Kentucky

In the Garden
Taming a Wild Kentucky Landscape
A Lexington couple tap a celebrated designer to create their dream garden—and his

Travel
The Best Kentucky Derby Hats of 2019
There may have been controversy on the track at the 2019 Kentucky Derby, but there was no disputing spectators’ style at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby Day races. From floral fascinators to head-to-tow looks, fashion was the undisputed winner. Photographer Nerissa Sparkman captured some of the weekend’s best looks

Arts & Culture
Sewing the Seeds of History
A quilt exhibit in Kentucky honors groundbreaking women

Sporting
Fabulous Hats at Churchill Downs
Photographer Nerissa Sparkman captured these spectacular styles at the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks over the weekend, proving again that sometimes the best action is off the track

Collections
An Angel’s Share in Kentucky
On the menu at chef Sara Bradley’s Paducah restaurant: hundreds of bourbons from her private stash

Sporting
Nine Standout Lodges for the Southern Quail Hunter
From the pine forests of the Red Hills to the foothills of the Andes, plan your next hunt at these destination properties

Sporting
The Art of the Hunt
Southerners need not travel far to get up close with some of the world’s best sporting art

Made in the South Awards
Introducing the 2017 Made in the South Awards Honorees
From a library-perfect leather chair to a hunting vest as handsome as it is hardworking to a light, bright pecan oil, this year’s winners and runners-up prove the region is home to world-class talent

Made in the South Awards 2017
Bluegrass Bookbinding
Crafts runner-up Tess Lindsey crafts handmade journals with the philosophy that every great thought needs a blank page to give it life

Made in the South Awards 2017
Copper & Kings
Drink runner-up Joe Heron channels his love of music into a top-notch brandy

Travel
Beautiful Covered Bridges of the South
Twenty-three of the South’s most picturesque covered bridges

Arts & Culture
Rare Bourbons Come Out This Week in Kentucky
Join big names in bourbon in sampling “dusties” at Taste of the Decades

Travel
Nine Southern Fall Escapes
Autumn adventures for foodies, thrill seekers, outdoors lovers, and more

Drinks
Kentucky’s Favorite Mixer Goes Big
Ale-8-One, the soft drink born in Winchester, Kentucky, is now available across the South

Recipe
Kentucky’s Ale-8-One Gets the Cocktail Treatment
A sweet and spicy drink loaded with Bluegrass State flavor

G&G Party Pics
G&G Celebrates 225 Years of Kentucky
An unforgettable night of Kentucky bourbon, food, and music

Anatomy of a Classic
Tomato and White Bread Salad with Mayonnaise Dressing
Tomatoes two ways—fresh and pickled—star in chef Edward Lee’s ode to a Southern summer staple

Recipes
The Spread to Beat in Louisville this Year
Benedictine, the classic Kentucky recipe, gets a dill pickle update

Travel
Hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Six reasons (beyond the obvious: tastings!) to plan a high-spirited trip through the Bluegrass State

Food & Drink
Freight House Beer Cheese
Just two ingredients, plus a few flavorings, are all you need for classic Kentucky beer cheese dip