Support Us Button Widget

Food

A pizza covered in fennel and onions.
Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
December 11, 2024 02:42 PM
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
A catered table with trays of Cajun food, including chicken piquant and black beans + corn, bread, and rice.
Live
Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 11, 2024
 · 
Staff
a black gift card sits against a red background themed for the holidays
Sponsored
Savor 20% off Jeff Ruby gift cards
Sponsored by
An apple pie with lattice crust topping.
Culture
Where to order pie for Thanksgiving in Lexington
Take the stress out of desserts by ordering locally.
November 20, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
The outside of a brick building with a red sign that says "Magee's Bakery"
Food
Come on, dish: Which Lexington restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which LEX restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
November 15, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
LEX_Wildcat Walk Thru.jpg
Business
Take a stroll through Rupp Arena’s new store Wildcat Walk Thru
Scan your card, take your snacks, just walk out.
November 7, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A man standing with a flock of turkeys.
Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington
Our favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington, KY this year, plus local ingredients.
November 7, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
Dishes from Tuk Tuk Snack Shop including a bowl with greens, meat, and rice; a sandwich on a wheat bun; and veggies and dipping sauce.
Food
Lexington ranks as the 4th best food city in the US
The city earned the ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for its culinary excellence and distilleries.
October 25, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
A neon sign that says "Order L8Nite" and has an image of a burger next to a menu.
Food
Where to get late-night bites around Lexington
Munchies? We don’t know her.
October 24, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
a gif of photos from bourbonland
Sponsored
You’re invited to explore Lexington’s own Bourbonland
Explore all the bourbon experiences offered right in our backyard (hint: you might discover something worth sharing with friends and family).
Sponsored by
LOU-LEX-Kroger game day-10.18.24.png
Sponsored
Touchdown: Game-day tips, tricks + recipes
Whether tailgating at the stadium or gathering a crowd around the TV, we’ve got everything you need to impress your guests with less stress this football season.
Sponsored by
Load More
Good news for Lexington.
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
The Square in downtown Lexington at night with cars driving fast.
25 questions for 2025
We want to hear from readers — what 25 questions do you have for LEXtoday to answer in the new year?
December 19, 2024
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
A child paints a canvas hanging on a wall.
Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 18, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
Three Lexingtonians walk down a brick sidewalk in front of a bright blue house, flying the LGBTQ+ equality flag.
Bloomberg blesses Lexington with spot on 25 best places list
The exclusive list from the business news giant puts Lexington among the world’s best places including San Diego, Rome, and Bangkok
December 17, 2024
Distance shot of the Old Fayette County Court House
Real Estate
Lexington’s Richardsonian Romanesque history
This architectural style gained popularity in the late 1800s but can still be seen at many of Lexington’s landmarks and homes.
December 16, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
A top-down view of an octagonal Foucault pendulum installation surrounded by a group of people. The pendulum swings over a mosaic floor featuring an artistic map design with shades of blue and green, a pink compass rose in the center, and inscriptions along the edges. The surrounding floor has a checkered pattern of light and dark tiles.
Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Lexingtonians
Well, maybe not us directly — but Lexington really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 13, 2024
 · 
Katie Molck
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Winter is snow much fun in Lex
Dig up Lexington’s snowy past with this winter weather round-up + know when to stock up on milk, bread, and candles.
December 13, 2024
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
Festive films and must-see holiday movies
From “The Shop Around the Corner” to “Candy Cane Lane” this holiday movie roundup has a theater experience for everyone on your shopping list
December 11, 2024
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
LEX_UKMBB_Rupp_2023
Play
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Lexington
From the Lexington Legends to the Lexington Sporting Club, we’re sharing all the details of Lexington KY’s sports teams.
December 9, 2024
 · 
Staff
LFUCG Government Center
City
City Council adds public input opportunity
Formal city council meetings now have two chances for public input, one for topics related to the agenda + one for non-agenda topics.
December 9, 2024
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
An aerial Google map view of the proposed multi-city park in Berea.
City
Lexington signs deal to create a new regional business park in Berea
Designed to boost Central Kentucky’s economy, this multi-county business park aims to provide good jobs and tax revenue to Madison, Scott + Fayette counties.
December 6, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson