🍂 Autumn in the Bluegrass is Beautiful! Take in the crisp air, vibrant fall foliage, and rich history of our city on a tour🍁 We love celebrating the flavors and stories of Lexington. From savory bites to sweet treats, every stop tells a unique tale of our community. So grab your friends, family, or coworkers and enjoy an afternoon of food, history, and togetherness this fall. Book your spot today and make unforgettable memories in the heart of Kentucky! #BitesoftheBluegrass #FallInLexington #FoodieTours #visitlex #downtownlex #kentuckyhistory
HAUNTED LEXINGTON: SPIRITS, FRIGHTS, & BITES
👻Prepare for a chilling journey into parts of Lexington unknown. The haunting begins Friday the 13th. TICKETS NOW LIVE…DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND☠️
Get yours at bitesofthebluegrass.com
#visitlex #lookatlex #kytravel #thingstodoinlexingtonky #foodtour #kyhistory #drinktour #bourbontrail #bitesofthebluegrass #hauntedlexington #hauntedtour
Culinary Tour with Chef Ouita Michel Benefiting FoodChain!
Don’t miss your chance to join our next “Just a Few Miles South” Culinary Tour on September 15th, featuring the one and only Chef Ouita Michel ! This one’s extra special because it will benefit all of the good work going on at FoodChain .
We’ll start with Ouita at the Holly Hill cooking studio, then head to The Woodford Hotel where The Bourbon Sherpa will be waiting to play Ouita’s bourbon tasting game with some special pours. Next, on to the Hundley’s storied Saxony Farm - A Farm For All Reasons as we sail through picturesque horse country by luxury transport from Blue Grass Tours (snack and cocktails included, of course). We’ll enjoy fine dining starters, cocktails and mocktails, and pet some ponies. Then, off to Holly Hill Inn where Ouita and her talented team have been cooking up a storm. Live music and signature cocktails will greet us on the porch, then a garden tour before digging in to a Kentucky spread, bursting with the late-summer flavors of our bluegrass bounty.
Spaces are limited, so book your spot now and get ready to taste the best of the Bluegrass, all while benefiting a great cause! Tickets at bitesofthebluegrass.com🌾
#bitesofthebluegrass #KentuckyCuisine #CulinaryTour #JustAFewMilesSouth #ouitamichel #bourbontrail
SAVED A SEAT FOR YOU
⭐️Downtown Walking Food & History Tour⭐️
Thurs, 2:00-5:00
Sat, 2:30-5:30
Sun, 2:00-5:00
⭐️Distillery District Food & History Tour⭐️
Fri, 2:30-5:30
Sun, 2:30-5:30
Tickets at bitesofthebluegrass.com
#visitlex #lookatlex #kytravel #thingstodoinlexingtonky #foodtour #kyhistory #drinktour #bourbontrail #bitesofthebluegrass
🎸 Happy Birthday to the incredible Tee Dee Young!
Tee Dee Young is not just a phenomenal blues artist; he’s a true Lexington legend. His soulful music and electric performances have been lighting up our community for years, bringing people together with the universal language of blues.
Beyond his musical talents, Tee Dee Young is a pillar of our community, inspiring countless musicians and fans alike with his passion, dedication, and heart. His contributions to Lexington’s vibrant arts scene are immeasurable, and we are so grateful for everything he does.
Join us in celebrating Tee Dee Young today and come listen as he wails on his guitar tonight at Moondance Amphitheater, 7:00. See you there!🎶❤️
#HappyBirthday #TeeDeeYoung #LexingtonKY #BluesLegend #CommunityHero
✨STILL TIME TO JOIN US THIS WEEK! Check out the schedule at bitesofthebluegrass.com for availability Downtown, in the Distillery District, or in the Warehouse Block—there’s no wrong choice! The June 30th Just a Few Miles South Culinary Tour with Chef @ouitamichel is sold out, so save your seats for the next one on September 15th (all proceeds from this tour will benefit @foodchainlex )✨#visitlex #lookatlex #kytravel #thingstodoinlexingtonky #foodtour #kyhistory #drinktour #bourbontrail #bitesofthebluegrass
☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Lexington!☘️
☘️IT’S ALMOST ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Lexington was recently featured in Travel + Leisure and on the NBC Today Show - Rockefeller Center NYC as the perfect substitute for Ireland if you can’t make it across the pond. WE DO have rolling green pastures, beautiful horses, even castles! We also have a fantastic street of Irish businesses right downtown (and we’ll probably take you there on a Bites of the Bluegrass tour).
