06.23.2023

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79º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:19 a.m. | Sunset 7:46 p.m.

🥓 The most important meal of the day

Time for brunch: Our favorite spots for a mid-morning meal in LEX

A table full of plates with food + mimosas

Mimosas at East End Tap & Table are a must. | Photo by LEXtoday

In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times. 🍳

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options (25 total), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.

Note: All times listed are brunch-only

Weekday wonders

Minton’s | Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | This crowd-pleasing menu has something for everyone, including savory French toast, chorizo breakfast tacos, and sweet potato hash.

Fiddletree Kitchen | Tuesday-Friday, 7-10 a.m. + Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Find breakfast classics like a fried egg BLT, dressed-up oatmeal, and yogurt parfaits.

Bottomless mimosas

East End Tap & Table | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Build your own bottomless mimosa and sip slowly with their extended brunch hours while trying the Frosted Flake-crusted PB+J.

33 Staves | Monday-Friday, 6:30-10 a.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pair your $24 table mimosas (which comes with blood orange, mango, orange + cranberry juices) with a savory pimento and sausage omelet or refreshing acai bowl.

For a special occasion

ItalX | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Italian for breakfast? Deliziosa. Choose something savory like pasta dishes + poached eggs or indulge in tiramisu ricotta pancakes.

Merrick Inn | Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Enjoy traditional Southern hospitality in the newly renovated dining room + patio space. Brunch bites include avocado toast, brown sugar candied bacon, and a crab cake benedict.

21 more brunch spots

Events

Friday, June 23

Pride Kick Off Party | Friday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., Lexington | Free | Support the Lexington Pride Center by sipping a special cider and enjoying activities like drag shows + karaoke.
Summer Nights in Suburbia | Friday, June 23 | 7-9 p.m. | MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and food from local vendors + kick off your weekend with live music from Run Katie Run.

Saturday, June 24

Pace in the Parks | Saturday, June 24 | 9-10 a.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | Free | Join fellow runners of all levels for an easy morning jaunt through the park.
Summer Fun Train Rides | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Rd. Versailles | $13-$20 | Choose from open-air or first-class seating for a 90-minute train ride overlooking the Kentucky River Palisades.
CCI 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Pivot Can Release | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m. | Chevy Chase Inn, 833 Euclid Ave., Lexington | Free | Celebrate 90 years of CCI with a special limited release of Pivot Cider in honor of Russell “Red Eye” Salyer.

Sunday, June 25

Community Yoga on the Lawn at Ashland | Sunday, June 25-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., Lexington | Free | Slow down + breath deeply at this all-levels outdoor class.
Pollinator Search | Sunday, June 25 | 2-3 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Bring the whole family on a guided search for butterflies, bees, beetles, caterpillars, and other pollinators.

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News Notes

Biz

Lexington’s first in-school bank was announced this week, which will see a UK Federal Credit Union branch open inside Frederick Douglass High School this fall. The bank will be run by students through a paid internship offering real-world working experience. (WKYT)

Coming Soon

Dutch Bros Coffee announced it will be opening its first Lexington location soon. The Oregon-based drive-thru + walk-up coffee chain will be located at 234 E. New Circle Rd., the former site of a Sonic. Check out the menu for thousands of different flavor combinations.

Sports

Congratulations to former Wildcat Cason Wallace who was selected 10th overall in the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. However after a trade, he will play for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the 16th year in a row that UK Head Coach John Calipari has had a first-round draft pick. (ESPN)

Community

Congratulations to community members Shawn Ka’Ron Bumpase, Kayla Chambers-Reed, and Latarika Young, for being honored at the Grassroots Black Leadership Awards. The three were recognized for their work in addressing racial equality and social justice. (LEX18)

Try This

The Summer 2 Session of the UK Fine Arts Institute begins next week, and anyone 18+ is welcome to join the various courses and workshops. Options include extended programs in photography, ceramics, and metalwork, as well as one-day workshops on digital photography and broom-making. Secure your spot. (UKNOW)

Kids

The ribbon was cut yesterday to officially open a new playground at Meadowthorpe Park. There are two different sets geared various ages with slides, spaces to climb + an accessible swing. Be sure to check out our guide to local parks to find more playgrounds, courts + amenities near you.

Environment

Thanks to a grant from Save America’s Treasures, the Kentucky Geological Survey will now have a five-person team to record and analyze a collection of 170 rock cores. These pieces were discovered while drilling for gas, oil, and water, as well as during engineering investigations. (UKNOW)

Wellness

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Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Development

Phase one funding: Complete

Town Branch Project reaches $39 million Phase I funding goal

This rendering shows what the new Town Branch Park will look like when completed. | Rendering courtesy of Town Branch Park

In case you missed it, the organizers behind Town Branch Park announced they have reached the Phase I fundraising goal of $39 million. Now, their efforts will shift toward construction.

“[Today] we begin preparing for park opening and transition our fundraising efforts to focus on programming, operations, maintenance, and sustainability,” Town Branch Park Executive Director Allison Lankford said.

Affectionately called “Lexington’s living room” by organizers, the ~11-acre green space will replace the concrete parking lot next to Central Bank Center with a permanent stage, amphitheater, children’s play areas, a water feature, dog park + more.

Be sure to follow Town Branch Park for updates, and stay tuned for an announcement on a public ground-breaking coming in a few weeks.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

I just wanted to give a special shout-out to all of you who wrote in with suggestions for my upcoming vacation. James, Kirk, Earleen, Jeff, Michelle, and Margaret, y’all are awesome and I’ll be toasting to you from the West Coast. Peace out, y’all.

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