Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives - Lexington

SWEETS N’ TREATS
Add Nuts to any Dessert 50¢
COLOSSAL CAR CRASH Heated Brownie, 3 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream,
Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, Cherries and Funnel Cake Fries $5.59
COLOSSAL
CAR CRASH
BANANA SPLIT Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream, Banana, Strawberry Topping,
Pineapple Topping, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $4.29
SPECIAL
BANANA SPLIT
HOT FUDGE BROWNIE Heated Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream,
Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $3.49
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $2.99
STRAWBERRY OR PINEAPPLE SUNDAE Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry or
Pineapple Topping, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $2.99
ICE CREAM (Dish or Cone) Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry $2.29
FUNNEL CAKE FRIES Covered in Powdered Sugar $3.69
FUNNEL CAKE FRIES
OUR “FAMOUS” STRAWBERRY PIE
Covered with Whipped Cream (seasonal) $3.99
Add Ice Cream $1.00 Whole Pie $8.99
HOT FUDGE
BROWNIE
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Strawberry Topping, Whipped Cream and a Cherry (seasonal) $3.39
Welcome to the Parkette
We’d like to thank you for coming in to visit us today. And we’d like to:
Welcome You Back To The Good Times.
The Parkette is part of Lexington history and we are proud to be a part of it.
The Parkette is known all over the Country and we are very excited to be able
to bring it back to its glory days.
Making History
Since re-opening in March 2009, Parkette has continued to make
history in Lexington.
On August 10, 2009, Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry issued a Proclamation
declaring August 10th Parkette Day. Vice-Mayor Jim Gray presented Parkette
with a plaque at our Grand Re-Opening ceremony.
Parkette was featured on the Food Network’s
Diner’s, Drive-In’s & Dives, featuring Guy Fieri.
Our episode aired on September 20, 2010.
This was a great honor for Parkette and Lexington.
This feature put us on the International map!
Our Story
Jeff and Randy Kaplan are the Co-Owners of the
Parkette Drive-In Restaurant (2008).
Jeff has been a Subway franchisee, here in Lexington, since 1992.
Jeff and his wife Carol came to Lexington from Tampa, Florida where they
met in college at the University of South Florida. It was in Tampa that
Jeff and Carol first discovered Subway.
As a Subway customer himself, Jeff saw the potential for success that Subway
restaurants could have and he wanted to be a part of it. Jeff’s entrepreneurial
spirit took over and he and Carol decided to come to Lexington to be with
family and to open their first Subway franchise. Jeff and Carol have grown
their company and now own several Subway locations here in Lexington.
Randy first came to Kentucky in 1983, graduating from Eastern Kentucky
University with a Law Enforcement Degree in 1984. After 2 ½ years on the
Atlanta Police Department, Randy missed the Bluegrass and returned, to join
the Lexington Police Department in 1986. Upon retiring from the Lexington
Police Department in 2005, Randy worked for the
Fayette County Attorney’s Office, a short
period of time.
Jeff recruited Randy to join his Subway team,
in order to build a Marketing, Catering & Security
Division for his Subway stores (which they still
have today). Randy could not turn down an
opportunity to work with his brother, so he
accepted the challenge.
Parkette was featured in two publications during the World
Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park (October 2010).
This was a once in a lifetime event.
Since re-opening, Parkette has been featured on Television
News and Cable, in the Lexington Herald-Leader, Local Radio,
Business Lexington Magazine, www.visitsouth.com,
Tops In Lex Magazine, Southsider Magazine, a Chevrolet
Commercial, Lane Reports Prep Magazine, Kentucky Monthly
Magazine and many other features across Kentucky.
We’ve launched a series of TV Commercials on Insight Cable.
We also launched a Web Site, Facebook Site and a Twitter Site.
And we’ve only just begun!
Parkette’s History
When Joe Smiley opened the Parkette on November 11, 1951, he had a
dream. He was a pioneer and a visionary in the restaurant industry.
Joe created his own version of the double-decker hamburger called the
“Poor Boy”. Joe brought this burger idea with him from West Virginia.
He named it after the lifestyle he saw there at that time.
Joe said “When the coal strikes were on, every body was starving”.
After working together for the past few years,
“we discovered that we complimented each
other so well, that we wanted to partner up on an
independent project together” (with Jeff still
keeping Subway, of course).
Jeff and Randy decided to purchase Parkette (2008) and return it to its
glory days. We could not let this Lexington landmark and icon be
destroyed (it had closed in 2007).
It took more than 8 months to renovate the entire restaurant, including the
kitchen area, and a total transformation in the dining room. We knew that
Lexington needed the Parkette to look and feel like the “good ol’ days”. A
place where families can go to feel good. A place for great food, with great
service and a great atmosphere. We also felt it was equally important to
keep the car bays with the call boxes, along with our Car Hops, in order
to maintain the tradition of the Parkette. We also felt it was important to
continue with the Hot Rod and Car Club shows as well. We hope you agree.
It is our pleasure to bring that to you.
