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🔮 We see your foodie future
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a piled high smoothie bowl from Playa Bowls. | Photo by LEXtoday
Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Lexington restaurants have opened over the past several months, from smoothie bowls to a wine shop + charcuterie bar.
To satisfy those who are really hungry for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on several more LEX restaurants coming soon, too. Grab your forks as we dig right in.
Newly open
Thea’s Bass & Biddy Kitchen, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Ste. 162 | Reservations: No
If you want that home cooked vibe without making a mess at your own kitchen, look no further. Think: scratch-made fried fish and chicken, loaded fries, mac and cheese, and a Sunday brunch buffet with all the fixings.
Cibon, 211 Rosemont Garden | Charcuterie | Reservations: Yes
While not a full restaurant, delight your palate with cheese plates and wine pours. Plus, you can buy all charcuterie ingredients and wine by the bottle for an at-home tasting experience.
Playa Bowls, 3900 Fountain Blue Ln., Ste. 120 | Smoothies + bowls | Reservations: No
Get a taste of the tropics with customizable bowls featuring bases including acai, coconut, and pitaya, piled high with toppings like fruit, granola, peanut butter + more.
Rosati’s, 148 Malabu Dr., Ste. 160 | Pizza | Reservations: No
Get your fix of Chicago-style pizza — deep dish, thin crust, or double dough — as well as calzones, pasta, salads, and wings.
Bourbon N’ Toulouse will take over the former Vinaigrette location in Townley. | Photo by LEXtoday
Coming soon
Parlour Pizza, 2099 Harrodsburg Rd. | Casual pizzeria | Opening: Monday, Oct. 28
Three new locations of the Indiana-based pizza chain are coming to Lexington in the coming years, where you can choose from pies, grinders, salads, and craft cocktails.
Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 1781 Sharkey Way | Cajun | Opening: Winter 2024
This Lexington staple is expanding and bringing its fan-favorite chicken etouffee + jambalaya to the Leestown Road area.
Seedlings in STEAM | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center | Free | Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers will love learning about trees + letting their inner arborist shine through art projects — registration required.
Community Yoga + Live Trivia | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6 p.m. | Old North Bar | Free | Strengthen and stretch your body and mind with an all levels, donation-based yoga flow followed by live team trivia.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Fire Up Your Soul - Mindfulness Experience | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 7:30-9 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park | $5.66 | Unwind with an intentional and slow-paced outdoor mindfulness walk, then connect with others around the campfire with hot cider and cocoa — registration required.
Friday, Oct. 18
UK Opera presents “Marriage of Figaro” | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $38+ | See the captivating narrative of Mozart’s remarkable comic opera unfold — sung in Italian with English supertitles.
A Cemetery History in 8 Trees | Friday, Oct. 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | African Cemetery No. 2 | Free | Join for a short walking tour to learn how the trees represent the history of this local cemetery.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Forks Fall Craft Fair 2024 | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Cross Center, Midway | Free | Step into a world of creativity and craftsmanship with 85+ booths showcasing top-quality items including unique gifts and home decor.
Kick off the festivities at the opening ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Living Arts and Science Center. Attendees can enjoy artist awards, refreshments, and free admission.
Can’t make it? Visit the gallery before Friday, Dec. 6 to take in the stunning display, or explore two more events held during the exhibit.
Florida-based quick service restaurant Tijuana Flats is expected to open next month near Hamburg. Located near Lowe’s off Winchester Road, this will be the first of three locations in Central Kentucky. The menu features tacos, burritos, and nachos + a “hot bar” with 14 specialty hot sauces. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
The city wants to know your thoughts on Lexington’s trees. Now through Sunday, Nov. 10 take this survey to help officials create tree-related policies and programs for the city. By filling out the survey, you could win one of 10 Visa gift cards.
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$185.6 million. That’s the proposed cost to rebuild Henry Clay High School, a $24 million increase over the previously stated price tag of $161.6 million. The Fayette County School Board is expected to “approve the design development documents” for this + the Greendale Elementary School later this month. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Sports
The Associated Press placed the Wildcats at No. 23 on its “AP Top 25" preseason poll. This is the 57th time in the poll’s 64 seasons that the UK men’s basketball program has made the list. (UK Athletics)
Try This
This Thursday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m., tickets will go on sale for the wreath-making workshops at Springhouse Gardens. Spots will be limited for the public events, but private workshops for up to 15 people are also available for booking.
Outdoors
Applications are open for the Fayette County Conservation District’s first-ever Fall Backyard Conservation Program. Local residents can receive a 50/50 reimbursement (up to $200) to establish or maintain an at-home conservation project. Think: greenhouses, rain barrels, and pollinator gardens.
Seasonal
Falling leaves, shorter days, cozy evenings: Cooler days will be here before we know it. As you start to prepare for winter, take a look at energy efficiency tips and financial support options from Columbia Gas.*
Active
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Health
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$125. That’s how much you can save on the HP Smart Tank 6001 printer for a limited time. Bonus: A two-year supply of ink is included with your purchase.*
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Sports
Oh when the Saints go marching in
Lexington Saints will host flag rugby practice on the second + fourth Saturdays of the month. | Photo courtesy of Lexington Saints
If you’re like us and still thinking about Ilona Maher + the USA Rugby team, we’d like to introduce you to the Lexington Saints.
The youth organization gives athletes ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn + participate in the sport of rugby — the first of its kind here in the city.
“We have really good rugby here in Lexington, and none of the players are from Lexington or played in high school — until now,” said Lexington Saints Head Coach Henry Johnson.
Despite the lack of sanctioned teams for the sport, he noted that the UK + UofL club teams, as well as the local men’s club team, have all made it to their respective national championships.
Kids in grades 4-12 are invited to learn how to play flag rugby — no experience necessary — next Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at Veterans Park. Follow the team’s social media for more updates.
The Buy
The Buy
An easy Halloween costume — snag these Inside Out t-shirts and have the whole family dress up as Disgust, Anger, Anxiety, and your other favorite emotions for a hilarious and topical group look.
