Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Jay’s Cafeteria getting new life as business incubator

The glory days of Jay's Cafeteria are long over. Before it closed six years ago, it was a meeting place for politicians from across the city, families dining after church on Sunday, and those-in-the-know...

Pamphlet connects locavore eaters with like-minded restaurants

Thirty-three restaurants now make a point of buying locally-raised produce and meat products (and some fish too) for use in their dishes. If locally sourcing your foods matters to you (and it should), a...

Upcoming special dinners at Cena

Cena, the luxe Italian restaurant on the lower floor of the building that houses the rambunctious Mussels and Burger Bar at 9200 Taylorsville Rd, has several special meals this holiday season, some, like the...

UK to offer certification in wine, beer and booze

 As soon as it can receive the approval of the college's undergraduate curriculum council and final approval from the university, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is planning to offer...

Some changes to NuLu dining

The East Market Street restaurant row is undergoing a few changes, with one somewhat old timer leaving, and a long-anticipated new entry from across the river finally set to open. Earth Friends Cafe, which has...

Pam Tillis dinner show highlights holidays at the Galt House

Friday Dec.12, 6:30-9 p.m. country music star Pam Tillis will highlight her month-long show tour at the Galt House Hotel and Suites, 140 N. Fourth St. with a Giant Office Party dinner and show....

Even more restaurant openings on the horizon

Expansion of a local chain, and new ventures by established companies mean someone is looking toward a bright future for increased dining dollars. Wild Eggs is expanding in  Lexington, Dragon Kings Daughter is opening...

Flat 12 Bierwerks first of several new breweries to open

Indianapolis-based Flat 12 Bierwerks plans to open its new location in Jeffersonville, Ind., on Saturday, Dec. 6.  Since Red Yeti Brewery, right across the Big Four bridge, opened a few months ago, Flat 12...

Two spirits fests to warm the heart

The histories and the futures of bourbon and rum will be celebrated at two spirited events this first weekend in December. Friday, December 5, The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, 528 W. Main St. will host...

Three new restaurants open or set to open so

The restaurant business, feeling its oats, continues to sprout up new food service places. The most recent are a Cajun lunch spot downtown, an expansion of a NuLu business into Portland, and a new...