The Best New Restaurant In Kentucky Can Be Found In A Historic Courthouse
By Andrea Limke|Published December 11, 2018
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
The best restaurants in Kentucky are those that use their menus to celebrate the farmers and flavors of the Bluegrass State. Well known local chef, Ouita Michel, does this better than anyone, and she’s done it again with a new restaurant in the old Fayette County Courthouse. Zim’s Cafe is a wonderful dining destination in Lexington that offers a variety of homemade menu items and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it one of the best new restaurants in Kentucky.
Zim's Cafe is a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot in Lexington, located in the old Fayette County Courthouse. It specializes in farm-to-table meals that will satisfy any cravings.
While set in a formal, historic courthouse, the atmosphere at Zim's is relaxed and casual. With this particular restaurant, Chef Ouita Michel aimed to create a space where guests could connect with friends, start their day off right, and taste the best food Kentucky has to offer.
You can indeed start your day in the best possible way with a delicious homemade breakfast. Order one of their signature lattes and choose from many classic breakfast options, such as a country ham biscuit, gingerbread pancakes, or breakfast burrito.
If you've eaten at any of Chef Ouita Michel's other restaurants, then you know to expect fresh ingredients and loads of local flavors. You also likely know that savory breakfast dishes are one of the many highlights of dining there.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner as well, and you'll find a number of salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and more on the menu. Try the special of the day or, on a cold day, nothing beats a cup of Bourbon Trail Chili and a Pimento Cheese Sandwich.
You can't leave Zim's without trying a sweet treat or taking one to go! Browse the case and you may end up with a whole cake in your arms as you walk out the door.
If you're not up for an entire cake, choose from sliced options, such as Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, Chess Pie, Hummingbird Cake, and several other southern classics. Any choice is the perfect way to wrap up a meal at Zim's.
Adjacent to Zim's Cafe in the courthouse, you'll also find The Thirsty Fox, a lounge that serves up craft beer, bourbon, and cocktails. You can order food from Zim's while hanging out here too! No matter what type of atmosphere you're looking for or what type of appetite you have, you'll be more than satisfied with a trip to Kentucky's best new restaurant.
Zim’s Cafe will surely become a favorite local dining destination, and it’s already serving up a menu that wonderfully celebrates the best of Kentucky. Have you been to this new restaurant? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!
Zim’s Cafe is located at 215 West Main St., Lexington, KY 40507. For more information, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here.
And for more information about two of Chef Ouita Michel’s other delicious restaurants, check out our previous articles here and here.
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