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| 4 | FROM THE EDITOR | 26 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 2011 Editor Meredith Lane takes note of exciting ongoing Lexington’s upbeat crooner Jordan English wasn’t Volume 3, Issue 2 changes in the retail and entertainment scene, discouraged when Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson sometimes adapting historic settings to modern use. didn’t punch his Hollywood ticket on “American Idol.” Keeping it fun keeps him and his band | 6 | NEW IN THE BLUE working enough to make a living at music. What’s happening in the Bluegrass from new business openings, innovative regional products, | 28 | HEALTH & WELLNESS places to eat and drink, accolades for Lexington, There’s a lot of yoga studios and high quality notable construction projects and interesting events. practitioners to explore in Lexington and nearby. They offer a wide range of approaches to relaxation, | 14 | REAL ESTATE mental discipline and self-awareness – while the Find out about several longstanding Lexington body gets great dose of mindful exercise. neighborhoods that offer homes with character, spacious lots, big trees and great value – in short, | 30 | FEATURED COUPLE good vibe for less money. And the adjoining Finance BG profiles Garrard County couple Maggie and article on page 17 reports it’s a good time to buy. Nathan Mick. They bring a contagious positive ON THE COVER outlook on life to career, community involvement, TRUST Lounge, located | 18 | ENTREPRENEURS travel and even home renovation. Initial interac - at 123 Main Street in Heather Hacker Reilly and Meghan van den Dool, tion during a political campaign in Nebraska grew Lexington, is now open co-owners of Adele, say selling items they’d buy into respect, affection and a Kentucky wedding after an extensive themselves puts passion behind their furnishings which included a olonel lookalike. two-year renovation. venture. Bryce Anderson, co-owner of Orange Leaf, Photo by Abby Laub. a hit fro-yo franchise, says teams win when | 32 | EQUINE launching a business. The action at the auction makes Keeneland known worldwide more than its live racing. | 20 | FOOD & DRINK It’s free to watch but not to take one home. Euro Wine Bar mixes it up cozily in Nicholasville The thousands of Thoroughbred yearlings at with a rotating menu of fresh-foods tapas and original every price point prancing through the sales ring drinks amid antique fixtures harvested far and wide. each fall attracts buyers from all over the United States and more than 30 countries. | 22 | WINE WISDOM It’s the season for good reds. Syrah, Cabernet | 34 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and Zinfandels of quality can be had for as little Do the research on a potential new employer and at $10-$12 a bottle. honestly assess what it is you’re looking for before deciding to leave a frustrating job. | 24 | COVER STORY It took two years, but Lexington 20-somethings | 36 | TEN THINGS WE LOVE Andy Shea and Kerry Glass have turned a long-empty The Farmer’s Market is a lot more than former Beaux Arts bank building on Main Street into tantalizing agriculture. Here are the sights their dream jazz lounge/dance club: TRUST. and sounds that make a visit to the vendors an entertaining experience every time.

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Be Curious About What’s Old and New in Lexington

Recently I visited the Lexing- Bank. Again, as I looked at the excep- ton History Museum located tional renovation of the building, it in the former Fayette County reminded me how Lexington continues Courthouse. Walking through the to evolve and change. exhibits and taking in all of the photo- As a lifelong Fayette County resident, graphs was a reminder of Lexington’s I’ve seen this community and region Staff photo Staff rich legacy, and how much things have grow and improve each year that TRUST Lounge during its renovation changed over the past century. If you passes. New restaurants and bars, art haven’t been to this museum before, it’s exhibits, live music venues, shops, per- Monkee’s Boutique; the home and definitely worth checking out. sonal growth opportunities, post-sec- accessories store Adelé; The Wild Fig ondary educational and technical Bookstore; and the Wild Thyme gour- Meredith Lane is the schools, residential areas, job opportu- met food shop. Exercise studios such as editor of BG Magazine Fitness Plus in Bellerive Plaza and Bar- and is a full-time Realtor nities, types of fitness studios and gor- with Milestone Realty geously engineered outdoor spaces like reAmped are also new to Lex. Consultants in Lexington. the 12-mile Legacy Trail continue to It’s truly exciting to see our city and appear all over Lexington and the sur- region continue to grow and adapt to the The day after my museum visit, I rounding counties. 21st century. Look around and enjoy. As attended the opening a block away of Just over a year ago, who had heard Albert Einstein said – “It is a miracle that Lexington’s newest lounge and night- of Orange Leaf? Now, it’s a household curiosity survives formal education.” club – TRUST. At 123 West Main St., name with a hugely popular following TRUST is located in a historic Beaux- by people (including Coach Cal) who Arts Baroque building built in 1906 for love its delicious frozen desserts. Other the former Phoenix and Third National new businesses to open recently include

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Leadership Lexington, CLX photo Trader Joe’s to Dock on Nicholasville Road

Trader Joe’s, based in Monrovia, Calif., has signed a lease at 2326 Nicholasville Road (the former Joe’s Crab Shack) and is scheduled to open in 2012. The 12,000-s.f. neighborhood grocery store will have a 3,000-s.f. wine shop in an adjacent building. Trader Joe’s is known for carrying an array of domestic and imported foods and beverages, including freshly baked artisan breads, Arabica bean cof- fees, international frozen entrées, Leadership Lexington Class Gets by Giving

The 2011-2012 Leadership Lexington class is under way. Through next summer, the class will develop awareness and understanding about our community and partici- pate in leadership assessment and training. Apply for next year’s class in April 2012. For more info, check with Amy Carrington, Commerce Lexington’s new director of Staff photo Staff leadership development. Trader Joe’s plans to locate in the former 2011-2012 Leadership Lexington Class Joe’s Crab Shack on Nicholasville Road. Jason Ams, Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC Kara Heissenbuttel, Keeneland Association Clay Angelucci, ACRE Commercial Real Estate Meredith Lane, BG Magazine and fresh crop nuts, deli items, vitamins and Michael Bailey, W. Rogers Company Milestone Realty Consultants supplements, as well as grocery basics. Rebecca Barnes, United Way of the Bluegrass Christy Lewis, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Keeana Sajadi Boarman, Frost Brown Todd LLC Stephen Mallory, Central Bank & Trust Co. The company purchases from manufac- Darya Buneyeva, OfficeWare Amelia Martin Adams, DelCotto Law Group PLLC Chris Colson, Fowler Measle & Bell PLLC Grant Mills, Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, Inc. turers, not through distributors, and more Emily H. Cowles, Morgan & Pottinger, PSC Brad Noel, BB&T Corporation Chris Crumrine, University of Kentucky Billie Peavler, Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing NA than 1,000 items are under the Trader Crady deGolian, The Council of State Governments Dawn Pope, Commerce Lexington Inc. Joe’s private label. After the store opens, Andy DeMoss, Ray, Foley, Hensley & Company, PLLC Holli Powell, Episcopal Diocese of Lexington Darren Fox, Darley Stud Management LLC Rachel Ray, Lexington Children’s Theatre area residents can expect to receive a copy Carl Frazier, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC Margaret Ridley, Bluegrass Area Development District Doyle Freano, Dr. Doyle Freano Dentristy Joe Ruschell, Stites & Harbison, PLLC of the “Fearless Flyer” in their mailboxes, Eric Gilliam, Saint Joseph Health System Todd Sallee, KEMI (Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance) a somewhat irreverent description of a Ken Gish, Stites & Harbison, PLLC Afsi Siahkoohi, Brett Construction Kate Giuliani, Lexmark International, Inc. Jana Smoot White, Fowler Measle & Bell PLLC timely selection of Trader Joe’s products. Julie Goodpaster, Employment Solutions Inc./ Amy Sohner, Bluegrass PRIDE College for Technical Education Jessica Tretter, Wealth Management of Kentucky It’s been called a cross between Consumer Debbie Green, Innovative Mattress Solutions (Sleep Outfitters) Lyndi Van Deursen, The Art Museum Branden Gross, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP at the University of Kentucky Reports and Mad Magazine. Trader Joe’s Ann Hammond, Lexington Public Library Mark Wiemer, Republic Bank began in 1958 in the Los Angeles area and Stephanie Harris, Lexington Art League Preston Worley, McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC Greg Haydon, Turf Town Properties has 350 stores in 30 states. Figuratively: Books & Hot Brews Smart 9-1-1 Can Save Your Life The Wild Fig Bookstore, owned Lexington is one of the first cities in Kentucky to implement Smart by Crystal Wilkinson and Ron 9-1-1. On the system’s secure Website, smart911.com, you can Davis, is a new spot in town for provide personal information so first responders are better pre- fair trade and organic coffee and pared to address individual emergencies. You can choose to pro- tea throughout the day, along vide the layout of your house, photos of your family members and with quality used books and a pets, medical allergies, vehicle stats and restraining orders. There’s selection of new books. The store no charge, because the service is supported by existing 9-1-1 fees. is in the former Morgan Adams If you have to call 9-1-1 in an emergency and your phone number Books location in Meadowthorpe. is registered, the Smart 9-1-1 system delivers your info to the 9-1- Wild Fig is open Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1 operators, who in turn relay it to police, fire or emergency med- Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ical personnel at the scene.

