Janet Patton

Lexington Herald-Leader

Janet Patton covers restaurants, bars, food and bourbon for the Herald-Leader. She is an award-winning business reporter who also has covered agriculture, gambling, horses and hemp.

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LATEST FROM JANET PATTON

Restaurants News & Trends

Popular Mexican restaurant closed by Lexington health department. Here’s why

October 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM

Restaurants News & Trends

Berea gourmet grilled cheese restaurant closing. What the owner is focusing on next

October 14, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

Former bar, restaurant spot for sale. It was among first to serve Mexican food in Lexington

Updated October 14, 2026 at 5:53 AM

Business

Gyms owned by family of KY bourbon maker searched for cameras amid voyeurism allegations

October 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Tiny Kentucky distillery just named top whiskey tour in North America

Updated October 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Bourbon & Bars

Kentucky Castle parent company hires private investigator to search for hidden cameras

Updated October 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Restaurants News & Trends

New Frankfort restaurant opening. How you could get sweet tea for a year

Updated October 13, 2026 at 7:21 AM

Bourbon & Bars

New bourbon releases: Maker’s Mark Mizunara, Russell’s Reserve, Angel’s Envy

October 9, 2026 at 7:39 AM

Crime

Are KY police searching for hidden cams amid accusations against businessman? What we know

October 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Corporate takes over Louisville-area gyms run by wife of man accused of hiding cameras

Updated October 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM

Business

Kentucky Castle exec denies guests were filmed there, calls lawsuit claims ‘malicious’

October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Bourbon & Bars

KY gym owner says customers weren’t recorded after husband accused of hiding cameras

October 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM

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