Kentucky’s soul food scene holds secrets that locals guard more closely than their bourbon recipes.
Between historic neighborhoods and country backroads, these eight establishments have mastered the art of comfort cooking that rivals even the most beloved family matriarchs.
I’ve spent years collecting recommendations whispered across dinner tables and church pews – places where the mac and cheese might bring a tear to your eye but you’d never admit it outranks your grandmother’s signature dish.
1. Lucretia’s Kitchen: Where Hot Water Cornbread Becomes Religion
Walking into Lucretia’s feels like coming home after a long journey. The aroma hits you first – that unmistakable blend of smoked meats and buttery vegetables that makes your stomach growl immediately…