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Re-Tailored Fashion Boutique

The new Ann Taylor concept store opened in August at Fayette Mall. The concept stores have been around less than a year in cities like New York, Boston, Miami and Atlanta. This is the first of its kind in Kentucky. These new Ann Taylor boutiques have whitewashed maple hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers, tufted furniture, a private lounge area and new styling rooms with flattering backlit mir- rors, designed in partnership with S. Russell Groves architects to photo Staff provide a more intimate shopping experience for women’s fashions. The village is under construction in the Pine and Cedar block Ann Taylor operates 265 stores across the country. of South Broadway, near the Lexington CBD and UK campus. The Village at South Broadway The Village is under construction within walking distance of campus and downtown. Geared toward young professionals, builder/owner/developer Jeff Morgan is starting the all-brick development with a 9,000-s.f. restaurant and bar, the Jeffer-

Krupp Kommunications photo son Davis Inn (JDI). By March 2012 the first group of 20 townhomes will be ready, around 1,750-s.f. with three bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings on all three floors, a fireplace and balcony, hardwood floors, granite and stainless in the kitchen, tile bath- rooms and two-car garages. The townhomes are listed at $299,000, but a $10,000 pre-construction builder discount makes them $289K, through Rector-Hayden Realtors. New Restaurant Mural Is All Good Art

After months of reviewing applications and proposed mural designs from artists all over the country, Saul Good Restaurant & Pub, in partnership with LexArts, chose Pennsylvania artist Jeff Schaller to paint a mural at the restaurant’s Hamburg location. The mural depicts the history, personality and progression of the city of Lex- ington and the historic Hamburg Farms area. “It was extremely important to us that the mural should reflect Hamburg and the city of Lexington as a whole,” said Rob Perez, owner and operator of Saul Good Restaurant & Pub. Friday Fest Bands at Wild Thyme Events Are ‘Cooking Up Fun’ Cheapside this Fall Chinoe Center is now the home of Wild Thyme, A new Friday Fest centered around an event center founded and owned by Joey local bands and food will kick off down- and Allison Davis. “Cooking up fun” is the town Lexington weekends Sept. 23 theme for hands-on cooking classes for all through Oct. 28. Food vendors will start ages, including cooking birthday parties for serving at 6 p.m.; the music runs 7-11 kids ages 3 and older. The center also offers a p.m. Cheapside Entertainment District gourmet retail area with organic food products is hosting the series. Visit the Friday Fest and kitchen gadgets, party platters for pick up Facebook page, visit fridaysinlex.com or and customized catering. visit downtown on Friday nights.

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Lex Realtor on HGTV’s ‘Bang for Your Buck’ Michael Prather, a Realtor with Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty, was one of about 20 local real estate agents contacted by HGTV’s “Bang for Your Buck” show earlier Susan Richey photo this year. They invited him to upload an audition video on YouTube; he made the cut, which was narrowed to four people, and after a lengthy phone interview was selected to be on the show. The episode will air this fall on HGTV. Chef Jeff Smock and his curried potato, spinach and chickpea soup, one of six Michael Prather with HGTV’s “Bang Prather, with show host and interior designer for Your Buck” host Monica Pedersen seasonal products of It’s Simple Soups. Monica Pedersen, checked out the game rooms, media setups and finished bars of three Central Hot Soup Product Kentucky homes. He was able to tell the homeowners what rate of return they could expect for their $100,000 basement remodeling investments. In real estate since 2005, Chef/entrepreneur Jeff Smock is creat- Prather is a Realtor and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) with the Prather ing soups that are gluten-free, dairy-free team at Keller Williams, along with his mom, Katy. He is married to chef Brigitte and Kentucky Proud certified. His com- Nguyen, who is a host on the Cooking Channel. pany, It’s Simple Soups, makes the soups hot and fresh, with seasonal ingredients. Then they’re frozen and Brand New Design Modern Marketing packaged in 16-oz. microwavable con- The hotel on A bistro, a boutique and a wine shop are tainers, available at Shorty’s Urban Richmond Rd. in one spot in Stonewall Shopping Center, Market and Great Harvest Bread Co. has been a in the former Tumbleweed’s Restaurant. Summer flavors include carrot with French Quarter Modern Mercantile & WM Wine Shop orange and ginger, Italian lentil, sum- Suites, a Shera- opened this summer. Local owners mer ratatouille and tomato gazpacho. ton Suites Athena and Jonathan Bradley serve Hotel and, homemade soup, quiche, roast chicken, since 2007, a bread, ice cream and other delectables in DoubleTree by the bistro. The retail boutique has scarves, Hilton. Look hats, jewelry, candles, picture frames and for new signage in October to incorporate Kentucky Proud artwork. The most com-

a redesigned logo with a filled-out tree mon price point at the adjacent wine shop Campari Group photo and the new name DoubleTree Suites by is $13.99. Live music and wine tastings Hilton Lexington. are on Friday nights. Big Lex Lands at BG Airport

Blue Grass Airport has some new artwork. Behind the infor- Spreading Wings mation desk in the terminal Wild Turkey has a new $50 million distill- lobby is “Big Lex,” a stained ery, the first major distillery expansion in glass piece created by John F. the state in decades. The Lawrenceburg facility will now be able to produce 11

“Zig” Zeigler of Zeigler Stained Bill Strauss photo million proof-gallons of liquid bourbon Glass in Lexington, who based the work on a painting of the renowned Thorough- and rye whiskey a year instead of five bred Lexington by master equine painter Edward Troye (1808-1874). Zeigler and his million. There are a half dozen Wild Turkey products: Wild Turkey 101, Rare colleague Sam Noelscher used laminated glass, a new technique gaining popularity Breed, Kentucky Spirit, Russell’s Reserve, in Europe. Tourism tidbit: Lexington is host to 2.5 million overnight visitors every American Honey and the new (released year, and the tourism industry provides $2 billion in revenue to the Bluegrass region. in June) Wild Turkey 81.

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Alltech Is Sponsor of National Horse Show Alltech has signed on as the title sponsor of the 128th National Horse Show, America’s oldest indoor horse show. Associated with Madison The 2011 Kentucky Proud Incredible Square Garden for decades and Syracuse for Food Show is Saturday, Oct. 8 at Rupp

MC Chantrait photo the past eight years, the 2011 show will be held Arena and Lexington Center. For the third at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park year in a row, more than 100 exhibitors will share and sell their wares. Sullivan Nov. 2-6. The event will offer $600,000 in prize University will serve a Kentucky Proud money, including the $250,000 Alltech National breakfast to the first 300 people through Horse Show Grand Prix, and will be managed the door. This year’s celebrity chef is a twofer: brothers Michael and Bryan by Leo Conroy and Hugh Kincannon of Ken- Voltaggio, the winner and runner-up of tucky Horse Shows, LLC. “Top Chef” season 6. No extra charge for Laurent Beauvais, Chairman of the Alltech is also the title sponsor of the 2014 their shows, unless you want a reserved Basse-Normandie Regional Council seat in the Celebrity Kitchen Theater and of the Normandy 2014 Organis- WEG, Aug. 14-31, in Normandy, France. Rep- ($30). General admission tickets are $15. ing Committee (L) and Dr. Pearse resenting a commitment from Alltech of 10 Lyons, president of Alltech (R) at the million euros (roughly $14.13 million), the Normandy WEG announcement. seventh edition of the games will officially be known as the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Normandy 2014. The Alltech FEI No-Fee Banking in World Equestrian Games in 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park had an economic Richmond and Berea impact of $201.5 million, according to a report by Certec Inc. of Versailles, commis- sioned by the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. The Alltech World Equestrian Madison Bank, Madison County’s only Games Foundation reported that it sold or provided complimentary tickets to 419,853 locally owned bank, has a new brand of visitors from 63 countries and all 50 states. checking and savings accounts called Kasasa (pronounced kuh-SOSS-uh). Launched this summer, Two First Class Interactive Kentucky Kasasa Cash pays a Ways To Sweat History Online Now substantially higher interest rate for every month Two new exercise studios are now open. The Kentucky Historical Society the account holder quali- Fitness Plus’s third location opened in (KHS) is hard at work building an fies. Kasasa accounts are September in Bellereive Plaza, one mile online catalog of artifacts. Want to see free and no minimum balance is required. south of Man O' War off Harrodsburg Road Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch or an Nationwide ATM fee refunds are available next to Kroger. In business for more than edition of a Harry Potter book printed up to $20 per monthly qualification cycle. 15 years with locations in Chevy Chase and and bound in Versailles? Historical Madison Bank is the first financial institu- Versailles, the private clothing, artwork, furniture and thou- tion in Kentucky to offer Kasasa products, personal training sands of other items are searchable at which were created by BancVue, based in studio offers one-on- history.ky.gov/objects. one functional train- Austin, Texas. ing for weight loss, sports conditioning Second Red Lobster Spawns at Hamburg

and overall health and wellness. Visit Staff photo fitplusinc.com for more information. Lexington got a Also, BarreAmped classes are now second Red Lob- offered in Lexington. BarreAmped is a ster location in fitness class based on The Lotte Berk September, this Method, Pilates, yoga and orthopedic one in Hamburg stretching. It centers on deep muscle work, in the former Max incorporating isometric training and small & Erma’s. Remi- rhythmic movements within those held niscent of coastal positions, as well as stretching. Classes are New England, the new restaurant décor has seaside-inspired artwork, warm tones, offered at a new studio at 839 National softer lighting and higher booth backs. About 700 Red Lobster restaurants across the Ave. For class bookings, go to country will be remodeled by 2014, including the Nicholasville Road location, which ellefitnesslex.wordpress.com. has been around since the early 1970s.

