LEXINGTON LIFESTYLE

Lexington Food and Drink News

For readers in Lexington, this page covers restaurant openings and closures, culinary trends, food safety and the broader industry. Reporting captures the evolving dining landscape across the city and surrounding suburbs.

Mobile Market Marks Third Year in Lexington

Mobile Market Marks Third Year in Lexington

The 60-foot grocery trailer continues serving neighborhoods that lack a full-service grocery store.

Live Poll

Should local governments fund mobile grocery stores for neighborhoods lacking supermarkets?


Dining Out

Live Poll

Would you visit a local restaurant more often after it completes interior renovations and upgrades?

Dining Out

Lexington Restaurant Ganbei Closes for Interior Updates

The popular local sushi and hibachi spot is temporarily shutting its doors to undergo interior improvements.

Lexington Restaurant Ganbei Closes for Interior Updates

Cocktails

Live Poll

Do you enjoy when local brands partner with major sporting events in your community?

Cocktails

Verdadero Tequila Named Official Breeders' Cup Drink

Lexington native Chase Deppen secures official status for his brand ahead of the upcoming horse races.

Verdadero Tequila Named Official Breeders' Cup Drink

Organic Food

Organic Food

Dairy Cows Visited University of Kentucky Campus

Three cows from a local dairy farm visited the university to showcase agricultural partnerships.


Italian Food

Live Poll

Do you believe learning about different cultures is essential for personal growth and developing a broader worldview?

Italian Food

University of Kentucky Group Hosts Italian Cultural Event

The student organization SLIPAS led an interactive exchange at the campus International Center.

University of Kentucky Group Hosts Italian Cultural Event

Healthy Food

Live Poll

Do you believe university-run student restaurants provide valuable community experiences and practical career training?

Healthy Food

University of Kentucky Runs Student Lemon Tree Cafe

The longstanding campus eatery in Lexington offers a public lunch experience managed by university students.

University of Kentucky Runs Student Lemon Tree Cafe

More in Food and Drink

Coverage takes in industry reports, new business ventures, seasonal menu shifts and public health inspections. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to track where and how people gather for meals. Local dining is often tied to the seasonal availability of agricultural products from the surrounding region. Restaurant industry trends and changes in labor availability are the factors that most frequently impact the scene.