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On Broadway
The former Comedy On Broadway space is getting a major overhaul from the team behind Creaux, located around the corner.. The Melroy is a new private club expected to open later this Spring at 144 N. Broadway. A rooftop bar is in the planning stages for 2025.
Charge It
Kentucky leads the nation in EV battery production.
State and local officials at Circle K in Richmond broke ground on the first electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in the southeastern United States built with federal funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
Proposals are being submitted to install up to 16 additional stations along Kentucky’s interstates and parkways using NEVI funding. The groundbreaking began the first phase of the state’s EV Charging Program, which aims to add up to 40 new fast charging stations by 2025 along Kentucky’s interstates and parkways.
Kentucky will receive nearly $70 million from the federal NEVI Program established through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) oversees the program’s implementation and is responsible for administering the funds.
“The number of registered EVs in Kentucky continues to grow, and we want to ensure current
and future owners have a reliable network of charging stations to support long-distance EV travel,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray.
The Circle K Richmond location is one of two awarded sites Circle K will own and operate and is an example of the fast-charging stations to be built across the state. Circle K was awarded $536,600 through the EV Charging Program for the $670,750 project. Circle K was also selected to install an EV fast-charging station in Berea and construction will soon follow. Discretionary Grant Program funds are also available for local governments and entities interested in building stations on and off the AFC system.
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MAR 13 Women Leading KY luncheon, Signature Club
MAR 21 Lexington Medical Societ, White Coat Investor
APR 1–5 Fayette County Spring Break
The University of Kentucky seeks a Business Intelligence Developer Senior in Lexington, Kentucky. This position is responsible for Business Intelligence (BI) Specialization duties (20%) including serving as analytics subject matter expert (SME), providing analytical application guidance and data analysis to business domains and sub-domains and end users; BI Development duties (40%) including developing complex SQL scripts, views, and stored procedures; developing data analysis services for UKHC and affiliates including data mining, modeling and analytics, data exploration and visualization, self-service ad hoc reporting, recurring/ scheduled reporting, dashboards and scorecards; BI Process duties (10%) including translating business questions and requirements into actionable information by utilizing analytical and data abstraction techniques (ex. SQL query) in a direct working relationship with clinicians; adhering to standardized analytics and reporting processes including prioritization, analysis, design, build and quality testing and documentation; Continuous Service Improvement duties (10%) including supporting and endorsing the service-oriented organization in identifying and implementing improvements to IT services; Project Execution duties (10%) including identifying, sequencing, and scheduling project tasks to ensure timely and effective completion of project deliverables and milestones; and Customer Service duties (10%) including working to efficiently resolve customer incidents, requests, and projects within the specified Service Level Agreements or Milestones, or routes to appropriate person or department. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related field, or foreign equivalent; 4 years of experience in BI reporting and analytics, or similar experience and 2 years of SQL experience. Telecommuting is permitted. Qualified candidates should send resumes to COM_OVIS@uky.edu.
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The Commerce Lexington team wore blue in memory of their beloved coworker of 15 years, Kelly Bates, who died in February. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.
The Rotary Club of Lexington met at 46Solutions.
Green Light
Lexington-based DecoEARTH paints a bright future
BY KEVIN NANCE
Being an acrylic painter or craft artisan and being concerned about the environment often go hand in hand, which is why DecoArt, a Lexingtonbased company with about 100 employees, is introducing a new eco-friendly paint line.
DecoEARTH Reclaimed Acrylics, made from 70 percent recycled house paint at the company’s manufacturing plant in Stanford, KY, are designed to appeal to visual artists who might welcome a chance to make beautiful art while helping to save the planet.
“We had long been interested in creating a more sustainable version of our main DecoArt paints,” says Tom Schaub, the company’s vice president of business development. To that end, DecoArt’s research and development lab in Stanford had experimented with soy and other materials, he says, “but that research didn’t yield the quality, premium product we were looking for.”
But about a year and a half ago, DecoArt partnered with Encore, a California-based company that had been producing fine-art paints made from recycled house paint salvaged from collection points across the country. DecoArt now acquires the house paint from Encore and processes it for the DecoEARTH line aimed at acrylic painters and crafters.
From supply and sustainability standpoints, it’s an attractive plan.
According to a 2022 report by the Environmental Protection Agency, about 750,000 gallons of house paint are sold in the U.S. every year, about 10 percent of which goes unused and ultimately ends up in landfills.
On the other hand, a good deal of effort goes into transforming the salvaged paint into DecoEARTH’s range of 27 vivid colors in a creamy, spreadable, mixable medium. The
house paint is filtered, sorted into similar color ranges and grouped manually into seven base colors — blue, red, yellow, pink, ivory, gray and black — before pigments are added.
