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🍕 Take a slice out of Lexington Pizza Week

Take a slice out of Lexington Pizza Week

A pizza sitting on plate topped with spinach and artichokes
The easiest, most efficient way to consume spinach artichoke dip is via pizza — in our opinion. | Photo courtesy of @goodfellaspie
Dean Martin was onto something when he said the thing about a big pizza pie being amore (that’s what the song is about, right?). And what better way to celebrate such an enthralling love story than exploring this year’s Lexington Pizza Week.

From Monday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 13 Lexington restaurants will serve up veggie + meat options for $10 each — 10-inch pies or 2XL slices. So, without further ado, let’s take a bite out of the pizzas.

Big City Pizza, multiple locations
  • Smokey Bourbon Mac Attack | White cheddar macaroni + cheese, brisket, bacon, and a bourbon glaze
  • The Mean Green Spinach Machine | A spinach artichoke dip on a pizza
Ethereal Slice House, 401 S. Limestone
  • Jimi Thing | Red onion marmalade, duck breast, and hot pickled peppers
  • #41 | A veggie pizza with vodka cream sauce, goat cheese, roasted artichoke hearts, beer-braised mushrooms, and rosemary
Frenchy’s Pizza, 1400 Delaware Ave.
  • Supreme calzone | Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, roasted peppers, and onion
  • Margherita | Mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil, and Frenchy’s special seasoning
A person holding a pizza topped with pepperoni, pickles, and buffalo sauce

The Frankie Pickles promises to pack a punch with tangy and zesty flavors. | Photo courtesy of @goodfellaspie

Goodfella’s Pizzeria, multiple locations
  • Frankie Pickles | Spicy pepperoni, dill pickle chips, and a buffalo ranch drizzle
  • Artie Bucco | Spinach and artichoke dip on top of a pizza crust
Pie Five Pizza, 3401 Nicholasville Rd.
  • Ol’ Buffalo Gavin | Ranch base, mozzarella, cheddar, and buffalo-marinated chicken
  • Mr. Loaded Potato | Ranch base, potato chunks, red onions, green bell pepper, and chives
Rise Up! Pizza, 131 Cheapside
  • Fornax | Detroit-style pizza with pancetta, red onion, and ‘Nduja (pork sausage) cream sauce
  • Hestia | Detroit-style pizza with tomato sauce, spinach, roasted garlic, olive tapenade, and whipped feta
A bag of Grippo's chips poured over a pizza.

Rolling Oven Pizza doesn’t mess around with its pies. | Photo by LEXtoday

Rolling Oven, 725 National Ave.
  • Grippos Delight | Grippos chips, picked onions, and BBQ sauce
  • Crawfish Carnival | Crawfish, red bell peppers, onion, and a zesty Cajun sauce
  • Koopa Trooper Triumph | Capicola, red onions, and spinach
  • Orange Fennel Fantasy | Ricotta, orange slices, and fennel
See all the a-dough-rable pizzas
 
Events
Tuesday, Feb. 13
  • Discover: Kente Cloth Paper Weaving | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Create your own paper version of the colorful, Ghana-originated kente cloth.
Wednesday, Feb. 14
  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | $47-$57.50 | Enjoy the music of Taylor Swift during a live, multi-sensory experience under the glow of candlelight.
  • Feel The Love! | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $11-$85 | The Lexington Philharmonic will honor the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin by playing through some of her biggest hits.
Thursday, Feb. 15
  • Valentine’s Day at The Rackhouse Tavern | Thursday, Feb. 15-Saturday, Feb. 17 | 4-10 p.m. | The Rackhouse Tavern, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington | $75 | Feel the love this Valentine’s Day with a three-course prix fixe menu, including decadent dessert options.
  • Book Talk: Black Authors | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington | Free | Explore the works of Black authors + find your next page turner with the help of library staff.
Friday, Feb. 16
  • Mardi Gras Fundraiser | Friday, Feb. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Athens Lunchroom, 6270 Athens Walnut Hill Rd., Lexington | $0-$30 | Celebrate Mardi Gras and a good cause with a Cajun-style buffet, live music, and a silent auction in support of Build Inclusion.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Weather
  • And just like that, Kentucky spring is over. Yesterday, the National Weather Service enacted a winter weather advisory that is expected to go on until 7 a.m. this morning. It anticipates one to three inches of snow and slippery road conditions, so drive slow on your morning commute.
Plan Ahead
  • “Saturday Night Live” alumni Pete Davidson is making a stop at the Lexington Opera House on Saturday, April 27 for his “Wellness Check” tour. Presale tickets go on sale today and general sale begins tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Civic
  • On Thursday, Feb. 15, our regional climate action committee will host a hybrid public hearing at 5:30 p.m., where you can provide feedback on which projects should be prioritized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Can’t make it? A survey will go live on Friday, Feb. 16.
Shop
  • The Kentucky Vintage Fest will take over Greyline Station on Saturday, March 2 + Sunday, March 3, featuring vendors selling vintage clothing, housewares, a motorcycle show, and live music. Admission is free, but if you want to guarantee a good find, you can pay $10 for early entry.
Arts
  • A Smithsonian exhibit is coming to Shaker Village next month. “Spark! Places of Innovation” uses photography, augmented reality, and video to tell the stories of rural America’s most significant innovators — like the Shakers. The grand opening takes place Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m.
Asked
Holiday
Seasonal
  • Feeling lucky? Join the Shamrock Shuffle in Harrodsburg on Saturday, March 16. The challenge is simple: Visit at least six of the seven participating bars + restaurants between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for a chance at a $500 prize bundle. Plan your visit.*
Development

🍎 The great grocery store influx

The great grocery store influx

A truck pulling the Mobile Market.
The city’s first mobile market brings food and other staples to underserved communities. | Photo courtesy of God’s Pantry Food Bank
With several grocery store projects being announced in the last several months, we decided to round up all the spots that are about to making shopping much more convenient.

Kroger, 760 Newtown Springs

A $30 million, 122,000-sqft Kroger Marketplace will be coming to the Northwest side of town next to the Amazon facility. It will feature 476 parking spaces, a drive-thru pharmacy, and gas station. Kroger is also rolling out a series of updates to three of its stores this year.

Lexington Mobile Market, various locations

The 60-ft truck-trailer makes several stops around town every month, bringing fresh produce and goods to underserved neighborhoods.

Publix, various locations

In the next few years, Florida-based Publix will open three locations in Lexington. The first will be located at the Fountains at Palomar development, the second is slated for Citation Point near Georgetown Road, and the third is expected to be located at Romany + Duke Roads.
The Buy

The Buy 2.13.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This margarita mixers bundle, since National Margarita Day is coming up on Thursday, February 22 and we’re trying to be as prepared as possible, thank you very much. Get four margarita flavors to play with including “Simple Margarita” and “Blood Orange Margarita.”
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