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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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: Mother's Day luncheon helps Chrysalis House

The Chrysalis House will hold its second annual Mother's Day luncheon on May 9 to honor mothers and women in recovery who are in the process of building healthy families and interrupting the cycle of dependency.
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No matter the julep variation, each one's in mint condition

The mint julep — the official drink of the Kentucky Derby — is not on everybody's list of favorite libations. (Although many mint julep fans say they get better after the third or fourth one.) Yet, about 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Oaks and...
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Sharon Thompson's Tidbits: New Palmers Fresh Grill is on the water's edge

It's patio season in the Bluegrass. You might want to check out the new one that's lakeside at Palmers Fresh Grill and Wine Bar , occupying the former Regatta Seafood Grille space at The Mall at Lexington Green.
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Run for your recipe box and share your mint julep ideas

Mint juleps are as much a part of the Kentucky Derby as jockeys and horses, but not everyone likes the taste.