Discarded paint is collected from centers across the United States. It is processed and sorted by like-colors. The processed paint is sent to DecoArt’s manufacturing plant in Kentucky, where materials and tints bring the reclaimed paint to DecoArt’s quality and color specifications.
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“One of the challenges is that the bases are always slightly different, so they have to be tweaked differently each time,” Schaub says. “With virgin paint material, we have more control from the start, whereas reclaimed paint requires batch-by-batch quality control.” (Because some colors require more virgin material than others, he added, some have less than the 70 percent recycled component; the quoted percentage refers to the average recycled content across the entire line.)
“It’s such a beautiful paint to work with. It covers really well, it mixes well, and the colors are true.”
—Sandy McTier
That makes DecoEARTH slightly more expensive than, say, DecoArt’s flagship Americana paint line. But that price difference is expected to be less important to prospective customers than the new product’s quality.
“I was green before it was a concept with a name, and I’m very interested in protecting the environment, so I’d be very interested in trying
it,” says Lexington painter Dalphna Donnelly, who used recycled house paint when she taught painting at a local prison facility for several years and found that it worked well. “I’m very picky about my colors, and I especially don’t like cloudy colors. But I would definitely give it a shot.”
Sandy McTier, a painter and touring art instructor who was sent unlabeled samples of the new product, says, “My favorite thing — other than the story of it, the fact that it’s
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keeping all those old paint out of the landfill, which is amazing — is that it’s such a beautiful paint to work with. It covers really well, it mixes well, and the colors are true.”
DecoEARTH is currently available only online but will likely soon join other DecoArt paints on shelves at national retailers Schaub says. He adds that forthcoming DecoEARTH products will include cruelty-free brushes with bamboo handles and biodegradable palettes.
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Thanks be to the groundhog! It appears we’re in for an early Spring — not that such a phenomenon would rule out ice storms — but we’re optimistic.
in the Bluegrass
A Sampling of this Season’s Calendar
SAT MAR 2
Join representatives from Seedleaf for a container gardening workshop, and annual seed giveaway. Please register. Workshop supplies available to registered attendees only. 10 - 11 am, Northside Library.
Head to Frankfort for a full day of learning about Regenerative Flower Farming with Jennie Love: From Microbes to Money: A Deep Dive Into Regenerative & Sustainable Flower Farming. 10 am to 4:30 pm Kentucky State University Research Farm.
THU MAR 7
Write it down! Wild Ones gardening group will present “Nature & Garden Journaling.” Katherine Shaw will provide a brief introduction to concepts and ideas to encourage a personally rewarding nature and/or garden journal experience. Discussion will include goals, styles, materials, resources, possible focus points/topics, as well as ways to organize your information and explorations.
WED MAR 6
Arhaus Lexington will host Jon Carloftis for a book signing at the Summit, 5 pm.
FRI MAR 8
Plant Swap! Join Void Sake for a plant swap party and meet some of your fellow plant lovers in your community. Bring some of your clippings, full plants, seeds, pots, and even garden tools that you’d like to trade and go home with something new. Basic plant education will be covered, like how to repot, propagate, and how to handle those pesky critters that occasionally make a home in our plants.
TUE MAR 12
Join The Living Arts & Science Center’s inaugural sessions of adult art club. Lost Arts Art Club meets twice a month with the goal to provide lifelong learners an opportunity to try new things, explore traditional homemaking techniques, create, and socialize. Come prepared to make a mess, a new friend, or discover a hobby.
Starting a Garden from Seeds - Everybody has a chance to get their hands dirty starting a veggie garden from seeds. Participants will take home their own seeds for transplanting into their outdoor garden.
SAT MAR 16
The Fayette County Conservation DistrictKentucky is sponsoring the Spring Tree Giveaway on March 16 at Greyline Station! FCCD staff and board members will be present to assist with the event and share information on their different programs — particularly their popular Backyard Conservation Program that will begin accepting applications soon.
Adopt a FREE TREE from Trees Lexington March 16, 9am - 12pm Greyline Station
TUE MAR 26
Spring Clean with Natural Cleaning
Products: Learn about natural, eco-friendlier alternatives to commonly used cleaning products to reduce pollutants in your home. Participants will take home recipes and their own bottles of natural cleaning solutions. Lost Arts Art Club meets at The Living Arts & Science Center, located at 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
FRI APR 5
The Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show begins Fri Apr 5, 2024 in Lexington, KY. Explore a wide range of home and garden products, from décor and furniture to kitchen and bathroom essentials. This event is open to both trade professionals and the general public, offering a unique opportunity to discover new trends in home design and gardening. Central Bank Center.