When Joe came to Lexington, he said “Lord God, this town’s wide open for
a drive-in”. When Parkette was built, it was surrounded by nothing but dirt
roads. His first night open, there was a rain storm and Joe was afraid the
customers would get stuck in the mud, so he hired a tow truck driver to
help folks get in and out.
We feel that it is an honor to re-open the Parkette
for the city of Lexington, and for the nostalgia
and Drive-In lovers everywhere.
Joe believed that good food at a good price would bring folks in. We agree!
We still use fresh ground beef and fresh chicken (and we’re still using Joe’s
original famous fried chicken recipe).
And Welcome Back to the Good Times!
The famous Parkette sign was built in 1957 and is a symbol of Lexington.
It stands as a monument overlooking New Circle Road. The Parkette sign has
moving cars, moving arrows and a Car Hop that stands over New Circle,
ready to serve all who pass by. The sign itself is a landmark and a
point of reference for this section of the city.
As Seen On
Please visit our web site: www.theparkette.com
Diners, Drive-Ins,
and Dives
Sincerely, Jeff & Randy Kaplan (2008)
859-254-8723
Open 11 a.m. Monday thru Saturday • Closed Sundays
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1230 East New Circle Road • Lexington, Kentucky 40505
859-254-8723 • fax 859-381-0617
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8 PIECES
FAMILY BOX
AUTHENTIC
CHICAGO STYLE
HOT DOGS
WING BOX
OUR “FAMOUS”
FRIED CHICKEN
FAMILY FEAST
All White Add $5.00 to 8pc & $10.00 to 16pc
8 PIECES- 3 Legs, 3 Thighs, 2 Breasts, 6 Rolls,
1 Pint of Slaw, 1 Pint of Gravy with Fries or Tater
Tots $19.99 Substitute Onion Rings for only $4.00
16 PIECES- 6 Legs, 6 Thighs, 4 Breasts, 12 Rolls,
2 Pints of Slaw, 2 Pints of Gravy with Fries or Tater
Tots $34.99 Substitute Onion Rings for only $8.00
OUR FAMOUS “POOR BOY”
Two All-Beef Patties (Full 1/4 lb.), Cheese, Slice of
Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Mustard and
Parkette Sauce on a Toasted Double Decker Bun.
Served with Fries or Tater Tots $4.79
Served with Gravy, Fries or Tater Tots,
Hot Roll and Cole Slaw
Substitute Onion Rings for only $1.00
Breaded Chuckwagon Patty, Cheese, Lettuce,
Tomato, Pickle and Parkette Sauce. Served with
Fries or Tater Tots $4.39
With Onion Rings $5.39
Sandwich Only $3.39
Make it like a Country Fried Steak,
add a Side of Gravy 69¢
WINGS
Naked, Barbecue or Buffalo Style
6 Pieces $7.39
12 Pieces $9.89
GIZZARDS 8 Gizzards $5.99
LIVERS 8 Livers $5.69
JOYCE’S CHOICES
Add Fries or Tater Tots $1.00
Add Onion Rings $2.00 Add Bacon 50¢
FRIED
BOLOGNA
FRIED BOLOGNA served on Grilled Texas
Toast with Sautéed Onions, Cheese
and Chipoltle-mayo Sauce $3.69
GRILLED or FRIED CHICKEN served
on Toasted Bun with Lettuce,
Tomato and Pickle. Served:
Naked, BBQ or Buffalo Style $4.39
GRILLED
or FRIED
CHICKEN
GRILLED or
FRIED PORK
TENDERLOIN
2 Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips, 2 Golden
Fried Whitefish Filets, 12 Baby Shrimp.
Served with Fries or Tater Tots, Hot Roll,
Cole Slaw and Gravy $14.99
Substitute Onion Rings for only $1.00
FROM THE GRILL
SMILEY BOY
GRILLED or FRIED PORK TENDERLOIN
served on a Toasted Bun with Lettuce,
Tomato, Pickle and Parkette Sauce $4.39
GRILLED CHEESE served on Grilled
Texas Toast (Plain or Dressed). Dressed
comes with Lettuce, Tomato and
Parkette sauce $2.39
BLT served on Texas Toast with Bacon,
Lettuce, Tomato and Parkette sauce $3.39
CHICKEN SALAD served on Texas Toast (Plain,
Grilled or Toasted) with Lettuce and Tomato $4.39
CHICAGO DOG- with Mustard, Chopped Onion,
Sport Peppers, Neon Relish, Tomato, Pickle Spear
and Celery Salt on a Steamed Poppy Seed Bun.
