Trip to Lexington...suggestions welcomed

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by JDank34

MALONE'S IS A MUST....also, you should just come out for opening day...why wait until Saturday??????????

If you go to Malone's, you will be within 6 blocks of my house. We live in the Lansdowne-Merrick subdivision, named for the Farm (Merrick), named for the TB that lived to the greatest recorded age (38), who lived there and is buried on the grounds of the farmhouse, now the Merrick Inn. It's nice to think about when I'm in my backyard that Merrick may have grazed on this hillside.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

If you go to Malone's, you will be within 6 blocks of my house. We live in the Lansdowne-Merrick subdivision, named for the Farm (Merrick), named for the TB that lived to the greatest recorded age (38), who lived there and is buried on the grounds of the farmhouse, now the Merrick Inn. It's nice to think about when I'm in my backyard that Merrick may have grazed on this hillside.

I lived in the Hamburg area...it's weird to think about what was there and what is there now.

[Labeeb]

I'm thinking that if I really want to do burgoo right, I have to wait until I visit Louisiana and the Fair Grounds. Maybe I'll try a link of it.

As for Rader...bartender or patron?

[Labeeb]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Don't confuse burgoo with jambalaya.

Rader is the female bartender with short, spiked, dark brown/ black hair known to all. I suspect that she has worked there for a while. Everyone calls her name.

Actually I was getting burgoo confused with that strange link-like deal they sell in butcher shops in Louisiana. Name escapes me right now.

Is the track burgoo a good representation?

If you've got IBS you might want to consider getting the burgoo to go. I'd advise not eating it before the races start because it tends to get really crowded (especially on opening day/weekends) and the restrooms are horrendous.

[Labeeb]

Why do I have this sneaking suspicion that I'll be packing on a good five pounds in two and a half days in Kentucky?

[Supah Brother]

Anybody try the wahgu at malones?

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Don't confuse burgoo with jambalaya. .

Burgoo is a local version of a meat stew, usually created in large batches and slow-cooked in a pot over an open fire. In olden days, game meats predominated but today they use beef and chicken mostrly. And local vegies, like corn and lima beans. Take a look at the Wikipedia entry:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgoo

The sausage in question is, I think, andouille.

[byalip]

If you've got luck and cash, try and book a private tour with MaryAnn Squires, the wife of J.D., who bred Monarchos. She'll get you in anywhere and she knows everyone. The contact info is Kentucky Horse Tours (Mary Ann Squires) (859) 312-1124.

Go to this website for all sorts of horse farm tour info:
http://www.visitlex.com/quick/tours.html

HAVE FUN!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by byalip

If you've got luck and cash, try and book a private tour with MaryAnn Squires, the wife of J.D., who bred Monarchos. She'll get you in anywhere and she knows everyone. The contact info is Kentucky Horse Tours (Mary Ann Squires) (859) 312-1124.

Go to this website for all sorts of horse farm tour info:
http://www.visitlex.com/quick/tours.html

HAVE FUN!

I love her! She's such a sweet lady.

[Labeeb]

Is Keeneland the only simulcast facility in the area? If not, will any others offer a different simulcast menu for Friday evening?

[Rootdog1]

Not sure why, the burgoo is famous...very tasty.