Crave Kitchen Stage

Friday · July 31

• 5:00 PM

  Murray’s Cheese Charcuterie Happy Hour

  Hosted by Murray’s cheesemonger with Kroger Wine & Spirits’ Chris Blandford.

• 6:00 PM

  Happy Hour Appetizers Made Easy with Chef Jason Smith

  Featuring Strawberry Basil Cheese Toast Points.

• 7:00 PM

  Layered with Love with Chef Jason Smith

  Learn how to make a decadent cornbread trifle.

• 8:00 PM

  Save Room for Dessert with Chef Jason Smith

  Summer Peach Bourbon Tiramisu.

Saturday · August 1

• 12:00 PM

  Hoecake Hoedown with Chef Ouita Michel, Chef Paula Endara & Chef Cole Arimes

  Hosted by Ouita Michel, the Hoecake Hoedown is a lively culinary celebration honoring Appalachian culture and the griddle cakes made famous in Lexington, Kentucky.

• 2:00 PM

  Sip of Summer

  Cool off with the flavors of the season as Kroger’s Adult Beverage Expert Chris Blandford and Food Network star Chef Jason Smith mix up a Spicy Spanglish Margarita and Peach Lemonade Mocktail, perfectly paired with Peach BBQ and candied peaches.

• 3:00 PM

  In Season with Chef Jason Smith

  Grilled Watermelon Steak with Fresh Corn Relish.

• 4:00 PM

  Honeywood Presents: Lexington Burger Week 2026 Winner vs. The House Burger

  Honeywood prepares its signature house burger and the 2026 Lexington Burger Week winning burger for a live taste test as a panel of judges crowns the ultimate champion!

• 5:30 PM

  CRAVE Kinder’s Wing Frenzy

  Race against the clock as fearless wing lovers devour as many wings as possible to claim wing-eating glory.

• 7:00 PM

  Meet the Chef, Jason Smith

  Chat and sip a signature Burnt Tavern cocktail. Snap a photo, get an autograph, and enjoy a little Southern hospitality as Jason signs books and greets fans.