Served with Fries or Tater Tots:
Regular $4.89
Jumbo $5.59
With Onion Rings $5.89
With Onion Rings $6.59
Chicago Dog Only $3.89
Chicago Dog Only $4.59
CHILI DOG- with Cheese, Chopped Onions
and Mustard, served with Fries or Tater Tots:
Regular $4.69
Jumbo $5.39
With Onion Rings $5.69
With Onion Rings $6.39
Chili Dog Only $3.69
Chili Dog Only $4.39
CHICAGO DOG
CHICKEN STRIPS 3 Pieces $6.89
CHICKEN N’ THE SEA COMBO
SMILEY BOY
CHILI DOG
½ DARK 2 Legs and 2 Thighs $7.39
½ MIXED 1 Leg, 1 Thigh
and 1 Breast $7.39
½ ALL WHITE 2 Breasts $7.89
¼ ALL DARK 1 Leg and 1 Thigh $6.39
¼ WHITE 1 Breast $6.89
With Onion Rings $5.79
Sandwich Only $3.79
POOR BOY
HOT DOG- Served with Fries or Tater Tots
Regular $4.39
Jumbo $4.99
With Onion Rings $5.39
With Onion Rings $5.99
Hot Dog Only $3.39
Hot Dog Only $3.99
Available toppings:
sour kraut, chopped onions, sport peppers, neon relish,
tomatoes, pickle spear, mustard or ketchup
Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle and
Ketchup on a Toasted Bun.
Add Fries or Tater Tots $1.00
Add Onion Rings $2.00 Add Bacon 50¢
Add Chili to any Burger for only 79¢
TRIPLE
CHEESEBURGER
HAMBURGER $2.29
DOUBLE HAMBURGER- ¼ LB $3.29
TRIPLE HAMBURGER $4.29
CHEESEBURGER $2.39
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER- ¼ LB $3.39
TRIPLE CHEESEBURGER $4.39
BIG LEX BURGER
Served on Grilled Texas Toast, with 2 Burgers,
2 Slices of Cheese, Sautéed Onions,
BIG LEX
2 Bacon Strips and BBQ Sauce.
BURGER
Served with Fries
or Tater Tots $5.39
With Onion Rings $6.39
Sandwich Only $4.39
PATTY MELT
Served on Grilled Texas Toast, with 2 Burgers,
2 Slices of Cheese, Sautéed Onions
and Chipotle-mayo Sauce. Served PATTY MELT
with Fries or Tater Tots $4.79
With Onion Rings $5.79
Sandwich Only $3.79
SALADS
SOUP OR
CHILI
TOSSED SALAD Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
and Shredded Cheese $4.99
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD Lettuce,
Tomato, Onion and Shredded Cheese $6.99
FRIED CHICKEN SALAD Lettuce, Tomato,
Onion and Shredded Cheese $6.99
SOUP OF
THE DAY
(Seasonal) $3.29
CHILI with
Chopped Onion
and Shredded
Cheese $3.29
Homemade Dressing: Ranch
Packaged Dressings: Honey Mustard, 1000 Island,
Bleu Cheese, Lite Italian and Fat-Free Ranch
KID’S CRUISIN
MEALS
Served with Fries or Tater Tots
and a Kid’s Soft Drink. Served Plain.
HOT DOG $4.69
GRILLED CHEESE $4.69
BURGER $4.69
CHEESEBURGER $4.69
CHICKEN STRIPS $4.69
KID’S SHAKE $2.69
FISHERMAN’S SPECIAL
Golden Fried Whitefish Filets served on a Toasted Bun
with Lettuce, Pickle, Coleslaw and Tartar Sauce.
Served with Fries
FISHERMAN’S
SPECIAL
or Tater Tots $5.39
With Onion Rings $6.39
Sandwich Only $4.39
GONE FISHIN’
HAND-SPUN SHAKES
Vanilla and Chocolate
Regular (16 oz.) $2.69 Large (24 oz.) $3.89
Add Candy (Peanut Butter, M&M’s, Oreo’s, Reese’s)
Or Fruit (Bananas, Strawberries or Pineapple) 50¢
MALTS
Regular (16 oz.) $2.79 Large (24 oz.) $3.99
Served with Fries or Tater Tots,
Hot Roll and Cole Slaw
Substitute Onion Rings for only $1.00
FLOATS
BABY SHRIMP 1/2 lb $7.89
FISH FILETS 3 Pieces $7.99
SEAFOOD COMBO 2 Fish,
1 dozen Baby Shrimp $9.99
SEAFOOD COMBO
DRINKS
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
Served with an Extra Large
Heap of Fries, Chili and
Shredded Cheddar Cheese $3.99
SIDES
Orange Crush, Root Beer or Your
Choice of any Fountain Beverage
Regular (24 oz.) $2.69
Large (32 oz.) $3.89
For “Old-Fashioned Style” Soft Drinks
add Cherry or Vanilla Flavorings for only 10¢
Regular 24 oz. $1.99 Large 32 oz. $2.29
CHILI
CHEESE
FRIES
FRENCH FRIES $1.59
TATER TOTS $1.59
ONION RINGS $2.59
COLE SLAW Single 99¢ Pint $2.99
GRAVY Single 69¢ Pint $1.79
ROLLS Each 49¢ Half Dozen $2.69
Baker’s Dozen $4.99
FRESH BREWED SWEET
OR UNSWEETENED TEA
Regular (24 oz.) $1.99 Large (32 oz.) $2.29
BOTTLED WATER $1.99
MILK $1.99 CHOCOLATE MILK $1.99
COFFEE/HOT TEA/HOT CHOCOLATE
12 oz. $1.49