Culture

Smiling person in a kitchen holds a foil container of colorful food with vegetables, surrounded by cookware and plants.
Food
Turning up the heat: Lexington chef Sam Fore competes on Food Network
The James Beard finalist is bringing her Sri Lankan-inspired cooking to national television while celebrating 10 years of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop with limited Saturday pop-ups in Lexington.
April 20, 2026 01:04 PM
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Gwenda Bond
A photo of a log cabin with wooden beams and bed with white linens.
Culture
Four Lexington Airbnbs worthy of a staycation
November 9, 2021
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Molly Thompson
a bar and bar stools
Culture
Lexington’s best sports bars and coffee shops
November 8, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
A military humvee.
Culture
Week of Valor events honor + support Lexington Veterans
November 5, 2021
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Molly Thompson
a soccer ball on a futsal court
City
Lexington’s new futsal court
November 4, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
A woman + man standing in between two horse statues.
Culture
Meet the two gurus behind LEXtoday
November 3, 2021
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Molly Thompson
An outside view of Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Culture
Kentucky Book Festival highlights Bluegrass authors
November 1, 2021
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Molly Thompson
White fireplace and mantle with Kayla Weber Art placed above.
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Culture
6AM Rewards and Referral Program
November 1, 2021
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Kimberly Cutler
a horse out in the pasture
Culture
Lexington’s best photographers
October 29, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
a rendering of the Town Branch Commons trail
City
Lexington’s plans for spending its $120 million in ARPA funds
October 27, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
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Nonprofits
How to participate in National Philanthropy Day
November 15 is National Philanthropy Day, so we’re sharing some of our favorite ways to give back to the community.
November 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
The exterior of the Lexington Opera House at night
Events
Highlights from the Lexington Opera House
Holidays have you playing host? Keep everyone entertained with these current + upcoming shows at the historic Lexington Opera House.
November 13, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two plates of food, one that has a Dutch Baby Pancake and the other with a hopped salad.
Food
The story of Beau’s Cafe, brunch, and the Beaumont of it all
November 10, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A plate of food featuring turkey covered in gravy, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and rolls.
Food
Spend more time with the family with these Thanksgiving catering options
No need to gobble ‘til you wobble. Let someone else do the heavy lifting at this year’s Thanksgiving feast.
November 10, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A woman jumps in front of a tapestry featuring a rainbow and horse, with text that reads "Lexington, Kentucky #sharethelex"
Retail
7 new stores are coming to The Summit at Fritz Farm
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A man sitting a small table with a typewriter and sign that reads Poems 4 Free
City
Feel Good Friday: Curtis Kaiser bringing smiles through free poems
Keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about downtown and you might just stumble upon Curtis Kaiser, who’s hoping to brighten your day with a free custom poem.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capital Project Grants provides organizations with more funding
For the second year, the grant project will provide local nonprofits with funding to support the advancement of their goals.
November 8, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A rendering of new apartments
Real Estate
Luxury apartments are coming to Lake Fontaine
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat standing in the dining room at The Glitz with twinkly lights and ornaments
Tourism and Hospitality
A day trip to Woodford County
From dive bars to glittering restaurants, and everything in between, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary for a day trip to Woodford County.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
City Editor Aayat pets an adorable dog.
City
City Editor Aayat’s 3 favorite Lexington news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting LEXtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 6, 2023