When the 36th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow kicks off on Saturday afternoon, several companies will be participating for the first time and they are eager to take advantage of the visibility that the crowds could bring. At least 17 bars and restaurants will participate in this year’s festivities. Each will offer a signature Elijah Craig cocktail. El Mundo’s opened its location in the Highlands a few months before last year’s scaled-down event. Deputy Manager Erika Chavez-Graziano is looking forward to welcoming new faces to the restaurant for the first time. location, ”said Chavez-Graziano. The restaurant will offer free Mexican hot chocolate for kids and sell an adult version with Elijah Craig bourbon and cream tequila. They will also offer homemade margaritas for $ 5. Construction is still underway inside Neat on Bardstown Road, but the bar will be open for people to come in and tour the new space. The new bar caters to fans of bourbon and the past, according to co-owner Danielle Elder. “We’re going for a vintage vibe here. It’s a dark, cozy, vintage vibe – just like the bourbon we sell,” Elder said. Even though their rare bourbons will remain on the shelf, Elder hopes to cash in on people’s curiosity. “Take a look around, take a look at our build, shake our hand and start building the relationships we can’t wait to have,” Elder said. The Darling cocktail bar opened on Sunday on Bardstown Road. . Co-owner Calvin Philley says they hope to appeal to those with a slightly different palate. “If you look at our cocktail list, 75% of the drinks will be gin-based,” said Philley. Although they offer a variety of cocktails, the gin is the center of attention. They also have homemade tonics and prosecco on tap. “We just wanted to do something different and exciting and bring something else to the table,” said Philley. The cart will be back this year to take you to every destination and admire the decorations and live music along the way. The festivities will begin at noon on Saturday and end at 10 p.m. The tree will be lit at 6 p.m. at the corner of Bardstown Road and Grinstead Drive.
When the 36th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow kicks off on Saturday afternoon, several companies will be attending for the first time and they are eager to take advantage of the exposure that the crowds could bring.
At least 17 bars and restaurants will participate in this year’s festivities. Each will offer a signature Elijah Craig cocktail.
El Mundo’s opened its Highland site a few months before last year’s scaled-down event. Deputy Manager Erika Chavez-Graziano is looking forward to welcoming new faces to the restaurant for the first time.
“It’s the visibility. People who really haven’t heard from us before or who don’t know we’re located here that we have a second location,” said Chavez-Graziano.
The restaurant will offer free Mexican hot chocolate for kids and sell an adult version with Elijah Craig bourbon and cream tequila. They will also offer homemade margaritas for $ 5.
Construction is still underway inside Neat on Bardstown Road, but the bar will be open for people to come inside and tour the new space.
The new bar caters to fans of bourbon and the past, according to co-owner Danielle Elder.
“We’re aiming for a vintage vibe here. It’s a dark, cozy, vintage vibe – just like the bourbon we sell,” Elder said.
Even if their rare bourbons will remain on the shelves, Elder hopes to tap people’s curiosity.
“Take a look around, take a look at our build, shake our hand and start building the relationships we can’t wait to have,” Elder said.
Darling’s cocktail bar opened on Sunday on Bardstown Road. Co-owner Calvin Philley says they hope to appeal to those with a slightly different palate.
“If you look at our cocktail list, 75% of the drinks will be gin-based,” said Philley.
Although they offer a variety of cocktails, the gin takes center stage. They also have homemade tonics and prosecco on tap.
“We just wanted to do something different and exciting and bring something else to the table,” said Philley.
The cart will be back this year to take you to each destination and admire the decorations and live music along the way.
The festivities will begin at noon on Saturday and end at 10 p.m. Tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m. at the corner of Bardstown Road and Grinstead Drive.
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