GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — A new restaurant-style kitchen opens Thursday in Georgetown, serving free meals to anyone in Scott County who needs them — no questions asked.

Russ' Kitchen, located on East Washington Street, is a collaboration between the Matt Welch Development Group and Amen House. The project honors the memory of 12-year-old Russ Bourget, who died in a UTV accident last year.

"He is the inspiration of this place," said Michele Carlisle, Amen House executive director.

Russ had big dreams of helping others, with "give Amen House 10 outfits" listed as number four on his bucket list.

"He was rather young, but one of his passions was the Amen House so we named it in his honor," said Matt Welch, a developer.

The kitchen has been in preparation for about a month, with Chef Jake

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