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Fro Yo For You Cooking for Profit and Health Lexington loves its frozen Yes, you can really learn to cook things that are yogurt. Patrick and Debbie good for you and taste good too. The Wholesome Brookins, owners of Bluegrass Chef in Woodland Triangle is a collaborative teach- Fro Yo LLC, opened the first ing kitchen. Owner/chef Car- Menchie’s franchise in Kentucky this spring in the Plaza at olyn Gilles and other culinary photo Bill Wadman Fayette Mall. Of the 12 daily flavors, there’s always a set of educators help wannabe cooks Owner nondairy frozen yogurt and another with no sugar added. The understand the connection Carolyn Gilles chain is based in Encino, Calif., and the frozen yogurt product between food and health, and is approved by the National Yogurt Association. teach people how to prepare local, seasonal and organic foods. Private lessons are also available. Central Baptist Parking on Rise A new parking structure is under construction at Central Bap- Jet Pizza Chain’s Franchisee tist Hospital on Nicholasville Road. Representing the first phase of a $200 million expansion, there will be 12 floors of Zooms in for a Lex Landing parking. Additional upgrades include a seven-story facility that In mid-June Lexington gained a new take-out pizza place. Located will house a comprehensive cancer center, a women’s center, on Harrodsburg Road past Palomar, Jet’s Pizza is a chain based in additional medical/surgical and ICU rooms, inpatient imaging Detroit. Local franchise owners Brad Redmon, Rick Redmon and Stacy Martin experienced the pizza on a business trip and loved it services and medical office space. New kitchen and dining so much they wanted it in Central Kentucky. The pizza is avail- facilities will also be built between the 1720 and 1740 build- able in thin crust and a very popular square deep dish. The crust ings. The expansion will allow Central Baptist hospital to offer can be flavored at no extra charge with butter, garlic, sesame seeds or Cajun style. all-private rooms throughout the campus. Fall 2011 BG 1-16.qk:Layout 1 9/19/11 3:05 PM Page 12

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The health education center and surgical waiting areas of the UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital showcase a Kentucky folk art collection and the artwork of some of Kentucky’s Andrew Kung photo most renowned artists. UK Hospital Opens 128 Acute Care Beds This spring a section of the 12-story patient care pavilion opened at UK Albert B. Chandler Model/jewelry designer Catherine Hospital. In addition to 128 intensive care and acute care beds for hospital patients, there Jones, photographer Andrew Kung, are common public spaces in Pavilion A, including an atrium and chapel. A 305-seat audi- make-up artist Ana Crane-Simpson torium will host the Lucille Caudill and designer Maui Crane at the Little Performing Arts in Healthcare Fashion’s Night Out event, held in Program. Groundbreaking was held the Distillery District in September. in 2007 for the new facility, which will be completed in phases over the High Fashion Force next 10 years to replace the original Raising Awareness UK Chandler Hospital. The next phase of construction for the pavilion Lexington is making strides towards is set to open in early 2012 with the becoming a force in the fashion industry addition of eight state-of-the-art oper- with the help of an organization called ating rooms and one of the country’s the Lexington Fashion Collaborative largest hybrid operating rooms. The (LFC). In September, LFC participated in number of full-time employees at UK a global event called Fashion’s Night Out HealthCare, including Chandler Hos- (FNO). The FNO event in Lexington fea- pital and the UK College of Medicine, tured a “pop-up” store for a Designers The UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital has increased by more than 2,100 Sample and Seconds Sale where visitors continues to grow and offer new amenities. people in the past seven years. purchased original designer clothing, accessories and wearable art. The LFC is Frankfort Slab Staxx BBQ photo a non-profit organization of local designers, models, photographers and other It’s been a Lee’s Famous fashion artists working together to raise Recipe, a Mexican restaurant the profile of the fashion scene in the and a pizza place, but now 11 Bluegrass. The LFC will be kicking off a Carson Place in Frankfort is membership drive in October. Staxx BBQ. Locally owned by lexingtonfashion.org Dan Liebman and executive chef Tommy Walters, special- ties include barbecued beef, pork, chicken and turkey in the chef’s own style of barbecue, closer to what you’d find in Memphis as opposed to western Kentucky. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A New Forcht on Tates Creek Road Forcht Bank (pronounced “fork”) has a new banking center under construction on Tates Creek Road across from the Lans- downe Shoppes. Expected to open Dec. 1, this will be the bank’s fifth location in Lexington. The others are in Beau- mont, Hamburg, North Park and on Southland Drive. Forcht Bank is a family-owned bank based in Lexington with 34 total banking centers throughout central, northern and southern Kentucky, and assets of more than $1 billion.

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Whopping Shopping Mall Italian Restaurant Goes French With 1.4 million- The latest resident s.f. of retail space of French Quarter and common areas, Square is Smashing Fayette Mall is Tomato. This is the great for a walking third location of the workout while you local restaurant in shop. Several retail- Lexington. In addi- Francesca’s Collections is among the new ers have recently tion to salads, a stores opening in Fayette Mall this fall. opened and more killer wood-fired have announced artichoke dip, fall openings. Clothing stores Arden B., desserts, coffee Gap, The Limited and Victoria’s Secret drinks, beer and had re-openings in June. The renovated wine, the main player is the list of thin-crust pizzas. If you like Victoria’s Secret is only the third store in spice, you’ll want the “smashed” sauce. If not, go for the the country with this design. New stores Neapolitan sauce. include Francesca’s Collections (clothing and accessories), Miracle Eyebrows (eyebrow shaping with a process called threading, but no Lexington’s newest boutique is needles are involved) and Moochie & Co. (pet products). In now open. Selling clothes, shoes the fall, look for Forever 21 and J. Jill clothing stores to open. and accessories, Monkee’s cele- brated its grand opening Sept. 9 Fayette Mall is anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s and JCPenney at its location on Clay Avenue and owned and managed by CBL & Associates, Inc., near downtown Lexington. of Chattanooga. Fall 2011 BG 1-16.qk:Layout 1 9/19/11 3:05 PM Page 14

real estate by John Rice

which drove up the prices until they got to be about half to two-thirds the value of Chevy Chase/Ashland Park. Every- body knows that the first block is the place to be. The second block is catch- ing up, mainly because there is a healthy price gap between the first and second blocks. Victory and Richmond Avenues have more of an urban cottage

Meredith Lane photos vibe since the lots are smaller and there is more on street parking. One really cool thing is all the landscaping you’ll see on Victory and Richmond. Owsley, Lincoln, Bassett and Sherman have more of a suburban 1930’s feel. The lots are bigger and there are a higher percentage of larger houses on those Good Vibe, Less Money streets. For more of a Bell Court on a budget feel, try Aurora and some of its Some Lexington neighborhoods offer homes with side streets like Memory Lane. character, spacious lots, big trees and great value Hollywood It’s all those houses between Euclid and Okay. Some folks just aren’t do they have without making too many Columbia plus Tremont, Melrose and new house people. They really compromises? Good news. There are Sunset. If that doesn’t help, just think want an old house and that old neigh- plenty of older neighborhoods around of those streets on the other side of borhood vibe. They want a place with big Lexington where they can get the vibe Tates Creek from Billy’s BBQ. Like Ken- shady trees to keep them cool while they they want for far less money. wick, expect to see what was trendy bike or walk around the neighborhood – from the 1930’s in building styles. A even a location that is well inside New Kenwick unique thing about this area is that it is Circle Road. They love places like Chevy It is right across from Ashland Park and closer to the businesses associated with Chase and Ashland Park, and are famil- between Fairway and the Bell Court Chevy Chase than most of the houses iar with streets like Lakewood, Shady area. By the early 2000’s, buyers started that are actually in Chevy Chase. All are Lane and Tahoma Terrace. But those to realize that this area was underval- an easy walk from about any house in houses are a promotion or two away ued. It made it a perfect environment to Hollywood, as is UK. In all reality, this from happening for them. What options snap up some well built bungalows, area is one of the few in Lexington that

Kenwick Hollywood

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Hollywood Mount Vernon

is truly walkable – in the sense that you roads like Lakewood and Indian the west side of Nicholasville Road could walk or ride to most everything Mound, only taken down a notch or between Rosemont Garden and South- you need. Coffee? Yep. Grocery Store? two. You get a little bigger and wider lot land Drive. Most of these houses are For sure. Restaurants? Plenty. Phar- compared to the other neighborhoods cottage sized and offer a lot of charac- macy? Yep again. reviewed here, plus some retro-modern ter. There is a healthy amount of Tudor design elements. Many homes in this style homes here – more of a 1940s Mount Vernon area have basements with taller ceilings vibe architecturally speaking. Think of This is pretty much between Columbia than older houses, so the modest square this neighborhood as everything lik- Avenue and Cooper Drive. It’s that area footage can be easily doubled. able about Shady Lane and Tahoma of 1950’s ranches across from Cassidy Terrace, but scale back the budget and Elementary and Morton Middle. This Penmoken Park square footage. One really sweet thing area is like the part of Chevy Chase This neighborhood offers a lot of bang is that there is no cut-through traffic in between Cooper and Turkey Foot – for the buck. These are the streets on this area, which means most of the Fall 2011 BG 1-16.qk:Layout 1 9/19/11 3:06 PM Page 16

real estate

people walking or driving around will be neighbors. It isn’t a very big neighborhood either, but is well defined. Even though it is right up the road from UK and right down the road from everything on Nicholasville Road, it is pretty well insulated from the hustle and bustle all around.

