Midway's Black Tulip restaurant to close this month
By Scott Sloan ssloan@herald-leader.com
MIDWAY — The Black Tulip, an elegant restaurant in downtown Midway, is closing this month after its owner was unable to prevent a bank foreclosure.
Dudley's restaurant to move to Short Street in fall
By Scott Sloan ssloan@herald-leader.com
Iconic Lexington restaurant Dudley's will move downtown to Short Street later this year after renovating its new home to allow more private dining and a rooftop garden.
With a five-plate special, crab is king at Jonathan at Gratz Park
by Sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com,
Jonathan Lundy, chef/owner of Jonathan at Gratz Park, is serving king crab in traditional and innovative ways this weekend.
School earns an 'A' for excellence
By Wendy Miller Contributing Restaurant Critic
School, Lexington's innovative Franco-Japanese restaurant, is giving diners a graduate-level course in Japan's fusion response to the post-modern culinary era.
Nothing says 'I love you, Dad' like picking up the tab for a change
By Sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com,
At least three places are celebrating Father's Day this weekend with specials or other promotions:
Restaurants serving summer specials and schedules
by sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com,
Drake's is the newest member of Bruce Drake and Brian McCarty's lineup of restaurants. It's part of the Bluegrass Hospitality Group, which owns Malone's, Sal's Chophouse, Harry's Restaurant and Patio Bar, Malone's Banquet and Aqua.
Fort Harrod Beef Festival puts it all together
By Sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com
At this weekend's Fort Harrod Beef Festival, the cook-off and all the activities will be in one spot, the Mercer County Fairgrounds, 500 Lindon Avenue. In the past, the barbecue cook-off has been at the fairgrounds, with crafts and activities taking place at Fort Harrod State Park.
Outdoor dining: a look at some notable restaurant patios
By Wendy Miller Contributing Columnist
Summer reduces inhibitions. Clothes are lighter, nights are shorter, temperatures climb. Think of Martha and the Vandellas singing Dancing in the Streets. It's all about getting outside. That applies to al fresco drinking and dining, too.
All the toppings are free at new Five Guys Burgers
by sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com
Central Kentucky's first Five Guys Burgers and Fries is open at 2467 Nicholasville Road, between Pasadena Drive and Moore Drive.
Indonesian cuisine is an excellent addition to ethnic mix
By Wendy Miller Contributing Restaurant Critic
For more than a decade, Asian and Pacific Rim cuisine have had a presence in Lexington. In general, quality has ranged from superior (Japanese) to good (Thai and Korean) to tragically underwhelming (Chinese). But while waiting and watching for a higher bar, one reflecting the exotic diversity of regionalism, technique and ingredients from that part of the world, I was caught entirely off guard by Orchid Flower, Lexington's and perhaps Kentucky's first Indonesian restaurant, complete with a competent sushi bar.
Spend a little holiday time at vineyards, distillery
by sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com
Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time for a picnic at a winery or distillery.
Murrays' is for sale
By Scott Sloan ssloan@herald-leader.com
Prominent Lexington restaurant Murrays' is up for sale, as a result of Bobby Murray's packed schedule tending to his three area eateries.
And in this corner: a new specialty wine shop in Chevy Chase
by sharon Thompson swthompson@herald-leader.com
When Gary Doernberg was affected by economic cutbacks, he decided it was a good time to open his own business.
Raise a glass or 202 at Lexington Craft Beer Festival
By Amy Wilson awilson1@herald-leader.com
Chris Vandergrift has drunk a lot of beer. He has brewed a lot of beer. And this weekend, he is set to host hundreds who will quaff a few pints from among 202 selections of microbrewed beer, all hand-crafted by folks who dare not make more than the law allows, which is something like 25,000 barrels.
Diving into the Fishtank scene
By Wendy Miller Contributing Columnist
What business, I asked myself, does an AARP-eligible wine lover have intruding on a 20-something bar on a busy Wednesday at 10.30 p.m.? Well, mainly, I was curious, because the Fishtank's reputation preceded it: rowdy University of Kentucky students, sourpuss bouncers and a glaring absence of snacks to balance the booze — in spite of "grill" being in its name.
