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Delicious eats, minus the wheat

Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
Two plates featuring avocado toast with lettuce + paprika with a coffee mug and orange juice from Beau's Cafe.
Beau’s Cafe levels up their avocado toast with endive + candied lemon. | Photo by LEXtoday
Whether you’re living a gluten-free lifestyle or are besties with someone who is, finding a restaurant to accommodate your needs can be stickier than the gluten protein itself. We’re here to help take the stress out of planning — and off your tummies — by rounding up Lexington’s best places to eat gluten-free.

Archa Nine
This Thai food fan-favorite has a huge selection of curries + noodles — most of which can be modified to be gluten-free. Looking for a sweet treat? We’re nuts over its coconut ice cream.

Beau’s Cafe
For brunch, we love the gluten-free avocado toast + French omelette, but don’t sleep on its salads and sandwiches with gluten-free bread. Bonus: The fryers are drained for evening service, so indulge in the French fries + a burger with a gluten-free bun.

Three different plates containing potatoes, a salad with tomatoes, and mixed vegetables

At Athenian Grill you can get the gyro as a bowl or opt for tasty sides like lemon potatoes and a Greek salad. | Photo by LEXtoday

Athenian Grill
At this Greek food spot, you can get a gyro as a bowl. Plus, its sides are so good, they make a whole meal themselves.

Blue Door Smokehouse
Everything at this Warehouse Block spot is up for grabs, minus the bread. Skip the slice and dig into plates like sliced beef brisket, pulled pork or chicken, plus sides including slaw, salad, and beans.

Papi’s
They have a dedicated fryer for gluten-free items — Papi himself has a gluten sensitivity — so go ahead, eat the whole basket of chips. Pro tip: Ask for the gluten-free churros — chef’s kiss.

A salad with cheese, avocado, chicken, raisins, and nuts.

The Press has a delicious menu of salads, wraps, and smoothies. | @thepressjuicebar

The Press
One of our favorite places to work outside, it offers smoothies, acai bowls, and customizable salads.

The Wok
About 90% of the menu at this local spot is gluten-free. It might not be actually noted, so if you have questions, just ask the staff. If you’ve been missing egg rolls — The Wok is here to fill that void.
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Asked

Which ingredient is safe to eat for those following a gluten-free diet?
A. Wheat
B. Barley
C. Rice
D. Rye
Goodbye, gluten
 
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • Litter Pickup | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 9-11 a.m. | Duncan Park | Free | Get outside + give back to the community by helping clean up one of our local parks — materials provided, registration required.
  • Yappy Hour | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 5 p.m. | Jacobson Park | Free, price of purchase | Bring your pup to meet new four-legged friends while enjoying onsite food trucks, live music, frozen treats + more.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • Grand Circuit Racing | Thursday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Sept. 28 | 1-4 p.m. | The Red Mile | Free, price of purchase | Experience one of harness racing’s most prestigious events with the country’s top horses and drivers + enjoy food and drink specials.
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Summer Polo - Closing Night | Friday, Sept. 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park | $0+ | Stomp the divots + meet the ponies, then settle in to watch some of Kentucky’s finest athletes for the final match of the summer polo season.
  • Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Pleasant Hill | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Take a candlelit stroll and listen to true tales about the historic site that are sure to send a tingle down your spine.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Take a Hike | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hisle Farm Park | Free | Learn hiking basics and outdoor skills like reading a map and situational awareness on a guided 1.5-mile hike — registration is required.
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Community

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Here’s how you can help make Lexington more accessible
Presented by a LEXtoday Partner
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According to Federal Highway Administration data, roughly one third of Kentuckians do not have access to driving as a regular means of transportation. | Photo provided by LFUCG
Heads up, Lexington: Next week is Week Without Driving, which was created to encourage the community to support well-informed infrastructure funding and transportation policies that support the needs of all Lexingtonians.

Happening Monday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 6, this initiative invites participants to engage in alternative travel methods such as biking, walking, or public transit, helping them to better understand the challenges that non-drivers face daily.

