Kentucky may not be a place you immediately think of as being on the “cutting edge” of the culinary scene, but it soon will be. All across The Bluegrass State, there are talented local chefs making magic in their kitchens, elevating Kentucky cuisine to unprecedented new heights. This is perhaps best exemplified at The Freight House, a restaurant owned and operated by Bluegrass chef (and “Top Chef Kentucky” runner up) Sara Bradley. At The Freight House, you’ll dine on down-home Kentucky cuisine that’s truly inspired, and the entire experience will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about our state’s fare.
Located in Paducah, Kentucky, The Freight House is a place that’s a become a proud fixture in the community.
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Built in a historic train depot, The Freight House opened in 2015, under the helm of Chef Sara Bradley.
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You may recognize Bradley as the runner up from “Top Chef Kentucky.” But the fame has not gone to her head; in person, she is winsome and welcoming.
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Inside, the atmosphere is warm and cozy, with a rustic, farmhouse kind of feel. It’s a place you’ll want to sit and stay.
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The Freight House’s menu is full of Kentucky classics, like skillet cornbread, grits, and fried chicken.
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Chef Sara’s version of Nashville Hot Chicken is truly “Top Chef” level; a dish that needs to be on every Kentucky foodie’s bucket list.
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A Kentucky picnic must, you’ll even find down-home classics like deviled eggs here, too.
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And if you’re craving a simple burger that’s just really, really good, you’ll find that here, too.
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The Freight House’s menu is very meat-forward (sorry, vegetarians!). But Chef Sara takes care to use only the most responsibly sourced beef.
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And you can taste the difference – their braised bacon, for example, is the stuff of dreams.
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And in true Kentucky fashion, there is an extensive selection of spirits for the perfect cap to your meal.
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The fare here isn’t fussy; it’s rustic and homey, full of heart and soul – just like The Bluegrass State herself.
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Come, stay, and be nourished at The Freight House, a place that’s already become one of Kentucky’s most beloved restaurants.
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The Freight House truly is a wonderful Kentucky treasure, and place worth discovering for yourself. Definitely plan a trip to Paducah to dine here — and plan on ordering the skillet cornbread, because it’s perfection.
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Paducah, it seems, is becoming quite the culinary hub in The Bluegrass State; it’s also home to this nationally recognized, award-winning barbecue joint!
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Address: the freight house, 330 S 3rd St Suite 102, Paducah, KY 42003, USA
