heart of kentucky at the james beard house
this past february, chef sara had the opportunity to cook at the famed james beard house in new york city
an evening of john williams & friends costume contest
freight house is, and always has been, a huge proponent of the arts. we proudly showcase art from local, regional, and national artists on our walls….
how to organize, shop, and plan like a professional chef
as we hope you know, one of chef sara’s missions as a restaurant owner and community figure is to share the knowledge she has gained throughout her education and professional career…
paducah bourbon society’s holiday dinner party
as you probably can deduce, we love the paducah bourbon society. it’s by far one of the coolest clubs in paducah, run by some very classy and palate-knowledgeable folks…
bravo’s top chef: season 16 contestant sara bradley is expecting her first child
the daily dish shared chef sara’s exciting news and how the “party mom” moniker ultimately came to fruition.
courier journal: how to visit all the places featured on ‘top chef’ 16
the courier journal takes you on a road trip to all the locations featured in the season (that we know of), including challenge locations, places cast and crew dined, and restaurants owned by current and former kentucky contestants.
live with lee & haley: kentucky native begins quest to be “top chef”
chef sara stopped by “live with lee & haley” ahead of the season’s premiere to talk shop and prepare a seasonal freight house plate.
insider louisville: brown theatre viewing party fans place their bets on ‘top chef kentucky’ contestants
the brown theatre in louisville hosted a viewing party for the premiere, and attendants placed bets on who they thought would win and who they were pulling for in the competition.
murray ledger: paducah native represents kentucky cuisine on ‘top chef’
the murray ledger interviewed chef sara after surviving the first episode of top chef kentucky, discussing the show, her background, and western kentucky cuisine.
courier journal: meet the kentucky contestant on the upcoming season of ‘top chef’
the courier journal previews the upcoming season of top chef, set in kentucky, and interviews chef sara, the lone kentuckian competing.
style blueprint: sara bradley of “top chef kentucky” – faces of the south
style blueprint interviewed chef sara for their “faces of the south” series, giving a little insight into who she is and what she’s all about.
west kentucky star: chef sara bradley survives in top chef tv debut
chef sara talked with the west kentucky star about some of her experiences on the show and what it’s like being in front of the camera.
whas 11 abc: kentucky native competing in ‘top chef’ season 16
whas 11 interviewed chef sara ahead of the premiere to talk about freight house and representing kentucky in the upcoming season of top chef.
hamburg journal: when does bravo’s top chef kentucky premiere?
the monthly magazine offers its own preview of the much anticipated top chef season, and tips their cap to the only kentucky chef to be competing.
ace weekly: top chef comes to kentucky: burgoo, bourbon and benedectine, oh my
ace weekly previews season 16 of top chef and shouts out the “hometown girl” and freight house.
smiley pete: new “top chef” season validates kentucky’s growing renown as a dining destination
the online publication highlights the upcoming season of top chef, including a nod to kentucky cuisine, and chef sara bradley as the lone kentucky contestant.
top chef kentucky: chef sara to participate in upcoming season
chef sara will be competing in season 16 of top chef, which is set primarily in kentucky. get your first look at the upcoming season.
lonely planet: under the radar usa – creativity & culture in paducah, kentucky
lonely planet makes the case for why paducah should be on everyone’s radar, and kindly shows freight house a little love along the way.
chicago tribune: why visit paducah? because artists, preservationists and foodies think you should.
the chicago tribune seconded the notion that paducah is most certainly THE place to visit, for some really good reasons.
thrillist: these bold new takes on southern classics are reinventing the region’s cuisine.
thrillist gave chef sara and freight house a shout out after getting wind of our hot damn hot brown in their reinvented southern cuisine feature.
lexington herald leader: why visit paducah? because artists, preservationists and foodies think you should.
the lexington herald leader made its way to paducah to see what all of the hype was about, and showed chef sara, bebe, and freight house some love.
paducah sun: local restaurant promotes asian carp
the paducah sun met with chef sara to discuss how this local fish made its way to the menu, and how eating it just might be the best solution to overpopulation.
styleblueprint: worthy of a road trip
styleblueprint nashville listed freight house as “worthy of a road trip” in a recent weekend update that showcases small towns with a lot to offer.
wkms – something from nothing: sara bradley’s recipe for freight house
justin lewis of wkms interviewed chef sara for their “something from nothing” podcast, where she talks about her first experiences in the kitchen and how she came about bringing freight house to paducah.
garden & gun: standout southern easter dishes
garden & gun magazine once again shout out freight house’s famous spicy beer cheese on their list of standout dishes to elevate your easter gathering.
garden & gun: an angel’s share in kentucky
garden & gun profiled chef sara and her extensive bourbon collection, how she chooses her stock, and why we should be drinking it (and not saving).
