Michelle’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Southland Drive corridor just completed a 2.1 million dollar revitalization. The project included adding 6ft. wide sidewalks on both sides, more than 120 new trees, temporary art installations and new bike lanes. The corridor is home to dozens of locally owned businesses, a well known farmers market, specialized grocery markets, bake shops, coffee shops and more. The best news is it's literally just down the street from the house.
Southland Drive
Southland DriveThe Southland Drive corridor just completed a 2.1 million dollar revitalization. The project included adding 6ft. wide sidewalks on both sides, more than 120 new trees, temporary art installations and new bike lanes. The corridor is home to dozens of locally owned businesses, a well known farmers market, specialized grocery markets, bake shops, coffee shops and more. The best news is it's literally just down the street from the house.
Food scene
Wow! This place is fantastic if you love meats and local favorites. It's a great place just to pop in and check out.
Critchfield Meats Retail Store
398 Southland DriveWow! This place is fantastic if you love meats and local favorites. It's a great place just to pop in and check out.
Winchells is a lively sports bar for drinks, pub grub and Southern favorites such as the Kentucky Hot Brown. If you are looking for a great place to eat local southern cooking Winchells is a great option. A warm friendly atmosphere with casual fare.
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Winchell's Restaurant & Bar
348 Southland DrWinchells is a lively sports bar for drinks, pub grub and Southern favorites such as the Kentucky Hot Brown. If you are looking for a great place to eat local southern cooking Winchells is a great option. A warm friendly atmosphere with casual fare.
Good Foods has been in Lexington since 1972. This health-conscious co-op has local produce, meats and bakery items plus a prepared eats and juice bar. You don’t need to be a co-op member to shop here.
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Good Foods Co-op
455 Southland DrGood Foods has been in Lexington since 1972. This health-conscious co-op has local produce, meats and bakery items plus a prepared eats and juice bar. You don’t need to be a co-op member to shop here.
Marikka's is a popular German-themed restaurant and pub complete with 6 indoor and outdoor volleyball courts. They claim to have Kentucky's largest beer selection in their 10,000 square foot beer hall along with dart boards, shuffleboard, foosball and pool tables. They have space for private parties on their second floor.
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Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube
411 Southland DrMarikka's is a popular German-themed restaurant and pub complete with 6 indoor and outdoor volleyball courts. They claim to have Kentucky's largest beer selection in their 10,000 square foot beer hall along with dart boards, shuffleboard, foosball and pool tables. They have space for private parties on their second floor.
Southland Bagel is located at 428 Southland Drive. Their bagels are New York style and instead of being made with mald, the bagels are made of sorghum. In addition to bagels they serve sandwiches, soups, salads and other baked goods. We definitely recommend a visit.
Southland Bagel
428 Southland DrSouthland Bagel is located at 428 Southland Drive. Their bagels are New York style and instead of being made with mald, the bagels are made of sorghum. In addition to bagels they serve sandwiches, soups, salads and other baked goods. We definitely recommend a visit.
McLeods Coffee House is located at 376 Southland Drive. McLeods mission (besides serving great coffee) is to employ people with special needs. The owner is a former pastor and his mission is to give his VIPs as he calls them an opportunity to do something they can thrive in. The experience inside McLeods is what sets this coffee shop apart; its 100 percent about the customer experience.
McLeod's Coffee House
376 Southland DrMcLeods Coffee House is located at 376 Southland Drive. McLeods mission (besides serving great coffee) is to employ people with special needs. The owner is a former pastor and his mission is to give his VIPs as he calls them an opportunity to do something they can thrive in. The experience inside McLeods is what sets this coffee shop apart; its 100 percent about the customer experience.
Old Kentucky Chocolates located at 450 Southland Drive is best known for their Bourbon Chocolates and Truffles. You can even tour to see how the candy is made by calling (859) 278-4444.
