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🔥 Turning up the heat
Chef Sam Fore is showing off some chicken kottu roti. | Photo by LEXtoday
To watch Lexington chef Sam Fore at work in the kitchen is to witness a force of nature. Starting Sunday at 8 p.m. on the Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max/Discovery+, you can see for yourself as she competes on the third season of “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.”
Though Tuk Tuk Snack Shop at 124 Malibu Dr. ended regular service last year due to rising food costs, James Beard Award finalist Fore is serving up her signature Sri Lankan-influenced food every Saturday in April from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there to celebrate 10 years since her first pop-up.
‘Petty’ delicious
As its name suggests, “24 in 24” pits chefs against each other over 24 continuous hours of challenges, with one $100,000 winner. Fore had “a blast” at the competition.
“You walk in and see James Beard winners and Michelin star chefs. You realize how rarified the air you breathe is,” Fore says. “You realize a) how difficult it is to get on and b) how challenging it will be.”
The Legends offer a lively and affordable way to enjoy the warmer months with family and friends. | Photos provided by Lexington Legends
The wait is almost over: Opening Day is right around the corner.
Now entering their 26th season as Central Kentucky’s longest running professional sports team, the Legends return to Legends Field this Friday, April 24 to kick off a summer of fun.
Fireworks nights | Every Saturday + every other Friday starting April 24
Princess Night | May 22 | Chance to win a trip to Disney
Star Wars Night | May 23 | Stormtrooper jerseys + lightsaber giveaways
USA 250 Celebration Series | Select dates | A patriotic experience at the ballpark
Bourbon Barrels Alter Ego Series | Select dates | A fan favorite returns
Plus, Banana Ball is coming to Lexington for games September 11-13, and the Nitro Circus 2.0 Tour takes over Legends Field August 30. Fan favorites like Bark in the Park also return.
A summer to remember — and what better way to celebrate than with America’s pastime.
LexPark is requesting city council approval to increase rates at its downtown parking garages to $3 for the first 30 minutes and $4 per hour. If approved, the new rates would go into effect at most garages in September. (CivicLex)
Read
Celebrate National Library Week at “An Evening with Silas House,” presented by the Lexington Public Library Foundation at the Kentucky Theatre tonight. The conversation will focus on “All These Ghosts,” House’s debut poetry collection and 2026 Southern Book Prize winner.
Traffic
Waller Avenue will be closed at the railroad crossing for construction through Saturday.
Shop
Another Man’s Treasure is closing its 2550 Regency Rd. building, but will keep its smaller space at 507 E. Third St. Go snag some big deals on new and used furnishings at its moving sale. (Herald-Leader)
A Lexington firefighter has adopted Kyda, a pit bull, French bulldog mix who escaped a house fire. He picked her up from the humane society in Engine 1. Heroes go for walkies among us. (Fox 56)
Travel
New York, New York — now twice a day. Blue Grass Airport has doubled the fun with two daily non-stop Delta Air Lines flights between New York LaGuardia Airport and Lexington. Think: More bagels, Broadway, and big-city weekends. Your NYC getaway just got a whole lot easier. Book today.*
Finance
Know someone who says they don’t need a financial strategy? Consider this your sign to prove them wrong. These eight financial resolutions are a great place to start — and Gratz Park Private Wealth advisors can help you build a plan from there.*
Several people let us know actor Anthony Ramos of “Hamilton”fame was spotted around town at local businesses recently. Looks like one of our faves, Minton’s, was definitely in the room where it happens.
Three can’t-live-without products we wish we knew about sooner:
🧼 Designed with pet owners in mind, these washing machine cleaning tablets remove built up odor and hair.
🍖 Perfect for grilling season, this silicone basting brush makes it easy to add oil, butter, or your favorite sauce to items while they’re cooking.
👚 Coined as an iron in a bottle, Downy’s wrinkle release spray is the easiest way to ensure you never leave the house looking less than polished.
I got to visit the Temporary Monument ATL/LEX exhibit again over the weekend, this time for a panel with Katerina Stoykova of Accents Publishing and show co-curator Stuart Horodner to discuss some reasons why our city is home to so many writers. The supportive and welcoming community, storytelling culture, and cost of living all came up.
So far, I’ve been to this show twice and both times I’ve seen and learned something new. A collaborative exhibit partly designed to inspire other such happenings, it’s not every city where a handful of people can find a developer to loan out 10,000 sqft to become a short-term art gallery and experience. If you haven’t checked it out, there’s still three days across the next two weekends to catch this show at 325 Main St. and the associated events.
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