And #1SIL (aka Bourbon Barron Barry McNees) has done it. Well, at least one end of the Distillery District, "Where History is Brewing" in Lexington, Kentucky is done. It's hopping with people, cars, exciting venues and great vibes.
Recently, Lynne, Barry, Marja and I had an incredible dinner at Middle Fork Kitchen Bar, named one of the top 100 restaurants in the nation on OPEN TABLE. It's so popular that reservations are hard to come by, but my connections are the best. We really did get the only open parking spot anywhere around. Rock Star parking is way too cool.
Readers of a previous blog, know that Barry saw the potential in the Old James Pepper Distillery District, in the shadow of the University of Kentucky campus, where Bourbon was born. His vision just keeps on getting better and is growing each day, and with each new tenant who wants to be a part of the excitement. Other businesses at the Middle Fork end of the district are Crank and Boom Ice Cream Lounge, where we had desert, Ethereal Brewing, Break Room, Barrel House Distilling Company, and Kentucky Knows.
Chef Mark Jensen named his restaurant after two other forks. His popular mobile food truck was "fork in the road" and his wood and brick establishment embraces the great Elkhorn rivers middle fork that runs nearby. In Lexington, they call it the town branch, because the town was founded on it way back in 1775. That's where the drink, Bourbon and Branch, came from.
As the old Pepper area fills with more businesses, we get more and more excited. An Italian eatery is going into space on the bottom floor of the "five story" where Barry still has his office. Rumors about boutique hotels and music venues come and go, adding to the anticipation and joy of wondering what tomorrow will bring.
If you plan to be in the area, go on OPEN TABLE and book your spot for an adventurous meal at Middle Fork Kitchen Bar. You won't be sorry.
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