Lexington foodies’ favorite week will soon kick off its 13th year, with a nod to the city’s bourbon influence.

Lexington Restaurant Week, a celebration of local restaurants in the area, begins on July 17 and runs through July 27. The event gives diners a chance to sample menus at a wide variety of restaurants with fixed price three-course meals, ranging from $25 to $45 per person.

Connie Jo Miller, who founded the event with Tim Campbell, said the week is the time each year where local restaurants come together to show off what they do best.

“Restaurant Week is robust this year — the special menus are really, really special,” Miller said. “It is the event that attracts the most participation, in that over 35 restaurants will serve droves of diners every night of the event. It’s a boost in a typically slower time and a boost in awareness.”

The week is also part of the city’s 250Lex activities — the year-long celebration of the city’s founding. It highlights this month’s culinary theme and delights in the city’s history with food, from burgoo to Joe Bologna’s breadsticks.

Bourbon Cup kicks off Lexington Restaurant Week

The week starts on July 14 with the Bourbon Cup. Chefs from some of Lexington’s top restaurants will serve up bourbon infused bites in a cook-off at the Manchester Hotel.

In addition, three distillers will be serving special bourbon cocktails, while Keith McCutchen and the Joy Ensemble provide live music.

Competing in the cook off will Chef Paula Endara, executive chef at Granddam & Lost Palm at The Manchester; Chef Tyle McNabb, chef at Holly Hill and Company; Chef Cole Arimes, executive chef at Coles 735 Main and Epping’s on Eastside; Chef Lesme Romero Boutto, of Lexington Pasta Company and Pasta Garage; and Chef Bradley Hoffman, executive chef at Dudley’s on Short.

Chef Ouita Michel, Lexington’s “Culinary Mayor,” will serve as the event host, and Food Network Chef Damaris Phillips will serve as a celebrity judge.

Tickets for the Bourbon Cup are $25 per person and proceeds go to FoodChain, a non-profit that provides access to fresh, locally sourced food. Tickets are available online.

Miller said the event was created especially for 250Lex and is very likely to continue as a prelude to Lexington Restaurant Week in the future.

For Michel, chef and owner of several Lexington restaurants, the bourbon event fund-raiser is a full-circle moment.

“When I became chef-in-residence at Woodford Reserve almost 20 years ago, hardly anyone was cooking with bourbon. It really opened up a whole world of culinary possibilities and I loved exploring them all,” Michel said. “A few years after those early days at Woodford Reserve, I joined FoodChain’s board of directors as a founding member. So, I’m thrilled that two of my favorite things — Kentucky bourbon and FoodChain — will be in the spotlight at the Bourbon Cup.”

Restaurant Week details

On July 17, Restaurant Week begins with dinners at more than 35 restaurants across the city and beyond. Dinners are $25, $35 or $45 and most serve up three courses — appetizers, main entrees with sides and a dessert.

Ramsey’s will also serve up a 2 for $25 veggie plate special with a shared dessert.

Miller said many of the specials feature locally sourced vegetables and meats, and some are cooked with bourbon thanks to event sponsor Maker’s Mark.

“A lively restaurant scene is a big economic benefit to our city and certainly enhances the lives of those of us lucky to live here in the bluegrass,” Miller said.

Michel said the event is one that restaurants look forward to as well. Three of Michel’s restaurants are participating this year and said the week is “a big food party for the whole community.”

“There’s so much goodness coming off the farm and out of the garden right now,” Michel said. “We love to showcase those farm-fresh flavors and introduce guests to the farmers and gardeners who make our kitchen world go round. Our chefs get to show off their creativity, and we all have fun looking to see what other places are doing.”

More information about the restaurants that are participating and what they’ll be serving is available at lexingtonrestaurantweek.com. Organizers said restaurants fill up fast during the special week, so reservations are suggested.

Each restaurant’s menu is available below in this list or on the event’s website.