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Old Kentucky Chocolates
450 Southland DrOld Kentucky Chocolates located at 450 Southland Drive is best known for their Bourbon Chocolates and Truffles. You can even tour to see how the candy is made by calling (859) 278-4444.
PieTana is located at 210 Rosemont Garden. If you want to try some awesome local pizza in a cool place then look no further than PieTana. Sit on the picnic tables next to the rail tracks for great outdoor ambiance, pies and pints!
A few other dining options include Tazikis, LaRosa’s Pizza, Columbia Steak Express and Donut Days Bakery (not gonna lie, they are really good!).
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PieTana
210 Rosemont GardenPieTana is located at 210 Rosemont Garden. If you want to try some awesome local pizza in a cool place then look no further than PieTana. Sit on the picnic tables next to the rail tracks for great outdoor ambiance, pies and pints!
A few other dining options include Tazikis, LaRosa’s Pizza, Columbia Steak Express and Donut Days Bakery (not gonna lie, they are really good!).
A staple in the cute Chevy Chase district, Bourbon n’ Toulouse brings the taste of New Orleans to Lexington! This locally-owned joint is so much of a cult Lexington favorite that they sell it at Kroger Field during the football games. Our favorite dishes include their jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, and black beans and caramelized corn! Make sure to ask for extra bread!
Address: 829 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: (859) 335-0300
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Bourbon n' Toulouse
829 Euclid AveA staple in the cute Chevy Chase district, Bourbon n’ Toulouse brings the taste of New Orleans to Lexington! This locally-owned joint is so much of a cult Lexington favorite that they sell it at Kroger Field during the football games. Our favorite dishes include their jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, and black beans and caramelized corn! Make sure to ask for extra bread!
Address: 829 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: (859) 335-0300
Craving a taco? A marg? Both? Local Taco is the place for you. Any place that incorporates fried chicken into their tacos is sure to be a Kentucky favorite. They have a lovely patio area where you can people-watch on Limestone, the main drag for the University of Kentucky.
Address: 315 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 523-3700
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The Local Taco
315 S LimestoneCraving a taco? A marg? Both? Local Taco is the place for you. Any place that incorporates fried chicken into their tacos is sure to be a Kentucky favorite. They have a lovely patio area where you can people-watch on Limestone, the main drag for the University of Kentucky.
Address: 315 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: (859) 523-3700
Stella’s is located on Jefferson Street in an adorable area of Lexington’s historic downtown. They make all of their food by hand using seasonably available ingredients from local farms. This is the true definition of supporting local businesses! In addition to a great mission, Stella’s serves the most delicious Lamb Burger in town, and traditional Kentucky favorites like Hot Browns and Kentucky pie (also known as Derby Pie!).
Address: 143 Jefferson Street Lexington, KY
Phone: (859) 225-3354
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Stella's Kentucky Deli
143 Jefferson StStella’s is located on Jefferson Street in an adorable area of Lexington’s historic downtown. They make all of their food by hand using seasonably available ingredients from local farms. This is the true definition of supporting local businesses! In addition to a great mission, Stella’s serves the most delicious Lamb Burger in town, and traditional Kentucky favorites like Hot Browns and Kentucky pie (also known as Derby Pie!).
Address: 143 Jefferson Street Lexington, KY
Phone: (859) 225-3354
Smithtown Seafood is part of West Sixth Brewing, one of the most popular local breweries. If you ask the bartender they will tell you which beer to grab with your delicious fish sandwich! If the brewery isn’t your scene, grab some Smithtown to-go--you won’t regret it. They offer delicious options like Buffalo Catfish Bites, Shrimp and Grits, and an Oyster Po-Boy. Don’t like seafood? Smithtown also has one of the BEST burgers in town, especially if you add pimento cheese on top!
