06.13.2023

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Saving money tastes great

Where to find lunch for around $10 or less in Lexington

Photo by @goodfellaspie

Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Lexington. Check out this list of 17 places where a lunch for one costs $10 or less.

We know proximity is key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective sides of town: Downtown, Chevy Chase, and everywhere in between.

Campus

girlsgirlsgirls Burritos, 395 S. Limestone
With more than just burritos, you can satisfy your hunger with nachos, tots, and quesadillas featuring unique ingredients like grilled kale, sweet potatoes, and falafel.

Local Taco, 315 S. Limestone
Choose from a variety of salads, chips, dips, and ~$4.50 tacos like Korean BBQ + spicy shrimp.

A table fill with plates of food like potatoes, a greek salad, and vegetables. — The gyro might be your lunch hero but don’t sleep on the sides + salads. | Photo by LEXtoday

Chevy Chase

Athenian Grill, 313 S. Ashland Ave.
Snack on pita + dips, like tzatziki or hummus, or get one of its seven types of gyros like lamb, veggie, or chicken.

Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave.
Get a half order ($7) or full order ($9) of your Cajun-Creole favorites like chicken étouffée + jambalaya.

Downtown

Big Blue Deli, 227 N. Limestone
This menu is filled with signature sandwiches varying in prices, but you can get the veggie, roast beef, spicy chicken, grilled cheese, BLT, ham or turkey + cheese for under $10.

Joe Bologna’s, 120 W. Maxwell St.
Get a lunch-size order of your Italian faves like manicotti, spaghetti, a six-inch pizza, and of course, Joe’s famous garlic breadsticks.

Lex Live, 301 S. Broadway
This entertainment venue features daily food specials — like half-priced appetizers on Mondays — and a $9.90 lunch menu every weekday.

Distillery District

Goodfellas, 1228 Manchester St.
Besides some iconic New York slices, try the pesto bread, meatballs, calzones, subs, and salads for $10 or less.

We hope you’re still hungry, because we have nine more $10 lunch spots — click the button below to keep reading.

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Asked

When it comes to lunchtime, which option do you prefer: eating at home/work or eating out?

A. I prefer eating at home/work
B. I prefer eating out
C. A mix of both
D. It depends on my mood

Let us know

Events

Tuesday, June 13

Big Band & Jazz | Tuesday, June 13 | 7 p.m. | MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | Pack your picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy big band or jazz music at our city’s longest-running concert series.

Wednesday, June 14

Networking Happy Hour | Wednesday, June 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Whiskey Bear, 3195 Beaumont Center Cir., Lexington | Free | Lexington Young Professionals invites you to expand your network while enjoying craft cocktails + pizza.

Thursday, Jun. 15

West Sixth Beer Garden Pop Up | Thursday, June 15 | 4-8 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | Free | Connect with fellow community members at this family-friendly temporary neighborhood beer garden complete with music, lawn games + activities.

Friday, June 16

Juneteenth “A Freedom Celebration” | Friday, June 16 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Lifstyl National, 829 National Ave., Lexington | Free | Commemorate this federal holiday with like-minded community members and explore a gallery featuring Black contributors to the bourbon industry.

Saturday, June 17

Art Fair Charity Event | Saturday, June 17 | 2-9 p.m. | Old Vine Bistro, 400 Old Vine St., Ste. 100, Lexington | Free | Catch live music and food specials while supporting the Lexington Humane Society through a silent auction of local art, where 100% of proceeds will go towards its cause.

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Festival

🥃 Raise a glass to National Bourbon Day

The Best Day Yet is a fruit-forward take on a Manhattan with black currant and spiced pear liqueur, AKA the perfect balance to Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Fusion series. Yum. | Photo by Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Not that we need an excuse to celebrate, but Wednesday, June 14 recognizes America’s native spirit with National Bourbon Day. The best way to get into the spirit of day? Making the Best Day Yet, the official cocktail of the 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

Ingredients:

2 oz. Bardstown Bourbon Fusion Series
½ oz. St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
½ oz. Edmond Briottet Crème de Cassis

Shake and serve with orange garnish — and continue the celebration at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival on September 15-17.*

Grab Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets

News Notes

Art

Lexington’s 11th annual Paint the Town returns this Saturday, June 17. Hosted by Arts Connect, the plein air painting event invites artists to apply + post up around town to draw or paint that scene. The public can see and purchase the art at the opening reception that evening.

Kids

This weekend, let your kid swing for the fences at the Chevy Youth Baseball & Softball Clinic hosted by the Lexington Counter Clocks. Register your ball player for one of the available sessions on Friday, June 16 or Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Plan Ahead

Join Kismet’s own Tonya Mays + Phil Cronin as they team up with Local Feed’s Justin Thompson for Seed to Feed, a special charity dinner on Friday, June 30. The first event of the series will take place at Georgetown’s historic Ward Hall with an open bar, live music, and a four-course dinner.

Sports

Let’s give a Big Blue Nation welcome to Jordan Burks, UK men’s basketball’s newest roster addition. The 6-foot 9-inch forward originally signed with Ole Miss last fall, but he switched his decision after a coaching change in Oxford + recent recruiting visit to Lexington. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Edu

Transylvania was one of 34 schools in the country to receive funding from the US Department of State for study-abroad programming. The school will use the $30,000 grant to expand its offerings, with a focus on its new medical humanities minor. (1780)

Tech

UK has created the ADVANCE Committee which will be studying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The group, comprised of faculty + staff from varying backgrounds, will meet regularly to discuss and provide guidance on studies pertaining to AI in academics. (UKNOW)

Holiday

Father’s Day is this Sunday — time to fire up the grill. Kroger has everything you need to make dad feel special, including grilling goods, gifts, bevs on sale + more. Bonus: They’ve got summer grilling recipes, too.*

Cause

The RMHC of the Bluegrass’ Summer 2023 Pappy Raffle is live (one winner will receive six bottles of Pappy Van Winkle). Feeling lucky? Purchase a ticket ($100 per entry) and contribute to a good cause. Read: Proceeds help families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children are treated in local hospitals.*

Civic

The LFUCG Council recently voted to expand Lexington’s Urban Service Boundary by 2,700-5,000 acres. However, this decision isn’t final — yet. Public comments will be accepted at today’s Council Work Session, which starts at 3 p.m., followed by the Council meeting at 5 p.m.*

Shop

Our online store (Six & Main) now features Babaloo Jewelry, a Lexington-based artisan jewelry brand. Born out of the desire to empower and celebrate all women, this Indigenous-owned brand creates eco-responsible statement pieces that are artisan produced + ethically manufactured. Shop unique earrings and necklaces.

History

Photographic memory

A rare piece of history returns home to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

The stereograph was given back to the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation from the UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center. | Photo by LEXtoday

Through a 30+ year partnership with the UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center, the Henry Clay Foundation has been able to preserve numerous historical items and family papers, including one that was returned to the historic estate yesterday.

In a few weeks, a rare 19th century recreated stereograph of Aaron Dupuy, an enslaved person to the Clay family, will be on display at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate.

Curator Eric Brooks said a piece like this is rare as you don’t often find clear images of enslaved people. They typically only see silhouettes or vague images.

So, what is a stereograph? Think about the old-school red viewfinders — where two photos are viewed together to make an early form of a 3-D photo.

Eric added that by having this piece, “we are able to expand the public’s opportunity to know, to understand, and to learn, which is always a great thing.”

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

In case you missed it, Aayat and I appeared on Live from Chevy Chase with Tamara and Leigh to talk about our Six & Main Father’s Day Gift Guide. If you’re looking for good news + fun times on TV, tune in Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. on FOX56.

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