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

Starbucks closing at least 2 Lexington locations. Where, when and why

September 25, 2026 at 9:36 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

Health department shuts down three places in Lexington this month

September 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Morehead distillery moving forward with $60M facility despite bourbon downturn

September 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

New Lexington breakfast/brunch restaurant was supposed to open this fall. So where is it?

September 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

New outdoor cafe coming to Lexington’s Triangle Park just in time for tree-lighting season

September 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

Longtime Lexington favorite opening new restaurant at high-profile Palomar Centre spot

Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

Latino Festival, Lexington Pizza Week and more foodie events coming this fall

September 17, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Sazerac’s buying spree: Bourbon maker buys a vodka, in talks for schnapps

September 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Bourbon & Bars

6 new whiskeys from Booker’s, Four Roses, more hitting shelves. Where to get them

September 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

What’s going into Fountains of Palomar? Plus 3 new Lexington-area restaurant openings

September 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Fayette County

Renowned Lexington book store bought by chain. What happens next?

Updated September 15, 2026 at 8:54 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

Owner of Magee’s said he wants to bring bakery back. So what’s the hold up?

September 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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