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Thursday, June 5th
Call 859-846-5565
for
Reservations
Dinner ~ Tues thru Sat
5:30 til Close
Bar opens at 5pm
Lunch ~ Tues thru Sat
11:30am - 2pm |
Heirloom ~ 125 Main Street ~ Eclectic Contemporary Cuisine
Chef Mark Wombles began his culinary career at Lexington's Merrick Inn. From there he was off to SanFrancisco's California Culinary Academy. Returning home, he perfected his talents at Maisonette in Cincinnati, the Gratz Inn in Lexington, and Midway's own Bistro La Belle.
"The kitchen uses heirloom produce and handles it with the care befitting an exquisite inheritance"
"My favorite dish was the Italian-inspired, meltingly tender sauteed chicken livers paired with rich and slightly tart lemon-ricotta ravioli and offering mere suggestions of garlic, basil, and creme fraiche."
~ Wendy Miller, Contributing Restaurant Critic, Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Wednesday, June 11th
Call 859-846-4233
for
Reservations
Dinner ~ Wed thru Sat
5:30 til 9pm
Happy Hour ~ 4pm-6pm |
Bistro La Belle ~ 121 Main Street ~ Celebrating their 10th year
of creative cuisine in Midway
Bistro La Belle means “beautiful restaurant” but what’s really beautiful about this upscale bistro is the food. Join us for happy hour in the Gallery Bar from 4 to 6pm. Chef DeWayne Hoskins prepares dinner from 5:30 until 9pm.
"The salad included Romaine and baby spinach, and the croutons were fresh and garlicky. Try it; you'll know what this salad is supposed to be.
But even that very satisfying salad was trumped by the mushrooms. Local, fresh, very flavorful and cooked perfectly, these were great. It was a special, but I notice that Sheltowee mushrooms seem to turn up regularly on the menu. Don't miss them."
~ Jacalyn Carfagno, Restaurant Critic,
Lexington Herald-Leader |
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Saturday, June 14th
No
Reservations
Required
Open for Lunch & Dinner |
Darlin Jean's
Apple Cobbler Cafe
~ 204 Gratz Street
Darlin' Jeans is a popular eatery for Midway locals and the area Horse Farm employees. You'll likely see any number of famous Trainers and owners having a conversation in this establishment. Enjoy a number of southern and local favorite dishes.
Chef Reb Butler serves food to dream about. A variety of hot and cold gourmet sandwiches featuring beef & turkey cooked fresh daily; renowned hot browns, fresh garden salads, and homemade pizza and desserts. If the weather is good you'll enjoy live music and dining on the patio! |
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Monday, June 16th
Call 859-846-9969
for
Reservations
Dinner ~ Mon thru Sat
5:30 til Close
Bar opens at 4pm |
The Black Tulip ~ 133 Main Street ~ Classic American with Dutch & French Influences
Since the day it opened, The Black Tulip's convivial atmosphere has made it a favorite of people in the horse industry, and with local residents and visitors who appreciate fine wine and wholesome Kentucky food prepared with a touch of sophistication.
"...a dining destination for culinary-conscious Central Kentuckians and tourists hunting for the latest food find." - Keeneland Magazine
Chef Spencer Van Den Dool uses his talent to create innovative food geared to the changing seasons. The menu showcases the freshest local seasonal produce and Kentucky products. |
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Saturday, June 21st
Slow Night & Shop Hop
in Midway
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After a day at Francisco's Farm Arts Festival, come on downtown for the Slow Night and Shop Hop. Midway's fabulous restaurants will be open for your dining pleasure. The unique galleries, shops, and antique stores will be staying open until 8pm to celebrate the first day of summer, and Quirk Cafe (not usually open at dinnertime) will extend their hours that evening, as well.
Reservations to dine at the restaurants above are strongly encouraged.
Slow Food Bluegrass and Honest Farm's Susie Quick will host a Slow Night event on Saturday night at the Thoroughbred Theater in Midway as part of the statewide Slow Night celebration. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the historic Thoroughbred Theatre on Main Street, culinary and libation creations from local chefs, farmers and producers will be available to sample and purchase. Food and beverages served include fresh produce from Honest Farm and Honest Farm Market, along with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon and the creations of Gelato Gilberto, Kentucky Bison Company, Eclipse Foods, Havana Beverage, Earth's Promise Farm, Sara Gibbs of Culinary Innovations, and All Natural Better Burgers. No reservations required.
