Birthdays Call for Brunch

June 21st: The First Day of Summer, Father’s Day, and…. My Birthday! I have officially exited my teen years as I embark on my year as the big two-oh (I turn 20 today). My roommates and I were going to get up and make a delicious breakfast at home today, but we decided we were too lazy and should just hit the town for some brunch.

We went to a restaurant that I had never been to before called Alfalfa. It is a cute little restaurant situated right in the center of downtown Lexington. I have heard of it plenty since I started school here two years ago, but I just never got around to trying it. I have my two usual breakfast restaurants and I rarely branch out.

Well, I am glad that I branched out today. Not only was the food delicious, but the restaurant itself was extremely cute. The (brick) walls are covered in artwork that is a little outlandish, but that makes it so much more interesting to look at. It also just has a very homie feel, which I love.

I ordered an omelette with onion, green pepper, avocado, and white cheddar cheese with a side of alfafries (their take on breakfast potatoes). It was absolutely delicious. The omelette was definitely on the bigger side, but it tasted so fresh and amazing. Rumor has it their pancakes are out of this word if you are more into sweet breakfast food.

A great thing about Alfalfa is that they serve Kentucky Proud food when possible, so their eggs are fresh along with other ingredients on their menu. I think it is really awesome when I eat at a restaurant and not only am I helping out a local place, but the food I am eating is local as well. I love that!

Moral of the story: if you are in Lexington, Kentucky and want to try something local for breakfast that is also delicious, you need to hit up Alfalfa. You will not regret it. Another awesome perk for you UK students: Alfalfa’s takes Plus! So go out there and enjoy some fresh and delicious brunch.

A Taste of Summer

Last night I finished my last final of the semester, which means today was my first real day of summer vacation. To celebrate, two of my friends and I decided to go out to lunch. We picked this restaurant in downtown Lexington called Limestone Blue. Their menu is full of local food choices. This was my second time eating there and I have yet to be disappointed.

We decided to be a little adventurous with our food today and got some avocado fries to start. After trying them, we decided that pretty much anything is good if it is fried. We all love avocados that are not fried, but I mean come on, who does not like fried food? It just makes everything that much better.

For lunch, I decided to go with this absolutely delicious sandwich. It was on whole wheat bread (toasted) with goat cheese, spinach, avocado, and pesto in it. It was extremely rich, but absolutely worth it. I can honestly say that I do not remember the last time I enjoyed a sandwich so much. I even called my mom this afternoon and told her that I need to take her there for lunch when she comes to visit next week because it is just that good. My sandwich came with a side of macaroni and cheese. It was not any ordinary mac and cheese, it had what tasted like a barbecue twist to it. I am not going to lie, it was not my personal favorite, but I can see why so many people would like it.

I found my entire meal to be extremely enjoyable. The delicious food, the laid-back atmosphere of the restaurant, and the great conversation between my two friends and I really brought the whole dining experience together. I would absolutely suggest Limestone Blue to anyone who is in Lexington and is looking for a local favorite with delicious food. I am almost positive that I could have ordered anything off of the menu and enjoyed it just as much as I enjoyed my sandwich. I definitely look forward to going back soon.