MON APR 15
Trees Lexington has announced “Lex Grow Trees,” a new collaborative to increase the health and reach of Lexington’s tree canopy. In February, Trees Lexington joined partners from LFUCG and the community to celebrate a shared love of trees and the launch of Lex Grow Trees. Members of the Tree Canopy Ad Hoc Committee, the group driving the Lex Grow Trees campaign, invited attendees and the general public to check out the new website and to learn more about the benefits of trees, the purpose of the initiative, and funding opportunities for tree planting projects.
Grant applications are being accepted now through April 15, with another funding cycle expected to open in the fall.
SAT MAY 11
The Bluegrass Iris Society’s Annual Show is May 11, 2024 at Lexington Green.
SUN JUNE 9
The Kenwick Neighborhood Association presents the 2024 Kenwick Bungalow Tour on Sunday June 9, 1-5 p.m. Between eight to ten homes and gardens will be stops on the tour. While every house may not be a bungalow, each one will show a different aspect of Kenwick’s unique personality. This event helps the Kenwick Neighborhood Association raise money for projects such as neighborhood park updates, Kenwick Victory Christian Church community garden, and events at the Kenwick Community Center.
JULY
The Grand Tour of Homes extends across the last two weekends in July, and is an annual scattered site showcase of new homes. This event provides an opportunity for home lovers to view the latest trends in new home construction and to speak directly with builders, designers, and professionals about their dream homes.
AUGUST
The 2024 Tour of Remodeled Homes is a scattered site tour, offering an inside peek at some of Lexington’s latest remodeling and renovation trends. The Tour features kitchen, bath and whole-house remodels, and outdoor living space updates. Continues through Sunday.
Submit your Home and Garden calendar items to acelist@aceweekly.com. To purchase your Home and Garden Ad Plans, call 859.361.4169.
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AROUND THE CORNER
APR 1 Pat Metheny, Lexington Opera House
APR 5 Keeneland Spring Meet
APR 5 Central KY Home & Garden Show
APR 20 Kite Fest, Masterson Station
APR 26
MAY 4
MAY 10
MAY 23
Billy Strings, Rupp Arena
The Kentucky Derby
Nate Bargatze, Rupp Arena
Emmylou Harris, Kentucky Theatre
READ Jack “Goose” Givens signs, They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond 7 pm Joseph Beth
SHOP
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Kentucky Vintage Market Greyline Station
COMEDY
Heather McMahan
Lexington Opera House
DANCE
Allegro Dance Project presents an encore of So, Now What 2 pm Downtown Arts
UK vs Arkansas 1:30 pm Rupp Arena
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LEARN Beginner Sushi
Class 6:30 pm Void Sake
MUSIC Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition 2 pm Singletary Center
MUSIC Central KY
Concert Band 3 pm
Transy
MUSIC KY Bach Choir
Spring Concert First Presbyterian
KIDS Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Lexington Opera House
MOVIES Fellini: Four Films Kentucky Theatre
LEARN The Future of Architecture with Beatrice Galilee 6 pm 21C
READ Jon Carloftis signs his new book, 5 pm Arhaus (The Summit)
BALL UK vs Vanderbilt 9 pm Rupp Arena
KIDS Lil Lambs Closet annual consignment Centenery Church
FUN Lexington Comic Con kicks off (thru Sunday)
READ Keeneland Library Lecture Series presents John Paul Miller signing False Riches, 6:30 pm Keeneland
ART Gallery Hop, 5 pm to 8 pm, downtown participating locations
CONCERT Riley Green 7:30 pm Rupp Arena
PETS Tails & Alex Lexington Humane fundraiser, Hilton
ARTS The Kentucky Crafted Market returns to Kentucky Horse Park
COMEDY Paula Poundstone Lexington Opera House
GIGS Nine Pound Hammer 8 pm Green Lantern
EAT
Hot Wing
Slamboree 4 pm Void Sake
STAGE Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, Lexington Opera House
CONCERT Drake returns to Rupp Arena, 8 pm
COMEDY Dan Soder 7 pm Comedy Off Broadway
MOVIES Celebrate the Oscars with A Red Carpet Evening, 7 pm Kentucky Theatre
MUSIC The Price Sisters, Woodsongs Lyric Theatre
GIGS Living Colour Manchester Music Hall
STAGE Little Women: The Broadway Musical 1 pm Lexington Opera House
COMEDY
Gabriel
Iglesias 7 pm Rupp Arena
STAGE Studio Players presents And The Winner Is 2:30 pm Carriage House, Bell Court
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BALL SEC Tourney begins at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville (thru Sunday).