- Slow Food Bluegrass is a non-profit food education group dedicated to promoting local farmers and producers of high quality food. The group holds their annual ‘Slow Night’ during the weekend of the summer solstice to honor our state’s farmers and producers for their craft and as a reminder that food and food traditions are the center of family and social life.
Concert at the Thoroughbred Theatre by Shades of Grass ~ starts at 8pm
Admission is only $6.00
Traditional Bluegrass by Bluegrass-area musicians Daniel Bishop (guitar & vocals), Steve Norman (mandolin and juice harp), Mark Smith (dobro, vocals & harmonica), Vernon Drury (banjo), and David Grubb (bass fiddle)
Shades of Grass is also performing at the Festival at 2pm on Sunday! |
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Previous Francisco's Farm Arts Events in Midway were held at |
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Holly Hill Inn ~ Ouita & Chris Michel's philosophy is simple:
"Good food prepared using the freshest ingredients available, and served by a knowledgeable and caring staff. We are dedicated to preserving local agriculture, and use as much locally grown meat and produce as we can."
(859) 846-4732 for reservations
Lunch hours are 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through June.
Serving dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at 5:30pm
April's Tapas Tuesday was a Preview of Pottery by Festival Ceramic Artists. |
Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday Night ~
Fried Chicken Dinners,
5-8 p.m.
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Wallace Station — Country Store, Bakery and Deli
Located between Midway and Versailles on the scenic Old Frankfort Pike, Chefs Jared and Paige Richardson feature more than 20 sandwiches on their home-baked bread, along with soups, salads, freshly baked pastries, pies and sweets, old-fashioned ice cream and take-out foods in a casual atmosphere.
(859) 846-5161
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Wallace Station hosted our annual
'Banner Tie-Dye event
on June 1st,
providing an ideal venue for our crew to create another set of Festival Banners, with the able assistance of students in the Northside Elementary School Art Club.
At left, Art Teacher Anne Stohner and her daugher, Olivia, at work on their art.
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Volunteers Jimmy and Brad slide a newly created banner
on its pole to dry in the breeze |
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In July, Ouita & Chris Michel ( Holly Hill Inn), and Paige and Jared Richardson (Wallace Station), will be opening a restaurant and tavern called Cleveland’s at the Woodford Inn and Park Street Bourbon Bar.
140 Park Street, Versailles
Call (859) 846-5161 for information
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| Come to Midway for Lunch! |
Quirk Cafe & Coffee ~ 113 Main Street ~ open Tue - Sat 11 am - 4:30 pm
and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
Open until 8pm on Saturday, June 21st
Weekly Quiche Specials!
Beer & Wine by the Glass or Bottle!
Karel Pelzer cooks up a great lunch at the Cafe at Le Marche - 104 East Main
Most restaurants above are also open for lunch |
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| What else is happening in Midway during Francisco's Farm Arts Festival Weekend |
Shakespeare at Equus Run presents The Merry Wives of Windsor
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ~ June 19th, 20th, and 21st
Actors Guild of Lexington and Equus Run Vineyard present Shakespeare at Equus Run with a production of William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor at beautiful Equus Run Vineyards in Midway, Kentucky. Ticket prices range from $10-24 and feature pre-show wine tastings every evening. Saturday performances feature pre-show wine tastings, Kentucky artists and crafts displays, and a catered buffet style meal from Wallace Station. Full details at Equus Run. For tickets and more information, please contact the LexArts box office at 859-225-0370 or email boxoffice@lexarts.org. The event runs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 12th through June 28th. |
"Extra Crispy" Comedy Show at the Thoroughbred Theatre
Friday, June 20th ~ 8:00 p.m. ~ Admission is $10 at the door ~ ($8 for Festival Artists with Name Badge) ~ 859-846-9827 for reservations
An 'Extra Crispy' show combines sketch comedy reminiscent of 'Saturday Night Live' with improvisational humor reminiscent of 'Who's Line is it Anyway?', making for an exciting, fun-filled evening for all. |
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Concert at the Thoroughbred Theatre by Shades of Grass ~ starts at 8pm on Saturday, June 21st
Admission is only $6.00
Traditional Bluegrass by Bluegrass-area musicians Daniel Bishop (guitar & vocals), Steve Norman (mandolin and juice harp), Mark Smith (dobro, vocals & harmonica), Vernon Drury (banjo), and David Grubb (bass fiddle)
Shades of Grass is also performing at the Festival at 2pm on Sunday! |
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