Bourbon City Kitchen & Trade Company

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

DJ and I negotiated a case beef—as in, “You can use this, and I’ll use that!” 😂

Not saying this is a competition, but..

We’re taking Kentucky-raised American Wagyu Osso Buco from Black Hawk Farms and preparing it two completely different ways-

Jene’s- Slow-cooked with organic carrots, creamer potatoes and onions until fall-apart tender, then finished with a dry white wine.

DJ’s: Slow-smoked like brisket, low and slow, building a beautiful bark and letting that Wagyu beef do the talking.

Same beef. Two cooks. Two completely different ideas.
I guess you’ll have to try both and decide. ❤️

09/03/2026

Tomorrow is the fish fry! Place your order through the form below.

Fish Fry Friday! Place your order through this link https://form.jotform.com/262084645777166

08/31/2026

Fish Fry Friday! Place your order through this link https://form.jotform.com/262084645777166

08/30/2026

A rare weekend off, so we’re on the porch catching up on custom menu requests, the fifth load of laundry going, and perhaps thoughts of fall recipes swirling.

Because when you own a kitchen, “weekend off” is relative. 🍂🥃

As we build menus, I think of growing up in Bardstown when bourbon was simply part of life, alongside local manufacturing and the few local legendary who knew the secrets and traditions.

My Grandma Newton lived on Bartley Avenue after moving from the farm in Holy Cross. On mornings when the temperature and humidity aligned, mash filled the air.

I knew nothing of mash bills, yeast strains, barrel char, or rickhouses. I only knew the smell meant home.

Today, I understand the precision, craftsmanship, and history behind it. We use those same evolving skills to create food that complements bourbon.

What once seemed ordinary now represents so much more. Blessed for the opportunities.

Now, back to the menus—and perhaps the laundry. 🍁

08/28/2026

We’ve been fans from afar for quite some time, and we FINALLY had the chance to make the trip to B & N Food Market in Bagdad and meet Buckshot!

This is the kind of place we absolutely love—a business that has been an anchor in its community for three generations.

The line was out the door, and while we waited, we met the kindest locals giving first-timers like us tips on what to order.

We went BIG and tried the Trinity Platter—brisket, pork chop, ribs and sides—plus the fried fish sandwich.

Every. Single. Thing. was incredible.

There’s just something special about seeing a longtime local business still doing what it does best, with a line of loyal customers out the door to prove it.

If you haven’t been to B & N Food Market, take the drive, support a Kentucky small business, and make sure you arrive HUNGRY! ❤️

08/27/2026

Stop by and see us this week! ❤️

We’re taking a little break next week to rest, recharge, and get ready for the marathon ahead — Bourbon Festival, fall wedding season, Arts & Crafts Festival, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

You may still see us out and about delivering catering orders next week, but the Market will be CLOSED August 31–September 5.

❤️ LABOR DAY • SEPTEMBER 7 — MARKET OPEN!

Come stock up and see us before our little break! Thank you for supporting our small business!

08/25/2026

We just received our third request THIS WEEK for help with food.

That’s unusual for us.

Outside of the temporary food pantry we opened last November, these requests have usually been few and simple to quietly cover. We keep a few things on hand to help when we can, while continuing our weekly commitment to Bethany Haven that we’ve honored for three years.

As a small business, we have some new ideas about ways we can help support our community, but first we want to start a conversation.

What are YOU seeing? We live in the daily grind of our little bubble sometimes.

Through your work, church, organization, business, neighborhood or just everyday life—are you seeing more people reaching out for help?

We have a couple ways we think we can support our community but we want to hear from you! ❤️