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09/23/2024

🎶 Today, we’re celebrating the legendary on Tee Dee Young Day! 🎸🎤

A true blues icon, Tee Dee has spent decades electrifying audiences with his soulful sound, putting Lexington on the map as a hub for authentic blues. From his smooth guitar riffs to his powerful voice, Tee Dee has earned a place in our hearts and in the rich musical history of Kentucky.

Let’s honor this Lexington native by turning up his music and showing love for a local legend! See you tonight at Tee Dee’s Lounge, 266 E 2nd Street! Juke Joint Live Music Event this Friday!💙

09/20/2024

Tee Dee Young Day…

Monday September 23 is official Tee Dee Young Day…. We will be celebrating Tee Dee Young Day, Monday September 23, 2024 at Tee Dee’s 266 East 2nd Street Lexington KY.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Music starts around 8:15pm.
Tee Dee Young, a Blues Legend has a heart of Gold inside and out.
We hope that you all will come and show Tee Dee Young just how much he is appreciated and loved.
Tell a Friend, Bring a Friend…..

09/13/2024

✨Just look at this gorgeous gal! Columbia’s Steakhouse has been serving up traditional Kentucky food—like fried banana peppers, lamb fries, and the famous Hot Brown—for more than 76 years, and Flo Cowley has been there for nearly 40 of those years. Flo knows the name and order of every regular who walks through the door, and the walls are lined with memories she’s made with this city.

Flo is a true Lexington Legend. She also knows the secrets of this city, and a lot of them are bottled up right here at Columbia’s downtown. Follow Columbia’s new Instagram account: and join me on a Haunted Lexington tour to learn more about the restaurant’s secret back room.

Tickets at bitesofthebluegrass.com👻

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Huge thanks for all of the support you bring to local businesses💙

09/10/2024

Excitement is building for our Just a Few Miles South Culinary Tour this Sunday, September 15th from 2:00-7:00! 🥃🐎 Get ready for an extraordinary day of horses, bourbon, and signature Kentucky hospitality. What makes this tour even sweeter? It will benefit the incredible work of , a local organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our community.

There are just 10 tickets left—don’t miss out on a day filled with fun, food, fascinating history, and these amazing people, all coming together to support a great cause:

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Tickets available at bitesofthebluegrass.com🎟️

’s make a difference together!

09/06/2024

☀️IT’S GONNA’ BE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND and the absolute best time to explore your own backyard! Join us for a tour and experience some fabulous Lexington flavors, all while learning stories that’ll leave you more in love with your own city. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this is the perfect way to soak up the sunshine and discover something new. 🌿

Still time to join these tours:

🍽️Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
Saturday, 3:00-6:00
Sunday, 2:00-5:00

🍸Cocktails & Bites: Echoes of the East End
Saturday, 4:30-7:30

🥃Distillery District Food & History Tour
Sunday, 2:30-5:30

Book your tour at bitesofthebluegrass.com and taste your way through a fantastically fun afternoon !

08/30/2024

08/19/2024

👻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

08/17/2024

✨HAVE YOU BEEN TO Tuk Tuk Snack Shop? This vibrant local gem was founded by celebrity chef, Sam Fore, who brings the bold flavors of Sri Lanka right to our backyard. From mouthwatering street snacks to flavorful curries, Tuk Tuk Snack Shop is all about celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Sam’s roots with a Kentucky twist.

Sam is a Lexington native and culinary powerhouse who started a pop-up restaurant in 2016 after the traditional Sri Lankan brunches in her home outgrew her dining room. Her culinary creations have garnered national attention, including a feature on the cover of Food & Wine magazine, and she can be seen on PBS’s “Somewhere South”. Most recently, she was named a 2023 finalist for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation, was selected as one of Southern Living’s 2020 Cooks of the Year, and listed as one of Plate’s Chefs to Watch.

Sam’s dishes are a fusion of tradition and innovation that you just have to taste to believe. The best part? You can eat there tonight (and meet Sam, who’s typically in the kitchen or out in the dining room talking with her guests)! Make a reservation on Resy😋

08/15/2024

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🌾

08/15/2024

🎂Happy Birthday to the incredible, ! On this milestone birthday, she’s busy in Bahrain serving as a James Beard appointed global culinary ambassador (as only she would be).

Your passion for Kentucky food and dedication to this community is so inspiring! We sure love you💙

08/11/2024

The food at the Coleman-Richards reunion in Fayette County, Ky., offers a look at the family’s ties to America and Liberia.

08/11/2024

⭐️ DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THAT! Such a beautiful night, ! The stars were out, and was looking stunning under the Kentucky sky. There’s nothing like enjoying world-class music surrounded by the historic charm of our Bluegrass region. Grateful for nights like these with the best folks around!

08/06/2024

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07/23/2024

07/21/2024

🍨HAPPY NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY🍨! No better way to celebrate than by enjoying a scoop from one of these local talents: , , . Here’s a fun fact about each:

⭐️The Crank & Boom empire started when and her husband, Mike, bought a $60 Cuisinart to start serving coconut ice cream at their family restaurant, Thai Orchid Cafe. Toa helps other entrepreneurs through her podcast, .

