A restaurant in downtown Lexington famous for innovative food and craft beer closes after nearly five years.
But there’s still plenty of time to swing and grab one last round.
Oscar Diggs, which opened in 2018 in the former Merit Furniture building in North Limestone, will be closed from July 9, according to owner Ralph Quillin.
Quillen said the restaurant, which was originally a partnership between his Rooster Brewing in Paris and food truck chefs Gastro Gnomes, thanks the community for its five years of support and love.
Even during the pandemic, he said, the restaurant continued to stay afloat, adding sidewalk seating and opening windows.
He planned to post an ad on social media for clients, saying, “This has been a very difficult decision for us! Oscar Diggs has continued to succeed through it all – the pandemic, employment and so many other issues – all beyond our control.”
“Living at Bluegrass is incredibly special, it has been a pleasure serving the best clients and making incredible friends. We have experienced kindness and love and will always cherish it. We will continue to build in our community in Paris, through our vision with Quillin Leather and Tack and Captain Tuttle’s and a few more future side projects. Stay tuned!”
He said they would focus on growing Quillin Leather and Tack as well as Captain Tuttle’s, a hunting and outdoor venue on Stoner Creek in Bourbon County.
The name Oscar Diggs was an oblique reference to “The Wizard of Oz,” Quillen said: Oscar Diggs was Professor Marvel in Kansas and became the great and powerful Oz in Emerald City. Quillin said he liked the name.