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Lexington: Downtown Walking Food & History Tour
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What to order at Char on Ashland
- Signature dishes
- Wood-fired pizza, Fluffy pancakes
- Editor tip
- Japanese-style fluffy pancakes anchor the morning menu; dinner picks up again at 17:00 after a short break.
CuisineCafe
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodChevy Chase
HoursSun-Thu 06:00-16:00, 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 06:00-16:00, 17:00-22:00
Phone+1 859 407 1100
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Location
Address: 316 S Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
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