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK MENU, $25

Agave & Rye, 123 N. Broadway, 3535 Nicholasville Rd.

Starter (choose one)

The Rodeo Drive Flautas: crispy duck carnitas flautas, oaxaca, chile de arbol, cotija, avocado crema, cilantro

Brussels Sprout Disco: crispy brussels sprouts, charred corn, serrano aioli, cotija, cilantro, fresh lime, tajin

Avocado “Toast”ada: avocado mash, black pepper-lemon cream cheese, pico, everything bagel seasoning, pickled red onion, fried egg, crispy flour “toast”ada

Entree (choose one)

Taco Flight (Pick Three Tacos): (3) 4.5 in. epic tacos — (1) The Hang-Over Smash seasoned ground beef, andouille sausage, potato hash, aged white cheddar, tomato, chipotle crema, scrambled egg, crispy corn & soft flour tortillas; (2) The Crispy Zen (Vegetarian) | tempura-fried shiitake mushrooms, roasted corn, queso, red bell peppers, ranch, spicy crispy carrots, crispy corn & flour tortillas; (3) The Trash Talker | crispy chicken, trashy sauce, mac n cheese, queso love cushion, tomato, crispy corn & soft flour tortillas

Ciao Bella Burrito: crispy chicken, ramen, pepper jack, queso, tomato & tangy red sauces, fresh basil

El Fuego Burger: double-stacked smash patties, corn fritter, pepper jack, serrano crema, tomato, shredded lettuce, jalapeño, toasted Texas toast

Dessert (choose one)

Margarita Pie: zesty key lime custard, creamy whipped topping, buttery graham cracker crust, lime zest garnish

Tiramisu Tres Leches: moist coffee-soaked sponge cake, creamy mascarpone, cocoa powder, rich espresso chocolate sauce, dark chocolate chips

Pasta Garage, 962 Delaware Ave.

Starter (choose one)

Seared Beef Carpaccio: dressed with shaved parmigiano reggiano, capers, extra virgin olive oil, pickled peppers, hard-boiled egg, shallot, lemon aioli, & focaccia crostini

Any Appetizer From Our Regular Menu

Entree (choose one)

Skillet Mac n’ Cheese: fresh lumache pasta tossed in a rich and cheesy fontina cream sauce. baked with panko and topped with fried chicken thigh, tossed in your choice of KY black bbq sauce or buffalo sauce

Frutti di Mare: bay scallops, calamari, P.E.I. mussels, Argentinian red shrimp, white & black linguine, tossed with roasted tomatoes, white wine, shallots, garlic, and saffron. served with grilled toast points

Classic Chef’s Picks: choose any one of our classic chef’s picks from our menu

Dessert

Our Classic Famous Cannoli: chocolate-dipped pastry shell filled with slightly sweetened ricotta

Ramsey’s, 51 W. Zandale, 3090 Helmsdale Drive, 4391 Harrodsburg Road, 112 Lucille Drive

Entree

Chef Oren’s cookin’ up Ribs: a half rack of BBQ ribs with homemade baked beans and local corn on the cob

Two for $25 Special

Two Veggie Plates with Cornbread and a slice of Missy’s Pie to Share. Pick four from

• Fried Green Tomatoes • Corn, Okra, & Tomatoes • Parmesan Deep Fried Corn on the Cob • Chilled Cucumbers, Onions & Tomatoes • Fiesta Corn • Fried Corn • Fresh Picked Corn on the Cob • Fried Okra • Macaroni n’ Cheese • Mashed Potatoes (with gravy) • Green Beans • Creamed Corn • Honey Mustard Carrots • Yellow Squash and Onions • Pinto Beans (with cornbread) • Kale Greens • Sautéed Spinach • Stewed Tomatoes • Cole Slaw • Apple Fritters • Potato Salad • Baked Potato • Sweet Pickled Beets • or a Side Salad (hint – the homemade ranch rocks!)

