Inside the art-laden 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, Lockbox bar and restaurant features jazzy decor, sky-high ceilings, and a bourbon menu fit for fanatics. There, executive chef Nick Fisherkeller has elevated the humble deviled egg in a way that’s perfect for Derby Day celebrations: His spreadable version, which the restaurant serves alongside house biscuits, saltines, country ham, and a variety of jams and pickles, honors its origins with a kick of mustard and paprika to balance out all that creaminess. “It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser,” Fisherkeller says. “You can’t go wrong when paired with a bourbon-forward cocktail or an ice-cold beer.”
