07.17.2023

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Forks up for Restaurant Week

2024 Lexington Restaurant Week Preview

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Dinner and a view at Palmers Fresh Grill is just what the doctor ordered. | Photo by LEXtoday

Mark your calendars and get those reservations booked, because Lexington Restaurant Week returns Thursday, July 20-Sunday, July 30. Today, we’re dishing out the details, so you can sample unique multi-course meals from 31 of our local restaurants.

This year, participating restaurants will be featuring a special Maker’s Mark cocktail — which is a sponsor of the event. Chefs and the organizers of Restaurant Week selected a special barrel that will be used — Maker’s Mark Private Selection Lexington Restaurant Week 2023.

Last Wednesday, Lexington Restaurant Week hosted a cocktail competition featuring bartenders from various participating restaurants. The winners were —

People’s Choice: Ramsey’s
Judge’s Choice: BHG / Malone’s

Now, let’s dig into all the Restaurant Week deals. Bon Appétit.

A plate of fried chicken, collard greens, and mac n' cheese. — Get your fried chicken fix at Gus’s World Famous Chicken. | Photo courtesy of @lexingtonrestaurantweek

$19 specials

Blue Heron Steakhouse
Drake’s
Gus’s Fried Chicken
Josie’s
Pasta Garage
Ramsey’s
Saul Good

Editor’s choice: Gus’s Fried Chicken | Fried pickles with Half Chicken Plate and a choice of two sides: cole slaw, potato salad, mac ‘n cheese, collard greens, baked beans, seasoned fries, or okra.

$29 specials

Bella Notte
Blue Heron Steakhouse
The BLVD Grill
District 7 Social Hall
J. Render’s
Le Deauville
Zim’s Cafe

Editor’s choice: Le Deauville | Heirloom tomato starter, seared salmon, French vanilla crème brûlée.

$39 specials

Azur
Bella Cafe & Grille
Blue Heron Steakhouse
Castle Farm at The Kentucky Castle
Cole’s
Dudley’s on Short
Epping’s on Eastside
Holly Hill Inn
Honeywood
ItalX
Jean Ferris Winery & Bistro
Lockbox
Malone’s
Merrick Inn
OBC
Old Vine Bistro
Palmer’s Fresh Grill
Zen Sushi Sake

Editor’s choice: Jean Ferris Winery & Bistro | Pimento Cheese Arancini, grilled portobello risotto, peanut butter mousse.

Asked

How many restaurants will you check out?

A. 1-2
B. 3-4
C. 5 or more

Dish out your answers

Events

Monday, July 17

Pie Five Pizza FUNdraiser | Monday, July 17 | 4-8 p.m. | Pie Five Pizza, 3401 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington | Free | Grab a slice of pizza as the restaurant donates 20% of all purchases to Military Missions.
Drag Bingo | Monday, July 17 | 7 p.m. | Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., Lexington | $2 | Beat the Monday blues by trying to win big at bingo night hosted by Adriana PT Fuentes.

Tuesday, July 18

Children’s Cooking Class | Tuesday, July 18 | 1-2 p.m. | Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St., Lexington | Free | Children will have an egg-cellent time learning the basics of cooking in a safe setting.

Wednesday, July 19

Mat Kearney: The Acoustic Trio Tour | Wednesday, July 19 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $29.50-$49.50 | Enjoy the heartfelt, intimate songwriting from this Nashville artist.

Thursday, July 20

West Sixth Neighborhood Pop Up | Thursday, July 20 | 4-8 p.m. | Bell Court Park, W. Bell Ct., Lexington | Free | Bring your blankets, kids, pups, and friends for an evening of community building over local beer + food.

Friday, July 21

Moth Week Night Hike | Friday, July 21 | 8:30-10 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Celebrate National Moth Week by joining parks staff to search for nighttime insects.

Events calendar here

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Finance

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News Notes

Travel

Bye-bye, winter blues. Blue Grass Airport announced that American Airlines will be offering new nonstop flights from LEX to Miami International Airport every Saturday from November through March. Service will run 6:30 a.m. out of Blue Grass + 9 p.m. out of Miami. (FOX56)

State

National publication Area Development honored Kentucky with another Golden Shovel Award — for the second year in a row. The award is given to states that have created a significant number of jobs through high-value investment projects. Kentucky is also home to the publication’s 2023 Manufacturing Project of the Year.

Community

Congratulations to Good Foods Co-op for securing its 10,000th owner. The grocery store— owned by community members — is also celebrating 51 years in business this year. By becoming a part owner, you are privy to exclusive rewards like 10% off an entire order. (LEX18)

Edu

UK announced that it will no longer be printing its weekly student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel. Instead, it will focus on a primarily online publication while printing only special sections. The student-produced lifestyle magazine, KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion, will continue to be printed once a semester. (UKNOW)

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.*

Shop

On our wish list: the NETVUE Smart Bird Feeder. It identifies bird species + captures live, high-quality footage you can save or share from your phone.*

Outdoors

Inhale, exhale, explore

Parks & Recreation introduces new outdoor programming

Take a deep breath + soak in sunrise at Masterson Station Park. | Photo by Lauren Magee

Have you been missing some of your favorite childhood camp activities like archery and fishing? Or maybe you’ve needed the nudge to try something new?

Well, you have Lexington Parks & Recreation to thank for filling that void with its new Outdoor Programs schedule.

“Our goal is to showcase how easy it is to connect with nature, and how beneficial it is for your mind and body,” said Jennifer Meunier, Outdoor Programs Manager for Lexington Parks & Recreation. “Having more passive programs such as mindfulness and more active programs, like climbing and canoeing, show that no matter your interests, local parks can provide a great outlet for connecting with nature.”

Programming includes:

Archery
Backpacking
Canoeing
Fishing
Kayaking
Mindfulness walks

Start by trying out Rest & Reconnect Outdoors on Tuesday, July 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where you can enjoy a short walk through McConnell Springs with moments of quiet every 15-20 minutes.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

It’s my goal to check out at least three spots for Lexington Restaurant Week. So far I’ve booked reservations at Cole’s + Dudley’s. I’m still thinking about my third. Which restaurant is on your must-try list? Let me know.

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