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Live
Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 12, 2025 11:02 AM
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Staff
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Food
Feeling sick? Then try one of these reader-favorite local comfort foods
We asked + you answered. Here’s a list of reader and follower favorites for when they are feeling a little under the weather or need a pick-me-up.
August 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Opening Soon: Sweet Iron in District 7 Social Hall
The food hall is expanding its food offerings.
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Food
Drink Up: Your favorite espresso martinis in Lexington
Creamy, icy, espresso-filled goodness.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Fully equipped bar for sale in downtown Lexington
Now is your opportunity to own your own bar in downtown Lexington.
July 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Bars
Cheers: Your guide to Lexington’s 2023 Drink Up Month Specials
Toast to Drink Up Month with espresso tonics, cider spritzes, and more at these eight local businesses.
July 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Take a bite out of these food subscriptions and personal chefs in Lexington, KY
Get out of the kitchen and let one of these local chefs take over the meal prep and planning for you with our list of food subscriptions.
May 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Get ready for LEXtoday’s Drink Up Month in July
Do you love coffee, cocktails, or mocktails? Regardless of your sip selection, buckle up for Drink Up Month, where we are celebrating all of your favorite beverages the entire month of July.
May 17, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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These German-isch entrees are the schnitz(el)
Don’t skip out on this new German-inspired eatery, plus other dining options at District 7 Social Hall
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Food
Dig in: Upcoming food and drink festivals, events + themed weeks
March 30, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Bid in a live art auction at this year’s F.E.A.S.T event
In addition to dishes from some of the top chef’s around, here’s what to expect at the annual foodie fundraiser.
May 15, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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AVOL + LEX fight HIV/AIDS
AVOL Kentucky’s annual event celebrates hope, community, and support for those impacted by HIV.
May 15, 2025
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Culture
4 surprising truths behind the Broadway hit “Oh, Mary!”
Here’s what the Tony-nominated satire nailed about Lexington’s most misunderstood First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln.
May 14, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Celebrate revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette’s bicentennial visit
200 years after his visit to the county that bears his name, the Marquis de Lafayette will be commemorated with two new historical markers.
May 14, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Food
Try these Kentucky-centric pairings for Lexington Craft Beer Week
From mild to wild, we recommend sampling these new local releases with some of our favorite Kentucky beer cheese spreads.
May 13, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Live
Neighborhood Guide: Ashland Park and Chevy Chase
From where to eat + drink to its humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about the Ashland Park and Chevy Chase neighborhoods.
May 13, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Where would you film an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Lexington?
Here are the greasy spoons, late night diners, and fried food favorites we think Guy Fieri should spotlight the next time he’s in the Horse Capital of the World.
May 12, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Discover a summer of fun at this ideal staycation destination
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Travel and Outdoors
LEX make that garden grow
We’ve got a round-up (no pun intended) of everything you need to know to grow a garden in the Horse Capital of the World.
May 9, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Music
Lexington Philharmonic releases 2025-2026 season
The Lexington Philharmonic returns to the performance stage with a season of world premieres, local collaborators, and worldwide musicians.
May 8, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks