 in the ‘To’ field and push the send button,” Stack said. “Texts should contain the location of the emergency, and explain the type of help needed. Citizens are encouraged to text in simple words and to keep messages brief.” Top tier cell phone providers, including AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-mobile, support the service. No photos or videos can be sent.

Naturalistic Floral Design Demo, 5:30 pm, Michler’s Florist.

Thursday, July 25

Seadleaf hosts a Summer Social at Kentucky Native on July 25 at 6 pm.

PICK LEXINGTON’S FLOWER

Help decide Lexington’s City Flower by visiting America in Bloom Lexington on Facebook and voting for your favorite flower. The options are Echinacea Pupura, Blue Catmint, and Blue Salvia. Voting ends Friday, July 19 at midnight.

Saturday July 27

Bluegrass Iris Society’s Public Iris Sale, 10 am, Lexington Green Mall.

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REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in Fayette Co. 40502

16-May-19.................1283 SCOVILLE RD.....................$1,400,000 22-May-19.................444 LAKESHORE DR...................$1,169,000 23-Apr-19..................3537 CASTLEGATE WYND.............$995,999 17-May-19.................161 KENTUCKY AVE.......................$915,000 30-May-19.................799 CHINOE RD............................$915,000 30-Apr-19..................305 CLINTON RD...........................$853,000 17-May-19.................913 THE CURTILAGE......................$850,000 30-Apr-19..................1203 LAKEWOOD DR....................$835,000 15-May-19.................613 CENTENNIAL LN.....................$835,000 30-Apr-19..................345 DUDLEY RD.............................$800,000 30-Apr-19..................530 CHINOE RD............................$800,000 22-May-19.................417 CULPEPPER RD......................$720,000 24-May-19.................280 S ASHLAND AVE.....................$695,000 20-May-19.................321 DUDLEY RD.............................$678,000 23-May-19.................552 CULPEPPER RD......................$660,000 24-May-19.................145 ROMANY RD...........................$645,000 13-May-19.................1077 COOPER DR.........................$626,500 24-May-19.................416 RIDGEWAY RD........................$610,000 20-May-19.................238 S HANOVER AVE.....................$575,000 19-May-19.................435 COCHRAN RD.........................$574,000 01-May-19.................290 IDLE HOUR DR.......................$550,000 30-Apr-19..................624 CENTENNIAL LN.....................$535,000 25-Apr-19..................979 EDGEWATER DR.....................$525,000 16-May-19.................3364 BELLEFONTE DR...................$525,000 26 | aceweekly.com | July 2019

24-May-19.................209 ROMANY RD...........................$520,000 17-May-19.................111 WOODLAND AVE UNIT 702...$506,515 03-Jun-19..................1378 FONTAINE RD.......................$495,000 17-May-19.................111 WOODLAND AVE UNIT 701...$493,484 07-May-19.................124 LINCOLN AVE..........................$485,000 22-May-19.................610 TATESWOOD DR.....................$471,000 03-May-19.................2068 VON LIST WAY.......................$462,000 30-Apr-19..................809 RAVEN RD...............................$458,000 24-May-19.................209 COCHRAN RD.........................$440,000 30-May-19.................380 HART RD.................................$438,000 06-Jun-19..................508 CLINTON RD...........................$427,500 30-apr-19...................211 SYCAMORE RD.......................$422,000 10-May-19.................330 CHINOE RD............................$415,000 17-May-19.................739 COOPER DR............................$415,000 17-May-19.................803 OVERBROOK CIR...................$410,000 31-May-19.................141 VICTORY AVE...........................$409,000 17-May-19.................3402 FLEETWOOD DR...................$407,000 24-May-19.................604 RAINTREE RD..........................$401,500 15-May-19.................965 WARRENTON CIR...................$390,000 29-May-19.................125 CHENAULT RD........................$385,000 05-Jun-19..................203 IDLE HOUR DR.......................$375,000 26-Apr-19..................830 MELROSE AVE........................$374,900 30-Apr-19..................2992 SHIRLEE DR..........................$365,000 29-May-19.................751 SHERWOOD DR.....................$351,500 29-Apr-19..................560 ALBANY RD.............................$345,000

40503

23-May-19.................137 TAHOMA RD...........................$455,000 30-Apr-19..................3191 BURNHAM CT......................$447,000 28-May-19.................808 COMANCHE CIR.....................$410,000 23-May-19.................205 GREENBRIAR RD....................$400,000 17-May-19.................3225 SAXON DR............................$393,000 06-May-19.................354 GLENDOVER RD.....................$392,000 20-May-19.................126 SHADY LN...............................$385,000 15-May-19.................3562 RABBITS FOOT TRL................$363,000 06-May-19.................695 SPRINGRIDGE DR..................$358,000 16-May-19.................3482 RABBITS FOOT TRL................$355,000

40505

29-May-19.................1809 GOODPASTER WAY..............$575,000

40507

09-May-19.................505 W MAIN ST UNIT 501..........$1,150,000 06-May-19.................360 NEW ST...................................$555,000

40508

10-May-19.................645 ELSMERE PARK.......................$650,000 21-May-19.................717 HAMBRICK AVE......................$437,000 03-Jun-19..................624 BELLAIRE AVE.........................$373,500 06-May-19.................157 W BELL CT...............................$350,000

