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Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: The Jax joins downtown's nighttime scene

The Jax is Lexington's newest restaurant to join Short Street's burgeoning entertainment district.

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SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: Asparagus celebration includes more than food

There will be a parade, singing and dancing in May's Lick on Saturday, all in celebration of asparagus.
FOOD

Food can be as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate

As summer rolls around, you're likely to entertain more often. Outdoor cooking reigns when the days are warmer, but there also are bridal showers, graduation parties, picnics, and holiday celebrations where you can show off your entertaining skills.
NEWS

Merlene Davis: BCTC graduate is a role model for us all

Among those graduating from BCTC Sunday will be honor graduate Megan McCormick, a highly motivated woman who will be receiving an associate's degree in education in hopes of landing a full-time job and independence. That achievement is all the more significant because McCormick has Down syndrome.
SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: Craft beer stemming from collaboration on tap for week only

Country Boy Brewing and West Sixth Brewing have teamed to create a beer called Country Western that will be released during Lexington's first Craft Beer Week, which starts Monday and runs through May 19.
SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: Healthy recipes can earn kids a trip to White House

The second Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is now open for youngsters and their parent or guardians to create healthy lunch recipes that are affordable and tasty. Fifty-six youngsters will be selected to visit the White House.
MERLENE DAVIS

Merlene Davis: VA offering benefits event at local community center

Either because they are unaware or because they don't consider themselves worthy, a lot of veterans don't take full advantage of programs available to them through the Veterans Administration. That is just wrong.
FOOD

With Mother's Day at hand, it's a good time to turn children into kitchen helpers

It's almost Mother's Day. And sure, you can take mom to a nice restaurant to give her a break from cooking.
HEALTH

Merlene Davis: Obesity-fighting program needs community support

For more than 14 years, Dr. Antronette "Toni" Yancey had been trying to get America to move more. Yancey created a program called "Instant Recess" in which workers in corporate America, in churches, neighborhoods and schools take about three 10-minute exercise breaks throughout the day. And it might...
MEDICINE

Merlene Davis: Lupus sufferers don't want sympathy, just understanding

Since 2004, Cindy Turley hasn't had many mornings when she could roll out of bed pain free and full of energy.
SHARON THOMPSON

Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: TV chef's trip to Thailand inspires Lexington restaurateur

Food Network celebrity Giada De Laurentiis' recent trip to Thailand has inspired Nat Yuttayong to create some special dishes this weekend at Nat's Thai Restaurant, 111 South Upper Street.