Southland This is all those houses between South- Southland land Drive and Pasadena and between Nicholasville and Clays Mill Roads. schools (private and public), shopping and are around Lane Allen, Mason- This is a huge area of 1950’s and (eclectic and big box). No wonder this Headley, Alexandria Drive and Har- 1960’s ranches and cape cods. It is has always been a popular spot to live. rodsburg Road. These are cozy homes surely destined to become a Lexington built in the 1950’s and 1960’s. There is classic like Chevy Chase and Ashland Twin Oaks more of a downtown feel to the mostly Park. It just has all the right elements: Many of the streets in the neighborhood Cape Cod homes in Skycrest, being character, location, size and a nice mix have big city names, such as Pasadena, right off of Harrodsburg Road. Garden- of unique businesses close by. There Seattle and Tucson. This neighborhood side has more of the Better Homes & are lots of mature trees and interesting spans both sides of Pasadena between Garden circa 1960 feel. The lots are houses to see. Some of the most attrac- Clays Mill and Harrodsburg Road. Where wide and most houses have the big tive ones are the stone houses. Now Southland feels like it is in the middle of picture window in the living room that this neighborhood was built in the era town, Twin Oaks has more of a southwest defined that era. of the car, but a person can still walk Lex vibe to it. It is very easy to get to to most of the businesses up and down Fayette Mall and the shopping/dining of Idle Hour Southland Drive – or just drive it in a Beaumont and Palomar. Plus it is easy to The bargain of 40502, this neighbor- few minutes. Like Chevy Chase/Ash- get on New Circle at Harrodsburg Road. hood gets a shout out for having a great land Park, this location rocks. Sure, it location and a great price. This area was is a nice place to be, but it is sur- Gardenside & Skycrest built in the 1960’s and consists mainly rounded by just about everything! UK, These are two of the more affordable of ranches and cape cods. The houses downtown, the Arboretum, parks, choices. They kind of blend together weren’t anything fancy when new, but are old enough that most have hard- Gardenside wood floors. The location is really the draw here because it is just a couple of minutes further out than Kenwick and Ashland Park, and it also has a back way in and out that allows access to New Circle Road. Whether the budget is $100,000, $250,000 or anywhere in between, it’s good to know there are “lite” versions of Lexington’s most coveted neighborhoods. Any of these areas should be a good spot to hang out while the career gets to the point where the dream neighborhood becomes a reality. ●

John Rice is a Realtor with Re/Max Elite in Lexington. He can be reached at [email protected].

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finance by William Summers V It’s a Good Time to Buy Those who dive in now will benefit the most

According to a recent Gallop poll published by CBS Market- Watch, 67 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to buy a house. It makes you wonder why more people aren’t rushing back into the housing climb in most market to take advantage of the “oppor- places. And even if tunities” that are available. After all, prices don’t rise that much, if interest rates are still at historically low you pay down the mortgage every seen that ratio so low,” said Gleb levels and home prices have declined in month and don’t take out a big home- Nechayev, a housing economist with many areas, including Lexington. Why, equity loan, there’s an automatic savings CBRE Econometric Advisors, a Boston real then, are people so reluctant to act? for the future built into owning. estate research firm. In a word, people I talk to are held back “This is why homeownership has been Nechayev’s data goes back to 1986. by uncertainty. For some, it’s uncertainty such an important part of the American Since that time, he says, it’s never been about jobs and the economy. Others cite Dream, because people have used it as a this cheap to own a house as compared uncertainty about the difficulty of getting way to save. And, it’s been a relatively to the cost of renting. Of course, these financing. Still others mention uncertainty safe way to save,” Zandi said. “Now of are national averages, and there are about housing prices going even lower. course, as we have seen, there are ups and some big differences depending on the The sum of all these fears has put most downs. But in general, it’s been a pretty city and neighborhood and type of home. families on the sideline watching the hous- good investment.” So here are the facts. The cost of renting market’s struggles from a safe distance. Zandi says the housing crash hasn’t ing is increasing and, for many, may According to Gallop, many Ameri- changed the nature of homeownership. exceed the cost of ownership. Current cans are still worried about their home “The other thing to consider is that like interest rates make long-term fixed rate values, with 27 percent saying that any asset – after a crash, after prices have loans very attractive for borrowers, espe- home prices in their communities will fallen very quickly – everybody is very cially those who believe they will be fall this year and 42 percent concerned nervous and reticent to dive back in, but living in their home for at least five years. that their own house will lose value. it’s the people who do that who benefit in A huge amount of inventory is on the Twenty-one percent said they expect the long run,” he said. market, often at really attractive prices. home prices in their area to increase. “Prices have fallen so far that single- Talk to your banker about your finances It’s enough to make any prospective family housing now is very, very attractive; and learn how much home you can homeowner downright cautious. But very affordable [...] and it’s now even afford. Shop online to get a general idea many economists, like Mark Zandi with attractive relative to renting.” of what’s available in areas of town that Moody’s Analytics, say these concerns While it’s been getting cheaper to own are attractive to you. Ask a Realtor to are overblown. “Everyone’s re-evaluat- a home, it’s actually been getting more show you homes that interest you or to ing more carefully whether they should expensive to rent a place to live. These find others like them. Get moving. Those own a home or not,” Zandi said. “But days, the monthly cost of renting or buy- who lead get the best bargains! ● for the vast majority of Americans, ing a home is about the same. That one- homeowner-ship is still the right thing.” to-one ratio is the lowest in 25 years! Zandi says the same fundamentals are That’s down from 2006, just before the still true: If you can afford it, there are a housing market crashed, when the cost of William Summers V is lot of advantages to homeownership. owning was 46 percent higher than rent- a senior vice president With a fixed interest rate, your home pay- ing. “We are at the very bottom of that at Central Bank. ment never goes up. But your rent will mountain right now and we have never

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entrepreneurs by Anne Sabatino Hardy

“Definitely,” Reilly says of mom Marilyn Hacker. “They got us interested and involved from an early age. We both started going to market as teenagers, which is great because when we went to buy, we knew what was going on.”

The biggest challenge: “Our biggest obstacle is the pro- nunciation of the name! I’m serious, we’ve even added the accent,” says Reilly. “And still we’ve gotten ‘Adele’ is the big one – the singer – but then there was ‘a-deli’ and it’s like, ‘No, we do not sell lunch meat.’ So that’s been one of our biggest obstacles.” (It’s pronounced ah-del-ay, and it’s a Reilly family name). Aside from that, van den Dool and Reilly are also engaged in a balancing act of time management since they’re the only two employees, and Adelé also offers van den Dool’s interior design services.

The age issue: “I don’t think [it’s an issue],” says van den Dool. “I think we’ve had a lot of support from our peer group, people our age who are living in Lexington.” “Maybe with sales reps who come to the store it may be an

Shaun Ring photos issue, but once they get in the store they realize we know what we’re doing,” says Reilly, who says the real age surprise was how broad their customer base has been. “We, literally, have customers Heather Hacker Reilly across the board from 18 year olds to my Great Aunt who is 92.” Meghann van den Dool Co-owners, Adelé Advice to others: “The best advice that was given to me 445 S. Ashland Ave. Heather Hacker was to go out and get work experience, whether it’s here or Lexington KY 40502 Reilly, 35, is the somewhere else. No matter what you’re doing, you can’t just adelelexington.com founder of Lex- decide one day you want to do this without any experience. ington lifestyle And the contacts we’ve both made that are outside of Lexing- store Adelé with ton have helped us make this something that is different.” her partner-in-style Meghann van den Dool, 33. The two met in high school and subsequently parted ways, Social Media: “Word of mouth has been really good,” Heather for Chicago and Cincinnati where she worked as a man- says Reilly. ager of a decorative accessories and gift showroom and as a buyer “We started with Facebook,” said van den Dool. “One of our for a lifestyle store, and Meghann for Atlanta where she studied first customers came in and said, ‘I saw so-and-so liked you on interior and graphic design. Heather honed skills on the whole- Facebook and we always like the same thing, so I just wanted to sale end and Meghann continued pursuing stylish influences in pop in’ and she’s been a great customer. We have been blogging a Paris and Charleston, South Carolina. Always in touch, the two lot and that has attracted some people for sure.” eventually decided to come home and blend their talents in a ven- “And going back to what Meghann said about time manage- ture they’d both been dreaming of for years. ment, that’s the other thing is, I looked at the blog the other day to update it and all of a sudden a month had gone by,” said Reilly. “It The secret: “It’s a lot of things,” says van den Dool. “It’s our takes time, but our gen- background, our friends and that our aesthetic is a bit different eration is at an advan- than everything around here.” tage because we are “Our philosophy when we go to market is if we personally familiar with social wouldn’t buy it, it’s not going to be in our store,” says Reilly. “And media like Twitter, Face- we’ve really tried to hold true to that. And so far I think it’s book and the blog.” ● worked. I know people say you can’t always like what you sell, but I kind of feel differently. I don’t want to be a salesperson, I want to feel passionate about what I’m selling.”

