Mimosas at East End Tap & Table are a must. | Photo by LEXtoday
Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options — whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or stacked chicken and waffles — along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em.
Note: All times listed are brunch-only
Weekday wonders
Beau’s Cafe | Daily, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Dine on farm-to-table freshness like the French omelet + side salad or avocado toast, paired with a $20 mimosa carafe.
DV8 Kitchen | Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Treat yourself to all-day breakfast sandwiches and tacos or a famous cinnamon roll from the bakery.
You had us at bottomless mimosas + berry French toast. | Photo provided by @bearandthebutcher
Bottomless mimosas
Bear & the Butcher | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | TVs galore, bottomless mimosa carafes + the “Butcher’s Bloody Mary” — need we say more?
33 Staves | Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | Order the $24 table mimosas (which come with blood orange, mango, orange + cranberry juices) with a savory pimento and sausage omelet or refreshing acai bowl.
Easter Bunny Photos | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fayette Mall | $37+ | Last call for photos with the legendary leaper before they hop off until next year.
Spring Meet | Friday, April 18-Friday, April 25 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Keeneland | $7+ | The season is officially halfway over, but there is still plenty of time to place your bets on a great time at this true Lexington tradition.
Saturday, April 19
Egg Hunt | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $0+ | Hop out to an epic egg hunt this weekend — don’t miss a chance to meet farm animals, make crafts, and grab bites from food trucks and the Village Bar.
Bourbon Tasting | 3-4 p.m. | Granddam | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the process, quality + taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Brunch | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa | $30+ | Grab your spot for brunch with classics like baked ham, deviled eggs, and carrot cake, then let the little ones burn off some energy with an Easter egg hunt.
Weekly Sound Bath with Amy Hudson | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Get ready for the new week with the sweet + serene sounds of crystal singing bowls.
After years of vacancy, there are signs of life at the former Logan’s Roadhouse near Fayette Mall. Ford’s Garage plans to open its first LEX location later this year, bringing burgers, beer + a vintage atmosphere. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… We had two restaurants open this season alone. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Health
Kentucky Blood Center and The Milk Bank have joined forces to make it easier for Kentuckians to give the gift of life with a seventh drop-off location for frozen breast milk. Get pre-screened then visit donation sites in Lexington on Maple Leaf Drive or Beaumont Centre Circle.
Job
Looking to make a difference while earning a paycheck? The Community Action Council is hiring for over 40 positions to aide in its mission to eliminate poverty, from assistant teachers to compliance managers.
Concert
Check out the schedule for East End Evenings at Charles Young Park, the latest concert series from Lexington’s Parks & Recreation department. Bring a chair or sway along to R&B, soul funk, and dance music from live performers.
Try This
The Void Sake invites you to take flight with “meticulously paired” tasting menus of sake and chocolate from Good Deeds Craft Chocolate. Traditional and flavored flights are available daily from 12 to 4 p.m.
Sports
Help choose your thoroughbred at the sale, feel the race day excitement at top tracks, and visit your horse at farms and training centers. These are just a few of the perks for partners of this local racing syndicate. Hint: It’s not too late to join the winner’s circle, Lexington.*
Finance
Class is in session, and this is a lesson you don’t want to miss. With the cost of higher education rising, it’s important to determine early on how to fund your child’s education. See which option works best for your family + connect with Gratz Park Private Wealth to get started.*
Make your business’s upcoming event or news the talk of the town. Through LEXtoday’s self-service ad portal, you can purchase an ad in as little as five minutes. Bonus: We now offer bundles so you can get in front of more eyes for less.
The Buy
The CrossOver Bra by Honeylove feels as good as it looks. It’s beautifully made + engineered for real life wear (read: sculpting support without digging in or discomfort).
I asked you what you want to see in The Railyard’s two planned retail spaces, and responses are still pouring in. Let me know your thoughts before I share the final results on Monday.
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