$45 for 3 courses at Coles | Photos courtesy of Coles 735 Main
You don’t have to tell us twice to dig in. Lexington Restaurant Week started last Thursday and continues through Sun., July 27. This year, there are deals from 30 local restaurant locations across the city.
Get the Fried Green Tomatoes from Honeywood. | Photo by EOP Architects
Participating businesses are offering prix fixe menus across the board — all of them with options for two or three courses at $45 or less. And yes, there’s dessert, including:
Homemade peach cobbler from Ramsey’s
London fog pie a la mode from OBC
Bourbon and salted caramel bread pudding from Palmer’s
Yuzu panna cotta from Lockbox
Ricotta doughnuts from Bella Notte
Mousse au chocolat from Deauville
Margarite pie from Agave & Rye
Sweet corn souffle roulade from Honeywood
Arroz con leche from Holly Hill Inn
Lemon blueberry basil shortcake from Castle Farm
Events
Events
Monday, July 21
Ben Lacey Live on the Patio | 6-10 p.m. | Merrick Inn, 1074 Merrick Dr. | Cost of purchase | Solo guitarist, incorporating great groove sounds — including drums, bass, and horns.
Car Show Highgrove | Monday, July 21-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Highgrove at Tates Creek | More details on website.
Tuesday, July 22
Frontrunners Roller Skate Night! | 6 p.m. | Champ’s Skate & Entertainment | $6 plus skate rental | Wear your rainbow or retro roller skating ‘fits — laser tag and mini golf are also available.
Real Estate Meetup: Big Moves, Small Down Payments | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mirror Twin Annex | Learn from other locals in the real estate industry — buy your first property, start a rental portfolio, or chat investments.
Wednesday, July 23
Make Your Own Mug Workshop | 6-8:30 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | $45 | This class is geared toward beginners and cost includes all supplies.
Thursday, July 24
Kid’s Floral Workshop | 12 p.m. | Poppy’s Flower Bar, 210 Old Mount Tabor Rd. Ste. A | Cost includes supplies + one kid-friendly drink.
Intersections: 250 Years of Lexington History | Thursday, July 24-Saturday, July 4 | 12-4 p.m. | Lexington History Museum | $3+ | Learn about lesser known stories of historical Lexingtonians.
In Our Nature | 5:30-8 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center | $10+ | This documentary premiere features local nonprofit Red Oaks Forest School — ticket proceeds benefit the organization.
Larry Starks | 7 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway | $17 | This local comedian has a 1-hour comedy special on Amazon prime; doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
BBQ Basics | 2-7 p.m. | W.P. Garrigus Building, UK | $75 | This class is hosted by the University of Kentucky’s Meat Science program.
Reggae on the Northside | 6-8 p.m. | Lexington Art League , Lexington-Fayette | Free | Performances by Ashley Irae, Deep Nourished Roots + vendors including Irie Flavours and West Sixth Brewing.
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡
Get your little ready for a season of fun and teamwork. Registration is now open for fall youth sports at the YMCA. Outdoor soccer is available in Lexington or Frankfort for kids ages 3-12, while flag football is geared toward ages 4-12 in Lexington. The season kicks off in August.*
Biz
In 1998, the most common job in our state was a cashier, according to a recent study from Visual Capitalist. Nowadays, the most common job is ops manager. That’s what we call taking care of business.
Try This
Did you know there are animals that live at the LASC? These animal ambassadors help educate the public about the incredible diversity of nature. Children and adults can better understand why these animals are so important in environmental conservation through hands-on experiences. Meet them on your next visit.*
Lexingtonian
According to this global map, George Clooney is the “most notable” person born in Lexington. The actor — known for starring in Ocean’s Eleven, O Brother Where Art Thou?, Batman & Robin (1997), and ER — has a notability rank of 235. Compare that to Louisville-born boxer Mohammed Ali, who has a notability score of 61.
Drink
According to a sommelier, these are the best wines to get from Trader Joe’s this summer — all of which come at or under $20. Pair a bottle with some cheese from local business Boone Creek Creamer, and you’ve got yourself a perfect summer picnic. (Business Insider)
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Paws-itively caffeinated
Ziggy thinks the mural at The Burl makes the perfect backdrop for selfies. | Photo by LEXtoday
Round of a-paws, please. From an indoor enrichment and canine wellness center like Yappy Place to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at Rainbow Pet Salon, it only makes sense that Lexington is filled with a plethora of places eager to welcome you and your furry friend.
Today, we’re highlighting two coffee shops where you can perk up with your pup.
A Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave. | Not only is this coffee shop right across the street from Thoroughbred Park, but the staff will also happily greet your furbaby with a pup cup.
High on Art & Coffee, 523 E. High St. | This spot is so pet-friendly that a portion of tips go to 4 Paws for Ability, a student-led service dog organization.
Psst. Wondering what everyone bought during this year’s Prime Day? Here are the top most shopped items that The Buy team recommended — and some of them are still on sale:
👀 Slip into a soft pair of high-waisted leggings with NexiEpoch’s light-compression pair.
👀 It’s hard to say no to a two-in-one vacuum and mop roomba from iRobot, especially with features like “Clean While I’m Away.”
👀 Your under-sink storage space gets a lot more functional when you use these pull-out cabinet organizers that can fit around plumbing.
👀 Anker’s magnetic charging station charges devices two times as fast, all while replacing messy cords.
👀 The perfect lipstick doesn’t exi — ope, we nearly forgot about Clinique’s sheer, flattering Almost Lipstick.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Love dogs? Learn about the history of Lexington’s Smiley Pete.
A newspaper clipping featuring Smiley Pete. | photo provided by Bob Welch
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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