Lunch Plus One is a simple outing to enjoy with a friend or visiting relatives or guests. Perhaps now is the time to take a quick road trip and get acquainted with a few places in Kentucky’s capital city.
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The Lunch
![The fried green tomato BLT at Serafini in Frankfurt Kentucky is a great option for lunch.](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0yD31kVi-y8/XHaVbpXZMwI/AAAAAAAAFAY/JftgU8AhNFkUBzG0TfvsjQ6HzM7KQA-8wCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/LunchPlusOneBLFriedGreenTomato4203A.jpg)
Serafini
243 W. Broadway St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Brunch hours: Weekends 11am-3pm
Located across from the Old State Capitol, Serafini serves up a tasty weekend brunch to fortify you for an afternoon of shopping or investigating the commonwealth’s history. Your pick.
![Serafini in Frankfurt has plenty of options for a light lunch](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UX65baMD_Zg/XHaVljAqZxI/AAAAAAAAFAo/Tc0Q_fuvBBY6h1VnJ1vW3rFbbUbD9qb4QCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/LunchPlusOneArugulaPearSalad4247.jpg)
This cute corner bistro serves a fine mix of Italian and Southern fare. I tried the Fried Green Tomato BLT and was not disappointed. Of course, any meal that includes bacon is a treat. It also offers other tasty sandwiches, salads, and starters. If heartiness is your aim, the country ham carbonara or classic lasagna is sure to satisfy.
Plus One: Shopping
![Poor Richards Books in Frankfurt has an incredible selection of good reads](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PmFeKqultZc/XHagjm8PXlI/AAAAAAAAFBI/4oYadY2Y30MvWdZi4krmVj-wH4rTWn01wCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/PoorRichardsBookstore4819.jpg)
If you want to take in a little shopping, there are a variety of places to duck into in the same block as Serafini’s. Poor Richard’s Books offers new and used books in addition to gifts and a fine selection of letterpress books from Kentucky’s own Larkspur Press. Connected to the bookshop is the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe where you can grab a latte or espresso if your energy starts to wane. Also to visit are Completely Kentucky featuring items by Kentucky artisans, an antiques store, and a ceramics studio and gallery.
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History
Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway St.
Tuesday-Saturday
10am-5pm
Adults $8 Veterans $6
The Kentucky Historical Society is located less than a half mile from Serafini’s. Take a stroll through the portraits on display in the Hall of Governors, marvel at the tiny stitches of the handmade quilts, study the handcrafted furniture by Kentucky citizens, and take a look at Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch. (Interesting fact: The watch features in the 2012 film Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis. In one scene you will hear the ticking of Lincoln’s watch. That is the actual recorded sound of the watch on display here at the museum.)
![The Kentucky Historical Society has portraits on display in the Hall of Governors](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyGyzh2fBvI/XHagzJNbQ6I/AAAAAAAAFBU/KVEKuVBSdE0NK96C7CNb90xYAv6JBhrmACK4BGAYYCw/s1600/HallofGovenorsKYHistoricalSociety4758%2B%25281%2529.jpg)
On your way back to Louisville, drive up and check the time on the famous floral clock behind the current Capitol building and then your day is done.
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By Lucy M. Pritchett | Photos by Melissa Donald
P.S. Eat some fish tacos and take a leisurely stroll through this quaint town.
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