Dessert

Key Lime Pie

Maker’s Mark Cocktail (not included in price of special)

Maker’s Peach Rosemary Sour, with LRW private select

Zim’s Café and the Thirsty Fox at Zim’s Café, 215 W. Main Street

Starter (choose one)

Corn and Jalapeno Fritters: with cotija, cilantro and smoked tomato ranch

Burrata Mozzarella: with marinated tomatoes, garden basil and roasted garlic croustades

Entree (choose one)

Bourbon Barrel Beef Steak: with brabant fingerling potatoes, summer vegetable succotash and smoky chermoula sauce

Happy Jack’s Vegetable Kebabs: with saffron rice pilaf, falafel, tahini sauce and pomegranate molasses

Dessert (choose one)

Peach and Berry Cobbler with whipped cream

Cannoli Cake with mascarpone icing, chocolate chips and cannoli crumb

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK MENU, $35

Bella Notte, 3715 Nicholasville Road

Starter

Summer Bruschetta: with apricot conserve, sundried tomato herb ricotta, lemon pickled okra & crispy prosciutto arugula salad

Entree

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Spiedini: with preserved chili green beans, fingerling potatoes, peppadew peppers, almonds & roasted red pepper coulis

Dessert

Ricotta Doughnuts: Key Lime curd, candied basil syrup, cinnamon sugar

Bella Café & Grille, 890 E. High Street, 3901 Fountain Blue Lane

Starter

Roasted Red Pepper Soup: ciabatta crostini, lemon crema, pesto oil

Entree

Pork Chop: with grilled corn “elotes”, peach mostardo, BBQ gastrique

Dessert

Goat Cheese Bavarois: with cinnamon peach conserve, almond shortbread, candied basil syrup

Crust, 3195 Beaumont Center Circle

Starter (choose one)

Chicken Wings: inferno sauce, gorgonzola aioli, pickled celery

Bodega Salad: frisee, honeycrisp apple, avocado, focaccia croutons, garlic parmesan dressing

Entree

Spaccare Pizza: tartufi crema, mozzarella di bufala, peppadew, locally cured ham, arugula

Dessert

Coffee & Doughnuts: ricotta doughnuts, local coffee gelato, cinnamon sugar

J. Render’s, 3191 Beaumont Centre Circle

Starter (choose one)

Side Caesar or House Salad

Cup of White Chicken Chili: chicken, great northern white beans, savory spices, served with sweet jalapeno cornbread

Cup of Brunswick Stew: hearty stew with beef brisket, chicken, tomatoes, corn, lima beans, served with sweet jalapeno cornbread

Smoked Cheddar Bacon Fries: golden fries, smoked cheddar, bacon, green onions, ranch dressing

Quesadilla: smoked chicken breast, pork or brisket, cheddar cheese, bourbon BBQ, flour tortilla, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado

Entree (choose one)

BBQ Platter: choose 2 meats (no duplicates) — pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, quarter chicken, 3 baby back ribs, grilled shrimp, or smoked sausage. Served with sweet jalapeño cornbread and two sides.

Cornbread Salad: sweet jalapeno cornbread, mixed greens, pulled pork, bacon bits, smoked cheddar, red onion, tomato, corn, scallions, BBQ ranch

Buttermilk Fried Chicken: hand breaded boneless chicken breast, fried to a golden brown and topped with homemade white gravy, sweet jalapeno cornbread, 2 sides

Dessert (choose one)

Banana Pudding: vanilla wafers layered with bananas and creamy vanilla pudding mixture

Peach Cobbler a la mode: classic peach cobbler served a la mode

Maker’s Mark Cocktail (not included in price of special)

Whiskey Daisy: Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Cointreau, sour, lemon wheel

Lost Palm, 941 Manchester Street

Starter

Chips With Guacamole or Queso

Entree (choose one)