192 HAYS BLVD, LEXINGTON $235,000

175 HAGGIN LN, VERSAILLES 38 ACRES • $599,000

2905 HIFNER RD, VERSAILLES 31 ACRES • $475,000

6755 BOONESBORO, WINCHESTER, KY 63 ACRES • $452,000

REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in Fayette Co. 40509

03-May-19.................2358 WALNUT GROVE LN..........$1,101,000 07-Jun-19..................2460 WALNUT GROVE LN.............$770,000 31-May-19.................721 NICKWOOD TRL.....................$714,000 31-May-19.................757 NICKWOOD TRL.....................$714,000 31-May-19.................761 RAMBLING CREEK DR............$714,000 31-May-19.................777 RAMBLING CREEK DR............$714,000 31-May-19.................926 REVERE RUN DR.....................$714,000 06-May-19.................2812 FIRENZE PARK......................$649,900 29-May-19.................1237 SHEFFIELD PL.......................$629,900 04-Jun-19..................3574 COMBS FERRY RD...............$628,000 29-Apr-19..................3640 HORSEMINT TRL..................$624,500 26-Apr-19..................2367 CORONEO LN.......................$609,000 03-May-19.................2137 BAHAMA RD........................$575,000 21-May-19.................2370 CORONEO LN.......................$573,200 21-May-19.................1332 WAKEHURST CT....................$550,000 30-Apr-19..................3661 CAYMAN LN.........................$530,000 14-May-19.................2529 CARDUCCI ST.......................$525,000 30-May-19.................1025 ANDOVER FOREST DR.........$495,000 17-May-19.................1152 CHETFORD DR.....................$473,000 10-May-19.................761 LOCHMERE PL........................$460,000 02-May-19.................2412 GEPPA CT..............................$450,000 10-May-19.................1979 COVINGTON PT....................$441,403 29-Apr-19..................904 STAR OF DANUBE WAY..........$429,000 30-May-19.................2445 CORONEO LN.......................$415,000

03-Jun-19..................1837 CATTLE PATH.........................$414,800 06-May-19.................1500 CARNER BLF.........................$411,969 02-May-19.................3104 GRANTHAM WAY.................$410,000 07-Jun-19..................284 RICHARDSON PL....................$405,000 29-May-19.................3175 BAY SPRINGS PARK.............$401,903 03-May-19.................1801 CATTLE PATH.........................$395,826 15-May-19.................3265 TRANQUILITY PT...................$393,000 10-May-19.................1880 CATTLE PATH.........................$385,364 10-May-19.................3549 POLO CLUB BLVD.................$379,900 09-May-19.................657 WINTER HILL LN.....................$375,000 22-May-19.................752 CADEN LN...............................$375,000 31-May-19.................1948 COVINGTON DR...................$375,000 23-May-19.................944 PRINCESS DOREEN DR..........$370,000 25-Apr-19..................1944 COVINGTON DR...................$369,000 31-May-19.................3555 HANDSBORO PARK.............$366,561 01-May-19.................953 STAR SHOOT PKWY................$360,000 15-May-19.................3541 POLO CLUB BLVD.................$357,875 30-Apr-19..................509 DUDEE CT...............................$351,000 03-Jun-19..................3556 STOLEN HORSE TRCE...........$349,900 06-Jun-19..................3940 MORNING GLORY LN..........$346,000 31-May-19.................3317 BRIDLINGTON RD................$345,900 29-Apr-19..................1811 CATTLE PATH.........................$340,398 09-May-19.................3076 BOBWHITE TRL.....................$340,000 24-May-19.................4144 NEEDLERUSH DR.................$340,000

40513

30-Apr-19..................2128 PALOMAR TRACE DR............$825,000 30-May-19.................1409 BRIANNA CT.........................$782,000 07-Jun-19..................1208 SEBRING LN.........................$605,000 16-May-19.................1224 SEBRING LN.........................$600,000 31-May-19.................3248 SEBASTIAN LN......................$545,000 29-Apr-19..................3236 MALONE DR.........................$532,000 04-Apr-19..................2148 PALOMAR TRACE DR............$500,000 01-May-19.................2520 SUNGALE CT.........................$449,000 23-May-19.................3273 MALONE DR.........................$405,000 10-May-19.................2629 WATER KNOLL CT.................$377,500 17-May-19.................2205 SHANNAWOOD DR.............$368,934 30-May-19.................4040 PALMETTO DR......................$349,000 03-May-19.................4316 GUM TREE LN.......................$340,000 31-May-19.................4092 PALOMAR BLVD...................$390,000 26-Apr-19..................4209 PALMETTO DR......................$339,900

40514

20-May-19.................4837 BUD LN.................................$450,000 30-Apr-19..................4654 ROSETTE WAY.......................$379,259 22-May-19.................4748 AGAPE DR.............................$375,000 17-May-19.................4720 MATTHEW CT........................$373,000 07-Jun-19..................4529 CLUBHOUSE DR..................$355,000 05-Jun-19..................2308 ARMATURE CT......................$352,936 23-May-19.................2316 ARMATURE CT......................$315,500 aceweekly.com | July 2019 | 27

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