This is the second time in four years the Distillery District building is on the market. | Photo by LEXtoday
In case you missed it, the Pepper Rickhouse in the Distillery District quietly went on the market last week, for a cool $15.5 million. Before we get into your ideas, which we can’t wait to read, let’s take a trip down memory lane.
In the 2010s, the 25-acre site began to see current day tenants like Break Room, Ethereal Brewing, and Goodfellas appear on the scene. Growth continued as the former rickhouse had a flurry of businesses open on the ground floor including mainstays Brevede + Wise Bird Cider Co. Original plans to build condos were eventually abandoned.
U-Haul purchased the building for $10 million in October 2021, and in December of that year announced plans to create 1,400 climate-controlled self-storage units along the upper floors, which never came to fruition.
Which brings us to today. The 200,000-sqft building + surrounding seven acres are awaiting new ownership. So, be the broker. Take the survey below to tell us what you’d love to see take over the top floors of this historic space.
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | $9.25+ | See five short documentary films that are nominated for Oscars including “Instruments of a Beating Heart,” “Incident” + “The Only Girl in the Orchestra.”
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Bingo Night | 7-9 p.m. | Mirror Twin Brewing Co. | Free | Be the first to get five in a row B4 anyone else for an opportunity to win cash prizes.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Evening with Guest Chef Mark Bolchoz | Times vary | Mileta | Price of purchase | Reserve a table for this collaborative dinner featuring the renowned Charleston-based Chef as he brings bold seasonal flavors to blend Southern + Italian cuisines.
Thursday, Feb. 20
LYPA February Networking | 6-8 p.m. | Burl Brew | Free | Bring your business cards and be ready to meet other young professionals + stick around for a gift card drawing at 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 21
Stargazing | 7-9 p.m. | Hisle Farm Park | $8 | Bundle up, grab your favorite outdoor seating + join outdoor programs staff to experience the uninterrupted night sky.
Better Blend smoothie shop will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. It will be located near Trader Joe’s on Nicholasville Road + the first 25 guests will secure a free smoothie bowl.
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… We had eight restaurants open the last two months alone. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Community
If you’re out and about today, don’t stress about feeding the meters or garage fees. LexPark is offering free parking for all on-street meters + its four garages in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Environment
Live Green Lexington is challenging the community to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic bags. Think: Grocery bags, Ziplocs, produce + dry cleaning bags. If successful, we’ll win a bench from NexTrex to be used at a Lextran bus stop. Start collecting + find your nearest drop off location.
Plan Ahead
What do the Ninja Turtles, South Park, and Twilight all have in common? Stars from each will be in town for the Comic & Toy Convention at Central Bank Center, Thursday, March 6-Sunday, March 9, 2025. In addition to star-studded meet-and-greets, you can expect Q+As, pop culture collectibles, and costume contests.
Lexingtonian
Congratulations to Lexington Philharmonic Music Director Mélisse Brunet for being selected as an American Composers Orchestra conductor. “The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake” will be performed in October at Carnegie Hall + feature works blending sonic media and newly created instruments.
Try This
Tired of packing school lunches early each morning? Fayette County parents, we’re encouraging you to prioritize convenience this year — starting with this local subscription that delivers fresh, kid-approved meals straight to your door each week.*
Finance
Feeling stretched after splurging on a sparkly Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one? We feel that. Luckily for Lexingtonians, UK Federal Credit Union is offering an exclusive deal for high-interest credit card balance transfers. Learn how this hack can help improve your finances + snag the deal.†
Number
$0. That’s how much it costs to post your first job listing on our community job board. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain — you’ll discover talented local candidates. Try it now.
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Real Estate
So many rooms, so little time
See an explosion of color inside the main house at the Marylou Whitney Farm. | Photos courtesy of Justice Real Estate
It’s not every day a piece of property packed with history, multiple dwellings, and acres of land hits the market. Say hello to the Marylou Whitney Farm. Before we dive into what we love, here are some fast facts:
Located at 3521 Bryan Station Rd.
Listed for $6+ million
72 acres of farmland featuring three dwellings, as well as a cozy wooden chapel, two barns, and two equipment sheds
Let’s take a closer look at the Federal-style main house which boasts eight bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 8,400 sqft of brightly colored walls, sunny porches, and countless rooms filled with equine excellence. Fun fact: You can see a dollhouse sized model of the home at the Headley-Whitney Museum.
One of the major themes we’re loving here — color. Think: A garden room boasting hand-painted Kelly green and white walls, a golden yellow primary suite with lime green trim (trust us, it works), and a preppy peach sun porch with white lattice.
This past weekend I took the hand-building mug workshop at Matchstick Goods, and it was so much fun. Consider this your PSA to secure your spot for the class coming up on Saturday, March 8.
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