Pork Belly Tacos: pickled red onion, cotija cheese, refried beans, flour tortilla, salsa diablo

Mushroom & Huitlacoche Tacos: goat cheese and serrano, refried beans, flour tortilla

Dessert

Key Lime Pie

School Sushi, 163 W. Short Street

Starter (choose one)

Yuzu-Pickled Daikon: yuzu peel, daikon radish, sugar, vinegar, yuzu juice, konbu broth

Fried Jade Dumpling: dumpling wrapper, spinach, garlic chives, Chinese cabbage, tofu, umami seasoning salt, potato starch

Seaweed Salad

Course two (choose one)

Assorted Vegetables and a Shrimp Tempura

Sashimi Platter

Course three (choose one)

Curry Rice with Pork Cutlet

Chilled Tantanmen: spicy brothless ramen noodle, topped with garlic chive, cucumber, ginger, garlic chili, and chicken, pork, or kanikama – creamy sesame sauce

Canadian Roll: salmon and avocado roll, topped with salmon, white tuna, spicy mayo, and sweet eel sauce

Ahi Roll: tuna roll, topped with tuna, and white tuna, avocado, Tokiko spicy mayo, and sriracha

AAC Roll and 2 pcs Inari (Vegetarian Option): asparagus, avocado, and cucumber roll, sushi rice gently tucked into a pouch of sweet and savory fried tofu

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK MENU, $45

Azur Restaurant and Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Circle

Starter (choose one)

Pimento Cheese Raviolo: with honey baked ham gravy and topped with house-made bourbon cherries

Summer Greens Salad: fresh arugula greens tossed in a rosemary vinaigrette and topped with pickled rhubarb, garden fresh cherry tomatoes, crispy leeks, finished with whipped honey goat cheese

Entree (choose one)

Miso Glazed Chicken: served over an Okinawa sweet potato puree and topped with cucumber sunomono

Chorizo Guisado: house-made chorizo, stewed with garden-fresh vegetables and served over saffron rice

Dessert (choose one)

Vanilla Bean Tres Leches: a classic tres leches cake, topped with a berry compote

Dark Chocolate Torte: dark chocolate torte, served with a mint chantilly cream. garnished with house-made candied mint leaves

Blue Heron, 185 Jefferson Street

Entree

Creekstone Farms Charbroiled 10 oz NY Strip Steak: cooked to your preferred temperature with our thick-cut steak fries and choice of one of the following side items: • sauteed spinach with garlic and white wine • roasted broccoli with garlic and chile flakes • steamed broccoli • broccoli with butter • creamed spinach • roasted asparagus • side salad with tomatoes, radishes, carrots & sunflower seeds, sauteed mushrooms or sauteed onions An additional seasonal side item may also be available — ask your server for details

Dessert

Luscious New York Style Cheesecake: with chef’s choice of seasonal topping

Castle Farm at the Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike in Versailles

Starter

Strawberry Salad: strawberry dusted goat cheese, pistachios, spinach, sweet balsamic vinaigrette

Entree (choose one)

TKC Fried Chicken: Joyce Farms buttermilk airline chicken, apricot butter, whipped potatoes, glazed carrots

Cheese Ravioli: foraged mushrooms, crispy sunchokes, lemon butter, honeybee pollen, ramp onion oil

Dessert

Lemon Blueberry Basil Shortcake: fluffy shortcake, lemon curs mousse, macerated blueberries, chiffonade basil

Cole’s, 735 E. Main Street

Starter (choose one)

Lobster Bisque: sherry crème fraiche, chives

Warm Brussels and House Bacon: shaved brussel sprouts, carrots, red onion, and Napa cabbage finished with gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle, toasted hazelnuts, pumpkin seed oil

Summer Tomato Salad: red onion, arugula, marinated kalamata olives, feta cheese, herb vinaigrette, balsamic drizzle

Bread Service ($4.00 per table)

Entree (choose one)

