Great place! the workers are so nice and the ice cream/custard is top tier! Not even comparable to…read moreDQ, highly recommend this place if you've never been!

I ordered the boot daddy concrete. This ice cream shop had a drive thru so I used that instead of…read moregoing inside. It was very fast service and the employee at the window was friendly. Was a little pricey for a small, over $6. But I have to say it was worth my money. The concrete was delicious. I got full halfway through and couldn't eat the rest of it. I would definitely recommend this place if your looking for some ice cream

Disclaimer: I only ordered one drink off their actual menu. The rest were bartender's choice in…read moreaccordance with my tastes. Not all bars or bartenders do this, especially on busy nights, and my experience is not necessarily common. On to the review. Some evenings are just dinner and drinks. Some are experiences. Thanks to Tony, Grandam was an experience. Had a 5:30 Monday reservation at Grandam, which was easy to snag on Opentable. Had time to wait before my reservation, so I sat at the bar and ordered Rosemary Sol Margarita (blanco tequila, rosemary agave, apricot liqueur, tajin). The drink wasn't bad, but despite the bartender's attempts at making the recipe less sweet, it was still pretty cloying. That's when the bartender introduced himself as Tony and we began to discuss margaritas and our personal tastes, which led to Tony making me his own personal brand of margarita, which was much more palatable. Then it was time for my reservation and I bid Tony adieu until later (more on the bar to come). The restaurant, decorated in moody velvets and leathers, was empty, but that could have been due to the snowy weather. My server was wonderful and prompt, and took pride in explaining how Grandam is part of a farm collective that prioritizes local farmers and vendors, though she did explain their oysters were from Chesapeake Bay (of course). While the appetizer menu contained pork belly, corvina dishes, oysters, Jamaican crawfish, yuca fritters, and deviled eggs, I opted for the wood fired mushrooms. This dish, made with foraged mushrooms, salsa mocha, goat cheese spread, and cornbread was earthy and complex. Loved the goat cheese's added creaminess. I am not a cornbread fan, but this cornbread was light and tasted as cornbread should. Once other tables started arriving, several remarked how much they enjoyed it. I almost considered the tri-tip, made with bourbon braised tri-tip, 12 year white cheddar, grits, and mustard chimichurri, but the server told me it's a larger dish meant for sharing and I didn't want to ruin my main dish. For my entree I couldn't pass up the venison Wellington, deer meat wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, accompanied by pumpkin miso Demi glaze, country ham, foraged mushrooms, butternut squash, broccolini and fennel salad, and a tart cherry vinaigrette. The venison was moist and fall apart tender, medium to rare, and the dish came together like a symphony. And even though it might be a little trashy, even in the nicest restaurants I order their fries. These fries were crisp and hot and well seasoned. Grandam has signature entrees that are always available. The Wellington changes depending on which meat is seasonal. Pan seared trout, fried chicken, and a filet are also on the old and faithful list. The seasonal menu included another corvina dish (a mild white fish), creole lamb curry, clams asada and corn pasta, more steak, and cabbage and chana. The dessert menu offered pecans and coconut, miso chess pie, a chocolate torte, ice cream, and nightcap sweet drinks. I was so full I had to pass. Of note, the chef of Grandam is Ecuadorean, so expect that to influence most, if not all, of the food (in a fantastic way). Once I finished my meal, it was back to the bar, which is part of Grandam as well as the Manchester Hotel Lobby, where Tony awaited. Tony used to be the manager of the bar before leaving for other opportunities, and told me he still worked Mondays to "fill his cup." He and I bonded over the fact that I am adventurous and like to let bartenders have their way with the spirits. I don't order off the menu if I don't have to. First I had a cocktail made of my favorite spirit, gin-- the last word, a prohibition cocktail made with gin, green chartreuse, maraschino, and fresh lime juice. Simple, refreshing. Then Tony introduced me to a vodka I've never seen before called Blacklion, made with a rare type of sheep's milk. While I know it sounds crazy, and I'm not even a vodka person, it was incredibly smooth. He made me a reverse vesper martini, a lighter, aperitif style drink. It was my favorite drink of the night probably, and I'm not even a martini person. We finished the night with what he called the best American whiskey in the world, stating, "If I could draw whiskey as a picture, this is what it would look like." It's not often bartenders wax poetic. This was not cheap, and he warned me, but I had ended up sitting next to a guy who had helped design several of the whiskey labels at the bar, and that's what he was having, so with all that, how could I say no? That had to be the last drink of the night because it was very deep and smoky and a knockout. Tony agreed that it was a nightcap type of beverage and not much could follow it. Tony has a true passion. This whole evening was a vibe. I can't wait to go back again. But if you want the Tony experience, you have to go on a Monday! I can't be held responsible for any other day.

