In town for the sales and looking for someplace new and different to eat, shop or visit? Let the TDN help! Following up on our popular Best Bets on the Jersey Shore series during Breeders' Cup week, TDN subscribers now regularly recommend dining and shopping options to our out-of-town readers.

A LA LUCIE (Lexington, KY - Dining)

159 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: 859-252-5277
Web: www.alalucie.net
Type: Cozy & romantic setting; award-winning restaurant

Award-winning a la lucie has been a offering seasonal specialities in a cozy and romantic setting for more than 20 years. On warm nights, there are tables out front with a view of the kids playing in the fountain across the street. The eclectic menu currently offers everything from lobster corn dogs to bouillabaisse to pork schnitzel to the signature buttermilk fried quail and whatever I’ve ordered, I’ve never been disappointed . The wine list is also worth a long look, and save room for dessert! Reservations highly recommended and closed Sundays.

-- ANDY BELFIORE, TDN Editor-in-Chief

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