Peter Kiely and Roddy O’Byrne have been creating a bridge to Ireland for the last 28 years with McCarthy's Irish Bar. This local favorite is named after a nearly 200 year old pub in County Tipperary, where you’ll also find thoroughbred industry giant, Coolmore Stud. Coolmore’s Ashford Farm serves as a Home of Champions in nearby Versailles, where you’ll likely see a Triple Crown winner—maybe even two.
Liza Betz is the beautiful Irishwoman behind Failte Irish Shop (she’s also the VP of the Bluegrass Irish Society). For the past 23 years, Liza’s been filling her shelves with wool apparel, paperboy caps, fragrances, traditional trinkets, and lots of imported food. There’s a fridge full of rashers and Irish sausages and you can order lattes and teas at the counter. She’s a ton of fun and if you get her near a dance floor, you will see a Celtic dance💃.
Liza also hosts trips to Ireland each year. You can visit https://www.lexirish.com to learn how to join the next epic adventure, September 29th-October 10th.
The Grove Lex is owned by creative brother/sister duo Avena and Ray Kiely (also siblings to Peter Kiel). Harvey's Bar is named for the 1950’s Jimmy Stewart hit, “Harvey”, about a man named Elwood who has visions of a giant rabbit. But, not just any rabbit. Harvey is a pooka, a 6 1/2 foot tall mischievous character from Celtic mythology.
You’ll also find Irish owned Molly Brookes, Horse and Jockey, and Town Branch in Downtown Lexington.
This year’s celebration kicks off Saturday at 10:45 am in Tandy
✨GO SEE @teedeeyoung FIRE ON HIS GUITAR TONIGHT FOR FREE at historic @lexingtonlyric to close out Black History month. Save your seat by visiting historiclyrictheater.com and stream his new hit “Love Me No More” on any major streaming service.Black History is America’s history. It’s Lexington’s history. I’ve learned an incredible amount about our home since starting @bitesofthebluegrass. I’ve learned about trailblazers, activists, musicians, horseman, doctors, pilots, journalists, chefs, inventors, athletes, presidents, authors, farmers, soldiers, businesspeople, heroes….injustices. Our city’s history holds so many inspiring stories and I’d love to share some in the lead up to @soulfeastweek. Please join me on Saturday, June 8th from 11:00-12:30 for a Black History Walking Tour in Downtown Lexington. FREE TO JOIN, you’ll just need to register so that I can manage the size of the group. Visit bitesofthebluegrass.com, find the “Tour Schedules” tab at the top of the page, then click on Black History Walking Tour on June 8th to save your spot✨#lookatlex #visitlex #blackhistory #blacklexington #kytravel #lyrictheatre #teedeeyoung #bitesofthebluegrass #blackhistorytour #soulfeastweek #lfucg
✨JUST A REMINDER TO VOTE for your favorites! We’re nominated for Best Local Tour under Arts & Culture, Best Woman owned Business under Services, and Best Blogger/Influencer under Community & Media, along with so many of our friends and your partners who would love your vote. Voting ends Friday, February 9th at midnight.✨. https://bestoflex.smileypete.com/. #lookatlex #smileypetesbestoflex #smileypete #bitesofthebluegrass
WOW! I sure am thankful to be part of a community where women lift each other up the way that they do. Sherelle Roberts, Kim Dixon Media, @susanmills, and Lyssa Beamer High, thank you so much for creating space for women in our region and for doing it with such humor and authenticity. Ouita Michel, there’s nobody I’d rather wear matching lipstick with than you💋. Thank you for the love, ladies❤️
Watch Let’s Talk Kentucky on ABC 36
✨GET OUT OF THE HOUSE with us next week! Did you see that it will be in the upper 50’s? Gotta’ love Kentucky weather! Here are next week’s tours:
Thursday:
Downtown Walking Food & HistoryTour 2:00-5:00
Cocktails + Bites 5:00-7:00
Friday:
Downtown Walking Food & History Tour 1:30-4:30
Saturday:
Downtown Walking Food & History Tour 3:00-6:00
Sunday:
Distillery District Food & History Tour 2:30-5:30
Tickets at bitesofthebluegrass.com✨
#sharethelex #lookatlex #thingstodoinlexingtonky #visitlex #kytravel #foodtours #kentuckywinter #kytourism #whattodoinkentucky #bitesofthebluegrass #foodtours #drinktours #bourbontrail
