A Culinary Celebration From a mint julep at the Derby to barbecue at a bluegrass festival, good food is very much a part of Kentucky’s cultural fabric. Y ou don’t have to dine in a restaurant to enjoy a taste of the state’s rich culinary history. Food is celebrated just about everywhere here. traditional Appalachian recipes passed down through generations and German-infl uenced cuisine introduced by some of the state’s early settlers. And at farmers' markets all across the Bluegrass. Food is as much a part of Kentucky as are the 11 secret herbs and spices that fl avor the Colonel’s famous fried chicken. It’s the garnish on a state well-seasoned with the heritage of the people, places and spaces you’ll discover here. kentuckytourism.com At bourbon bars in Louisville’s bustling urban center and festive tailgates at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. At barbecue and bluegrass festivals in the western part of the state and mom-and-pop restaurants in the eastern Kentucky mountains. Through 9
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