Beef Shoulder Tender: whipped potatoes, charred brocolini, heirloom tomato chimi churri

Blackened Mahi Mahi: pan seared, basmati rice, sautéed mixed peppers and onions, avocado salsa

Gerber Farms Chicken Breast: crispy potato cake, wilted spinach, sherry mushroom cream

Dessert

Assorted Sweet Bites: chef’s choice of assorted bites

Distilled, 157 Jefferson Street

Starter

Gazpacho: with manchego and toasted breadcrumbs

Entree

Sauteed Shrimp: chorizo polenta, sundried tomatoes, olive fennel relish, saffron syrup, citrus-parsley vinaigrette, micro greens

Dessert

Lemon Sorbet: pine nut almond crumble, fresh strawberry and blueberry, vanilla chantilly

Maker’s Mark Cocktail (not included in price of special)

Lex Lexington: tequila, passion fruit, campari, lemon, peach

Dudley’s on Short, 259 W. Short Street

Starter (choose one)

Fried Oysters: tomato jam, spicy hollandaise, salmon roe

Brussel Caesar: fried brussels, tasso ham, grana padano, tobikko

Chilled Sweet Corn Bisque: chili oil, feta

Entree (choose one)

Grilled Flank Steak: chipotle mash, charred tomato, hickory sauce

Pork Tenderloin: succotash, blackberry jam

Mahi Mahi: spiced black bean, lime cilantro slaw, crema

Hot Fried Maitake Mushroom: mac n cheese, potato salad

Epping’s on Eastside, 264 Walton Ave.

Starter (choose one)

Harissa Roasted Carrots: harissa aioli, honey, feta, dill

Fried Green Tomatoes: heirloom tomato bacon jam, basil, fresh lemon

Entree (choose one)

Grilled Sakura Wagyu Skirt: with sauteed fingerlings, poblano, red onion, basil

Seared Steelhead Trout: with roasted cherry tomato, broccolini, creole cream

Braised Lamb: with polenta cake, jus, mint gremolata

Dessert

Assorted Sweet Bites: chef’s choice of assorted bites

Granddam, 941 Manchester Street

Starter

Sweet Corn Gazpacho: 18-month-old Country ham, salsa criolla, ham olio, quinoa crumble

Entree

Lamb Pithivier: puff pastry, forage mushroom duxelles, shitake demi, grilled carrot

Dessert

Pecan Cake: coconut sorbet, caramel buttercream, tree nut creme anglaise

Holly Hill Inn, 426 N. Winter Street in Midway

Starter (choose one)

Ajo Blanco: garlic almond soup with tarragon, marigold, green grapes and crostini

Salmorejo: chilled tomato soup, with cherry tomatoes, olive oil and crostini

Ensalada Rusa: local potatoes, tuna, olives, roasted peppers, sweet onion, boiled egg, garden beans and sherry vinaigrette

Carrots with Romesco: charred garden carrots with roasted pepper sauce and fresh mint

Course two (choose one)

Gambas ala Pil Pil: sweet shrimp sauteed in olive oil with garlic, lemon, sherry and smoked paprika

Ongos al Ajillo: Duncan’s Narrow Gate Farm mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with garlic, parsley and lemon

Fritera de Bacalao: crispy salt cod fritters scented with saffron

Croquettas de Jamon: ham and cheese croquettes

Course three (choose one)

Stuffed Quail: filled with saffron rice pilaf

Albondigas: beef, lamb and pork meatballs, pan roasted with salsa verde

Mussels with Chorizo

Dessert (choose one)

Arroz con Leche: creamy vanilla scented rice with caramel sauce

Churros con Chocolate: crispy churros coated in cinnamon sugar with hot chocolate

Basque Cheesecake: with Stepping Stone blackberries

Honeywood, 110 Summit at Fritz Farm

Starter (choose one)

Tomato Pie: flaky crust filled with roasted local tomatoes, cheddar cheese, fresh basil and garlic bread crumbs

