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Restaurant Roundup

🍽️ Get it while it’s hot

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, one spot coming soon.

Southern Cookhouse & Bar | 844 Hays Blvd. | American
Southern Cookhouse & Bar opened in the former BLVD Grill location at BLVD Apartments on Hays Boulevard. Burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and plenty of sides and apps — there’s something for the whole crew.

Bread and Roses Bakery, 446 E. High St. | Bakery
This offshoot of Kentucky Native Cafe from the owners of Michler’s Florist offers fresh breads and pastries.

Son of a Burger, 101 W. Loudoun Ave. | Burgers
Nostalgic, yet delicious, flavors await at this new burger joint. We recommend an onion ring-topped sando — although you can’t really go wrong with anything here.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, 4085 Harrodsburg Rd. | Elevated Southern | Projected opening: 2026
The Asheville,NC-based staple will come to The Fountains at Palomar, serving up scratch-made Southern dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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