PLACES TO VISIT
THE STAVE Frankfort, KY After our second day of tours on our more recent trip, we were looking for a place with a large variety of pours and a good plate of grub. We were turned on to a place called The Stave by our friends over at Woodford and Buffalo Trace. We happened to be close by so we figured we'd swing in and see what the hype was about. What we got was a pure slice of down home Kentucky. The outside wrap-around porch has ample space to support larger parties, and the event deck out back is great for events. Walking in, the inside space is small and homey. The smell of spices and pie floating from the open concept kitchen lingers in the air. We were lucky enough to get a spot at the bar, as it had been a rainy day and it wasn't too busy.
When we sat down and looked at the menu, it was full of souther comfort foods and scrumptious staples like homemade biscuits, hot chicken, and fruit pies with ice cream. The staff was super friendly and took the time to really chat with us in our time there. We shared cocktail recipes and sampled some of their surprisingly extensive whiskey list. They were also very knowledgable about distilleries, the whiskey trail, and more than willing to share insider tips for the remainder of our trip. They actually led us to the Whiskey Museum in Louisville which was an absolute delight. We loaded with appetizers, entrees, and desserts and went to town on some bourbon.
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