READ Leah Payne signs
God Gave Rock and Roll to You 7 pm Joseph Beth
STAGE Little Women Lexington Opera House (thru Sunday)
CONCERT Exile 7:30 pm Kentucky Theatre
MUSIC Amadeus Lex, Dvořák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, St. Mark Catholic Church
FEST
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on St. Patrick’s Eve with Lexington’s allday downtown festival and parade
KIDS Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Lexington Children’s Theatre
MUSIC John McEuen (founding member of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) Woodsongs, Lyric Theatre
LIT Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Ceremony 7 pm Carnegie Center
CONCERT Colin Stetson UK Singletary Center
CELEBRATE Lexington’s fifth annual Water Week! Kentucky has over 90,000 miles of surface rivers
KIDS Kenwick Egg Hunt 6 pm, Kenwick Center
CONCERT John Mellencamp EKU Center for the Arts
BALL Traffic Alert: The Boys Sweet 16 Tourney is in town (thru Saturday)
MOVIES Freaky Friday Cult Films, Gummo (1997) 10 pm Kentucky Theatre
RUN Get warmed up for April’s ReForest the Bluegrass with a Reforest 5k, 8 am Hisle Farm
CONCERT Ben Sollee 7:30 pm Leeds Center (Winchester)
CONCERT Fall Out Boy Rupp Arena
PETS Yappy Hour Peeps & Pups 6 pm Masterson Station
CONCERT Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Rupp Arena
COMEDY Ian Lara 7 pm Comedy Off Broadway
COMEDY Ari Shaffir Lexington Opera House CONCERT Flock of Seagulls 8 pm Manchester Music Hall
JAZZ UK Jazz Ensemble 7:30 pm UK Singletary Center
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Meet the White Coat Investor
Dr. Jim Dahle to speak at LMS Dinner Social
It’s not just doctors who’ve come to enjoy the White Coat Investor site, founded in 2011.
Dr. Jim Dahle, a practicing emergency physician, founded the White Coat Investor after he learned first hand that high income does not automatically equal wealth. He got to work becoming financially literate, and shared the knowledge as he went along.
In a recent podcast, Dahle talked with Dr. Darria Long about a pioneering study she’s done on burnout in women, as well as how she segued her career as an ER physician into a side hustle on national television.
A few of the “hills he’s willing to die on” include points like:
• Financial planning makes you happier
• Real wealth comes from making a lot of money, and saving a lot of money (maximize income; maximize saving)
• Write down your investment plan
• Pay cash and avoid debt
An early proponent of the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early), Dahle became interested in personal finance and investing after becoming disillusioned with the way he was treated by several unscrupulous financial professionals.
In an effort to help his fellow physicians and other high-income professionals avoid the same errors, he started The White Coat Investor website in 2011.
It grew into a blog, podcasts, books, newsletters, courses, and more. Common topics include student loans, side hustles for doctors and other high net worth individuals, retirement planning, tax strategies, and how to design a budget.
The first book, The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing, has remained a bestseller since publication in February 2014.
Dahle’s work has also been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, CNN, Medical Economics, Physician Money Digest, ACEP NOW, and Physician Practice. 6 pm, Signature Club, organized by Lexington Medical Society.
Dahl will be speaking at the Lexington Medical Society’s dinner social on Thursday March 21. Register and pay via Event Brite.
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Luck o’ the Irish Pies
Luck o’ the Irish Pies
Luck o’ the Irish Pies
BY TOM YATES
BY TOM YATES
BY TOM YATES
We are reprinting this popular column in memory of longtime Ace food writer Chef Tom, who we lost two years ago. ACE EATS IN
St. Patrick celebrations were one of the very first casualties of the pandemic this time last year. Several of the revelers who persevered came to be identified later as superspreaders. This year, there will be no St. Patrick parade or festival in March, but there can always be Irish food.
St. Patrick celebrations were one of the very first casualties of the pandemic this time last year. Several of the revelers who persevered came to be identified later as superspreaders. This year, there will be no St. Patrick parade or festival in March, but there can always be Irish food.
