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Kentucky’s Hidden Culinary Gems | Lexington News
Kentucky’s got more than just horse racing and bourbon—its culinary legacy is packed with iconic treats born right here. From the chewy, single-flavor Airheads candy (debuted in ’86) to Jif peanut butter, originally crafted by a Lexington native who later sold his brand to Procter & Gamble, the state’s influence runs deep. The Old Fashioned cocktail, stirred up in Louisville in 1880, was officially named the city’s signature drink in 2015—and it’s a global favorite. And don’t forget the Hot Brown sandwich, invented at the Brown Hotel in ’26, still flying off the menu—especially during Derby…
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