Address: 501 W Sixth St, Lexington, KY
Phone: (859) 303-4100
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Smithtown Seafood
501 W 6th StSmithtown Seafood is part of West Sixth Brewing, one of the most popular local breweries. If you ask the bartender they will tell you which beer to grab with your delicious fish sandwich! If the brewery isn’t your scene, grab some Smithtown to-go--you won’t regret it. They offer delicious options like Buffalo Catfish Bites, Shrimp and Grits, and an Oyster Po-Boy. Don’t like seafood? Smithtown also has one of the BEST burgers in town, especially if you add pimento cheese on top!
Address: 501 W Sixth St, Lexington, KY
Phone: (859) 303-4100
This is a family favorite. The patio is fabulous when open (Spring through Fall) and the bars (both the original inside and the large addition) have an intimate feel with an incredibly cozy ambiance. Enjoy the fried Banana Peppers and Grouper Fingers as an app and the creamy cucumber salad is amazing!
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Merrick Inn Restaurant
1074 Merrick DrThis is a family favorite. The patio is fabulous when open (Spring through Fall) and the bars (both the original inside and the large addition) have an intimate feel with an incredibly cozy ambiance. Enjoy the fried Banana Peppers and Grouper Fingers as an app and the creamy cucumber salad is amazing!
A great choice for a special dinner out or casual dining. When it’s time to impress a certain someone, Malone’s is the place to do it. Malone’s provides a wide selection of hand-cut prime steaks, making it one of the city’s premier steakhouses. Their seared ahi tuna makes a great substitute if you prefer fish. Harry’s is the attached bar and grill that offers a more casual menu (we love their salads) and also an outdoor area. This is one of our favorites!
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Malone's Hamburg
1920 Pleasant Ridge DrA great choice for a special dinner out or casual dining. When it’s time to impress a certain someone, Malone’s is the place to do it. Malone’s provides a wide selection of hand-cut prime steaks, making it one of the city’s premier steakhouses. Their seared ahi tuna makes a great substitute if you prefer fish. Harry’s is the attached bar and grill that offers a more casual menu (we love their salads) and also an outdoor area. This is one of our favorites!
A great choice for a special dinner out or casual dining. When it’s time to impress a certain someone, Malone’s is the place to do it. Malone’s provides a wide selection of hand-cut prime steaks, making it one of the city’s premier steakhouses. Their seared ahi tuna makes a great substitute if you prefer fish. Harry’s is the attached bar and grill that offers a more casual menu (we love their salads) and also an outdoor area. This is one of our favorites!
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Ramsey's Diner
4391 Old Harrodsburg RdA great choice for a special dinner out or casual dining. When it’s time to impress a certain someone, Malone’s is the place to do it. Malone’s provides a wide selection of hand-cut prime steaks, making it one of the city’s premier steakhouses. Their seared ahi tuna makes a great substitute if you prefer fish. Harry’s is the attached bar and grill that offers a more casual menu (we love their salads) and also an outdoor area. This is one of our favorites!
Carson’s Food & Drink is a casual restaurant with a hip, rustic chic ambience. The décor includes oversized chandeliers, and elements of leather, brick, and wood that create a speakeasy vibe. Talented chefs prepare gourmet pub grub with a twist, and Prohibition-era cocktails make the perfect complement. The upscale menu includes lunch items like a delicious soft shell crab BLT, and brunches offer flavorful scrambles, breakfast potatoes, and Bloody Marys with generous garnishes. They have live jazz music on weekend nights and at Sunday brunch. They also have TVs and outdoor patio dining and offer delivery.
362 Main Street, Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-309-3039
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Carson's Food & Drink
362 E Main StCarson’s Food & Drink is a casual restaurant with a hip, rustic chic ambience. The décor includes oversized chandeliers, and elements of leather, brick, and wood that create a speakeasy vibe. Talented chefs prepare gourmet pub grub with a twist, and Prohibition-era cocktails make the perfect complement. The upscale menu includes lunch items like a delicious soft shell crab BLT, and brunches offer flavorful scrambles, breakfast potatoes, and Bloody Marys with generous garnishes. They have live jazz music on weekend nights and at Sunday brunch. They also have TVs and outdoor patio dining and offer delivery.