Mentors: “Both of our moms are in the design field, says van Adelé sells accessories den Dool. My mom (Debbie van den Dool) is definitely my mentor for the home and and I think Heather would say the same thing about her mom.” the ladies.

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and different perspectives and you’re splitting the pie. There are challenges working with teammates and you have to figure those things out, but good teammates bring so much value. Evan and Jeremiah are such good ones. I can’t imagine doing it by myself.”

Mentors: “For me, Dr. Linda Christie from Grove City Col- lege, who was a professor of mine. She helped me with jobs and encouraged me to take the plunge. We have more people that have inspired us than actual mentors. Jeremiah notes his former business partner, Bryan Johnson. We’ve also read blogs and books and think they have great perspectives on business and treating employees and customers well. Seth Godin, a New York Blogger, and author Gary Vaynerchuk (The Thank You Economy) are both good sources of information. Shaun Ring photos

The biggest challenge: “We’re pretty involved with our employees’ lives. We know them and we’re around the store a lot and, as we grow, the challenge Bryce Anderson will be to maintain that atmos- Bryce Anderson, phere in our stores. How to Co-owner, Orange Leaf 28, one of the grow without losing quality is a Five Central Kentucky locations owners of Lex- challenge, because you do lose orangeleafyogurt.com ington’s first fro- control when you grow. You yo shop, Orange have to hire people who are Leaf, speaks to great.” the entrepreneurial drive that brought high school Staff photo buddies and co-owners Evan Morris and Jere- The age issue: “I think our miah Sizemore, both also 28, together in the pur- ages were a huge blessing as we suit of building a business. Though Anderson, Morris jumped into this. None of us had kids and we came in debt-free. If and Sizemore were rarely in town at the same time after high this thing failed and we lost the money, it was ok. Older people school—Anderson and Morris both shared Lexington as a home might not have that luxury because they’re saving for their kids’ base, but frequently traveled, and Sizemore was living in another college fund or retirement. Those weren’t things that crossed our state-- their friendship remained strong and they frequently dis- minds. If we lose it all, we’ll be fine.” cussed plans for the future. “We’d always talk about, ‘what would it take for us to quit our jobs?’ and what Advice to others: “Have a good team; don’t do it by your- is going to be our big entrepreneurial self. The hardest part is the jumping off and quitting what you’re venture,” said Anderson. The answer doing, which is risky. We’ve been trained to be risk-averse since was “fro-yo”. we were little kids, but you just need to ask yourself, ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’ You have to be willing to risk and The day to day: “We all have different jump to create something - and it’s worth it.” roles. We didn’t start out like that, but we’ve fallen into it and we’re blessed that Social Media: “I think what’s happened is, years ago you we have different skills. Evan takes care had a small community and if anything happened in a small of marketing and maintenance, I’m HR community everyone knew. And with social media, that small (hiring and evaluations). Jeremiah is community is back, so if your store isn’t good, people are working on business development and going to find about it on Yelp and Urban Spoon and Facebook. Guests can choose from a partnering with people in different cities It’s become an avenue for word of mouth, which is really vast array of toppings, in- important for good or for bad, and it better be good or your cluding oatmeal cream and trying to find good locations. Trying ● pies, angel food cake, fresh to make the stores better and business company will fail.” fruit, gummy bears and development are the main focuses of our candy bars. time right now.” Anne Sabatino Hardy is a writer for BG Magazine. The secret: “Teams win. I used to think it was harder She can be reached at [email protected]. working with people because you have different personalities

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food and drink by Abby Laub Jessamine Delight

Euro makes all of its simple syrups fresh in-house.

might order four appetizers for two people, but it’s still cheaper than going somewhere else.” Euro also is a great place to drink. The small, cozy restaurant features an enormous, antique bar that he discovered while looking at antiques. “The backbar is from an old 1800’s bar in Texas, with the original mirror Euro Wine Bar and everything,” he said, adding that Nicholasville the front counter is from an old grocery (859) 608-4435 store out of eastern Kentucky. Wednesday-Thursday The drinks also are originals. Euro 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Abby Laub photos infuses its own vodka and has an array of Friday-Saturday choices, like pineapple, lemon and more. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. There is even bacon infused vodka, euronicholasville.com which Euro uses to make its own Bloody Mary’s that Hensley described as “out- standing.” The bar also is making Nicholasville’s Euro Wine Bar offers jalapeno black pepper tequila and mango unique tapas and wine environment coconut rum used to make mojitos. All of the simple syrups at Euro are fresh, squeezed nightly using fresh Less than 10 miles south of Lex- the way it happened,” Hensley said, lemons and limes. ington sitting on the unassum- adding that the name and logo was The bar features wines from all over the ing Main Street of Nicholasville inspired by the Euro currency in Europe. world and often does exclusive wine din- is Euro Wine Bar where owner and Having lived in Nicholasville for ners and demonstrations, for which Hens- chef Charlie Hensley serves up a different more than 10 years, he said there was ley flies in wine makers from all over the philosophy of food. no question about what town he country to do presentations. “At a lot of restaurants, servers con- wanted to open his restaurant in. The house selection is always a full- stantly try to get you to leave, but that’s All of the food at Euro is cooked bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and not our thing,” he explained. “We want with an “a la minute philosophy,” pre- people to stay as long as they want and pared in small portions and made to enjoy themselves without feeling pres- order. He said the aim is for people to sured to leave.” stay for hours, try a wide selection of At Euro, the menu rotates every two food and enjoy nice drinks in a relax- weeks and serves up a diverse array of ing atmosphere. tapas and hors d’oeuvres, with some He wants Euro patrons to sample menu mainstays like smoked salmon, lots of food from their tapas menu and Bourbon walnut baked brie, pan fried leave feeling full, but not stuffed. He ravioli and more. The rotating menu said tapas is a different style of eating features fresh foods from the supermar- that Americans are not accustomed to. Euro's menu changes every two weeks ket or local providers and often has a “It was hard at first, and it still is – and often includes spicy foods like "fire in theme, like Mediterranean or Spanish. still people think you can’t really eat the hole." These bacon-wrapped, cream cheese filled jalapeno peppers deliver just “I always wanted to do a wine bar in here, you can’t have dinner here,” enough of a kick for the taste buds with- Nicholasville, and it just sort of happened Hensley said. “Well, yes you can. You out inducing too many tears.

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changes every two weeks with the new Main Street currently is undergoing a menu selection. facelift, causing a lot of construction The atmosphere is intimate and invit- that has put a damper on Hensley’s ing without the too-loud atmosphere of business and others in town. When the many bars. A television sits on the wall in work is done, power lines will all be one corner surrounded by large couches buried, picturesque light posts will light perfect for relaxing with friends. The up the beautified sidewalks and new tables are close, inviting conversation, and trees will be planted. the large front windows let in plenty of Inside it is hard to imagine the tur- natural light and offer views of Main Street moil outside. Euro is decorated in a soft, Nicholasville and its small-town charm. orange-hued color, with black and white tablecloths and artwork invoking a European feel. The bar at Euro is a 19th-century Customers can enjoy the relaxed treasure from Texas with the original ambiance while letting their taste buds mirror still intact. soak up specials like grape amuse-bouche – a plump grape wrapped in fresh goat dollars for a glass of wine, all the way up cheese and pistachios and blanketed with 80-dollar bottles. Check in on Facebook to a delicate piece of baby spinach – that get a glass of wine for just four bucks. ● leaves a sweet, nutty aftertaste. The dessert menu includes delicacies like dark chocolate bruschetta and Abby Laub is a writer for BG Magazine. Owner Charlie Hensley prepares warm port brownies. She can be reached at and cooks all of the food at Euro The food menu ranges from about five [email protected]. fresh every night. to 12 dollars, and drinks range from six Fall 2011 BG 17-36.qk:Layout 1 9/19/11 3:08 PM Page 22

wine wisdom by Gary Doernberg

them could be laid away for up to 5 years or more, regardless of their out- standing current drinkability. New Brunswick, Chile and Argentina were originally planted in the old Bor- deaux rootstock. Their wines have great color and depth.

Zinfandel An old-timer in California told me years ago that Zinfandel was America’s Chi- anti. As he was an Italian, I took it as gospel, but now I’ll confide that I’m sometimes confused by

Meredith Lane photos the bigger, butt-kickin’ Zins and their 15 percent alcohol content. But I do know that there is a nice availability of well-made Zins to enjoy with dinner that deliver a punch of flavor and are well under Good Reds From $15 a bottle. Some are even from long trusted names and under $10. Around the World My guess is that the heartsick singer It’s the season for Syrah, Cabernet and Zinfandel; in the classic song, concerned about quality can start at as low as $10-$12 summer’s charms and vowing he A hit tune of my youth asked smooth finish that surprises people at first would never for- the question, “Will I See You who expect the tannins of cabernet or get the one he in September (or Lose You to malbec. A weak sister it isn’t, and best of loved earlier in a Summer Love)?” It posed the all, it’s very reasonable; all my domestic the year, need not philosophical conundrum as to whether choices are about $10. Syrah is one of the have worried so shifting behavior, tastes and the like are two backbone grapes of the southeast of much. More likely, impacted by seasonality. France (Grenache is the other). suddenly it was The light, slightly frivolous white wines This whole region of Cotes-du-Rhone cooler and every- of summer still have their place, but the is literally awash in Syrah/Grenache thing in a sweater chill in the air starts a new search for good blends. Prices start at about $12 and there looked good. Like reds and, for most of us, good prices. It are things to try in the $15 to $20 range as him, we’ll enjoy should not surprise anyone that aside from well. Remember that the soil differs from some Vinho Verde a small number of rarities, prices for most California to Washington to France so the again next year. wines are soft, or softer. The bottom line is, wines won‘t taste the same. Reds are back. ● there are lots of good, interesting reds from a lot of places using a lot of grapes. Cabernet Gary Doernberg is the owner of Excellent Cabernet, even reserve-level Corner Wine, located on the corner Syrah cab, can be found from Chile and of Euclid and High Street, between Buddy’s and Bourbon N’ Toulouse. Syrah and its half-kin Petite Syrah have a Argentina and is generally $10 to $15. Visit cornerwinelexington.com for lot to offer – big generous flavors with a It’s rather remarkable, but a few of more information.