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n a typical year, after several hours of banging back Guinness pints with Jameson Irish Whiskey chasers, we always find ourselves stranded on a streetside curb waiting for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade to pass us by. Stranded and hungry. On St. Patrick’s Day, practically every bar and restaurant hawks variations of Irish Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Reuben Sandwiches, or Shepherd’s Pie.
n a typical year, after several hours of banging back Guinness pints with Jameson Irish Whiskey chasers, we always find ourselves stranded on a streetside curb waiting for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade to pass us by. Stranded and hungry. On St. Patrick’s Day, practically every bar and restaurant hawks variations of Irish Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Reuben Sandwiches, or Shepherd’s Pie.
n a typical year, after several hours of banging back Guinness pints with Jameson Irish Whiskey chasers, we always find ourselves stranded on a streetside curb waiting for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade to pass us by. Stranded and hungry. On St. Patrick’s Day, practically every bar and restaurant hawks variations of Irish Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Reuben Sandwiches, or Shepherd’s Pie.
Year after year, there we are, trapped on a random sidewalk (far away from the mere aroma of food) surrounded by happy families, drunken parade goers, bagpipe pipers, prancing horses, local bands, funny cars, and overly enthusiastic scary clowns. Trapped and starving. What’s a boy to do? This year, with no parade, I’ll be making little mini shepherd’s hand pies. St. Thomas, the Pie Bearer.Year after year, there we are, trapped on a random sidewalk (far away from the mere aroma of food) surrounded by happy families, drunken parade goers, bagpipe pipers, prancing horses, local bands, funny cars, and overly enthusiastic scary clowns. Trapped and starving. What’s a boy to do? This year, with no parade, I’ll be making little mini shepherd’s hand pies. St. Thomas, the Pie Bearer.Not to be confused with Irish Pasties, the batter-dipped deep fried meat pies sold throughout Northern Ireland in fish and chips shops, Shepherd’s Pies (lamb) and Cottage Pies (beef) are fabulous common casserole dishes composed of various meats, vegetables, and potatoes. Minced
Year after year, there we are, trapped on a random sidewalk (far away from the mere aroma of food) surrounded by happy families, drunken parade goers, bagpipe pipers, prancing horses, local bands, funny cars, and overly enthusiastic scary clowns. Trapped and starving. What’s a boy to do? This year, with no parade, I’ll be making little mini shepherd’s hand pies. St. Thomas, the Pie Bearer. Not to be confused with Irish Pasties, the batter-dipped deep fried meat pies sold throughout Northern Ireland in fish and chips shops, Shepherd’s Pies (lamb) and Cottage Pies (beef) are fabulous common casserole dishes composed of various meats, vegetables, and potatoes. Minced
Not to be confused with Irish Pasties, the batter-dipped deep fried meat pies sold throughout Northern Ireland in fish and chips shops, Shepherd’s Pies (lamb) and Cottage Pies (beef) are fabulous common casserole dishes composed of various meats, vegetables, and potatoes. Minced
or braised meat? Sliced or mashed potatoes? Peas and/or carrots? It doesn’t really matter. Whatever combination, they’re nearly impossible to muck up.
or braised meat? Sliced or mashed potatoes? Peas and/or carrots? It doesn’t really matter. Whatever combination, they’re nearly impossible to muck up.
or braised meat? Sliced or mashed potatoes? Peas and/or carrots? It doesn’t really matter. Whatever combination, they’re nearly impossible to muck up.
Shepherd’s Pie Hand Pies. A fun little riff on shepherd’s pie.
The Filling.
Shepherd’s Pie Hand Pies. A fun little riff on shepherd’s pie. The Filling.
Shepherd’s Pie Hand Pies. A fun little riff on shepherd’s pie. The Filling.
To accommodate the smallish nature of the pies, I finely diced 3 carrots and 4 stalks of celery (slightly larger than an 1/8 “ brunoise). After trimming the roots and green ends off of 2 medium leeks, I split the white sections in half, gave them a good rinse, and sliced them into very thin half moons. Working over a medium high flame, I sauteed the vegetables until they started to sweat before adding 2 smashed roasted garlic cloves. As the tender leeks took on a bit of color, I scooped the vegetables onto a side plate and tumbled one pound of Four Hills Farm ground lamb into the skillet.
To accommodate the smallish nature of the pies, I finely diced 3 carrots and 4 stalks of celery (slightly larger than an 1/8 “ brunoise). After trimming the roots and green ends off of 2 medium leeks, I split the white sections in half, gave them a good rinse, and sliced them into very thin half moons. Working over a medium high flame, I sauteed the vegetables until they started to sweat before adding 2 smashed roasted garlic cloves. As the tender leeks took on a bit of color, I scooped the vegetables onto a side plate and tumbled one pound of Four Hills Farm ground lamb into the skillet.
