Lexington - Tony's, Ramsey's, Merrick Inn, Brookings Chili (RIP)
Louisville - Jeff Ruby's, Jack Frys, Proof, Havana Rumba, Alley Cat Cafe, and about 100 other places
Simpsonville - Brenda's (hole in the wall joint with horrible service and an actual bullet hole in the front door…but good food) JT's (for their stromboli), whatever the authentic mexican joint is called on Shelbyville Rd. where they look funny at all gringos who dine there but haven't killed anyone...yet
Frankfort - Rick's White Light Diner, Cliffside's, Gibby's, Azelia's, Saylor's (RIP)
Shelbyville - Claudia Sanders
Owensboro - Bill's
Hoptown - Harper House
LBL Area - Patti's (2" pork chop and the pies)
NKY - The Boathouse (yeah, i know it's across the ditch…so what? I like their ribs)