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Bowling Green involves both Hwy 68-80 and Hwy 31W and
includes Smiths Grove information (bottom of page)
440 Main Restaurant Contact: Mikki Holmes 440 East Main Ave, Fountain Square
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 793-0450 www.440main.com
Description: Bowling Green's premier restaurant. Conveniently located just minutes in BG's historic downtown overlooking charming Fountain Square Park. Relax in the inviting ambiance of a historic building that compliments the rich heritage of the Deep South. Featuring hand-carved steaks, fresh seafood, New Orleans cuisine and an award-wining wine list. Cuisine: American Bistro Specialties: Hand-carved steak Years in Operation: 8 Days/Hours: Monday - Saturday 5 pm - 10 pm; Monday - Friday 11 am Lunch Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July Featured in Publications: Daily News, Good Housekeeping, Southern Living, Lexington-Herald Leader, Prep Magazine Seating Capacity: 200
Bistro 1129 College Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-9646 thebistrobg.com
Brickyard Cafe Contact: Robert Stupar & Jake Sim
1026 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-6431
Description: Escape the ordinary and prepare for an evening of romatic charm and exquisite Mediterranean and Italian cuisine of an Old World Getaway. Serve a choice of fresh seafood, pasta, hand-carved steaks, homemade bread and desserts. Enjoy ala fresco dining on our patio with great wine list, house martinis and cocktails. Cuisine: Mediterranean & Italian Specialties: Seafood and pastas Years in Operation: 7 Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 11am-4pm Lunch; Monday-Thursday 5-9 pm Dinner; Friday/Saturday 5-10 pm Dinner Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine, Kipplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, Nashville Scene Seating Capacity: 60
Cambridge Market Contact: Mike Hughes
830 Fairview
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-9366
Description: BG's most distinctive delicatessen. Gourmet specials and desserts daily. Voted by BG's Daily News readers Best Deli and Best Caterer Cuisine: Deli Specialties: Soups, sandwiches, daily hot specials, desserts, chicken salad Years in Operation: 10 Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday 10 am - 3 pm Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine, Local publications Seating Capacity: 125
Chaney's Dairy Barn Contact: Carl & Debra Chaney
9191 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-5567 www.chaneysdairybarn.com
Description: Rolling farmland, Jersey cows and premium homemade ice cream are only the beginning at Chaney's. Settle in for lunch or dinner daily and enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts. Choose from a wide selection of Kentucky-made products in the gift shop. Catering, parties, farm tours available. Cuisine: Ice cream, soup, sandwiches, desserts Specialties: Ice Cream Years in Operation: 3 Days/Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm, Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 pm; extended hours in Summer Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas Featured in Publications: Group Tour Magazine; Packaged Travel Insider Seating Capacity: 100
Mariah's Contact: Rick Kelley, Jody Fleming
801 State Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-6878 www.mariahs.com
Description: Located downtown in BG's oldest brick house and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Casual dining and great food and beverages for over 25 years. Serves specialty salads, hand-cut steaks and seafood, delicious pasta dishes and many unique items prepared in our wood-fired brick ovens. Cuisine: American Specialties: Chicken Salad and Prime Rib Years in Operation: Over 25 Days/Hours: Daily 11 am - 10 pm Closures: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day Featured in Publications: Prep Magazine, Kentucky Living Seating Capacity: Banquet up to 100; 225 Dining Room
Riley's Bakery Contact: Dan Riley
819 U.S. 31W Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7636
Description: A full line bakery that has served BG for over 60 years with their made from scratch products. Their most popular items include brownies, cream horns, Hungarian coffee cake and tea cookies. They also make delicious sandwiches with fillings including chicken, tuna, ham and egg salad; cream cheese and pimento cheese. Cuisine: Pastries, sandwiches and baked goods Specialties: Cream Horns and Coffee Cake Years in Operation: 60+ Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday 6:45 am - 2:30 pm Closures: All major holidays Featured in Publications: Seating Capacity: Pick up only
Verdi Contact: Mirsad
410 East Main
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-9817
Description: A quiet getaway for dining and old family recipies is what you'll find at Verdi. Located on Fountain Square, next to Capitol Arts. Cuisine: Mixture of dishes with Bosnian, Greek, German accents, European cuisine Specialties: Bratwurst, steak, pizza, Bavarian cakes & crepes Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am - 10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11am - 11 pm Closures: Christmas, Easter, New Year, Thanksgiving Seating Capacity: 90
SMITHS GROVE
For fresh chicken, beef, pork, summer sausage, tex mex snacks, pork & beef bologna - buy locally made at:
John's Custom Meats 5180 Hydro Pondsville Road
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(just 5 miles off Hwy 68)
(270) 563-4048 www.johnscustommeats.com
Mama Helen's 149 South Main Street
Smiths Grove, KY
(270) 563-2257
Hours: Wed - Sat. 11 am - 6:30 pm; open some Sundays and Tuesdays so call ahead Description: Using Mama Helen's family recipes, sisters Len & Betty fix country favorites like fried chicken, pinto beans, cornbread and sweet potato casserole. You'll have to stand up to make room for desserts like chess pie or yellow cake with caramel icing. Call ahead to place bakery orders.
WMTH CORPORATION PO BOX 51153 BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102 PHONE (270) 781-6858 FAX 781-2949