By identifying barriers and gaps in our transportation system, Week Without Driving helps inspire impactful city improvements (think: prioritizing public transportation, bike infrastructure, and more efficient roads).

When you’re stepping out to grab lunch at Stella’s Kentucky Deli next week, keep these questions in mind:
  • How do non-drivers in our community get around?
  • What challenges do they face?
  • Does our transportation system allow them to easily access the things they need?
Interested in participating? Get in on the action (and download the Transit app to help plan your route).
Prepare to shift into gear
News Notes
Civic
  • Thanks to an $850,000 federal grant from the Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services, Lexington will now have a Community Crisis Co-Response Team. The team will consist of a full-time mental health professional + police officers with specialized training who will assist first responders with mental health-related calls.
Eat
Edu
  • In an effort to improve communication, safety, and transparency throughout the Fayette County Public School system + community, the district has created a new safety tracker. The online hub provides summaries of situations regarding school safety and emergency procedures like threats, lock downs, evacuations, and more.
Active
  • Calling all trail runners. There’s a limited number of spots left for the 10th annual Raven Run 10K this Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. Heads up: The park will be closed to the public until the conclusion of the race at 12 p.m.
Job
  • LexArts is hiring for two important roles — Director of Marketing & Communications + Development Director. The former will be responsible for media relations, developing and implementing marketing strategies, and maintaining the organization’s online presence. The Development Director will be instrumental in securing resources for the city’s creative endeavors.
Biz
  • True Story, the bourbon brand coming to us from Angel’s Envy founder Wes Henderson + Saga Spirits, will be available Thursday, Oct. 10. Henderson purchased The Kentucky Castle and a nearby 150 acres to build the brand’s new $92.5 million distillery. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Drink
Community
Finance
  • What do bourbon and financial planning have in common? According to American Trust Wealth, quite a bit. From mixing the right mash to graceful aging, there are more parallels between the two industries the closer you look. Take a deep dive into American Trust Wealth’s “From Grains to Gains” approach.*†
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†Not FDIC Insured | No Bank Guarantee | May Lose Value. Disclosures.
 
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It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus

No tricks, all treats: Get in the Halloween spirit with fun + freaky flicks around town
An outdoor movie screening surrounded by people sitting in lawn chairs.
Pull up a chair, pack your picnic, and get ready for Freaky Flicks at the park. | Photo courtesy of @lexkyparks
The leaves are starting to fall, bulk-sized candy bags are popping up + you’ve probably ordered more pumpkin spice lattes than you’d like to admit. That can only mean one thing — October is coming — and it’s bringing all things that go bump in the night.

Night of Frights

Grab a cold beer + get ready for some spine-chilling scenes. The big screen at Burl Brew will be showing scream-worthy Halloween classics every Tuesday in October at 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 1 — “Scream”
  • Tuesday, Oct. 8 — “The Craft”
  • Tuesday, Oct. 15 — “The Shining”
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 — “Halloween”
  • Tuesday, Oct. 28 — “Hocus Pocus”

Freaky Flicks

This family-friendly experience will pop up throughout the city on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Bring your picnic setup, come dressed in a costume, and get ready to boogie at the pre-movie Monster Mash dance party.
  • Friday, Oct. 4 — “Hocus Pocus” at Masterson Station Park
  • Friday, Oct. 11— “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” at Moondance Amphitheater
  • Friday, Oct. 18 — “Corpse Bride” at Moondance Amphitheater
The Buy
Shop the best shoes to pair with your fall wedding guest look, from Nordstrom’s “Wedding Guest” selection:

🥿 Save your ankles with sparkly Betsey Johnson flats.
👡 Choose champagne or silver for this five-star rated sandal.
💎 Add a touch of sparkle to your outfit with jeweled slingbacks.
👠 Go for style + function with a kitten heel on pointy-toe pumps.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
As a girlie with Celiac, I like to consider myself a guru of all things gluten-free in Lexington. Did I miss your favorite spot in my list? Let me know and I’ll get it added. Bonus points if you can tell me where to get some gluten-free baked goodies.
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