Fried Green Tomatoes: with shrimp remoulade

Cucumber Salad: with garden herb buttermilk dressing and cornbread crumble

Entree (choose one)

Three Sisters Stuffed Cabbage: cabbage rolls filled with squash, corn, beans and rice, baked in a spicy tomato sauce, lemon dill yogurt

Cornmeal Dusted Pork Chops: with green beans, corn pudding and hot pickled peaches

Bourbon Braised Chicken Thighs: miso-bourbon mustard sauce, sauteed garden greens, roasted fingerling potatoes and chow chow

Dessert (choose one)

Sweet Corn Souffle Roulade: filled with chantilly cream, salted sorghum drizzle

Riley’s Pound Cake: with stepping stone berries, torched meringue and toasted coconut

ItalX, 160 W. Main Street

Starter (choose one)

Pizza Fritta: smoked mozzarella, provolone, pecorino, arrabiata

Caesar Salad: lettuce, focaccia croutons, white anchovies, reggiano

Caprese Salad: sliced heirloom tomatoes, marinated mozzarella, arugula, fresh basil, balsamic

Pappa al pomodoro Tomato Soup: giardiniera, olive oil, basil

Peach & Burrata Salad: arugula, peach, burrata, hot honey, almonds, balsamic, olive oil, basil

Entree (choose one)

Chicken Piccata: pan-roasted chicken breast, capers, artichoke hearts, lemon butter sauce, pappardelle

Linguine alla Checca: heirloom tomato, basil, parsley, kalamata, garlic, olive oil, burrata

Eggplant Parmesan: eggplant involtini, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara

Dessert (choose one)

Raspberry Panna Cotta: macerated peaches, vanilla cream, raspberry coulis

Torta Caprese: fresh strawberries, strawberry diplomat, almond-chocolate torte

Tiramisu: espresso-soaked house-made lady fingers, caramel

Le Deauville, 199 N. Limestone

Starter (choose one)

Heirloom Tomatoes: with fresh mozzarella, basil and vinaigrette

Shrimp and Avocado Salad: pan-seared shrimp, avocado, fresh grapefruit, mixed greens and citrus vinaigrette

Farm Pork Pâté: with moutarde de dijon and French pickles

Entree (choose one)

Seared Salmon: with sorrel sauce and seasonal vegetables

Chicken Basquaise: slow roasted chicken, peppers, tomatoes and shallots in a pepper sauce

Fresh Pasta: ask your server for our special pasta of the day

Dessert (choose one)

Crème Brûlée: French vanilla custard

Mousse au Chocolat: chocolate mousse

Tarte au Fruits: fresh fruit tart

Lockbox, 167 W. Main Street

Starter (choose one)

Gem Lettuce: tonnato, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onions

Shrimp Remoulade: Bibb lettuce, white remoulade, caper, dill

Entree (choose one)

Confit Pork Belly: charred cucumber, mint, pickled ramps, honeydew salsa

Grilled Quail: peanut gravy, sesame collard slaw, benne, okra chips

Dessert (choose one)

Olive Oil Cake: basil ice cream, poached peach, warm blackberries

Yuzu Panna Cotta: melon, coconut macaroon, shiso

Malone’s, 3347 Tates Creek Road, 3735 Palomar Centre Drive, 1920 Pleasant Ridge Drive

Select one item from 3 of 4 courses

Starter

Italian Wedding Soup

Vegetable Crab Roll: crab, cucumber, carrot, avocado, red leaf lettuce, seaweed, sushi rice, sesame seeds

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp: grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp, Kentucky bourbon barbecue sauce

Salad

Chopped Caesar Salad: romaine hearts, parmesan, seasoned croutons; bold Caesar dressing

Entree

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich: crispy-fried chicken breast, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sesame seed bun; choice of classic side