362 Main Street, Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-309-3039
Named one of the BlueGrass state’s best restaurants, Dudley’s on Short is long on romantic ambience. Situated in the center of Lexington’s business district, the two-story restaurant was completely renovated in 2010. Dudley’s offers fine dining and is an ideal choice for a romantic dinner for two. Originally built in 1889, it’s one of the most prominent structures in Lexington’s downtown area. Dudley’s on Short serves diverse dishes from oysters to their signature spring lamb. As with most downtown Lexington locations parking is premium, so Dudley’s offers valet parking Thursday through Saturday evenings.
259 West Short Street, Lexington,
KY, Phone: 859-252-1010
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Dudley's On Short
259 W Short StNamed one of the BlueGrass state’s best restaurants, Dudley’s on Short is long on romantic ambience. Situated in the center of Lexington’s business district, the two-story restaurant was completely renovated in 2010. Dudley’s offers fine dining and is an ideal choice for a romantic dinner for two. Originally built in 1889, it’s one of the most prominent structures in Lexington’s downtown area. Dudley’s on Short serves diverse dishes from oysters to their signature spring lamb. As with most downtown Lexington locations parking is premium, so Dudley’s offers valet parking Thursday through Saturday evenings.
259 West Short Street, Lexington,
KY, Phone: 859-252-1010
Both Windy Corner and The Stave (see below) are worth it for the drives as well as the food. Both are local favorites with many farm to table offerings, with both nestled in the Bluegrass. Windy Corner sits at the intersection of Muir Station and Bryan Station Roads, with views of Horse farms on 3 sides. The drive out is past working horse farms and is a real taste of the Bluegrass.
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Windy Corner Market
4595 Bryan Station RdBoth Windy Corner and The Stave (see below) are worth it for the drives as well as the food. Both are local favorites with many farm to table offerings, with both nestled in the Bluegrass. Windy Corner sits at the intersection of Muir Station and Bryan Station Roads, with views of Horse farms on 3 sides. The drive out is past working horse farms and is a real taste of the Bluegrass.
The Stave takes you on a winding journey between Versailles, Frankfort, and Lexington, past working horse farms and along the beginning of the Bourbon Trail until you find the restaurant on McCracken Pike next to Glenns Creek. Glenns Creek feeds several of the local breweries including, Glenns Creek Distillery, Castle and Key and, of course, Woodford Reserve.
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The Stave
5711 McCracken PikeThe Stave takes you on a winding journey between Versailles, Frankfort, and Lexington, past working horse farms and along the beginning of the Bourbon Trail until you find the restaurant on McCracken Pike next to Glenns Creek. Glenns Creek feeds several of the local breweries including, Glenns Creek Distillery, Castle and Key and, of course, Woodford Reserve.
Pearl’s is located across the street from the Court House downtown. The pizzas are fresh and the crusts are our favorites. It’s small so normally takeout or a sidewalk table is the way to go. Well worth the effort!
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Pearl's
133 N LimestonePearl’s is located across the street from the Court House downtown. The pizzas are fresh and the crusts are our favorites. It’s small so normally takeout or a sidewalk table is the way to go. Well worth the effort!
Sightseeing
The Kentucky Horse Park is the almighty attraction in Lexington. A venue with award-winning horses, educational talks, museums, the Big Barn, and the Hall of Champions all make visiting the park and pristine grounds a fantastic way to spend the day. Our best tip for you is to arrive at the Kentucky Horse Park early and to try to do as many things on the daily schedule as you can. Activities include talks, feedings, and more. And keep your receipt in case you want to come back the next day free of charge.