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cover story by Abby Laub Abby Laub photos

Building TRUST Lexington 20-somethings Andy Shea and Kerry Glass deposit their dream lounge/dance club downtown

High above a packed crowd of “Most of the bars around here may be well-dressed people dancing, geared more towards college students laughing and unwinding for the and not so much to the finer things, so weekend, the splendid purple and gold we’re trying to cater to that. And I think ceiling at TRUST Lounge stood witness to people like to come somewhere where a new era of a Lexington business at its they can feel special, and that is some- grand opening in early September. thing we’re absolutely catering to.” What was once Phoenix Trust and The uniqueness in service matches Bank of Lexington, originally built in 1906, the uniqueness in the decor. Channeling is now home to the TRUST Lounge, the old glamour with rich fabrics, subdued uber-swanky brainchild of owner Andy lighting and romantic shapes, TRUST is Shea and general manager Kerry Glass. decorated to showcase the 4,500-s.f. “We wanted to do something differ- building’s original plaster ceiling. ent and bring something new to down- “When we first walked in here, the ceil- town that’s never been here before and ing was really the only thing still intact,” geared towards professionals to come Glass said. “The ceiling was the inspiration after work,” Glass said. and we just brought it down. We took Its carefully restored antique facade some themes and some aspects of things and ceilings make the long, two-story that worked well in other markets and building a perfect atmosphere for enter- added some great lighting, among other taining and making its clientele feel spe- things. But as far as the theme, the ceiling cial and fabulous. is what inspired it.” “I think TRUST gives people a rea- The pair also drew inspiration from son to get dressed up and go out – it’s a similar places in Boston, Los Angeles and cool, nice atmosphere,” Glass said. Atlantic City. But for Shea, who also is the

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“And maybe not just young professionals but professionals in general,” Glass said. “We’re trying to retain the professionals that we have in this city and attract new ones.” The lounge atmosphere, VIP rooms (one upstairs and one downstairs) and ample seating at TRUST evoke conversation and relaxation, while leaving space for a dance floor. “I think we’ll have a little bit of both – dancing and lounging. When we have the TRUST managers hope the new lounge live jazz and it’s the after work crowd, and nightclub gives people a new reason we’ll have the true definition of a lounge. to get dressed up and go out. That’s when we’ll have a ton of furniture – and super nice furniture – so you don’t takes away a lot from the character and have to be the first 12 people in the place the ambiance that it does give off.” to find a seat,” Shea said. “So it’s a great TRUST features an expansive drinks Owner Andy Shea and general manager place to converse, whether it’s with a selection and also has a small gourmet Kerry Glass client, friend, family member, husband, tapas menu. But the real experience lies in wife, boyfriend, girlfriend ... the atmosphere that Glass and Shea general manager of the Lexington Legends “And when we have the DJ playing, it worked hard to create, bringing in custom minor league baseball team, the opportu- won’t necessarily be that feeling of total lighting and sound and putting great care nity to open TRUST with Glass was a great blasting, raging, losing your voice from in the details – even decorating the tables investment opportunity. He noted all of talking to the person next to you. But it with antique book bundles and flowers. the recent work that has gone into devel- will be upbeat, and there will be a fun “I love this industry,” Glass said. “This oping downtown as an up-and-coming music and dancing.” is something I’ve always wanted to do, destination to live, work and play, TRUST The lounge will be a change of and I’ve been granted a great opportunity will be a new addition that people have scenery for the century-old building that and am fortunate enough to do it.” yet to see in the state. The fancy lounge was abandoned, dilapidated and in dis- Shea added that since meeting Glass sits on Main Street between Limestone repair when Shea and Glass decided it – who was previously the VIP manager and Upper, giving downtown a taste of was the perfect fit. at Baker’s 360 – he knew they could be something entirely new. “This is a (historic) building. We great business partners. “Everyone has been talking about weren’t going to try to make it l look Now, nearly two years since they developing downtown and how to make like it was brand new,” Shea said. “We first laid eyes on the building and its it a good place to live, work and go out,” could have replaced a lot of those things ornate ceiling, TRUST is open and ready Shea said. “People have been all about like the cracks or chips and it could for its well-coiffed clientele. downtown here, and when Kerry showed have been totally pristine, but I think it Visit trustlex.com for more info. ● me this facility, as disgusting as it was on day one because it had been vacant for 16 years, you could shut your eyes and visu- alize what it could look like. However, the amazing final result has blown away anything I would have thought of.” The pair said TRUST, which will feature live jazz and internationally acclaimed DJs, will be a place for young professionals and retired people alike to head downtown, taste a custom cocktail or fine wine and unwind after work or celebrate a special occasion with friends or family.

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arts & entertainment by Esther Marr Lexington Crooner Is Local Idol

Jordan English plays solo acoustic sets at Bluegrass restaurants Phillips Mitchell Photography photos

If you’ve been a Lexingtonian profit, and is also making a living as a full- cians. His grandfather sang in a barber- for several years and are active time musician. shop quartet group in Lexington, and in the local restaurant and bar “The most enjoyable aspect (about his parents, Victor and Susan English, scene, you’ve probably heard music) is being able to make a living are also talented performers that still the music of Jordan English at out of something that’s not a job,” he play at local private events. some point in time. Perhaps you’ve caught said. “Money isn’t going to make you Following in his father’s footsteps, Eng- snatches of his songs while sipping a happy; you’ve got to do what makes lish picked up guitar in sixth grade and cocktail on the Regatta patio, heard the you happy. That’s what’s really reward- later began playing in his church’s youth faint tones of his voice while chatting with ing about it. Since I was young, music group at Versailles United Methodist. friends at Atomic Café, or danced to his has had almost a bizarre impact on me. During the summers in high school, music at the Tin Roof on Thursday nights. It can change a mood and it’s some- English teamed up with a buddy, Joe With an original slate of songs and thing everyone can enjoy.” Cook, and started playing acoustic gui- plans for recording an album, English will English, a soothing crooner whose tar sets for free at Murray’s and Merrick soon be in the background no more. voice has been a stable at many local Inn. Word spread about the duo, and At first glance, one may never guess establishments since he was a teenager, is they began getting paid gigs at estab- that at age 24, English is a homeowner in also known by many of his peers for his lishments such as Regatta in Lexington the process of flipping his investment for air time on American Idol. “But don’t talk and Railheads in Versailles. too much about that,” he said in a soft Throughout his college years at tone, flashing an embarrassed smile. Western Kentucky University, English English quickly explained how he played with another friend, Parker had made it through four grueling McGuire at local bars, and then during rounds of judging in Atlanta and finally the summers while Cook was home advanced to the main audition room on from college in Boston, the trio played the iconic show in 2009, only to be at Regatta, Murrays and Azur. denied a golden ticket to Hollywood by English held a day job at Alltech for Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson in awhile after graduating college in 2009, front of millions of TV viewers. working as a band coordinator for the Don’t feel too sorry for English, company’s Fortnight Festival during the though. “Getting cut from American Idol World Equestrian Games. But playing late made me want to succeed that much night shows followed by early mornings more,” he said. While he may not be in the office became tiresome, and English under a signed label and singing on the was relieved when he was finally able to gargantuan stages yet, he is still living his earn a full-time living playing music. dream, and to him, that’s all that matters. A turning point came for English last It seems that English was destined summer when he, McGuire and Cook for a life in the industry, considering he were asked to perform at a Lexington descends from two generations of musi- Hearing and Speech Center event where

