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Restaurant Roundup
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Halal Munchies’ lamb gyro offers a generous portion for $9.99. Pair any dish with falafel balls for a fresh, crispy side. | Photo by LEXtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Lexington’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Coming soon
Black Squirrel, 175 N. Main St., Versailles | Brunch | Projected opening: TBD — final stages
The team behind Coles 735 Main and Epping’s on Eastside will open Black Squirrel in downtown Versailles. The new spot will serve Kentucky-inspired breakfast and lunch in a historic Main Street building with a nod to Woodford County’s saddlebred heritage.
Taste of Ukraine, 106 E. Maple Street | Ukrainian | Projected opening: TBD — final stages
Taste of Ukraine recently celebrated a soft opening and will open soon at 106 E. Maple Street, serving borscht, varenyky, holubtsi (stuffed cabbage), pelmeni, potato pancakes (deruny), and other Ukrainian dishes.
Shibam Coffee, 535 S. Upper St. | Yemeni | Projected opening: Early March 2026
This Yemeni-style coffeehouse is set to open near the University of Kentucky campus, offering unique coffee drinks, late-night hours, and luxurious decor aimed at creating a community space.
A picturesque drive home everyday — yes, please. A 5,694-sqft mansion on Delong Road that pairs timeless character with modern design has hit the market. See inside the chef’s kitchen, finished basement, and dreamy front porch.
Cause
The Fire Recovery Dinner at Ramsey’s Diner’s Lucille Drive location has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 2, where a portion of its proceeds will be donated to a Masterson Station family affected by a house fire. Stop by this Lexington favorite from 4 to 9 p.m. to enjoy a meal while helping a local family in need. (WKYT)
Health
Kentucky’s 18th annual Big Blue Slam blood drive returns this week at the Kentucky Blood Center. Donate at any KBC location through Friday, Jan. 30 in an effort to beat Florida-based LifeSouth Community Blood Center. (ABC 36)
Eat
Which food best represents Kentucky? According to a new Talker Research survey of 5,000 Americans, it’s fried chicken — no surprise there. Satisfy your cravings with a two for $7 deal at Joella’s Hot Chicken.
Listen
Remember when almost every artist would release live albums? Streaming has drastically changed our access to live music, but we can still reminisce on the best examples from history. An album is good, but the real thing is better — as you’ll discover at Lexington’s music venues. (The Guardian)
On This Day
On Jan. 26, 1932, a New York doctor subverted prohibition laws to benefit visiting British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The physician wrote a letter claiming Churchill’s recovery from an accident “necessitates the use of alcoholic spirits, especially at mealtimes.” No doctor’s note needed here — Lexington’s happy hours await. (History.com)
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Mansions aren’t for everyone. Studies show that moving into a bigger home doesn’t always boost life satisfaction — sometimes it does the opposite. Case in point: This two-bedroom, two-bath Cape Cop style beauty in Fairway-Liberty Heights proves that less can be more.
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