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Farm to Feast

Garden & Gun readers from the Washington, D.C., area and beyond gathered at the historic Tudor Place on Friday, November 3, for a night celebrating Lexington, Kentucky. The festive evening began with Woodford Reserve bourbon tasting, cocktails, Country Boy brews, and bluegrass music by Gallatin Canyon. Renowned chef Ouita Michel delighted guests with a Lexington-inspired seated dinner using many ingredients from Kentucky.

 

Special thanks to:

Country Boy Brewing

Ouita Michel

Sweet Root Village

Tudor Place

VisitLex

Woodford Reserve

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G&G readers gather to celebrate Lexington, Kentucky, at Tudor Place historic house and gardens in Washington, D.C.

G&G readers gather to celebrate Lexington, Kentucky, at Tudor Place historic house and gardens in Washington, D.C.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

VisitLex president Mary Quinn Ramer toasts Lexington with Jeff Fugate.

VisitLex president Mary Quinn Ramer toasts Lexington with Jeff Fugate.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

The Lexington Apple Spritzer: Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select bourbon, Cardamaro, apple bitters, hard apple cider, and a lemon twist for garnish.

The Lexington Apple Spritzer: Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select bourbon, Cardamaro, apple bitters, hard apple cider, and a lemon twist for garnish.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

From left: G&G executive managing editor Phillip Rhodes, Clay Dunnan, and Jana Robinson.

From left: G&G executive managing editor Phillip Rhodes, Clay Dunnan, and Jana Robinson.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

Lexington chef Ouita Michel (center) poses with guests during cocktail hour.

Lexington chef Ouita Michel (center) poses with guests during cocktail hour.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

Gallatin Canyon performs bluegrass music.

Gallatin Canyon performs bluegrass music.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

Somarat Rakarom and Charles Carson pose before heading to the Tudor Place South Lawn for dinner.

Somarat Rakarom and Charles Carson pose before heading to the Tudor Place South Lawn for dinner.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

Guests experience the flavors of Woodford Reserve bourbons.

Guests experience the flavors of Woodford Reserve bourbons.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

Attendees have the opportunity to walk through the main Tudor Place mansion as they head to dinner.

Attendees have the opportunity to walk through the main Tudor Place mansion as they head to dinner.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

The event is designed by Susan Gage Caterers, and the tables are set with florals provided by Sweet Root Village.

The event is designed by Susan Gage Caterers, and the tables are set with florals provided by Sweet Root Village.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

Phillip Rhodes welcomes guests and offers a toast to Lexington, Kentucky.

Phillip Rhodes welcomes guests and offers a toast to Lexington, Kentucky.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

From left: Will Coffman, Whitney VanMeter, Rick VanMeter, and Katie Coffman enjoy a dinner menu created by chef Ouita Michel.

From left: Will Coffman, Whitney VanMeter, Rick VanMeter, and Katie Coffman enjoy a dinner menu created by chef Ouita Michel.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

In honor of Lexington, the dessert for the evening is Mary Todd Lincoln Cake with orange confit paired with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon.

In honor of Lexington, the dessert for the evening is Mary Todd Lincoln Cake with orange confit paired with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing

The Lexington-themed dinner is hosted in front of the Tudor Place mansion.

The Lexington-themed dinner is hosted in front of the Tudor Place mansion.

Photo: Lisa Ziesing