Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
Psst — It’s nearly mid-December. Finish your holiday shopping this weekend with our gift ideas:
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick: Crank & Boom Ice Cream date night | $12+ | Choose a pint of locally churned ice cream and toppings for a sweet at-home date.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for retirees
Local pick: Lexington Opera House show tickets | Varies | A night out at this historic venue is a thoughtful gift for retirees who love music, comedy, or theater.
Fidget toy pen | $16.99 | This chromatic, magnetic pen can be stacked into various shapes.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick:Stuarto’s Olive Oil Gift Basket | $18+ | Choose from a basket of infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and gourmet snacks — a crowd-pleasing, host-approved gift straight from Chevy Chase.
Frustrated golfer socks | $12.99 | This No. 1 best-selling pair of men’s novelty socks is sure to get a laugh.
Gifts for people who have everything
Olive oil mister | $9.99 | A handy gift they can use to turn oil into a fine mist or a steady drizzle.
Gifts for book lovers
Local pick:Black Swan Books Selection | $15-$50 | A thoughtfully curated variety of books, offering unique finds for every reader.
“To be read” storage basket | $16.99 | Perfect for that friend with an amazing aesthetic bookcase, this TBR book storage basket is both functional and adorable.
Gifts under $20
Shower steamers | $9.99 | This best-selling assortment features scents like lavender, eucalyptus, and rosemary.
A Cup of Common Wealth’s location in The Cornerstone on University of Kentucky’s campus announced in a social media post that it will be permanently closing. Customers can enjoy their final sips today and next week Monday-Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Today Is
Bob Barker’s birthday. The legendary, long-time host of The Price Is Right, Barker would have been 102 today. Mark the occasion with a $10 lunch deal in Lexington — where the price is certainly right at some of the city’s top spots.
Holiday
Sunday evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Check out these Hanukkah dishes for your table. While there aren’t many Hanukkah-specific treats widely available in Lexington, you can always try a new recipe at home or celebrate with Spalding’s famous yeast donuts.
Eat
Cheese, please. Raclette Fridays are returning to the greenhouse. Kentucky Native Cafe is scraping off this melty goodness from 6 to 8 p.m tonight. Raclette is a heated cheese known for an excellent melting quality, often served with potatoes, grilled veggies, or crusty bread.
Film
If “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is on your watchlist this December, you’re in good company. The 1989 film is the most popular holiday film in Kentucky, per a new PixlParade report. Pro tip: Fuel your movie night with takeout from a new local restaurant.
Seasonal
It’s the most bun-derful time of the year. Google Trends data shows that December typically brings about an increased interest in baking at home. If you want to prepare your own goodies in the kitchen this holiday season, we’re fans of this Derby Pie recipe.
Fun Fact
Did you know? When you send an email to LEXtoday’s email, you’re messaging me, Alexis, directly. So, if you have questions, recommendations, or just want to share your thoughts on a recent newsletter, I’ll be the one to see that. Always feel free to say hi.
Shop
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Does Santa wear a kilt? Only for the extra nice. Give the gift of clean windows with Men In Kilts, a locally-owned company with 178 five-star Google reviews (including one from our team). Enjoy free estimates + gutter inspections plus 15% off window and gutter cleaning through December 31 with SANTA15.*
Older Adults
Are you taking advantage of these stellar senior discounts? From savings with Walgreens to a discounted Amazon Prime membership, we found 20 hacks all older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth.*
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
We’ll take trivia nights for $2,000, Alex. Whether you’re playing for prizes or just bragging rights, there’s a local trivia night each weekday for you.
Friday
Winchell’s, 348 Southland Dr. | 8 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with trivia and some Southern fried goodness.
Saturday
Shamrock Bar & Grille, 4750 Hartland Pkwy., Ste. 128 | 8 p.m.
Snack on bar food favorites to fuel up that brain power.
Sunday
Chevy Chase Inn, 833 Euclid Ave. | 7:30 p.m.
Round out your Sunday fun day with brain games at Lexington’s oldest bar.
Looking forward to warmer weather at The Sage Rabbit for more dogs on the patio photos. | Photo by LEXtoday
I recently visited The Sage Rabbit in Chevy Chase, and this cozy, chef-owned spot did not disappoint. We enjoyed crab cakes, mac + cheese with seasonal vegetables, and the Paris in Saigon bowl with rice noodles and an amazing peanut sauce. And of course, we had to spoil our appetite first with bread from Sunrise Bakery.
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