Lionel Ritchie may have put it best when he sang, “Hello? Is it brie you’re looking for?” That’s not exactly what he said, but close enough. Traditionally, May has been all about bourbon balls, Derby brunches, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day picnics. This year, cheese is giving all of those classics a run for the money. Dairy enthusiasts everywhere can celebrate with everything from Louisville’s mac and cheese festival to Beer Cheese Food Week in nearby Winchester.
BIRTHS
The Cinci-based Mazunte Bodega has opened a location in Lexington’s Distillery District.
OBITS
The Meadowthorpe location of Vinaigrette has closed after ten years, with the owners saying of their original location, “we’ve made the tough decision to close the Townley location for good. We have loved serving you all and will continue to do so at our other Vinaigrette Salad Kitchens around Lexington and Louisville.” Their downtown,Hamburg, and Palomar locations remain open.
TRANSITIONS
Crēaux downtown has been listed for sale by Bluegrass Sotheby’s as a “highly visible, turnkey, established restaurant and bar with real estate included. Located at 310-312 West Short Street in downtown Lexington… priced at $1,350,000.” The popular spot remains open with the owners clarifying via facebook, “Yes! Everyone has seen that we listed the business and the real estate for sale but we are still open.”
Marikka’s on Southland Drive has been listed for sale at $10.7 million.
ACE EATS OUT CALENDAR
FRI MAY 10
Celebrate Lexington’s Craft Beer Week, May 10 through May 19.
SAT MAY 11
Feel like a road trip? Unless you’re among the lactose intolerant, head to Louisville for the Mac and Cheese festival.
SUN MAY 12
Happy Mother’s Day! For a selection of local options and events, visit acemagazinelex.com.
THU MAY 16
Enjoy the West Sixth Beer Garden Pop Up, Woodland Park.
FRI MAY 17
At Taste of the Bluegrass, guests will sample treats from local restaurants and drinks from wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The night will feature the fan-favorite bourbon pull, a silent auction, and friendly competition. Kentucky Horse Park, benefiting God’s Pantry.
MON MAY 20
Celebrate Beer Cheese Food Week in Winchester! (thru May 26).
WED MAY 22
FEAST is a fundraiser designed to impact food insecurity, showcasing culinary delights from the kitchens of some of the leading female chefs in the United States. The goal is to bring about positive and long-lasting change for children, families, and individuals battling food insecurity. This year’s FEAST is Wednesday, May 22 at Fasig-Tipton, featuring more than two dozen acclaimed national and local chefs.
Ace Eats Out appears on pages 16-17 of the April 2024 issue of Ace. Click here to page through the digital edition of the May 2024 print issue of Ace. To subscribe to digital delivery of Ace’s print edition each month, click here. Click here to join the Ace Eats Out Facebook.
