Lexington, KY

[coolranch]

I'm headed to Lexington in a few weeks, and although I'll be cooped up inside a hotel conference room most of the time, I think I'll be able to venture out for a meal or two. One breakfast and one dinner, most likely.

I'm not sure yet what part of town yet.

thanks in advance...

[Ron Johnson]

Coolranch, I just saw this (I am in the midst of Derby mayhem). When I get a chance on Monday or Tuesday I will call my buddies over in Lex and find out the best restaurants for you.

[coolranch]

whew! I look forward to it. I was beginning to think I was stuck with Applebee's or something of that ilk.

[Ron Johnson]

A la Lucie

Roy and Nadine's

Emmetts

[=Mark]

Do you like barbecue?

[Ron Johnson]

Do you like barbecue?

Lexington, KENTUCKY. not Lexington, North Carolina.

[Varmint]

Thanks for catching that, Ron! I've been mostly out of pocket the past couple of days and haven't been doing my job.

[coolranch]

Thanks!

I found a website for A la Lucie Roy and Nadine's.

Both look good.

thanks again for your recs!

[d_elphie]

Oops.. sorry to be getting to this so late, so if you have already made your trip forgive me.

I live in Lexington, and while there are a few gems, you will find that it is really over-run with chains and mediocre places. I was at a party not too long ago with some people who owned a few of the nicer places in town and there was a great discussion about how a town as diverse as Lexington could be so lacking in the dining experience.

1. Ed and Fred's Desert Moon downtown is pretty tasty. The atmosphere is key to the enjoyment though.

2. Bistro 147 - very very yummy.

3. Joe Bolognas

4. Emmett's

5. Dudley's

6. It is hard to find a good breakfast, but there is a sweet little french bakery called Le Matin, that is delish.

hope you have/had fun

Jamie