I used a wooden spoon to break up the ground lamb and let it brown for a few minutes before adding 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black
To accommodate the smallish nature of the pies, I finely diced 3 carrots and 4 stalks of celery (slightly larger than an 1/8 “ brunoise). After trimming the roots and green ends off of 2 medium leeks, I split the white sections in half, gave them a good rinse, and sliced them into very thin half moons. Working over a medium high flame, I sauteed the vegetables until they started to sweat before adding 2 smashed roasted garlic cloves. As the tender leeks took on a bit of color, I scooped the vegetables onto a side plate and tumbled one pound of Four Hills Farm ground lamb into the skillet. I used a wooden spoon to break up the ground lamb and let it brown for a few minutes before adding 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black
I used a wooden spoon to break up the ground lamb and let it brown for a few minutes before adding 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black
pepper. After swirling the spiced tomato paste throughout the browned lamb, I let it toast to deepen the flavor. When the brickcolored lamb started to caramelize, I deglazed the skillet with 1 cup Guinness, 2 cups beef stock, and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. I tossed 2 bay leaves along with a handful of fresh thyme stems into the mix, brought it to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, and let it rip for 45 minutes, stirring during wine refills.
pepper. After swirling the spiced tomato paste throughout the browned lamb, I let it toast to deepen the flavor. When the brickcolored lamb started to caramelize, I deglazed the skillet with 1 cup Guinness, 2 cups beef stock, and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. I tossed 2 bay leaves along with a handful of fresh thyme stems into the mix, brought it to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, and let it rip for 45 minutes, stirring during wine refills.
pepper. After swirling the spiced tomato paste throughout the browned lamb, I let it toast to deepen the flavor. When the brickcolored lamb started to caramelize, I deglazed the skillet with 1 cup Guinness, 2 cups beef stock, and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce. I tossed 2 bay leaves along with a handful of fresh thyme stems into the mix, brought it to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, and let it rip for 45 minutes, stirring during wine refills.
When the highly aromatic lamb concoction reduced and thickened, I added 1 cup of peas and pulled the skillet from the heat to cool.
When the highly aromatic lamb concoction reduced and thickened, I added 1 cup of peas and pulled the skillet from the heat to cool. The Pie.
When the highly aromatic lamb concoction reduced and thickened, I added 1 cup of peas and pulled the skillet from the heat to cool. The Pie.
The Pie.
While store-bought pie dough would have been fine, I had the stuff to throw together a very basic pie dough. I floured a large cutting board and rolled the dough into two 1/8” rounds. I used a 3” fluted cookie cutter to lightly score the bottom crust and mark the shapes. After brushing the scored edges with an egg wash, I spooned dollops of leftover mashed potatoes onto the scored pastry circles and nestled heaping tablespoons of the filling into the
While store-bought pie dough would have been fine, I had the stuff to throw together a very basic pie dough. I floured a large cutting board and rolled the dough into two 1/8” rounds. I used a 3” fluted cookie cutter to lightly score the bottom crust and mark the shapes. After brushing the scored edges with an egg wash, I spooned dollops of leftover mashed potatoes onto the scored pastry circles and nestled heaping tablespoons of the filling into the
While store-bought pie dough would have been fine, I had the stuff to throw together a very basic pie dough. I floured a large cutting board and rolled the dough into two 1/8” rounds. I used a 3” fluted cookie cutter to lightly score the bottom crust and mark the shapes. After brushing the scored edges with an egg wash, I spooned dollops of leftover mashed potatoes onto the scored pastry circles and nestled heaping tablespoons of the filling into the
potatoes before showering the tops with extra sharp white cheddar cheese. So, instead of trying to crimp together individual pastry pies like empanadas, I draped the second pastry sheet over the first sheet, tapped around the mounded fillings to squeeze out any excess air, and used the cookie cutter to stamp through both layers to seal them together with clean edges. I brushed the little pies with the remaining egg wash, scattered sea salt over the tops, and slid them into a preheated 425 degree oven to bake for 35 minutes. When the pies were beautifully browned, I pulled them from the oven, transferred them to a wire rack, and finished with flash-fried thyme leaves.
potatoes before showering the tops with extra sharp white cheddar cheese. So, instead of trying to crimp together individual pastry pies like empanadas, I draped the second pastry sheet over the first sheet, tapped around the mounded fillings to squeeze out any excess air, and used the cookie cutter to stamp through both layers to seal them together with clean edges. I brushed the little pies with the remaining egg wash, scattered sea salt over the tops, and slid them into a preheated 425 degree oven to bake for 35 minutes. When the pies were beautifully browned, I pulled them from the oven, transferred them to a wire rack, and finished with flash-fried thyme leaves.