edible louisville: chef sara bradley & freight house, paducah
edible louisville shared the recent freight house feature from ky tourism’s “better in the bluegrass” initiative, where chef sara, and freight house were profiled as one of the “featured restaurants” in kentucky.
kentucky tourism: better in the bluegrass
kentucky tourism recently launched a campaign to promote the culinary arts in kentucky, highlighting the state’s incredible culinary diversity. freight house is listed as the featured restaurant for the western kentucky region on kentucky tourism’s list of featured restaurants.
thrillist: the best small-town restaurant in every state
thrillist created a list of what they deemed the best small-town restaurants in every state. freight house was named best in kentucky.
paducah sun: paducah delegation brings flavors, ideas from mexico
the paducah sun breaks down paducah, and freight house’s participation in the “sabores y saberes” festival, where chef bradley, along with local aritsts and musicians, cooked, performed and entertained in san cristobal de las casas, mexico.
wkms: paducah to be featured at artisanal and gastronomic festival in mexico
wkms highlights the upcoming trip by chef bradley to san cristobal de las casas, mexico, where she, alongside other paducah artists, were invited to participate in the “sabores y saberes” artisanal and gastronomic festival.
wkms: two kentucky chefs to bring taste of bluegrass to james beard house
wkms profiled the “heart of kentucky” dinner at the james beard house, which featured chef sara and chef ouita michel.
wpsd: sara bradley named entrepreneur of the year
the paducah area chamber of commerce celebrated local businesses and nonprofit organizations with awards during its annual meeting and business celebration. freight house chef and proprietor sara bradley was named paducah’s entrepreneur of the year.
west kentucky star: chef sara to represent kentucky at NYC event
the west kentucky star provided a feature on chef sara in anticipation of the james beard foundation dinner.
paducah sun: freight house chef to cook at acclaimed NYC eatery
the paducah sun interviewed chef sara about her invitation to cook at the famed james beard house to promote kentucky cuisine.
lexington herald reader: kentucky chefs will wow culinary scene with carp, chicken livers
the lexington herald reader gives a rundown of chefs sara bradley and ouita michel ahead of their james beard foundation dinner.
food & wine: why restaurants are obsessing over ale-8-one
food & wine magazine profiled chef bradley, and other kentucky chefs, who have been incorporating the famous kentucky soft drink into their cooking processes.
mccracken county public library: how to host the perfect dinner party
chef bradley hosted a class at the mccracken county public library on how to host the perfect dinner party for the local public, including tips, tricks, and a full menu for your event.
fine cooking: chef’s must-have tools
chef bradley lists one of her must-have tools everyone should have in their kitchen.
chicago tribune: former chicago chef returns home
the chicago tribune profiled chef bradley and freight house for the lifestyle and travel section.
midwest living: weekend getaway in paducah, ky
midwest living featured paducah, ky in its regional travel section, listing freight house as one of the ways to “taste paducah.”
jen around the world: the first and only farm to table restaurant in paducah, ky
jennifer sikora, a lifestyle, food and travel blogger, visited the freight house and wrote a review based on her experience.
edible louisville: bluegrass favorite restaurant/chef
chef bradley was featured on edible louisville’s local hero awards, receiving their “favorite restaurant/chef” title in the bluegrass region.
garden & gun: when beer meets cheese
garden & gun featured the famous freight house beer cheese recipe and a little bit about its kentucky heritage for their section titled “the skillet.”
great bourbon bars: freight house
freight house is proud to be included in the list of america’s great bourbon bars.
tasting table: best small towns for food in the us
freight house was featured as one of the destinations to eat in tasting table’s “best small towns for food in the united states.”
usa today: fall’s juiciest apple dishes and drinks
usa today featured freight house’s apple bourbon crisp on their list of “fall’s juiciest apple dishes and drinks.”
know where your food comes from: farm to table dining
freight house is listed on the “know where your food comes from” website promoting local and sustainable agriculture that cares for people, animals, land and water.
the southern: chef sara bradley and freight house return to her roots
the southern life & style section featured an in-depth interview with chef bradley regarding her paducah ties, her mission, and how she is working to redefine southern cooking.
thrillist: underrated southern towns you need to be spending a lot more time in.
thrillist named freight house “must-eat food” in paducah in this list of underrated southern towns you need to be spending a lot more time in.
wkms underwriter spotlight: freight house restaurant
dixie lynn, and underwriter for wkms in murray, profiled freight house for the news organization shortly after opening.
paducah life: new southern cuisine for downtown paducah
profile in paducah life magazine of chef bradley and freight house to announce the opening and chef bradley’s deep ties to the community.
midtown market: fire up the grill
midtown market invited chef bradley to come and grill some of her own favorite flavors for the summertime.
wpsd: farm to table food coming to paducah
wpsd feature on chef sara bradley and the grand opening of freight house, western kentucky’s first farm to table restaurant.
wkms: meet the chef of freight house
chef bradley’s interview with wkms prior to freight house’s grand opening.
