Photo courtesy of Ranadas.com The sign of a good chef is the following he/she generates, and Chef Ranada Riley has a loyal fan base that would pretty much follow her anywhere. You can count me among them! After leaving Lexington Diner, I was eagerly anticipating the announcement of her next venture. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long. In November of 2018, I was thrilled to learn that she was opening her own place in the former Walker's space on Old Vine Street. Havi

Walking into Carson’s Food and Drink, you will notice the warm tones of brick, wood and leather; you will see the sparkling oversized chandeliers; you will hear lively jazz sung by the old crooners Sinatra and Bennett; seated at the tables will be people drinking hand-crafted cocktails and Kentucky’s most-loved spirit, bourbon, as plates of delectable food are brought from the kitchen by servers in suspenders; and what you will feel is “home”. For the past two years, this in

April 5th is a national holiday all foodies will love: National Deep Dish Pizza Day! How could anyone not be excited for a day that celebrates those ooey-gooey, deliciously hot slices covered with any toppings your heart desires? I know I am. There are tons, and I mean TONS of pizza spots out there. But one thing I love about Kentucky is all the amazing local restaurants that you can't find anywhere else. Each offer a different experience and a unique local twist that really

Just past the front door of the Tousey House Tavern in Burlington, Kentucky, if you look to the left you will see a framed sign hanging on the wall: “A restaurant serving good food at fair prices is a gift of civilized fellowship to the community, a meeting place, a source of nourishment, a center for socializing, a refuge from the knocks and blows and indignities of the outside world. A good restaurant is a reflection of its owner’s spirit and a source of joy for its custom

Tam and I get the pleasure of traveling around the state and partaking in many fun activities, including attending concerts, eating at fantastic restaurants, participating in bourbon events and a lot more. Since we are both from Lexington, however, one question we are asked over and over again is, "What are your favorite restaurants in Lexington?" This answer mainly depends on what we are in the mood for, but there are some standard places we know offer consistently delicio