Open 11 a.m. Monday thru Saturday • Closed Sundays 1230 East New Circle Road • Lexington, Kentucky 40505

859-254-8723 • fax 859-381-0617

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Welcome to the ParketteWe’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 HistorySince 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!

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 HistoryWhen 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”.

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.

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).

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.

Our StoryJeff 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.

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.

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.

Please visit our web site: www.theparkette.com

And Welcome Back to the Good Times!

Sincerely, Jeff & Randy Kaplan (2008) 859-254-8723

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

BANANA SPLIT Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream, Banana, Strawberry Topping, Pineapple Topping, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream and a Cherry $4.29

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

OUR “FAMOUS” STRAWBERRY PIE Covered with Whipped Cream (seasonal) $3.99

Add Ice Cream $1.00 Whole Pie $8.99

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKEStrawberry Topping, Whipped Cream and a Cherry (seasonal) $3.39

HOT FUDGE BROWNIEFUNNEL CAKE FRIES

SPECIAL BANANA SPLIT

COLOSSAL CAR CRASH

Provided by Sysco Louisville, Inc.

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FAMILY FEASTAll 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” FRIED CHICKEN

Served with Gravy, Fries or Tater Tots, Hot Roll and Cole Slaw

Substitute Onion Rings for only $1.00

½ DARK 2 Legs and 2 Thighs $7.39½ MIXED 1 Leg, 1 Thigh

and 1 Breast $7.39½ ALL WHITE 2 Breasts $7.89

¼ ALL DARK 1 Leg and 1 Thigh $6.39¼ WHITE 1 Breast $6.89

CHICKEN STRIPS 3 Pieces $6.89

WINGS Naked, Barbecue or Buffalo Style

6 Pieces $7.39 12 Pieces $9.89

GIZZARDS 8 Gizzards $5.99LIVERS 8 Livers $5.69

8 PIECESFAMILY BOX WING BOX

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

With Onion Rings $5.79Sandwich Only $3.79

SMILEY BOYBreaded Chuckwagon Patty, Cheese, Lettuce,

Tomato, Pickle and Parkette Sauce. Served with Fries or Tater Tots $4.39

With Onion Rings $5.39Sandwich Only $3.39

Make it like a Country Fried Steak, add a Side of Gravy 69¢

POOR BOY

SMILEY BOY

FROM THE GRILLServed 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¢

HAMBURGER $2.29DOUBLE HAMBURGER- ¼ LB $3.29

TRIPLE HAMBURGER $4.29

CHEESEBURGER $2.39DOUBLE 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, 2 Bacon Strips and BBQ Sauce.

Served with Fries or Tater Tots $5.39

With Onion Rings $6.39Sandwich Only $4.39

PATTY MELT Served on Grilled Texas Toast, with 2 Burgers, 2 Slices of Cheese, Sautéed Onions and Chipotle-mayo Sauce. Served with Fries or Tater Tots $4.79With Onion Rings $5.79Sandwich Only $3.79

TRIPLECHEESEBURGER

BIG LEX BURGER

PATTY MELT

JOYCE’S CHOICESAdd Fries or Tater Tots $1.00

Add Onion Rings $2.00 Add Bacon 50¢

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 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

FRIED BOLOGNA

GRILLED or FRIED CHICKEN

GRILLED or FRIED PORK

TENDERLOIN

CHICKEN N’ THE SEA COMBO 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

AUTHENTIC CHICAGO STYLE

HOT DOGS

CHILI DOG- with Cheese, Chopped Onions and Mustard, served with Fries or Tater Tots: Regular $4.69 Jumbo $5.39With Onion Rings $5.69 With Onion Rings $6.39 Chili Dog Only $3.69 Chili Dog Only $4.39

HOT DOG- Served with Fries or Tater Tots Regular $4.39 Jumbo $4.99With 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

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 $5.59With Onion Rings $5.89 With Onion Rings $6.59 Chicago Dog Only $3.89 Chicago Dog Only $4.59

CHILI DOGCHICAGO DOG

KID’S CRUISIN MEALS

Served with Fries or Tater Tots and a Kid’s Soft Drink. Served Plain.

HOT DOG $4.69GRILLED CHEESE $4.69

BURGER $4.69CHEESEBURGER $4.69CHICKEN STRIPS $4.69

KID’S SHAKE $2.69

FISHERMAN’S SPECIALGolden Fried Whitefish Filets served on a Toasted Bun

with Lettuce, Pickle, Coleslaw and Tartar Sauce. Served with Fries or Tater Tots $5.39

With Onion Rings $6.39 Sandwich Only $4.39

GONE FISHIN’Served with Fries or Tater Tots,

Hot Roll and Cole Slaw Substitute Onion Rings for only $1.00

BABY SHRIMP 1/2 lb $7.89FISH FILETS 3 Pieces $7.99SEAFOOD COMBO 2 Fish,

1 dozen Baby Shrimp $9.99

SALADSTOSSED SALAD Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

and Shredded Cheese $4.99GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD Lettuce,

Tomato, Onion and Shredded Cheese $6.99FRIED CHICKEN SALAD Lettuce, Tomato,

Onion and Shredded Cheese $6.99Homemade Dressing: Ranch

Packaged Dressings: Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Bleu Cheese, Lite Italian and Fat-Free Ranch

SIDESFRENCH FRIES $1.59

TATER TOTS $1.59ONION RINGS $2.59

COLE SLAW Single 99¢ Pint $2.99GRAVY Single 69¢ Pint $1.79

ROLLS Each 49¢ Half Dozen $2.69 Baker’s Dozen $4.99

DRINKSFor “Old-Fashioned Style” Soft Drinks

add Cherry or Vanilla Flavorings for only 10¢Regular 24 oz. $1.99 Large 32 oz. $2.29

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

FRESH BREWED SWEET OR UNSWEETENED TEA

HAND-SPUN SHAKES Vanilla and Chocolate

Regular (16 oz.) $2.69 Large (24 oz.) $3.89Add 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

FLOATS Orange Crush, Root Beer or Your Choice of any Fountain Beverage

Regular (24 oz.) $2.69 Large (32 oz.) $3.89SEAFOOD COMBO

FISHERMAN’S SPECIAL

CHILI CHEESE FRIESServed with an Extra Large

Heap of Fries, Chili and Shredded Cheddar Cheese $3.99 CHILI

CHEESE FRIES

SOUP OR CHILI

SOUP OF THE DAY

(Seasonal) $3.29CHILI with

Chopped Onion and Shredded Cheese $3.29