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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

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

Restaurants News & Trends

Dining Out for Life returns at 40+ Lexington area restaurants, bars

September 14, 2026 at 10:27 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Buffalo Trace unveils new Elmer T. Lee bourbon, with no waiting in line for this bottle

September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Bourbon news: 2026 Pappy release, longtime distiller launches namesake brand and more

September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Bourbon & Bars

Heading to Kentucky Bourbon Festival? Special whiskeys to watch for

September 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Bourbon & Bars

20th edition of Heaven Hill release honors late master distiller

September 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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