Wallace Station: A Savory Blend of Thoroughbred Hospitality and Culinary Acclaim

Ouita Michel's Wallace Station is located in the heart of horse country. The restaurant has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, but many of the business' top customers are members are the horse racing community. Michel spoke with us on the how the Thoroughbred industry has helped make Wallace Station such a success.

Owner Ouita Michel is world-renowned for the family of restaurants she has built in Lexington over the past two decades. Her businesses have been featured in the New York Times, Southern Living, and the Food Network. But Michel said she believes that the horse racing community is the heartbeat of Wallace Station.

In 2003, Chris and Ouita officially opened Wallace Station Deli and Bakery, keeping the same counter that had been used when the building was a general store. From there, they expanded their family of restaurants with several additions throughout Lexington including The Midway Bakery, Windy Corner Market and Restaurant, Smithtown Seafood, and Honeywood Restaurant.

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