Joe Bologna's Pizzeria & Restaurant - Lexington, KY
N 38° 02.622 W 084° 30.137
16S E 719179 N 4213608
Old & New - A Tradition Begins In 1989, upon moving into the complex renamed Maxwell's Alley, Joe Bologna's Restaurant and Pizzeria became the first restaurant in Lexington with 41 stained-glass windows. A local favorite.
Waymark Code: WM213K
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2007
Views: 104
The following information comes from www.joebolognas.com:
During remodeling to change the Jewish temple into a functioning restaurant, a deliberate effort was made to preserve the style and atmosphere of the original building. The stained-glass windows are the originals, but are now protected by shatter-proof glass on the outside. Inside, the loft chandeliers are refurbished from the synagogue. The wood floors are the same Eastern Kentucky pine installed in 1891, and have simply been sanded and refinished. Of course, some changes were necessary. The bar now stands in the original pulpit area, but even there some of the old building is preserved. The beaded board poplar wood that partially covers the wall and ceiling area is of the same type as the original outer doors. Completely new is the loft, added to increase dining capacity. In keeping with the decor, the wood is poplar and the glass is etched in a diamond pattern to match the design of the stained glass windows. Booths and tables were custom made with wood and fabrics chosen to compliment the colors of the windows. The dominant feature of this Victorian Gothic brick structure, also used for Joe's new logo, remains the huge eighteen foot tall stained-glass window facing Maxwell Street. Whether looking down over a religious congregation or restaurant diners, the beauty and quality of the window add elegance and artistry to this fine old building. We hope you enjoy your visit and for those interested, there is additional information featured in a wall display in our Alley entry.
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Address:
117 West Maxwell
Lexington, KY United States
40508
Do they have a full Italian menu?: yes
Web Site: [Web Link]
Do they have home delivery?: Not Listed
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