Cracked open, the filling spilled and oozed from the steaming pies. Tucked inside the buttery crisp shells, the mild malty bitterness of the Guiness-infused beef stock tempered the slight gaminess of the ground lamb. While the vegetables added subtle sweetness, the flaky salt provided a clean crunch that countered the soft earthy tang of the melted sharp white cheddar cheese.
potatoes before showering the tops with extra sharp white cheddar cheese. So, instead of trying to crimp together individual pastry pies like empanadas, I draped the second pastry sheet over the first sheet, tapped around the mounded fillings to squeeze out any excess air, and used the cookie cutter to stamp through both layers to seal them together with clean edges. I brushed the little pies with the remaining egg wash, scattered sea salt over the tops, and slid them into a preheated 425 degree oven to bake for 35 minutes. When the pies were beautifully browned, I pulled them from the oven, transferred them to a wire rack, and finished with flash-fried thyme leaves. Cracked open, the filling spilled and oozed from the steaming pies. Tucked inside the buttery crisp shells, the mild malty bitterness of the Guiness-infused beef stock tempered the slight gaminess of the ground lamb. While the vegetables added subtle sweetness, the flaky salt provided a clean crunch that countered the soft earthy tang of the melted sharp white cheddar cheese.
Cracked open, the filling spilled and oozed from the steaming pies. Tucked inside the buttery crisp shells, the mild malty bitterness of the Guiness-infused beef stock tempered the slight gaminess of the ground lamb. While the vegetables added subtle sweetness, the flaky salt provided a clean crunch that countered the soft earthy tang of the melted sharp white cheddar cheese.
It’s time for ittle lucky hand pies. Bring on the bagpipes.
It’s time for ittle lucky hand pies. Bring on the bagpipes.
It’s time for ittle lucky hand pies. Bring on the bagpipes.
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St. Patrick celebrations were one of the very first casualties of the pandemic this time last year. Several of the revelers who persevered came to be identified later as superspreaders. This year, there will be no St. Patrick parade or festival in March, but there can always be Irish food. 16 | March 2021 | acemagazinelex.com
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ACE EATS OUT
March appears to be headed our way as a lamb this year, ushering in a quick return to patio dining, food trucks, and early Easter picnics.
Let’s peep about it, shall we?
EAT & DRINK CALENDAR
SUN MAR 3
Beginner Sushi Class 6:30 pm Void Sake
SUN MAR 10
Hot Wing Slamboree 4 pm Void Sake
FRI MAR 22
Join Harkness Edwards Vineyards for an evening of pasta making and wine
SUN MAR 31
Go to acemagazinelex.com for our 35th Annual Easter Dining Guide.
BIRTHS
The Burl Entertainment complex is rolling out a new concept for March. Burl Brew, the new local microbrewery, joins the Arcade and the music venue. Lucy’s Kitchen is the new food concept, replacing the much missed Kismet.
A West Sixth owner, Brady Barlow (sans West Sixth partners on this effort), plans to open Pizza Pio, renovating the Jefferson Street Coffee space, at 469 Jefferson. So far, the concept has breezed through the zoning process unimpeded.
Barlow is also opening CIBON, the boutique wine and cheese bar and tasting room on Southland.
Koi Express has opened in the former Saucy Crab location on Richmond Road.
The Obstinate Sons has opened in Chevy Chase.
This Spud’s for you. Everything Spuds will open in the Chinoe Center in March.
Wild Lab Bakery, a favorite at the Chevy Chase Farmers’ Market, has opened a brick and mortar in the Warehouse Block.
OBITS
Buzzed Bull Creamery has closed in the Summit, citing high rent and low traffic.
Even if the Coba Cocina structure is saved on Richmond Road, it has likely retired from food service permanently and may be repurposed as a bank.
Sidebar has posted that 2024 is the 15th year of Sidebar “and what a wild 15 years they have been.These three photos are an amazing timeline of this little building on N Limestone. The photo on the lower right is the day in 2009 we signed on and the idea of Sidebar became real. The most recent photo on the left is this week. And this week starts a new era & life for Sidebar. We are happy to pass our baby off this week to the competent stewardship of Terry Keith and Devin Paulding. You may have seen Terry at the old Dame, or Bluegrass Tavern, or Goodfellas, or Campus Pub and Devin at Goodfellas or Halligans or McCarthys and I know I’m missing a few stops in their career. I cannot imagine Sidebar going to more capable hands than these two. We are hoping for a seamless transition and Sidebar to continue with serving up the best burger in town while offering a fun and inclusive space for all. Let’s keep it going for another 15+ years!”
After trying out several concepts, Far Out Espresso has closed at the corner of Woodland and High, in the former Ramsey’s juggernaut location.
TRANSITIONS
Under new management, “Asian Bistro J2C” was formerly J2C Asian, and recently celebrated a grand reopening.
