Pearl’s Pizza is known for using seasonal specific ingredients. | Photo courtesy of Pearl’s Pizza
Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Lexington’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 11 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
A giant slice of pizza from Goodfella’s under $10? Sign us up. | Photo by LEXtoday
Local legends
Goodfellas, Two locations As a former New Yorker, City Editor Sam knows where to find the closest thing to a slice of New York pie. Head to the Distillery District for a sit-down, date night vibe or swing by its OG spot on 110 N. Mill St. to grab a to-go pie. You can never go wrong with a slice, a coke, and a breadstick (don’t forget the garlic butter).
Joe Bologna’s, 120 W. Maxwell St. This year we bid a happy retirement to the man behind the breadsticks that Lexingtonians consider a rite of passage, but the restaurant which bears his name while continue on. Choose from round or Sicilian-style crust for a truly unique ex-pie-rience.
Happy Hour | 5-6 p.m. | Thea’s Bass and Biddy Kitchen | Price of purchase | Enjoy specially priced drinks + bites from Greyline Station businesses including Darling Wine Bar and Bespoken Spirits.
Jazz at the Library: Threo + Kirby Davis | 7-8:15 p.m. | Farish Theater at Central Library | Free | Soak in the smooth vibey sounds of Threo + Kirby Davis accompanied by other local jazz musicians playing piano, bass, drums, and sax.
“A Bluegrass Christmas Carol” | 7:30 p.m. | Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center | $12+ | A limited number of tickets remain for opening night of this Kentucky twist on a holiday classic, featuring original Bluegrass tunes.
Friday, Dec. 13
Christmas Market | 4-8:30 p.m. | Brevede Coffee Co. | Price of purchase | Enjoy live music + extended coffee bar hours while you shop handmade treasures from exclusive local vendors.
Saturday, Dec. 14
“Timeless Treasures” | 5-7 p.m. | Centered Holistic Health | Free | Enjoy a diverse collection of artwork as you relax in a chair massage during this celebration of Lexington artist, Maasai West.
Sunday, Dec. 15
In Bell We Trust | 6-8 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center | Free | Join Lipstick Wars Poetry for an intimate evening celebrating the works, words, and ideas of Kentucky writer bell hooks.
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News Notes
News Notes
Lexingtonian
Congratulations to four-time Olympian Lee Kiefer for receiving the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Fayette County Public Schools. The three-time gold medalist + UK medical student is a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Sports
Former Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch has touched down in the College Football Hall of Fame. Couch is credited with reinvigorating interest in UK’s football program during his three seasons as a Wildcat. He went on to spend five seasons playing for the Cleveland Browns.
Number
$34 million. That’s how much money the Kentucky Treasury’s Division of Unclaimed Property was able to return to Kentuckians. Check the online database to see if you’re owed money. Think: dormant bank accounts + unclaimed insurance policies. (LEX18)
Outdoors
Astronomy fans will be over the moon about catching the Geminid meteor shower + final full moon of 2024 this weekend. The meteor shower can best be seen Thursday and Friday nights, while the cold moon, aka dead of winter moon, peaks Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:02 a.m. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Cause
For nearly 25 years Jarret’s Joy Cart has spread smiles to patients and families at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Through the program, patients can shop gifts for their families or themselves thanks to community donations. See how you can help. (LEX18)
Try This
Bring your little dumplings along to Food Chain’s latest family-friendly learning experience. Register now for this free session of the Nepalese Cooking Series, where you’ll learn to make vegan dumplings.
Feel Good
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Shop
Looking for a gift the kiddos will actually use? Enter: Dribbleup’s Smart Basketball. It features guided coaching sessions so they can train anytime, anywhere. Psst — it’s 60% for the holidays.*
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Watch
Festive films and must-see holiday movies
Enjoy hot popcorn, cool drinks, and cinema classics this holiday season. Photo by @herdlani
There’s no better way to keep warm this winter than grabbing a bucket of popcorn and settling into a holiday movie. From Christmas classics to holiday horrors, our roundup has just the ticket.
Film festivals
Lexington’s center of cinematic culture, The Kentucky Theatre, is hosting its annual Christmas Classics. True cinephiles will love the eclectic selection of films, with tickets starting at $6.
Movie Tavern Branning Crossing is celebrating Season’s Screenings with instant classic “Candy Cane Lane” + two versions of “The Grinch” from its holiday Retro Series.
Seeing is believing
Experience the spectacle of this dreamlike performance of The Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky’s immortal score alongside The Royal Ballet’s leaping lords + ladies at the Fayette Mall Cinemark.
Screaming is also believing
Skip the holly jolly vibes + opt for a seasonal scarefest with these showings around town.
“Red One”
“Silent Night, Deadly Night”
“Terrifier 3"
The Buy
The Buy
Not sure what to gift for the holidays? Browse ideas from this year’s top 100 gifts on Amazon:
When it comes to shaking off those wintry blues, pizza and a movie are a powerful combo. For a big city pizza experience there’s nothing better than biting into a slice of Goodfella’s, followed by a screening of everyone’s favorite holiday classic — “Die Hard.”
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