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President Clinton was in attendance. throw some of our fun, upbeat originals in For the show, they added a saxophone here and there, but usually at the bars, player, Dave Clark, as well as John people are there to listen to music they’re Grossman on keyboards. familiar with,” said English. After that event, from which they He describes the style of his band as garnered considerable exposure, the “Dave Matthews meets Stevie Wonder,” group was hired as the house band at adding that some of his other major the Tin Roof, and that’s how “Jordan music influences are John Mayer and English and the Two Threes” was born. Jason Mraz. The band consists of English, McGuire, When asked where the inspiration for Cook, Clark and English’s brother Mar- his song writing derives, English said, shall, who took over on keyboards after “Relationships and nostalgia; good feelings. Grossman moved to Austin, Texas. In I’m not much for the slower, depressing addition to playing every Thursday night stuff. I like blasting it with the windows we’re destined to do great things for a at the Lexington Tin Roof, the band is also down and singing upbeat music.” long time, and I think it’s a ‘make it or doing some shows at Tin Roof franchises In the future, English hopes to get his break it’ situation within the next year,” in Columbia, S.C., Knoxville, Tenn. and music on the radio, as well as Pandora and he said. “So I’m looking forward to Nashville. They have also performed at iTunes, and eventually, make a possible recording and taking the next step.” special events and Keeneland, as well as move to Nashville for better exposure. For Jordan English’s tour dates, visit at private functions such as weddings. While this is a transition period for jordanenglishmusic.com/tour. ● “When we play out, it’s mostly cover Jordan English and the Two Threes as songs,” said English, who on Wednesday they ponder future decisions, English nights plays solo acoustic sets at Carino’s knows that music will always be a huge Esther Marr is a writer for BG Magazine. and on the weekends performs at other part of his life. She can be reached at bars such as Atomic Café, Big Blue Mar- “I’m excited about the future, [email protected]. tini and Cheapside Bar & Grille. “We because people have been telling us

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health & wellness by Abby Laub

or flows, of the yoga poses. She said the practice is primarily about learning basic body alignment so the body “feels better.” There are different types of hatha yoga, like relaxing and restora- tive, Bikram (which incorporates extreme heat in the studio) and Ash- tanga, which has a faster flow and moves between a specific circuit of poses that all have a purpose. DiGirolamo said Ashtanga moves so Joel DiGirolamo quickly that he has replaced his old run- works with a ning routine with it to get in his cardio yoga practicer at Bliss Wellness. workout. Kalova, on the other hand, takes a slower approach that is more gentle and focused on holding each pose for longer periods of time. She said that Ashtanga can be better for someone seeking a more traditionally Westernized workout. For both teachers, yoga is about more than getting in shape. “Yoga is looking at a connection with the body, mind and spirit,” Kalova said. “Basically by exploring yourself, you find Bliss Wellness Center photo Bliss Wellness out what you’re like, what’s making your happy, what’s really fulfilling you on the To Headstand inside and it’s changing your life. It’s more of a lifestyle ... Yoga brings awareness into your body through listening to what or Not to Headstand you’re thinking.” When Kalova began doing yoga sev- Looking at the thoughts behind yoga and how to get involved eral years ago it took little time for her to delve into the non-physical realm. “I came out and noticed I was Yoga magazine covers that fea- “For me, yoga is about unity,” he happy,” she said. “I was finally able to ture photos of people in head- said. “Yoga is about mixing different life look up and notice that the sky was stands and pretzel poses are not activities, whether it’s sound, physical blue and the grass was green.” the friend of yoga instructors. body work, with a union of the divine For DiGirolamo, who has practiced “People say, ‘I’m not flexible enough ... You get to that unity through the yoga for most of his life, the mindful to do yoga’, which drives me crazy,” physical exercise.” exercises have unlocked his creativity. said Ashtanga yoga instructor Joel No matter what level of union yoga “Yoga can change a person’s person- DiGirolamo. “Because we all have to practicers want to reach, if any at all, ality,” he said. start somewhere, right?” DiGirolamo and Romana Kalova of Yoga He said as a result of practicing kun- DiGirolamo, who teaches at Bliss with Romi at The Center for Mindful Liv- dalini yoga (more medatative) diligently Wellness Center in Hamburg said he ing Practices agree that it is a fantastic he has become a more creative person, has learned to never judge a person’s workout for people of all fitness levels. writing more than ever before. yoga ability or flexibility by their body “People think they’ll do yoga to DiGirolamo and Kalova recognize type, because everyone is different no stretch, but if they do Ashtanga they that people want different styles of matter their looks, but that gaining flex- will get a great workout,” DiGirolamo workouts, and not everyone will be ibility is something that takes time and said. “Ashtanga and Bikram do all three interested in delving into the spiritual people should not be swayed by what – flexibility, strengthening and balance. realm in their exercise class. they see in pictures in magazines. Many of the other hatha yoga types Kalova said the key is to find a yoga For DiGirolamo, yoga is just as much don’t incorporate strength.” class that works for your particular about flexibility as it is about mental Kalova explained hatha yoga as more style. Oftentimes, she said, gyms and discipline and self-awareness. about learning the postures and asanas, workout facilities will offer more West-

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ernized versions of yoga, some that can head to the Massage Center at Dudley combine it with Pilates principles. Square as well as speedball yoga. “Yoga is for anyone, even if you Other studios include Barefoot Works, want to workout, you can find that the Lexington Healing Arts Academy, Om teacher that is focusing just on the Place, the Mind Body Studio and even workout,” she said, adding that any- some churches have yoga classes as well thing beyond the physical practice is not as other health-oriented businesses, health required in any class. “People are differ- clubs and YMCAs. ent; there is a style of yoga that can “My view is for a town this size, we work with each person.” have a lot of yoga,” DiGirolamo said. “We In DiGirolamo’s class, he starts off with also have a lot of high quality yoga.” a minute or so of optional chanting to get In some studios music is used, and into the breathing techniques then quickly some allow the use of props to get into moves into the series of asanas designed poses easier. Class lengths vary from an to work different muscle groups. He said under an hour all the way up to two people with back or rotator cuff injuries, hours. Within the hatha yoga system are especially, need to tell their instructor many types, like gentle yoga, power yoga, before beginning a class. In Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, anusara yoga and more. yoga, the instructor will make adjust- Kalova said yoga in Lexington is still ments to the participants’ poses and help evolving, especially since Kentucky is a guide the movements. more traditional part of the country. Both teachers agree that Lexington has However, she is excited to see where it The Center for Mindful Living Practices photo great studios to explore. DiGirolamo and will head since there are many wonder- Romana Kalova teaches a class called Derrik Meade at The Massage Center ful teachers in the city to show people “Yoga with Romi” at The Center for teach Ashtanga. For Bikram, practicers how to headstand. ● Mindful Living Practices. Fall 2011 BG 17-36.qk:Layout 1 9/19/11 2:56 PM Page 30

featured couple by Anne Sabatino Hardy Maggie and Nathan Mick

Nathan and Maggie Mick might be small-town people, but everything this couple does seems to fall into the category of “go big or go home.” From careers to

community involvement, Shaun Ring photos from home renovations and hospitality to corresponded with Maggie about the campaign. As Nathan travel and adventure, their passion for life and worked with Maggie on details of her volunteer work, something else became apparent. The professional phone conver- for each other is evident in their energetic and sations and email correspondences gradually became more enthusiastic - not to mention contagiously pos- casual and the two discovered shared interests, mutual itive - outlook on life. friends, similar passions and a great deal of respect and affection that continued to grow into a true courtship. Hometowns Nathan relocated to Kentucky in the fall of 2007, and their Stepping into the Mick’s remodeled, historic Lancaster home is first date took place that Christmas night in Beatrice, something akin to stepping into the home of the ambassador for Nebraska. Love letters and visits followed, and soon Maggie Garrard County. They speak lovingly of the home they pur- was making her move to the Bluegrass to join Nathan. They chased together and have worked painstakingly to remodel and married shortly after, in Lancaster, treating their out-of town restore, as well as the city of Lan- guests to a true Kentucky wedding, complete with a Colonel caster and Garrard County, so Sanders look-a-like. that you can hardly believe they aren’t hometown kids. Careers that Work In fact, neither of them are Nathan’s introduction to Kentucky came when he studied at Kentuckians by birth. Nathan Centre College in Danville. Following his collegiate time, he and Maggie hail from different worked primarily in politics, from the state level (for Lonnie towns and states – Nathan from Napier, who is now the Mick’s neighbor) to administrations Wymore, Nebraska, and Maggie in and campaigns for the U.S. Senate. His career has been from Topeka, Kansas – but the marked as much by campaigns and professional work as it has two families’ histories have been unique exchange opportunities abroad with the American intertwined in a story of small Council of Young Political Leaders (Australia), Rotary Interna- towns for years. Maggie’s grand- tional (India) and the United States Department of State (War- parents were from the same saw, Poland). He also spent time at the United States Naval county as the one in which War College in 2008 earning a masters of arts in National Nathan grew up and only three Security and Strategic Studies. He has worked as the economic blocks divided the family homes of their various grandparents. Maggie’s family even owned the town paper in Wymore years ago, and their mothers attended A historic barn adorned junior high school together. with Maggie and Nathan’s initials sits on their Garrard County property. How They Met When Maggie met Nathan’s boss at a Nebraska tailgate in 2005, he asked Nathan to follow up on her offer to volunteer for the senatorial campaign of Pete Ricketts. Nathan was the deputy campaign manager and he

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The Micks’ home recently underwent a major renovation, restoring the property to its former glory.

seriously, but not yourself. Thank our Veterans and Active Service Men and Women. Live, laugh, listen, respect and VOTE!!” “Instead of simply networking to gain employment, become involved within your community in areas that you are personally passionate about,” Maggie said. “Networking is a way to meet new people, but building relationships through working on community projects and interests will serve to be a more rewarding investment of your time and energy.”

development director for Garrard County and Lancaster since Favorite Things about the Bluegrass returning to Kentucky in 2007. Not surprisingly, one of Nathan’s favorite things is Garrard Maggie currently juggles two professional positions. On the day- County itself, but there is a long list of loves: “Kentucky cul- to-day side she serves as the associate director of development for ture, history, people, Bluegrass music, country ham and corn the Council of State Governments (CSG) – an entity perhaps not pudding! [This is] one of the most beautiful and inviting fully-known in its home state, but one that is quite prominent places I’ve experienced in my life. Maggie and I feel blessed throughout the U.S. and Canada for its work supporting state gov- and thank God every day to be here.” ernments and organizing events and forums for discussions on pol- Maggie agrees. “Living in a community and region so rich in icymaking. On the flip side, Maggie is currently in her second term natural beauty and history are two traits about Garrard County as city councilperson in Lancaster, having been appointed to her and the Bluegrass that I value and cherish,” she said. “I also love first term and securing re-election during the 2010 election. Her the people in both Garrard County and Lexington. Hospitable, interest in politics was honed during studies in journalism, strate- charming and smart: Kentuckians have got it all!” ● gic communications, American studies and political science at University of Kansas, where she earned both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science. She also worked with the Lexington Chil- dren’s Theater as development director in addition to her time in Washington, D.C., with Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Morran (both R-Kan.).