Blackened Atlantic Salmon: a flaky fillet, Cajun-seared, dirty rice, lemon butter sauce; Lexingtonian salad

Surf & Turf: 4.5oz filet medallion, shrimp scampi; Lexingtonian salad, choice of classic side

Dessert

Strawberry Shortstack: warm coffee cake, crème anglaise, fresh strawberries in strawberry amaretto coulis, vanilla whipped cream

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie: housemade, warm cookie with a light sprinkle of sea salt; topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel and chocolate

Merrick Inn, 1074 Merrick Drive

Starter

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad: A summer classic. Ripe heirloom tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella, basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a touch of salt and pepper

Entree (choose one)

Steak Frites: 14oz hand-cut NY Strip served over hand-cut fries, with a side of chef’s steak sauce

Fresh Chilean Sea Bass: 8oz hand-cut Sea Bass, served over seasonal vegetable orzo salad, topped with peach corn salsa and a light lime butter

Dessert

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding: rich, warm, and decadent, a Merrick Inn favorite

Mileta, 3565 Nicholasville Road

Starter (choose one)

Mixed Green Salad tender lettuces, shallot, red wine vinaigrette, parmigiano reggiano

Panzanella local tomatoes, toasted focaccia, whipped mozzarella, basil vinaigrette

Entree (choose one)

Mafaldine Corte tomato-infused noodle, tomato ragu, basil, imported buffalo mozzarella

Pork Chop cannellini bean puree, grilled green beans, pickled peppers

Dessert (choose one)

Sundae: vanilla soft serve, cinnamon caramel, dark fudge, graham crumbs

Peach Cake: peach-passion fruit curd, almond brittle, chantilly cream

OBC Kitchen, 3373 Tates Creek Road

Starter (choose one)

Barbeque Shrimp: spicy and tangy barbecue sauce; crusty baguette

Elote Dip: roasted corn, whipped tajin cream cheese, cotija cheese, jalapeños, bell peppers, shallots; tortilla chips

Southwest Poke: fresh tuna, citrus-cajun marinade, cowboy caviar; tortilla chips

Entree (choose one)

Chicken in Country Biscuits: buttermilk-fried chicken cutlets, southern-style biscuits, tasso cream, crispy leeks, roasted corn salsa, hot pepper honey

Spring Berry Salad with Grilled Chicken: grilled chicken, spring mix, goat cheese, strawberries, blackberries, red onion, croutons, pink peppercorn champagne vinaigrette

Dessert (choose one)

Warm Buttermilk Donuts: single portion, cinnamon sugar donuts; chocolate ganache

London Fog Pie al a Mode: puff pastry, house-made strawberry London Fog jam, vanilla bean ice cream, London Fog syrup, crispy kataif

Palmers Fresh Grill, 161 Lexington Green Circle

Starter (choose one)

Truffled Sidewinder Fries: parmesan, smoked ketchup, béarnaise

Fried Green Tomato Caprese: pesto, balsamic glaze, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil

House Salad: mixed greens, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, shaved parmesan, feta vinaigrette

Entree (choose one)

Champagne Chicken: whipped potato, seasoned vegetables, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, champagne mushroom cream

Shrimp & Grits: smoked gouda grits, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, tomato, creole cream sauce

Salmon Oscar: whipped potatoes, lump crab, wood grilled asparagus, sundried tomato beurre blanc

Dessert (choose one)

Bourbon & Salted Caramel Bread Pudding

Key Lime Pie

Ramsey’s, 4391 Harrodsburg Road

Starter

Caprese Salad

Entree

Grilled Swordfish: with freshly made pineapple salsa served with garlic fried corn & summer squash, and zucchini

Dessert

Homemade Peach Cobbler: with peaches from Eckert’s Orchard, served heated with Crank & Boom vanilla ice cream

Maker’s Mark Cocktail (Not included in price of special)

Maker’s Peach Rosemary Sour: with LRW private select

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