Lexington Pride Restaurant Week: 18 options at local breweries, coffee shops, bars
By Ali Costellow
Crank & Boom will feature a “Big Gay Sundae” during Pride Restaurant Week, made of a scoop of their “Love is Love” ice cream with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and a rainbow gummy served on top of a rainbow cookie.
Crank & Boom
One of Lexington’s most diverse dining events is returning. Lexington Pride Restaurant Week, which features food and drink specials in support of the city’s LGBTQ+ community, will be June 7-15.
Several of the participating businesses will feature a select menu item as their “Pride Special.” Prices will vary.
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A portion of all proceeds received from the week will be given to the Lexington Pride Center to assist with funding for the 16th annual Lexington Pride Festival on June 29.
“Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to enjoy fantastic food, vibrant community vibes, and a chance to make a difference,” Lexington Pride Festival’s website states about Pride Restaurant Week. “Let’s celebrate diversity and pride together while indulging in some culinary delights!”
Crank & Boom will feature a “Big Gay Sundae” during Pride Restaurant Week, made of a scoop of their “Love is Love” ice cream with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and a rainbow gummy served on top of a rainbow cookie. Crank & Boom
Kale Mountain Nachos will be the Pride special at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos. This dish is made of fried local corn tortilla chips topped with queso, grilled kale, pickled heirloom carrot and radish, pickled pepper, basil jalapeño ranch, cilantro and onion. There is an option to add a choice protein and a vegan option. Girls Girls Girls Burritos
▪ Sam’s Hotdog Stand (only on June 29 during PrideFest), 105 N Limestone, 859-469-8316.
Good Foods Co-Op’s Pride special is their Rainbow Smoothie, made with mangoes, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and pineapple juice. Good Foods Co-Op