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3 weeks ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
Black Type Brewing opened in mid-May at 373 Virginia Ave. Human Resource Manager Sofia Amburgey said the venture stems from “a long-held dream and a deep-rooted passion for craft beer.”
About 14 years ago, when she was in high school, Amburgey began helping her father with his homebrewing as a way to spend time together. Friends and family who sampled the beer deemed it worthy of selling, so in 2021 they opened a small taproom in Mount Sterling.
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4 weeks ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
A father-daughter hobby has spilled over into a new business for Lexington-area beer enthusiasts to enjoy.
Stemming from what human resource manager Sofia Amburgey says is a “long-held dream and a deep-rooted passion for craft beer,” Black Type Brewing opened in mid-May at 373 Virginia Ave.
About 14 years ago when she was in high school, Amburgey began homebrewing with her father as a way to spend time together and bond.
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1 month ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
Eighties music trivia buffs know that the first video ever aired on MTV, back in August 1981, was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. That iconic moment inspired the name of Radio Star Lounge, a new bar at 123 West Main Street dedicated to all things 1980s. Opened in late March and welcoming guests from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, it’s already become a neon-soaked destination.
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1 month ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
After closing in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, a local favorite is making a comeback with signature dishes alongside new menu items.
Crust, a wood-fired pizza and pasta restaurant, reopened in late March at 3195 Beaumont Centre Circle under the ownership of Bella Notte Restaurant Group (BNRG), which also operates Bella Notte, Smashing Tomato, and Bella Cafe & Grille.
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2 months ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
Responding to customer feedback, refreshed plans for a new Athenian Grill location are materializing. As owner Ilias Pappas explained, the restaurant will be a sit-down establishment with expanded menu offerings for Greek food lovers and soon-to-be converts.
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2 months ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
Turning occupational lemons into lemonade after being laid off during the pandemic, MK Hennigan turned adversity into opportunity, drawing inspiration from her grandmothers and her entrepreneurial ambition to create In the Curious Kitchen.
“We all thought 2020 was going to be a magical year, right? And then the bottom dropped out,” she said.
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2 months ago | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
A trio of private social clubs are debuting in Lexington, offering exclusive access and perks for subscribing members. Long popular in larger cities like Chicago, New York, and London, these membership-based clubs are designed to serve as a “third space” where professional adults can work, entertain, dine, and socialize.
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One such club, The Melroy, 144 N. Broadway, is slated for a mid-April opening, according to owner Ieasha Allen.
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2 months ago | 
lanereport.com | Shannon Clinton |Kevin O. Stinnett
What if you could pet a kangaroo, see legendary Thoroughbred horses up close, feed exotic birds or even a giraffe â and never even leave the state? When it comes to Kentucky tourism, animal attractions â especially those that involve interacting with feathered, scaly or furry creatures â are popular with guests around the commonwealth, the nation and the world.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
lanereport.com | Shannon Clinton |Kevin O. Stinnett
Kentucky‚Äôs postsecondary education institutions are working with business, industry, government officials and each other to ensure today‚Äôs students are being educated and trained for the most in-demand career fields.‚ÄĮ¬† A prime example is Murray State University, where joint academic initiatives are underway to serve its 10,000 students and ultimately their future employers and the public.‚ÄĮ¬† One new Murray collaboration is with the University of Louisville to explore creating a...
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
smileypete.com | Shannon Clinton
Social media influencers have helped introduce many food trends, some of which have had their season—here’s looking at you, freeze-dried candy, hot cocoa bombs, and pizza toast.
Sensing a sweet opportunity, some local candy makers are capitalizing on another must-try trend that seems to have more staying power—Dubai chocolate.
Rami Wadee, owner and chef at Al Taj Mediterranean Bakery and Sweets in Lexington, described the confection for the uninitiated.
