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Malones Lexington / Travel Blog

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The weekend following our trip to Cincinnati we went to the Eagles concert in Lexington, Kentucky. As planned, we arrived in Lexington with plenty of time to eat a nice meal before the concert. It was very nice in that my wife’s two sisters and their husbands went also.  (I did not get a photo of us so I attached one of Malone’s Steakhouse when my wife, daughters and grandson took my Mother out for her birthday)

Malone’s offers a very relaxed atmosphere with a warm, friendly environment.  The dining room is lined with wood and stone, as well as framed autographs  of people who have dined with them.  I have eaten at Malone’s many times and have yet to find anything that I did not like.

Malone’s is best known for their steaks but they offer a wide selection of food to choose from.  The appetizers include some of my favorites:  the sweet and spicy calamari, spinach dip, and oysters Rockefeller.  My brother-in-law had the colossal shrimp cocktail which comes with shrimp more than twice the size  that you would get in other restaurants.

Malone’s also offers a wide selection of salads, seafood, house favorites including chicken and pork, and sandwiches.  The star of Malone’s menu has to be their steaks.  If you select a steak the price includes an all-you-can-eat Lexingtonian salad and one side item.

On this visit I chose the nine oz twin filets Rockefeller Au Gratin with a baked potato side.  The twin filets were tender and hot.  The Rockefeller Au Gratin was hot and covered the filets with its cheesy flavor.  This was the first time that I had tried this, and I did enjoy it, but on my next visit I may return to my old favorite: the twin filets with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ.

My wife had the  six oz filet with a side of asparagus.  Her steak was great and was well-seasoned. The only down side to any of the food we ordered was the asparagus.  It was very thick and was bit woody closer to the base.

It was a great dinning experience with the good steaks and the good wine.  Most of all it was wonderful to be able to sit a enjoy time with our family.  The six of us have been together for close to forty years. We have raised our children and are now blessed with grandchildren.  So I guess we have earned a night out with a good meal and a concert.

Le Deauville Bistro, Distilled Bourbon Bar

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After the game, my wife and I returned to the Gratz Park Inn to rest a little before going out for the evening.  We both enjoyed a cup of the complimentary coffee as we walked around the Inn looking at the art and collection of books in the library.  One of the friendly staff at the front desk took time to tell us about the Gratz Park’s history and the two ghost who have made the inn their home.

That evening we decided to eat at Le Deauville, a French Bistro located just down the street from the Gratz Park Inn at 199 North Limestone.  The Le Deauville is the true definition of a French Bistro with an atmosphere which is warm and inviting.  It is the kind of place you could spend an enjoyable evening with good friends just drinking wine and talking.

 

My wife ordered the “Filet Mignon a La Bordelaise” with Potato Gratin and Haricot Vert.  She was very pleased with the meal and the filet was cooked to perfection.  I ordered the “Duck Confit” with Potatoes Lyonnaise and Baby Spinach in a creamy mustard sauce.  The duck was great and the combination of flavors was wonderful.  After finishing our meal we sat for while enjoying our surroundings and the atmosphere.  We plan to go back to the Le Deauville to try their fish and mussels.

Le Deauville
Le Deauville

Upon returning to the Gratz Park Inn we decided to visit the Distilled Bourbon Bar.  The Bourbon Bar is really nice and has an impressive selection of bourbons to choose from.  The bartender was a great guy who treats everyone as if they are old friends.  He is also very knowledgeable about bourbons and can answer your question and offer advice in selecting a bourbon.  My wife chose to have a glass of wine while I had to try one of the bourbons.  The bourbon I chose, Town Branch, is a newer brand and I have had several friends recommend it to me.  I ordered the bourbon neat so that I could better enjoy the flavors.  We sat at the bar and enjoyed our drinks while talking to the bartender and other patrons (sounds a little like Cheers, which we will talk about in another post).  A visit to the Distilled Bourbon Bar was a good way to end a great day.