A lovely dining salon with a private alcove room. Excellent food and service. Weekdays seem to be…read morerelatively quiet. The parking lot across the street charges after 6:00. You use a QR code to add payment 3-6 hours is $10.00. There is also the option of valet parking. 94

Ice cream was great. Price was good. Love the scenery.would go again for sure. Can't enough good…read morethings

I am blaming Graeters for three pounds after a few visits to enjoy the last of the seasons Peach…read moreIce Cream. It's great customer service for the staff to know what o want before I have a chance to ask, but not so great for my skinny jeans.

We have been coming to Sorella for so long now and it blows our socks off every time…read more On top of that, Ms. Alma catered our wedding reception and was so kind and helpful, even offering delivery 40 min away so the gelato was fresh for our guests. This is truly one of the best small businesses in Lex!

On a hot summer day, you just need to channel a little piece of Italy to brighten your day... and…read moreSorella Gelateria is a local way to experience the pleasure of Italian gelato! Today, we enjoyed Orange Hazelnut Brownie, Lime Oreo, and Turkish Coffee. All three were creative and indulgent flavors! Mid-afternoon equals quick service, but there was a steady stream of people.

Yum! We love a good cookie joint. Even thought this is a chain- they never disappoint. Classics…read moreavailable and Delux options too. Since we are in town for a wedding and we're having a pre wedding party we got a dozen classics to enjoy with our bevs. Service was slow but to be expected as there weren't many people working in this location

Yum! Fresh hot cookies delivered to your door? Yes please! The confetti cookie is my all-time…read morefavorite, and I make it last by only eating it in halves over two days. My fiancé loves the chocolate peanut butter chip. So yummy!

TSAOCAA has been one of the best boba places I've visited in a minute. They have a large variety of…read moreoptions. Tea and milk tea and plenty other drink options for everyone. They are in the heart of Lexington. Recently we tried the ramen and other desserts like the panda buns. Everything has been phenomenal and the inside is very clean. They recently got an app and it will definitely be super useful as the menu is vast. This is the spot for Korean chicken (the kimchi ramen was our favorite!) and snacks!

Saw roaches and to make matters worse, hair in my food. Unsanitary environment for sure. Talked to…read morea manager and was rude to me! Crazy.

I would skip this. We chose this looking for a dessert alternative to ice cream on a cold winter…read morenight. I knew the reviews were low, but tried it anyway. We tried the Oreo churros and the brownies with cherry cordial. The churros were fine, warm, but literally just had generic whipped cream and Oreo crumbles on top. The churros themselves were not Oreo. For like $9, they left me wanting Costco to bring back their food court churros. Actually, I want that regardless! The brownie was huge, but not a great brownie and the cherry topping wasn't very good. It tasted like canned cherries. My 13 year old was very unimpressed and who don't love dessert. Overall this fell very flat. They have a cute photo wall. Would not go back.

I just had the classic peach cobbler cup that came with ice cream. It was good. I do think the…read morecobbler could've been more crispy, but I still enjoyed it. It wouldn't be my first choice for cobbler, but I'm definitely going to go back and try the other menu items because there are so many options. Service was good, but this location definitely isn't a place I would sit down in because of the lack of chairs.

I've been here 3 times, dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch and each visit was amazing…read more The food has always been on-point, the menu is not your run-of-the-mill fare, and the service has always been top notch. My only complaint is the noise level can get high, as it seems to draw larger crowds (baby shower at table next to me at brunch.) I think some acoustic tiles or other noise blocking mechanisms would be great. But don't let that stop you from trying this gem! 1/26

Char on Ashland is a must-visit in Lexington! We tried five items and here's the honest breakdown:…read more The Cinnamon Bun is a 10/10 -- hands down the star of the visit. It's enormous (easily shareable between 6+ people) and absolutely delicious. The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich was a close second at 9/10, a great classic executed really well. The Banana Bread Latte was an 8/10 -- very good but ask for it less sweet. The Iced Cinnamon Bun Latte and Eggs in Heaven both landed at 6/10. The latte sounds incredible on paper but the cinnamon bun flavor didn't quite come through, and while the Eggs in Heaven dish itself is a good concept, my eggs were unfortunately not cooked to my liking. We really enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying our breakfast! Service was good, a little slow but they were very friendly! Overall a great spot with a lot of potential -- the pastry alone is worth the trip. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!