- Dining experiences enhance a trip to Lexingtonwine glasses image by bluefern from Fotolia.com
Lexington, known as the "Horse Capital of the World," is a popular spot for tourists and vacationers. From farm markets to historic estates to arts centers, Lexington has an activity for everyone including a multitude of dining experiences for residents and guests to settle down to after a long day of exploring the city's hot spots. - A buffet is offered six days a weekbuffet 2 image by Thomas Kiebis from Fotolia.com
Banana Leaf offers South Indian and Malaysian faire, and features such dishes as methu vada, tandoori chicken, fish dosa and mutton saag amongst others. Seven types of soup and more than a dozen types of bread are offered as side dishes.
The restaurant prides themselves on the fact that they offer affordable prices and that all dishes are freshly prepared in their kitchen with authentic spices. Banana Leaf also offers specials, a discount for students for example, varying by day and week. A full lunch buffet is available every day except for Tuesdays, when the restaurant is closed.
Banana Leaf
319 A South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
859-252-9595
bananaleaflex.com/index.html - Enjoy a perfect pairing at Jean Farrisred wine poured into wine glass image by Allen Penton from Fotolia.com
At Jean Farris, 22 different wines are available including Tempest, Merlot, Dolce Sweet Red and Cuvee. The accompanying bistro grows its own vegetables, fruits and culinary herbs. The menu is seasonal and constantly changing; dishes vary from mahi mahi to lamb shank to vegetarian and vegan specialties.
Jean Farris hosts events on nearly a daily basis such as performances by violinists and guitarists. Patrons can join the Wine Club which includes special discounts on wines, complimentary wine and dessert selections on a monthly basis and more.
Jean Farris Winery and Bistro
6825 Old Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40515
859- 263-9463
jeanfarris.com/wineclub.html - Enoy scrumptious pizza and refreshing beerpizza image by Christian De Grandmaison from Fotolia.com
Serving more than 80 different types of beers, Pazzo's is famous for its Pint Night. Every Wednesday, a special beer is put on tap. Everyone who orders a pitcher of that beer gets two beer glasses from that brewery on the house.
Options for speciality pizzas are broad and include cheddar burger, big Tex, very veggie and Hawiaan choices amongst others. The menu also features calzones, hoagies and the mezzaluna, a pizza and calzone in one stuffed with cheese and served with marinara sauce. Appetizers, soups, salads, beverages and lunch specials are also available to patrons.
Pazzo's Pizza Pub
385 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507
859-255-5125
pazzospizzapub.com/
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