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Choose how LEXtoday City Editor Aayat should spend her bonus day in Lexington.

February 28, 2024 • 
Bailey LeFever, Danielle Johnson, Hanna Williford, Aayat Ali
Aayat + Molly in front of The Burl's mural that reads "Buy the ticket, take the ride."

City Editor Aayat wants to “Buy the ticket and take the ride.” | Photo by LEXtoday

Hey, Lexington. City Editor Aayat here. As you may know, today is Leap Day, which means we have an entire extra day to enjoy.

It got me thinking, “How would I spend a bonus day around town?” But I need your help. Fill out this poll and I’ll do what you, as a collective audience, choose in an upcoming newsletter.

Wake up and smell the…

  • Bagels
  • Biscuits
  • Donuts

Head to work at...

Aayat + Molly after running the Reforest 5K.

Throwing it back to when City Editors Aayat + Molly ran the Reforest the Bluegrass 5K. | Photo by LEXtoday

Get some afternoon exercise by...

Grab dinner at...

  • Corto Lima
  • Everest Nepalese & Indian Cuisine
  • PieTana
  • Zim’s Cafe

Enjoy evening entertainment by...

Is there something else you’d like to see me do? Drop your suggestions at the end of the poll. I can’t guarantee I can fit it in, but I promise I’ll try.

Bonus: I’ll report back next month with an update of everything you chose, and I completed.

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