Southern Cookhouse & Bar’s Carlisle Dinner — bourbon-glazed filet tips over creamy cheddar grits with green beans ($22.50). Photo provided by Paige Omohundro.
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Lexington’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Lexington — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
September openings
Southern Cookhouse & Bar | 844 Hays Blvd. | American
Craving comfort food? Southern Cookhouse & Bar is now open at the former BLVD Grill at BLVD Apartments, serving burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and plenty of sides and apps for the whole crew.
The V at The Vine, 106 W Vine St. | Fine dining | Reservations
This downtown social club offers rooftop dining, fine cuisine, and upscale amenities. Choose from sea, land, and sides for two, including highlights like lobster tail ravioli.
Le Gourmet, 1080 S Broadway, Ste. 107 | Haitian
A family-owned Haitian restaurant celebrated its grand opening this month in Lexington, serving dishes like boulette and boeuf bourguignon that blended French, African, and Caribbean flavors.
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News Notes
News Notes
Mansion Monday
I’ve been eyeing the construction on the corner of Kastle Road and Cooper Drive — and this 6-bedroom, 6-bath custom home is worth the attention. With a finished basement, custom fireplace, and private guest suite, it’s just a minute from Kroger Field and ready for modern living.
Cause
Lexington’s Stable Recovery now offers a women’s horsemanship program at Spy Coast Farm, giving participants the chance to work with top sport horse professionals while continuing their recovery journey. (WKYT)
Watch
“Scream 7,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” and “Avengers: Doomsday.” Those are three of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated movies expected in 2026. If you need something to watch in the meantime, we recommend these films with ties to Lexington.
Outdoors
Travel + Leisure named Cumberland Falls state Resort Park the best in Kentucky, thanks to its waterfalls, moonbows, and rafting. Want a taste of that natural beauty closer to home? Our local parks have plenty of space to hike, picnic, and explore.
Eat
Taylor Swift is making a lot of bread. The showgirl revealed she likes to mix Funfetti into her sourdough, so Pillsbury joined the party and released a limited-edition Funfetti sourdough mix. Or, you can create your own sourdough fun by grabbing a loaf at a local bakery. (TODAY)
Fun Fact
Burgoo — a delicious, meaty soup staple found on menus around the city — was once made from blackbirds and squirrels. Thankfully, today’s version uses beef, chicken, or pork. And with Keeneland season kicking off Friday, Oct. 3, there’s no better time to dig into a bowl.
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Something to make your morning coffee ritual last longer this cool-weather season: a temperature control mug, rated 4.7 stars and currently 10% off. This smart mug lets you control your beverage’s temperature down to the degree, with auto shut-off technology after two hours.
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I went to Lexington Parks & Recreation’s monthly Yappy Hour for the first time this week and had a blast. I’m already planning to go back — next month’s event is a Howl-o-ween party at Jacobson Park. Expect a costume contest, food trucks, drinks, and live music.
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