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Bites of the Bluegrass partners with Holly Hill & Co. to expand tours to Woodford County

Take a bite out of Woodford County with this unique culinary experience.

September 22, 2023 • 
Molly Thompson
Chef Ouita Michel and Erin Goins standing by a bar.

Chef Ouita Michel + Erin Goins are ready to share the goodness of Woodford County. | Photo by @kirstinspeer

Bites of Bluegrass is giving you the opportunity step into the world of the queen of Kentucky kitchens, Chef Ouita Michel, with its new offering: Just a Few Miles South Culinary Tour.

This immersive journey will take you on a tour of Woodford County for an afternoon of storytelling, farm-to-table cuisine, and a cruise through horse country.

Here’s a sampling of what’s in store:

  • Snacks and drinks at Holly Hill Cooking Studio.Think: country ham biscuits, cheese wafers + Chef Michel’s signature bourbon flavor wheel.
  • An insider’s tour of Saxony Farm with a Seelbach cocktail and Chef Michel’s famous hoecakes.
  • A stop at Holly Hill Inn for live bluegrass music and a sampling of farm fresh finds including fried chicken, autumn salad, and dressed eggs.
  • Dessert and relaxing at the Woodford Hotel.

Tickets are on sale now for this limited series running on Sundays, Oct. 22, Dec. 3, and Dec. 22.

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