Wednesday, March 24, 2010

AZUR in Bloom This Spring!

AZUR has been busy with a number of projects this early spring. First, we've been preparing for the James Beard House Kentucky-themed dinner in May. Second, we've been getting the patio ready for the Keeneland meet which is just around the corner. Third, we're preparing a piece on our Signature dishes for Kentucky Monthly. Fourth, Chef Ashby is preparing to speak to the U.K. Hospitality Association and fifth, we're prepping new extensions of The AZUR Experience. Oh, and Easter Brunch coming up on Sunday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. By the way, it's easier to keep up by becoming a Fan on Facebook [AZUR restaurant & patio] or following us on Twitter www.twitter.com/AZURrestaurant You're invited!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

AZUR Taking to the Skies

Executive chef Jeremy Ashby and AZUR Co-owner Fred Wohlstein have booked their flights to New York City for the upcoming James Beard Dinner on May 24th. Ashby will be joined by three other Kentucky chefs from the World Equestrian Games 2010 Cookin' in the Bluegrass dinners taking place each night of the games. They will be presenting a five course dinner which showcases many local Kentucky Proud products. Tickets will be available in the first part of April through the James Beard Foundation or OpenTable. Cost is $165.00. We would love to share this experience with some Kentucky fans. Learn more http://azurrestaurant.com/buzz.aspx

Monday, March 8, 2010

AZUR Patio Has First Tables of 2010 Season!


We take pride in the name AZUR restaurant & patio, hence, we open the patio any day the weather cooperates. Today, the Kentucky sunshine smiled on us and the patio was opened for lunch. Honestly, we don't believe anyone would have guessed that a week ago but that's Kentucky weather for you. First patio day of 2010 - March 8. Looking forward to a very long season.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Excitement at AZUR

We are really getting excited at AZUR. The days are getting longer and the sun is shining. Temperatures are slowly rising and that means we are close to patio season. Keeneland is less than a month away from their spring meet. Also, Executive chef Jeremy Ashby has two James Beard Foundation events scheduled (one in New York and one in Lexington). The dates are May 24 and October 6 respectively. Looking forward to seeing many of our fans from across the country over the next few months. After six years, it's hard to believe that we still get a mental "rush" when the spring thaw comes. We hope it never ends.