Food Road Trips: 3 Iconic Dishes That Were Born in Kentucky
The Brown Hotel’s famous Hot Brown is just the start of this the comfort-food favorites that hail from the Bluegrass State.
Up to 1,200 guests would attend dances at The Brown Hotel nearly a century ago, and one of Kentucky's classic dishes — the Hot Brown — was served one evening in 1920 with whatever ingredients were on hand in the restaurant. It’s been around ever since. Kentucky is filled with culinary experiences, including the Clark County’s Beer Cheese trail (one of the Bluegrass State’s other culinary claims to fame) and the place where Harland Sanders first perfected his famous fried chicken.
Beer Cheese Trail
Sample a variety of culinary creations in Clark County, Kentucky, the birthplace of beer cheese.
Sanders Cafe and Museum
Visit this Corbin, Kentucky, landmark where Harland Sanders launched his famous fried-chicken restaurant.
The Brown Hotel’s Hot Brown
This deceptively simple creation has become a staple of Kentucky cuisine, and it was created at this hotel in Louisville where you can still order it today
Story:
Kelly Larson
Issue:
Weekend Guides
