IP&J Cuban Food

10/12/2025

The results are in for the Cuban Sandwich Competition!

•FAN FAVORITE - DAUGHTERS' SOUTHERN

JUDGES CATEGORIES-
•FAVORITE OVERALL - DOODLES
•BEST SOUTHERN TWIST - DAUGHTERS' SOUTHERN
•BEST TRADITIONAL CUBAN - DOODLES AND RUNNER UP ROLLING OVEN
•MOST UNIQUE -DAUGHTERS' SOUTHERN AND RUNNER UP ROLLING OVEN

We'd like to thank all our participants, our host Mirror Twin Brewing, everyone on the judges' panel, and all the amazing guests who came out today to grub, drink good beer, and vote in our 2nd ever Cuban Sandwich Competition!

10/09/2025

Only a few days to go!!!!
I want to thank Skip Eliot with Kiss FM - Matt, Krista & Paul with FOX 56 - Victor, Madison and Jim & Amber Kennoy - WKYT with WKYT for having me on your shows to discuss the competition!

10/05/2025

ONLY 7 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!

Try a unique mix of Cuban sandwiches from some of Lexington's favorite restaurants & food trucks and get a chance to vote on your fan favorite! At Mirror Twin Brewing Sunday Oct 12th from 12pm-4pm

Competitors -
1) Rolling Oven
2) Daughters' Southern
3) Doodles Breakfast & Lunch

Judges -
1) Jeremy Ashby (Chef Dupree Catering/formerly AZUR)
2) Skip Elliot (KISS FM 96.9)
3) Leandra Forman (Chef/food activist Food Chain)
4) Chris Eddie (Crave founder)
5) Alex Allamon (Lex Food Guide)

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!!!!

$6 per ticket/each ticket can be redeemed for a sandwich.
Buy 4 to try them all and get a chance to vote on the fan favorite!!!

3 ways to purchase tickets now!
1) Message the IP&J Facebook or Instagram page
2) Text (859)237-3366
3) Email [email protected]

09/29/2025

Check out my interview this morning on WKYT discussing the Cuban Sandwich Competition
uhttps://www.wkyt.com/video/2025/09/29/jesus-gonzalez-cuban-sandwich-competition/

Jesus Gonzalez - Cuban Sandwich Competition

09/02/2025

Who will the judges pick as Best Cuban in the Bluegrass at the 2nd ever Cuban Sandwich Competition?!
The judges panel will consist of chef Randal Jacobs, radio personality Skip Elliot, chef/food activist Leandra Forman, Crave founder Chris Eddie, and chef Jeremy Ashby.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GBfmFuHTV/

08/30/2025

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE CUBAN SANDWICH COMPETITION!!!

$6 per ticket/each ticket can be redeemed for a sandwich.
Buy 4 to try them all and get a chance to vote on the fan favorite!!!

3 ways to purchase tickets now!
1) Message the IP&J Facebook or Instagram page
2) Text (859)237-3366
3) Email [email protected]

Try a unique mix of Cuban sandwiches from some of Lexington's favorite restaurants & food trucks and get a chance to vote on your fan favorite!
Competitors -
1) Rolling Oven
2) Daughters' Southern
3) Jane's Farm Fresh Food
4) Doodles Breakfast & Lunch

Judges -
1) Jeremy Ashby (Chef Dupree Catering/formerly AZUR)
2) Skip Elliot (KISS FM 96.9)
3) Leandra Forman (Chef/food activist Food Chain)
4) Chris Eddie (Crave founder)
5) Randal Jacobs (Chef South of Wrigley)