Flavors of ShelbyKY: Next Step Cafe

Getting a coffee from Next Step Cafe does more than kickstarting your morning. It helps students with high-functioning autism better understand the work environment, and give them more of an idea of what they want to do with their career. Suellen Barnes, the Executive Director of the Next Step…

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Flavors of ShelbyKY: McKinley's Cafe

For 30 years, McKinley's Cafe has been an integral part of Shelbyville, Kentucky. Originally founded by the McKinley family, it's now in the hands of Graham Weber — a former Marriott chef who cherishes the role of keeping this iconic cafe known for its delicious paninis and deserts, plus most…

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Flavors of ShelbyKY: Chi-Pie

The third episode of ShelbyKY shines the spotlight on Chi-Pie. Newly opened in September 2025, this pizza place has amassed a legion of followers. Owner Corey Godbey took his love of making pizza in Chicago and brought it to his native Kentucky with Simpsonville being the site. Learn what goes into…

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Flavors of ShelbyKY: The Bell House

Introducing Flavors of ShelbyKY, a series of videos highlighting some of the most popular restaurants in Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County, Kentucky. These episodes will document the history of these restaurants, the backgrounds of those who prepare the delicious food served, and feature…

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A Foodie's 48-Hour Guide to ShelbyKY

Restaurants in ShelbyKY (Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Shelby County, Kentucky) have been heralded as some of the Commonwealth’s best. With a diverse selection of food, expert chefs with decades of experience, and beautiful buildings that are filled with history, you truly could spend an entire two…

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