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켄터키 말 공원
4089 Iron Works PkwyThe Kentucky Horse Park is the almighty attraction in Lexington. A venue with award-winning horses, educational talks, museums, the Big Barn, and the Hall of Champions all make visiting the park and pristine grounds a fantastic way to spend the day. Our best tip for you is to arrive at the Kentucky Horse Park early and to try to do as many things on the daily schedule as you can. Activities include talks, feedings, and more. And keep your receipt in case you want to come back the next day free of charge.
One of Lexington’s finest is beautiful Keeneland, Lexington horse racing is accessible to the public in October and April. During this time, you can watch live thoroughbred horse-racing and place your bets on the winners. It’s also fun to get dressed up if you are visiting the Club House or you can go more casually and enjoy the outdoor areas. Buy a program, grab a cold drink and some burgoo and enjoy the sights! Keeneland hosts the Breeders’ Cup, too.
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킨랜드
4201 Versailles RoadOne of Lexington’s finest is beautiful Keeneland, Lexington horse racing is accessible to the public in October and April. During this time, you can watch live thoroughbred horse-racing and place your bets on the winners. It’s also fun to get dressed up if you are visiting the Club House or you can go more casually and enjoy the outdoor areas. Buy a program, grab a cold drink and some burgoo and enjoy the sights! Keeneland hosts the Breeders’ Cup, too.
Henry Clay was a successful lawyer and politician who also ran unsuccessfully for president three times. Still, his role as Speaker of the House established some long-living procedures for the job. Henry Clay, also known as “Great Compromiser,” was a powerful man. He built his famed Ashland, a 19th-century estate, off the sweat of his slaves’ backs, which makes their story equally as powerful.
Ashland has three tours: the Signature Henry Clay mansion tour; Traces: Slavery at Ashland, an indoor/outdoor; and a private tour for up to six participants, which focuses on both the Signature and Traces tour topics, plus women’s voices and the grounds.
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Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate
120 Sycamore RdHenry Clay was a successful lawyer and politician who also ran unsuccessfully for president three times. Still, his role as Speaker of the House established some long-living procedures for the job. Henry Clay, also known as “Great Compromiser,” was a powerful man. He built his famed Ashland, a 19th-century estate, off the sweat of his slaves’ backs, which makes their story equally as powerful.
Ashland has three tours: the Signature Henry Clay mansion tour; Traces: Slavery at Ashland, an indoor/outdoor; and a private tour for up to six participants, which focuses on both the Signature and Traces tour topics, plus women’s voices and the grounds.
One of Lexington’s newer attractions is The Summit. The Summit at Fritz Farm features 60 high-end retailers, including Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Draper James (Reese Witherspoon’s shop), and Vineyard Vines. There is also an enormous Whole Foods Market, around 20 dining options, and even a stylish Origin Hotel. The outdoor space is visitor friendly and offers many free parking spaces, pretty seating areas, flower beds, and murals.
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The Summit at Fritz Farm
120 Summit At Fritz FarmOne of Lexington’s newer attractions is The Summit. The Summit at Fritz Farm features 60 high-end retailers, including Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Draper James (Reese Witherspoon’s shop), and Vineyard Vines. There is also an enormous Whole Foods Market, around 20 dining options, and even a stylish Origin Hotel. The outdoor space is visitor friendly and offers many free parking spaces, pretty seating areas, flower beds, and murals.
This oldie-but-goodie mall still has noteworthy stores in it, especially Logan’s, the ultimate in men’s clothing since 1964. Lexington Green is an indoor shopping mall with an outdoor lifestyle center.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, a two-story mammoth store with a delicious restaurant, several gift areas, and a whole floor dedicated to children’s books, toys, and fun.
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Lexington Green
161 Lexington Green CirThis oldie-but-goodie mall still has noteworthy stores in it, especially Logan’s, the ultimate in men’s clothing since 1964. Lexington Green is an indoor shopping mall with an outdoor lifestyle center.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, a two-story mammoth store with a delicious restaurant, several gift areas, and a whole floor dedicated to children’s books, toys, and fun.