Chicken Satay — Epping’s on Eastside

• 5 lbs of chicken breast pounded thin + cut into strips
• 7.25 fl oz coconut milk
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3 lemongrass stalks, finely grated
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 shallots, minced
• 3 Thai red chilis (or two serrano peppers), minced
• 2.5 oz fresh ginger, minced
• 1 Tbsp. dry turmeric
  

Lamb Kofta — Holly Hill Inn

• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup water
• Large pinch salt
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 Tbsp duck or chicken fat, room temp
• 1 cup onion, grated
• 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
• 1 Tbsp chopped mint leaves
• 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground sumac
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ras-el-hanout or 1/4 teaspoon more of each of the other spices
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Fried Green Tomato Sliders — Merrick Inn

• 12 buttered + grilled brioche slider rolls
• 1 lb Merrick’s house blend of ground beef + finely minced pecan wood-smoked bacon
• Merrick’s steak seasoning (to taste)
• 6 slices smoked sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 fried green tomatoes
• 12 strips candied bacon
• Shredded lettuce
• Chili mayo
• Makers Mark BBQ sauce

• Tates Creek Birdies | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 8:45 a.m. | Tates Creek Golf Course, 1400 Gainesway Dr., Lexington | Free | Join parks staff for a walk to view various bird species during the height of the fall migration period.
• Yappy Hour | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Pleasant Ridge Park, 1350 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Lexington | Free | Bring your four-legged friend to mix and mingle with other dogs while enjoying food trucks, cold beverages + other vendors.

• Vinyasake | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-7 p.m. | The Void Sake, 949 National Ave. Ste. 190, Lexington | Free | Relax and unwind with a beginner-friendly yoga class plus special pricing on sake pours.

• Painting at the Vineyard | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | $45 | Sip some wine while working on a bold flower painting in this collaborative class setting.
• Super Moon Glow on the Kentucky River | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6:30-11 p.m. | High Bridge Boat Ramp, Lock 7 Rd., Wilmore | $10 | Jazz up your kayak + hit the water for the best lights contest — plus, all registered paddlers will receive glow sticks + s’mores.

• Bourbon Bash + Baseball | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 5:45 p.m. | Counter Clocks Field, 207 Legends Ln., Lexington | $30 | Sip + sample six different bourbons while you watch the Counter Clocks host the Ghost Hounds.

• Today, members of the city’s Division of Planning are hosting a public input session 3-7 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center, 145 Life Ln. Here you can hear updates + share comments, questions, and concerns about the 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Lexington is home to three of the top 20 Kentucky high schools, according to US News & World Report’s list of 2023 Best High School rankings. Paul Laurence Dunbar ranked No. 9, Henry Clay No. 11, and Lafayette No. 12. Find details about more area schools in our city guide. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• There’s still time to share your comments + opinions about the Blue Grass Airport’s Master Plan. And in case you missed the in-person meeting earlier this month, check out this video where you’ll hear some remarks from LEX’s executive director Eric Frankl.

• Bad Ass Coffee of Lexington is hosting a post match meet-and-greet with players from the Lexington Sporting Club this Saturday, Sept. 2. Stop by the Beaumont location, 3070 Lakecrest Cir. Ste. 600, for the coffee talk between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon); it’s also the last supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)

• The community is invited to join the Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support Group downtown in front of the Kentucky Theatre this Sunday, Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. Members of the group will be hanging ribbons around town + raising awareness of the disease for its Turn The Towns Teal campaign.

• 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.*

🏟️ In the stands

🥂 In the suites

👛 Accessorize

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.