Word of Advice to Young Professionals Maggie and Nathan’s passion for true involvement and community extends to their advice for young professionals. They both encourage young professionals to get involved and net- work, but the bottom line is finding the fire. “Leadership has no minimum age require- ment, so lead early and often,” said Nathan. “Maximize your talents. Always find ways to help people and make positive contributions to things larger than your own self-interest. Take your work Fall 2011 BG 17-36.qk:Layout 1 9/19/11 2:56 PM Page 32

equine by Amy Owens The 13-day Thoroughbred yearlings sale every September attracts buyers from around the United States and dozens of foreign countries. Its thousands of horses at every price point are the single biggest sale in the world. It’s interesting to watch, and it’s free if you stay out of the bidding.

happy now) kept him because that was under their “reserve” price. The 2009 Keeneland alumni in 2011 won, respec- tively, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.

Action at the auction Attending a Keeneland sale for a few hours is a great way to experience a seg- ment of the Thoroughbred industry that The World Comes doesn’t receive the exposure racing does. And it’s free. Keeneland’s state-of- the-art sales pavilion, located just down to Keeneland the hill from the east grandstand entrance of the racetrack, includes a 650-seat theater-style auditorium for The Keeneland September Yearling Sale – buyers and sellers with a press box for See why it’s an international sensation the media. There are plenty of adjoining areas from which to watch the sales live or on high-definition monitors, a restau- Keeneland is the world- half of the 65 countries that currently rant and several bars. famous racetrack celebrating have Thoroughbred racing, Morris said. For the wow factor, guests attended its 75th anniversary this year, A former trade specialist for the Ken- one of the two opening select sessions the but its slightly younger Thoroughbred tucky Department of Agriculture, Mor- evenings of Sept. 11-12 when the horses sales arm is actually its financial engine. ris joined Keeneland in 2006 and has expected to bring the highest prices were Keeneland’s four annual sales generate logged hundreds of thousands of miles sold. There were seven-figure sales both the revenues that pay for operating the traveling to 34 countries. He recruits days. The sales pavilion becomes as quiet 1,038-acre facility with its hundreds of buyers around the world, especially as a library when two or more people full- and part-time employees. areas identified as “emerging markets.” who want the same horse test one From Sept. 11-24, people from Morris, 37, also helps Keeneland build another’s nerves with sales bids climbing around the country and the world came relationships with U.S. residents who pos- in six-figure increments. to Keeneland for the auction of sess the competitive nature and financial unnamed, year-old Thoroughbreds. means to enjoy owning and racing Thor-

Because approximately 4,400 horses are oughbreds. And racehorse ownership is photo Staff offered one after the other over 13 days, for more than the gray-haired set. Current and prices range from $1,000 to several successful owners include celebrity chef million dollars, there’s a future race- Bobby Flay, 46; Under Armour founder horse in everyone’s price range. Kevin Plank, 39; and 42-year-old Mike “(Nearly) five thousand horses to any- Repole, the co-founder of the company one in the horse business – whether that makes Vitaminwater and Smartwater. you’re a buyer or an owner – (turns them The September Sale always sees buy- into) a kid in the candy store,” said ers land bargains as well as busts. Chauncey Morris, sales marketing associ- Three horses at the 2009 September ate at Keeneland. “You know that you’re Sale later proved their talent. Animal Potential buyers have access to detailed background information about the horses going to find a horse.” Kingdom and Ruler On Ice each sold for being sold, which they often supplement Buyers from 35 countries bought at $100,000; Shackleford brought with personal inspections such as this the 2010 sale, representing more than $275,000, but his owners (who are one in the barns area.

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professional development by Ryan Lisk

Now What? So what if you’re not happy, in a poten- tially miserable job, and ready to leave …NOW! Where are you going to go? Would things be much better at other organizations? They can’t be any worse, right? Not so fast, my friend! It’s often been said that employees join organizations and leave managers. I’ve got breaking news: An organization’s public image may not be the same internal brand that’s behind closed doors. You may think you’re going to join an exciting, innovative, creative organization with loads of great talent, but if you have to work for a toxic boss, you’re going to be miserable there, too. It’s probably easy to determine what you don’t want in a job, but when is the last time you went to the grocery store with a list of items The Grass Is Always you didn’t want? Here are three ways to decide if a new opportunity is the right fit for you. Greener … Isn’t It? Make a list of things you do want from a new job (besides a paycheck and Do the research on potential new employer, honestly benefits) and determine if the job’s rewards are a match. These typically assess what you want before deciding to leave a job have nothing to do with money. After making this list, you may even find “Take this job and shove it!” 25-34 (40 percent). With unemployment you’ve been too critical of your current “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not at 9.2 percent, why are so many people job and be able to re-engage based on going to take it anymore!” talking about leaving? some of these things you want. Talk with current employees – espe- “Bite me!” I’ve got a miserable job cially the sales staff, if applicable – We get it, you’re fed up with your job. At Patrick Lencioni has written several won- because they are the most open and work you’re “disengaged,” meaning derful books, including “The Three Signs honest. One interesting question to ask you’ve essentially checked out, putting in of a Miserable Job.” The three signs are: is, “How many employees are also cur- time but not energy or passion into your anonymity, irrelevance and immeasura- rent customers of the organization?” work. If you feel this way, you’re not bility. Take this brief survey and see how Do your research. How well known alone. According to a Gallup survey con- your job rates in each area. Score your- is this organization for its internal cul- ducted in December 2010, 56 percent of all self on your level of agreement with each ture? Does it have a reputation as a employees feel the same way. Rather than statement on a scale of 1-10. great place to work? putting creativity and innovation into cur- _____ In my job, I am understood The bottom line is to make sure you rent projects, they’re surfing the Internet, and appreciated by a person are moving towards a greater opportu- updating their resumes or reading this arti- in authority. nity versus running away from a prob- cle! In essence, they’ve quit – they just _____ My job matters to someone. lem that may reappear. And take heed, haven’t told anybody yet. _____ In my job, I can gauge my the grass is not always greener. ● Or, they’ve decided to look for a new own progress and level of job. Again, they’re not alone. In fact, in a contribution on a daily basis. survey published by Mercer Consulting, If you scored:

32 percent of American workers said they 30-25: Congratulations! No misery Ryan Lisk is a partner at are seriously considering leaving their in your job. Lisk Associates. liskassociates.com job, with the highest percentage of those 24-20: Borderline misery. being under age 24 (44 percent) and ages <20: You may have a miserable job.

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Lexington Farmers Markets 10 things we love… You can find a huge variety of goods at the Lexington Farmers Markets by Meredith Lane including produce, flowers, organic products, local wines, freshwater seafood, game, herbs, locally produced breads and cheeses, soap and body care products, jewelry, artwork and so much more.

The markets are held at Cheapside Park in the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, Southland Drive and on South Broadway and Maxwell Streets. OK, so it was too difficult to narrow it down to just 10 things we love about the Lexington Farmers Market – there’s a few extra!

Buying some fresh flowers, like these from Three Toads Farm in Clark County.

Grabbing a snack for your Perusing the artwork by Letting your tongue catch pup from Paw Prints local artists such as painter fire while savoring a drop Bakery in Winchester. Enrique Gonzalez. of Sadistic Mistress Hot Sauce, made in Versailles.

Thinking about your marinade for tonight’s dinner, featuring Sampling Dad's Favorites meat from local producers like Cheese Spreads, made in Elmwood Stock Farm in Lexington, while trying to Georgetown (right) or Quarles narrow down which one Farm in Waddy (left). would be best to serve at your next tailgate.

Tasting a drop of Oliva Bella Listening to a variety of Tasting the variety of olive oil, imported to tunes performed by local other local dairy products, Lexington from Italy. musicians of all ages. including Good Shepherd Cheese, Kentucky’s Grabbing a BBQ sandwich original sheep’s milk and fresh squeezed cheese, made in blackberry lemonade by Owingsville. Cookin’ Up Kentucky.

Snatching up a few bags of fresh-made gnocchi, fettuccini, Picking out the perfect mix of fruit and vegetables, all grown linguini and ravioli from right here in Kentucky. Lexington Pasta.

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