⭐️Sav grew up in Guinea and found a love of cooking through his talented mother and sisters. He met his wife, Rachel, when she was serving as a volunteer in the Peace Corps. You can find Rachel behind the counter of her downtown jewelry shop, (the beautiful models on the storefront windows are their daughters).

⭐️Sorella’s is owned and run by gelato-loving sisters, Alma and Selma. They create the menu every morning over coffee and love experimenting with flavors. Alma and Selma told me their favorite thing about the shop is in the name—“Sorella” is Italian for sister.

07/20/2024

✨DON’T MISS these special dining experiences at The Manchester! This wine dinner was an absolute symphony of flavors, aromas, and camaraderie. Kudos to Chef Paula Endara Lowe and the entire team for orchestrating such a spectacular event! Join The Manchester newsletter and follow on socials to keep up! Not to be missed!✨

07/19/2024

07/13/2024

✨WE LOVE KENTUCKY SUMMER, we love our fab tour partners, and we love all of you! Thank you for all of the fun. It is the biggest joy to share our city in this way and meet the greatest people.

Come see your city in a new way! Learn lots of interesting history, try new places, meet new friends! We offer regularly scheduled tours Tues-Sun and have several corporate/private tour options. And, we’ll fill up fast for Fall, so BOOK NOW to save your date!

👀Look for a haunted tour starting in August👻

Tickets at bitesofthebluegrass.com✨

07/05/2024

🎸 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!🎶❤️

07/04/2024

✨🇺🇸Fayette County and Versailles are named for Marquis de Lafayette, the “Rockstar of the Revolution.” Lafayette, a French aristocrat, volunteered to join General George Washington’s Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He played a pivotal role in the Battle of Yorktown, which sealed our country’s independence.

On May 16th, 1825, Lafayette visited Lexington as part of a ‘farewell parade.’ With his son, George Washington by his side, Lafayette waved to throngs of adoring fans from his horse-drawn carriage.

In the crowd that day was Lewis Hayden, an eight-year-old boy enslaved to preacher, Adam Rankin. In a powerful moment, Lafayette got out of his carriage and bowed to the young boy. This gesture ignited something profound in Lewis, who later wrote, “I date my hatred of slavery from that day, and I tell you that after, I allowed no moving thing on the face of the earth to stand between me and my freedom.”

Lewis Hayden would escape to Canada and settle in Boston with his wife, Harriet. Their home became a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad, helping more than 100 fugitive slaves find their way to freedom.

Next year, Lexington will install an art feature to commemorate the lives of Harriet and Lewis Hayden as part of our city’s 250th Birthday Celebration.

Freedom means freedom for all 🇺🇸✨

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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

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⭐️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

✨4 TICKETS LEFT for this Sunday’s “Just a Few Miles South Culinary Tour”. We hope you’ll join us! Tickets at https://bitesofthebluegrass.com/tours/just-a-few-miles-south-culinary-tour/

☘️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

✨LIMITED SEATING REMAINS for the very special Just a Few Miles South Culinary Tour on Sundays, December 3rd and 10th featuring the ONE AND ONLY Chef Ouita Michel. Join us for a day of celebrating our rich Kentucky heritage through a cocktail paired feast and fascinating storytelling as we journey from the Holly Hill & Co. Cooking Studio to Saxony Farm - A Farm For All Reasons, Holly Hill Inn, and The Woodford Hotel for an experience you’ll never forget✨. Tickets available at bitesofthebluegrass.com and include all food, drink, and snack-filled transportation from the tour’s starting point at the Holly Hill & Co. Cooking Studio. Complete your experience with a luxurious stay at @saxonyfarm or @woodfordhotel. #reservewoodford #visitlex #lookatlexington #hollyhillinn #chistmasinkentucky #woodfordreserve #bluegrasstours #bourbontrail #culinarytour #kyhistory #bitesofthebluegrass

✨ALL TOURS SOLD OUT THIS WEEK (including one in @destinationdanvilleky…oh, how I’ve missed you!). So excited to see all of you and for the first Just a Few Miles South Culinary Tour this Sunday, with the one and only @ouitamichel, @saxonyfarm, and @woodfordhotel ✨Thank y’all for continuing to show up and help this local gal with a big food tour dream continue to grow! Next week is mostly SOLD OUT and just added 2 special Christmas tour dates with Lionel the Elf and caroling (12/9 & 12/16), so head to the calendar at bitesofthebluegrass.com. #lookatlexington #visitlex #kytravel #thingstodointhebluegrass #thingstodoinlexingtonky #foodtours #drinktours #bitesofthebluegrass

✨FIRST TOUR IS SOLD OUT! Limited seats remaining for Sundays, December 3rd and 10th. Join us for an immersive journey into the world of Chef @ouitamichel, an award-winning, James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur, renowned as a lifelong standard bearer for Kentucky food and farmers. Starting at the Holly Hill Cooking Studio with Chef Ouita’s signature bourbon flavor wheel, we’ll cruise you throughout beautiful horse country on the way to @saxonyfarm, @hollyhillinn, and @woodfordhotel for an experience filled with unforgettable stories, settings, and farm-to-table cuisine. Tickets at bitesofthebluegrass.com✨#lookatlexington #visitlex #downtownlex #visitwoodford #kytravel #chefouitamichel #hollyhillinn #saxonyfarm #thewoodfordhotel #bourbontrail #culinarytourism #justafewmilessouth #bitesofthebluegrass