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Around the world in 5 stores

International grocery stores around Lexington

The outside of Indian international grocery store Sai Super Bazar.

You don’t have to leave Lexington to get a taste of Asia. | Photo by LEXtoday

Lexington’s grocery scene is growing, with two new Publix locations opening around the city, adding to our dozens of Kroger stores + Costco, Meijer, and other retailers.

We’re all for more options, but we also love the array of mom-and-pop international stores that the city has to offer. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sai Super Bazar Farmers Market, 3146 Mapleleaf Dr.

When you first walk into Sai Super Bazar (formerly known as Apna Bazar), you’re greeted with the warm smells of spices, rose-centric beauty products, home decor, incense, and other staples you’ll find in an South Asian household.

The store offers fresh produce like green chilies, frozen meals, fresh samosas, massive bags of basmati rice, Magic Masala Lay’s potato chips, and refrigerated sweets such as burfi, a milk-based fudge flavored with rose water + pistachios.

Fresh produce at a Mexican grocery store. — Get all your food and party supplies in one spot. | Photo by LEXtoday

Super Mercado Aguascalientes #4, 2341 Woodhill Dr.

Specializing in Mexican products, Super Mercado Aguascalientes bundles lunch and a grocery trip. Whether you’re looking for Mexican beauty products, produce, queso fresco, a variety of snacks, party supplies such as piñatas, or chorizo, you’re sure to find it here.

In the back of the store, you can order fresh meat from the butcher, check out their refigerated section with unique drinks, grab a handful of habanero peppers, and finish out your shopping with a pack of aqua fresca to cool everything down.

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Events

Tuesday, May 9

UnAssigned Reading: Middle School Book Club | Tuesday, May 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Bring the kids to this homeschooler’s book club, where this month they will discuss “The Thief Lord” by Cornelia Funke.
Late Nights at Red Mile | Tuesday, May 9-Monday, Oct. 2 | 11 p.m. | Red Mile Gaming & Racing, 1101 Winbak Way, Lexington | Free | Don’t miss Late Night Breakfast with $5 food, late night drawings, live music + more.*

Wednesday, May 10

LFUCG Workshop: How to Do Business with Local Government & Quasi Government | Wednesday, May 10 | 5-7 p.m. | John D. Price Administration Building, Room 159, 450 Park Place, Lexington | Free | Attend this in-person workshop and networking session to learn more about how to work alongside the LFUCG and other like-minded community partners.
Grateful Dead Night | Wednesday, May 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kenwick Table, 201 Owsley Ave., Lexington | Free | Take a long, strange trip to hear Lee Owen + Rob Barnes as they take on some of the Dead’s jammy tunes while enjoying happy hour drinks.

Thursday, May 11

Kitten Shower | Thursday, May 11 | 5-8 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing, 501 W. 6th St., Lexington | Free | Support the Lexington Humane Society kitten foster care program, bring donations for much-needed supplies, and meet a few furry friends.
Thirsty Thursday at the Ballpark | Thursday, May 11 | 6:45 p.m. | Counter Clocks Field, 207 Legends Ln., Lexington | $14-$65 | Bring your pup and grab a pint because it’s Bark in the Park with special pricing on domestic + craft beers.

Friday, May 12

Jesse Daniel (Indoor Show) | Friday, May 12 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15 | Kick off the weekend with rockabilly country sounds from this California rocker.
Shaker Village Music on the Lawn | Friday, May 12-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | Free | Venture out to historic Harrodsburg for an evening of live music, outdoor dining, and drinks around the fire pit at Shaker Village.*

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News Notes

Today Is

Today is Kentucky Gives Day, a day where the public is encouraged to support nonprofits from all over the state. For 24 hours, people can donate to a variety of charities and potentially be placed on the leader board for a chance to win a prize.

Environment

Alltech announced that it has purchased a majority stake in Swiss company Agolin, which helps boost sustainability in the farming community through essential oil blends. Using Agolin’s products, the nutrition company says that it will be able to improve the feed intake, performance, and quality of life of their animals.

Closed

Lexington’s sole Bruster’s Ice Cream location has closed. The walk-up ice cream spot in Helmsdale Shopping Center recently closed its doors after being open for for just a short time. You can still get your sweet tooth fix at the other Bruster’s locations in Georgetown + Nicholasville.

Eat

Still trying to plan the perfect day for the mother figure in your life? Carson’s recently made it into Yelp’s Top 100 Brunch Spots to Celebrate This Mother’s Day. The restaurant still has some reservations open for this Sunday, so grab yours quick.
Crank & Boom is celebrating its 10th birthday VIP style. Send over your favorite memory related to the ice cream shop — by Thursday, May 11 — and you could receive a VIP party invitation for its celebration on Monday, May 15.

Sports

UK baseball player Zack Lee has been named Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week. Zack set a career high of 105 pitches after defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 9-2 over the weekend. (UK Athletics)

Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

Holiday

For the moms who would rather stay in for Mother’s Day, Kroger has all the essentials to make mom feel special. Bonus: They also offer creative brunch ideas like Brunch Boards, DIY Mimosa Bars, overnight egg bake recipes + more.*

Edu

Students from all walks of life are finding exciting career opportunities thanks to the lineworker training program at Gateway Community & Technical College in Florence, KY. The program, which Duke Energy helped established in 2020, attracts and trains the next generation of lineworkers, like Georgia Hummel.*

Drink

🍹 A mocktail moment

Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule

Add two ounces of pomegranate juice to your Moscow mule for an added tropical punch. | Photo by Michael D. Wilson via Ritual Zero Proof Spirits

If you love the occasional night cap but hate the hangover that follows (or already enjoy concocting flavorful mixed drinks sans alcohol), Ritual Zero Proof’s spirits will be a great addition to your home bar kit. The award-winning alcohol-free liquors offer a 1:1 spirit replacement, so you can use them just as you would traditional spirits.

Ritual Zero Proof offers alcohol-free tequila, rum, gin, and whiskey that are made using all-natural botanical ingredients to mimic the taste and smell of liquor. Bonus: Ritual Zero Proof’s website has a slew of cocktail recipes we’re drooling over. We’re featuring one of our favorites below.

Traditional Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

2 oz. Ritual Zero Proof Gin
1/2 oz. lime juice
4 oz. ginger beer
Lime wedges (garnish)

Directions:

Fill a copper mug or tumbler with ice. Add all ingredients. Stir and garnish with lime wedges.

Bonus: Buy these copper mugs and the viral nugget ice maker to elevate your cocktail night.*

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

See ya later, Lexington. I’m heading down to Disney World for the week to unleash my inner child. When you hear from me next, I will be full of dole whip.

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