08.10.2023

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Today’s Forecast

38° | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:30 p.m.

🥡 If you’re calling in sick, call in the takeout

Feeling sick? Then try one of these reader-favorite local comfort foods

A green smoothie bowl with goji berries, blueberries, chia seeds and a question box over it

City Editor Molly always craves a cold smoothie bowl from The Press when she’s sick. | Photo by LEXtoday

Hey, y’all — City Editor Molly here. I’m certainly not rushing summer away but more so thinking ahead for fall (and cold season).

Whenever my husband is sick, there’s only one food he wants to eat: Caldo Tlalpeño, the homemade chicken soup from Jalapeno’s. Fun fact: It’s also our follower @maryjanehendrickson’s go-to as well.

To help you plan for those days when you feel a little under the weather, check out these suggestions below from our followers and readers.

“Athenian Grill’s Avgolemono soup will cure whatever ails ya and is my go-to for any friend or family member who’s recovering from a pathogen, surgery, or accident.” — Reader Tresine L.

“Miso Soup from Osaka Japanese Restaurant on Dylan Place is my favorite soup anytime, but especially when I feel under the weather.” — Reader Suzanna W.

“The Tom Yum chicken soup from the Bangkok House is our family’s go-to cure for any and all sinus, throat, and chest illnesses or allergies. Basically, it’s the Ohio Valley allergy wonder cure.” — Reader Dana S.

A burrito with smoked pork jack cheese, avocado, pink slaw, and salsa verde — Reader Alan S. says the perfect pick-me-up is an El Producto burrito frrom girlsgirlsgirls Burritos. | Photo courtesy of @girlsgirlsgirlsburritos

“El Producto at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos for me. I choose the pork over the tofu, but both can make a cloudy day into a sunny, below-the-border vacation.” — Reader Alan S.

“Our favorite is the veggie pho from Pho Saigon.” — Reader Erin R.

“I love the veggie lo mein from China Star for a cozy night in.” — Reader Nishaan S.

“Nat’s Thai Food [or] Pasta from Bella Notte or Pasta Garage.” — @leestowncoffee

“A Mondelli’s Cake.” — @txeshy

“Pasta at Dudley’s.” — @kathleen.francis

“Moody Mike’s specials are unreal delicious.” — @la_is_king

“Nourished Folks every time. A close second is the Green Goddess bowl from The Press.” — @lizbrownevans

“Lately it’s been Penne Arrabiata from Bella Notte, but I’ve also been known to turn to Chicken Creole from Bourbon n’ Toulouse and Martine’s pistachio cake.” — @eleanor.as.ever

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Events

Thursday, Aug. 10

Margs, Mugs & Mutts | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6 p.m. | Goodfellas Pizzeria, 1228 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | Bring your furry friend for a night of puppy headshots and makeovers with proceeds supporting the Lexington Humane Society.
Jazz at the Library | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lexington Public Library, 140 East Main St., Lexington | Free | See Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame trumpeter Mike Wade and his quintet live in-person.

Friday, Aug. 11

Brown Sugar: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop | Friday, Aug. 11 | 8-11 p.m. | Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | Free | Enjoy live performances of DJ, MC, Dance, and Graffiti + bring donations to support youth organization, Urban Impact.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Eastern Screech Owl Visit | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Country Boy Brewing: Georgetown Taproom, 108 Corporate Blvd., Georgetown | $25 | Meet a screech owl up close + personal, then take home your own nest box kit.
A Midsummer Night’s Run | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N. Limestone, Lexington | $25-$35 | Run or walk through downtown Lexington to benefit Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation’s Yes, Mamm! program.

Sunday, Aug. 13

Sangria Sunday | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 3-6 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | $0-$14 | Bring a blanket to soak up the warm country breeze while sipping bottomless sangria.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Number

$12.9 billion. That’s how much money was brought into Kentucky thanks to tourism. Governor Andy Beshear stopped by Lexington this week to announce that 2022 was a record-breaking year for tourism in our state, with Lexington contributing $1.5 billion. (LEX18)

Sports

BBN meets ATL. The UK men’s basketball team will head to State Farm Arena this winter where they will face the UNC Tar Heels in the CBS Sports Classic. The game is set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 in Atlanta. We’ll keep you posted once the Wildcats’ full schedule is released. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Cause

FoodChain + 21c Lexington are teaming up to help combat food insecurity in the community with a culinary fundraising event. HARVEST, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m., will feature a four-course meal, silent auction, jazz music + art.

Asked

Football season is right around the corner, so we need your help with building the ultimate LEXtoday tailgate spread. Do you have a favorite or popular tailgate dish? Or maybe you cater your food from somewhere local? Let us know for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

Lexingtonian

Laney Frye, a rising senior on UK women’s golf team, has advanced in the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. This is the third year in a row the Nicholasville native has made the cut. See live the scoring and send her some good vibes. (UK Athletics)

Biz

Valvoline CEO Sam Mitchell announced his retirement effective Saturday, Sept. 30. Mitchell has led the company for 20+ years and will be succeeded by President of Retail Services, Lori Flees. He said in a press release that Flees is “a strategic thinker” with an ability to “unite teams and drive results.”

Watch

Congratulations to the Southeastern Cal Ripken 12U baseball team out of Veterans Park for advancing in the championship bracket of the league’s World Series. The team, representing the Ohio Valley Region, was ranked No. 8 overall yesterday with teams from all over the world. Tune in today at 3 p.m. as they face Windsor, CA.

Fact or Fiction

You can find financial tips, market updates + meet the team on Gratz Park Private Wealth’s new Instagram page. Give them a follow to find out.*

Community

🍅 Support your local farmers

Your guide to Lexington’s farmers markets

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Support your local farmers by visiting Tandy Park on Saturday mornings. | Photo by LEXtoday

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Lexingtonians, because it’s National Farmer’s Market Week.

Here are two you can visit today:

Lexington Farmers Market at Maxwell + Broadway | Tuesdays + Thursdays, seasonal | 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Features: Located just on the edge of downtown, this market is the perfect place for a midday break. It offers the goodies you can find on the weekend, but be sure to get there before close in case they sell out.
Parking: Plenty of on-site parking

Golden Apple Fruit Market | Daily, seasonal | 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Features: This indoor-outdoor farm stand features seasonal produce, jams, honey, and outdoor decor like hanging baskets of flowers, pumpkins, mums + more.
Parking: Surrounding the building and on-street parking along South Ashland Ave

4 more markets to browse

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

I just saw that well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed at Evans Orchard’s Sunflower Festival this Saturday. Fur babies + flowers? You know I’m taking the goodest boy in all of Lexington there for a family photo op.

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