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CRAVE will return in 2026
Dates TBD
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Crave Kitchen Stage
Saturday, July 27
Emceed by Food Network star and Kentucky native, "Lord Honey" Jason Smith
12 p.m Murray’s Cheese Charcuterie with Wine Pairing
Hosted by Murray’s cheesemonger with Kroger Wine & Spirits’ Chris Blandford, featuring wines from Delicato Family Wines
1 p.m. Gin & Gastronomy: Culinary Adventures with Gin and Chef Jason Smith
Presented by Kroger and Ford’s Gin
2 p.m. Seaside Simplicity:
Easy Seafood Recipes
Hosted by Chef Jeremy Ashby from Azur
3 p.m. Crave Home Chef Challenge
Hosted by chef and emcee Jason Smith
5 p.m. Crave’s Shake & Stir Showdown - ticketed event -21 +up
Local bartenders provide signature cocktails to sample with Woodford Reserve bourbon and Ford’s Gin thanks to Brown-Forman
This is a ticketed event $25
This is a ticketed event $25
6 p.m. Cooking with Wine and Chef Jason Smith
Hosted by Kroger and Delicato Family Wines
7:30-8:30 p.m. Chef Jason Smith Book Signing and Meet & Greet
Crave Kitchen Stage
SUNday, July 28
12 p.m. Perfect Pairings: Wine & Dessert Culinary Demo
Hosted by “America’s Best Baker” winner Jackie Joseph and Kroger Wine & Spirit’s Chris Blandford, featuring Delicato Family Wines
2 p.m. Farm-Fresh Simplicity: Seasonal Produce Cooking
Hosted by Chef John Foster from Sage Rabbit
4 p.m. Lexington Burger Week Burger Battle
The annual battle for the best burger! Contestants were top-voted restaurants from this year's Lexington Burger Week.
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