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Highlighting the connections between food and family through stories, recipes and gifts. 

 

 

Welcome to Holly Hill.

Food reflects who we are as a community, rooted in the traditions of those who came before us, and carried forward by the relationships we build.

It’s the intersection of people, places, and ingredients — told one story, one dish, and one memory at a time. As we find our own place within that community, we become part of the greater story, adding our own flavor to its richness.

Welcome to Holly Hill, where we celebrate the stories that make up our food culture. We're glad you're here.


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Stories & Recipes
Punch Notes from Donna
Punch Notes from Donna

We’re happy to report that punch is making a comeback. Our latest favorite is based on a recipe we came up with for our Smorgasbord class, inspired by a punch Ouita made with Vishwesh Bhatt. We made a spiced brown sugar syrup and, with the addition of pineapple juice, orange Curaçao, and sparkling wine, had ourselves quite a merry little punch bowl, now you can too!

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Kneading New Life Into an Old Tradition
Kneading New Life Into an Old Tradition

Beaten biscuits have long been a complicated part of our Southern tradition. As we gather for the holidays, may we honor and respect the memory of those whose hands created food for the nourishment of others. Let’s knead new life into an old tradition by trying our hand at beaten biscuits and strike a blow for remembering, for truth-telling, and for venerating the dignity of working hands.

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Chris on Wine
Chris on Wine

Did you know that Holly Hill Inn has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every single year since opening in 2001? And that we're currently featured in an 11-page holiday spread in its November issue (the one with Padma Lakshmi on the cover?) Spoiler alert: we got more coverage.

While owner Chris Michel and GM Jackie Anthony were tasting Cassoulet wines, we jumped at the chance to ask a few questions about Holly Hill Inn's award-winning list.

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Holly Hill Restaurants

PROUDLY SERVING LOCAL FOOD WITH KENTUCKY HOSPITALITY AT A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS ACROSS CENTRAL KENTUCKY FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS



Carefully curated, well-crafted goods to give and enjoy.

Chef Ouita's Favorite Cookie Box

Chef Ouita's Favorite Cookie Box

Bouquet Garni Mug

Bouquet Garni Mug

Herb Kentucky Print

Herb Kentucky Print

Hamburger Tee

Hamburger Tee



CHEF OUITA MICHEL’S FIRST COOKBOOK!

Just a Few Miles South

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"Just a Few Miles South is a tour of Kentucky and a praise song for place.  It’s meditation on the importance of food in our lives and the importance of being a good neighbor in ways big and small.  Of course it’s a guide to cooking some great dishes, but it's also an introduction to Ouita Michel's fine collection of restaurants, which everyone should visit."  

–Silas House

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