LEXINGTON BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK
JUNE 23-29, 2025
Put your money where your mouth is and enjoy $15.00 meals all week long from your favorite local Black-owned restaurants. Through our partnership with Black Soil KY, each meal features at least one ingredient sourced from a local Black farmer.​
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Please read all restaurant information and check restaurant hours of operation before visiting or ordering.
DINING KEY
DINE-IN
CARRYOUT
DELIVERY
WING KYNG
The Dirt Bowl Classic Meal
House blend sweet & spicy with the Kyng's potatoes
White Potatoes - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)
101 W Loudon Ave Suite 110 Lexington, KY 40508
Monday - Saturday 11am-11pm
Sundays Noon - 9pm
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GENESIS COFFEE HOUSE & EATERY
​Jalapeño-Cornbread Chicken & Waffles
A bold spin on a Southern favorite—our buttermilk waffle blended with sweet cornbread and diced jalapeños is topped with two crispy country-fried chicken wings, drizzled in a sweet and spicy honey jalapeño sauce. Served with a side of butter and warm maple syrup for the perfect balance of heat and sweet.
Sourcing Ingredients TBA
1403 N Forbes Rd
Monday - Saturday 8 AM- 2 PM
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Honey J’s Southern Eatery
NOLA Bowl:
Gumbo Greens & Rice
​A Southern-style comfort dish featuring slow-simmered greens, tender white meat chicken, and savory turkey sausage, all cooked in a rich, flavorful roux. Served over fluffy white rice and paired with a slice of Miss Honey’s Famous Cornbread for the perfect finish.
Collard Greens - Black Soil KY (Fayette, Co.)
1474 Anniston Dr Lexington, KY 40505
Open Monday- Saturday 11 AM- 10 PM
Sunday 11 AM- 10 PM
Ethiopian Family Kitchen
Ethiopian Chicken Leg Stew
Chicken leg stew with fried potatoes and cabbage
Collard Greens - Black Soil KY (Fayette, Co.) and Tomatoes - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)
101 W Loudon Ave Lexington, KY 40508
Saturday 5:30pm - 8pm or until sold out
Sunday 11:30am - 3PM or until sold out
Sassy Bleu Fine Southern Dining
Gumbo with a Piece of Catfish
​A soulful dish of rich, slow-simmered gumbo loaded with savory spices, tender meats, and hearty vegetables — served with a perfectly fried, golden-brown piece of catfish
Bell Peppers - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)
496 E. High Street Lexington, KY 40508
Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday-Saturday 11am-10:30am
Sunday 11am - 9:30pm
MOODY MIKE'S
Jackfruit Ribs (Vegan)
​Our signature southern juicy jackfruit ribs with creamy mac n cheese paired with our tender seasoned greens are a must have! Our delicious plate of southern comfort will transport you to your grandma's house or wherever your happy place is!
Collard Greens - Black Soil KY (Fayette, Co.)
802 N Limestone Lexington, KY 40517
Monday-Friday Cafe 8am - 2pm, 4pm - 9pm
Saturday Cafe 8am - 2pm, 2pm - 9pm
Sunday Cafe 10am - 2pm, 1pm - 9pm
*Cafe hours are until 2pm serving coffee and breakfast. After 2p, is regular menu hours
AJ's Wings & Things
Aj's Southern Catfish Sandwich
​This Catfish sandwich is a mouthwatering and satisfying dish that brings together the rich and savory flavors all nestled within a soft and fresh bun. The sandwich also includes tomato, onion, and lettuce.
Lettuce - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)
1873 Alexandria Drive Suite 110 Lexington, KY 40504
Monay-Thursday 11-10pm
Friday-Saturday 11-12pm
Sunday 11-9pm
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Honey J’s Southern Eatery
NOLA Bowl: Red Beans & Rice + Fried Wings
Hearty, slow-cooked red beans served over a bed of fluffy white rice, topped with two crispy Southern fried chicken wings. Finished with a slice of Miss Honey’s Famous Cornbread
Sourcing Ingredients TBA
3449 Buckhorn Dr. Suite 100 Lexington, KY 40515
Open Monday- Saturday 11 AM- 10 PM
Sunday 11 AM- 10 PM
​Geneva-Nicole Cooking, Baking & Catering
Colossal Cookies
Regular and plant-based cookies and treats!
Eggs - Hills of Kindness Farm (Taylor, Co.) and Fruit - Black Soil KY (Fayette, Co.)
101 W Loudon Ave Lexington, KY 40508
Monday-Friday 5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 4pm - 6pm
CHEF LI'S TACOS
Li's Smoked Chipotle Chicken Birria Tacos
(2) Two tacos stuffed with low and slow smoked chipotle chicken, cheese and onions served on a tortilla shell. Served with a side of seasoned cilantro rice, guac salsa, from scratch pico de gallo, sour cream and Birria consommé.
Jalapenos and Onions - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)
101 W Loudon Ave Suite 140 Lexington, KY 40508
Monday 12pm-7pm
Wednesday 12pm-7pm
Thursday 12pm-7pm
MIMI'S SOUTHERN STYLE COOKING
Saucy Southern Seaside Fest
Fried catfish, plump shrimp, crisp hush puppies, and creamy crab meat fries — all bold, fresh, and full of Southern flavor.
Sourcing Ingredients TBA
126 E New Circle Rd
​Sunday-Monday 11AM-7PM
Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-8PM
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GENESIS COFFEE HOUSE & EATERY
Fried Chicken Hot Brown
​A Southern twist on a Kentucky classic—crispy fried chicken breast on thick-cut Texas toast, topped with a fresh tomato slice, rich house-made Mornay sauce, crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Comfort food at its finest.
Tomatoes - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)
1403 N Forbes Rd
Monday- Saturday 8 AM- 2 PM
Irie Flavors
Jerk Chicken
A combination of selected herbs and spices collide together to make the perfect jerk sauce. Chicken is then marinated in this sauce and then cooked and smoked on the grill to perfection.
The only thing needed is clean hands and an empty stomach!
Tomatoes, White Potatoes, Cabbage, Cucumbers, and Cherry Tomatoes - Cleav’s Family Market (LaRue, Co.)​
101 W Loudon Ave Suite 116 (in Old North Bar) Lexington, KY
Sundays 11am - 5pm
Mondays 11am - 8pm
Tuesdays Closed
Wednesdays - Saturdays 11am - 8pm