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Bourbon & Table

Restaurants, chefs, producers, and the hospitality shaping Kentucky's tables, from bourbon country to the mountains.

Bourbon & Table

Louisville Chefs Deepen Ties to Regional Farms

Bourbon & TableBluegrass Region

What Bourbon Country Wants Visitors to Know This Season

As distillery tourism continues to grow across the Bluegrass Region, local hospitality officials are offering guidance for a smoother, more respectful visit.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableLexington

Lexington's Independent Coffee Shops Double as Community Rooms

Independent coffee shops across Lexington have become informal community gathering spaces, hosting everything from book clubs to small business meetups.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableOwensboro

Owensboro's Barbecue Tradition Keeps Evolving

Owensboro's mutton-and-burgoo barbecue tradition remains a point of local pride, even as a newer generation of pitmasters adds their own approach.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableAppalachian Kentucky

A New Cooperative Helps Appalachian Food Producers Reach Bigger Markets

A newly formed cooperative is helping small Appalachian Kentucky food producers pool resources to reach restaurants and grocers outside their immediate area.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read