11.30.2023

Today’s Forecast

58º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:33 a.m. | Sunset 5:18 p.m.

Here we grow again

New and coming-soon businesses to Lexington

Downtown Lexington's skyline overlooking the old courthouse.

We’ve got our eye on Lexington developments. | Photo by @femibranded

🗓️ Coming soon

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Lexington. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the Horse Capital of the World.

Business

MADabolic Lexington, 1026 Manchester St. | TBD 2024 | A strength-driven interval training gym.

Urgent Vet, Summit at Fritz Farm | January 2024 | For those unexpected, after-hour emergency trips for your pet.

A restaurant with teal booths and a mural that says "desperados" — Taco about a delicious new addition to the Distillery District. | Photo by LEXtoday

Dining

Desperados, 1224 Manchester St., Ste. 110 | December 2023 | Scratch-made tacos, high-end tequilas + mezcals.

Jack in the Box, TBD | 2024 | West Coast fast-food that’s your one-stop shop for late-night burgers, popcorn chicken, and egg rolls.

Retail

Paper Source, Summit at Fritz Farm | Early 2024 | Think all things paper goods including stationary, planners, wrapping paper + gifts.

Rowan, Summit at Fritz Farm | Spring 2024 | A piercing boutique led by licensed nurses.

Residential

The Vine, 106 W. Vine St. | An office building-turned-affordable luxury condos-hotel concept featuring 36 units,a rooftop pool, and bar.

The Landing at Lakewood Harbour, 519 Laketower Dr. | A five story, 100-unit building along Reservoir No. 2, with lakeside views + upscale amenities.

A lobby of The Manchester with velvet couches, a blue tile bar and horse art — Cocktails in the lobby of The Manchester? Yes, please. | Photo by LEXtoday.

✅ Now open

If there’s one thing we love even more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of Lexington’s newest spots. Check out this list of recently opened establishments.

Business

The Manchester, 941 Manchester St. | A boutique hotel featuring a rooftop bar, signature restaurant + equestrian aesthetic.

Bluegrass Distilling, 158 Leestown Rd., Midway | An $8 million craft bourbon distillery with a gift shop + tasting rooms.

Golf Galaxy, 2321 Sir Barton Way | A golfers’ dream outfitter featuring apparel, clubs, lessons + simulators.

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Events

Thursday, Nov. 30

Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 1:30 p.m. | Government Center, 200 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Learn more about our city’s future with an open discussion on the Imagine Lexington 2045 plan.
Creative Intelligence: Journalist Isaac Saul | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6 p.m. | L.A. Brown Science Center, 339 N. Upper St., Lexington | Free | The founder of political newsletter, Tangle, will discuss the state of media in, “Modern Media in Crisis: Untangling Bias, Partisanship, and Loss of Trust in the News.”

Friday, Dec. 1

Holiday Open House | Friday, Dec. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Wine + Market, 486 W. Second St., Lexington | $20 | Enjoy live music from Chris Sullivan, a bourbon tasting, and fine wine samples.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Winterfest Beer Festival | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 12-5 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | The KY Guild of Brewers is bringing 20 regional breweries for your sipping + sampling pleasure.
“A Christmas Carol” | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | $6.50 | See Jim Carrey bring Ebenezer Scrooge to the big screen as he visits the ghosts of his past, present, and future.

Sunday, Dec. 3

Nature Journaling | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2-3 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Join parks staff on a guided walk to journal about your findings — registration is required.

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News Notes

Opening

On the 12th day of December, my true love gave to me — the opening of the second Biscuit Belly. The breakfast chain will open on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 112 Lucille Dr. #150 near Masterson Station. It will be open Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m + Friday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Development

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a zone change for the former home of Cross Gate Gallery, aka the big pink house at 509 E. Main St. This allows plans for a proposed members-only club to move forward, which would include a restaurant, beverage service, lounge, and gallery spaces.(Lexington Herald-Leader)

Civic

If you have any upcoming motor vehicle services, like tag renewals or transfers, now is the time to get them done. All counties will be upgraded to the Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System next year, so County Clerk Susan Lamb asks citizens to complete outstanding items by Friday, Dec. 22. (WKYT)

Concert

Don’t think twice about this one. Bob Dylan is stopping at the EKU Center for the Arts this Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. for his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. Remaining tickets start at $64.

Family

If you’re looking for some good ol’ fashioned free family fun, then head to the Kenwick Community Center this Friday, Dec. 1 for Kenwick Family Game Night. From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., families are invited to play a variety of board games including Monopoly, Jenga, and Sorry.

Award

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) received the 2023 Traverse Award for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association for its digital marketing campaign, “Book Now, Bourbon Later.” The campaign helped put the KBT in front of 378,000 people for over 1 million views. (The Bourbon Flight)

Health

Calling all veteran caregivers. This Friday, Dec. 1, the Veterans Affairs Sousley Campus at 2250 Leestown Rd. will host an in-person Caregiver and Family Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here, you’ll have opportunities to receive vaccinations, see hands-on demonstrations, and get information about care options. (WEKU)

Featured Deal

Last call for this exclusive deal: Score 50% off everything online at Harlestons — the Golf Digest/Golfweek/Golf Channel-featured premium men’s apparel brand — with code BF50. (We especially love their performance polos.) Bonus: Free shipping on $125+ and easy returns, always.*

Sports

Hold onto your lighters, BBN

Lexington snubbed on list of best college towns

L’s Down for life, this is Wildcat Country. | Photo by Chet White, UK Athletics | Chet White/Chet White

WalletHub released its list of Best College Towns & Cities in America and to our surprise, Lexington didn’t make the top 10. As a matter of fact, we didn’t make the top 100 — the Horse Capital of the World landed at No. 125.

The personal finance site compared 415 cities using four factors to determine the list:

Wallet friendliness: Includes housing costs, average fitness club cost, and price of tuition.
Social environment: Includes shopping centers, food trucks, cafes, breweries, and festivals.
Academic opportunities: Includes learning potential of graduates + quality of higher education.
Economic opportunities: Includes unemployment rate, job growth rate, and share of part-time jobs.

Call us biased, but if you ask us, we’re No. 1 on social environment alone. Now, before anyone goes and burns some couches, let out your frustrations + share your thoughts on why we’re really No. 1 in our survey.

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The Buy

The Buy 11.30.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

In March of 2022 a fire destroyed my dear friend Lissa’s building that she was rehabbing on the corner of Second and Upper Streets. The historic building was going to be the future home of Shala, a yoga studio + community gathering space. Keeping in that spirit, the now empty lot has been turned into a beautiful green space full of trees and medicinal plants. Keep an eye out on our social media for some photos.

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