Blue Door BBQ has posted several updates as they get closer to reopening this Spring. Ownership has recently shifted to a sole proprietorship with Jeff Newman as the current owner.
Blue Stallion Brewing has welcomed a new concept. Yearling Kitchen has taken over the sliding glass door, formerly manned by Salt & Vinegar. (Try the Elote dip.)
Rock House Brewing has reopened under new management.
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International Student Recruiter
International Student Counselor
Univ. of KY is seeking a FT, perm. International Student Recruiter & Advisor to work in the Gatton College of Business & Economics in Lexington, KY. Duties include: Guidance counseling of int’l students; Providing support services to int’l students; Data & budget mgmt, analysis, & processes; Int’l grad. & undergrad student recruitment. Requires a Master’s degree in any field and 2 yrs FT equivalent experience working in higher ed w/ students from diverse backgrounds, working with int’l students in the US or abroad, & engaging in prof written comms & public speaking. Experience may be gained by accumulating PT experience. Valid driver’s license & passport are required. Occasional travel to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other int’l markets to meet prospective students & parents is required. Only persons with U.S. work auth need to apply. EEO. Submit resumeto University of Kentucky, Gatton College of Business & Economics, ATTN Karla Schiebel,Professional Resource Center Director, 550 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0034 or by email to karla.schiebel@uky.edu.
Univ. of KY is seeking a FT, perm. International Student Counselor to work in its College of Engineering in Lexington, KY. Duties include: Guidance counseling of int’l students; Providing support services to int’l students; Provide support services to int’l students; Identify, establish & sustain partnerships with int’l institutions; Data & budget mgmt, analysis, & processes; Recruitment of undergrad, grad, & visiting students from int’l partners. Requires a Master’s degree in any field and 2 yrs FT equivalent experience working internationally with people from diverse backgrounds in US or abroad & engaging in prof written comms & public speaking. Experience may be gained by accumulating PT experience. Valid driver’s license & passport are required. Occasional travel to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other int’l markets to meet prospective students/parents is required. Only persons with U.S. work auth need to apply. EEO. Submit resume by mail to University of Kentucky, ATTN Yuming Zhang, Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 453 F.P. Anderson Tower, Lexington, KY 40506 or by email to ymzhang@uky.edu.
International Student Recruiter
International Student Recruiter
Univ. of KY is seeking a FT, perm. International Student Recruiter & Advisor to work in the Gatton College of Business & Economics in Lexington, KY. Duties include: Guidance counseling of int’l students; Providing support services to int’l students; Data & budget mgmt, analysis, & processes; Int’l grad. & undergrad student recruitment.
Requires a Master’s degree in any field and 2 yrs FT equivalent experience working in higher ed w/ students from diverse backgrounds, working with int’l students in the US or abroad, & engaging in prof written comms & public speaking. Experience may be gained by accumulating PT experience. Valid driver’s license & passport are required. Occasional travel to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other int’l markets to meet prospective students & parents is required. Only persons with U.S. work auth need to apply. EEO.
Univ. of KY is seeking a FT, perm. International Student Recruiter & Advisor to work in the Gatton College of Business & Economics in Lexington, KY. Duties include: Guidance counseling of int’l students; Providing support services to int’l students; Data & budget mgmt, analysis, & processes; Int’l grad. & undergrad student recruitment. Requires a Master’s degree in any field and 2 yrs FT equivalent experience working in higher ed w/ students from diverse backgrounds, working with int’l students in the US or abroad, & engaging in prof written comms & public speaking. Experience may be gained by accumulating PT experience. Valid driver’s license & passport are required. Occasional travel to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other int’l markets to meet prospective students & parents is required. Only persons with U.S. work auth need to apply. EEO.
Submit resumeto University of Kentucky, Gatton College of Business & Economics, ATTN Karla Schiebel,Professional Resource Center Director, 550 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0034 or by email to karla.schiebel@uky.edu.
Submit resumeto University of Kentucky, Gatton College of Business & Economics, ATTN Karla Schiebel,Professional Resource Center Director, 550 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0034 or by email to karla.schiebel@uky.edu.
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ROB BREZSNY’S FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In my astrological estimation, the coming weeks will be an ideal time for you to declare amnesty, negotiate truces, and shed long-simmering resentments. Other recommended activities: Find ways to joke about embarrassing memories, break a bad habit just because it’s fun to do so, and throw away outdated stuff you no longer need. Just do the best you can as you carry out these challenging assignments; you don’t have to be perfect. For inspiration, read these wise words from poet David Whyte: “When you forgive others, they may not notice, but you will heal. Forgiveness is not something we do for others; it is a gift to ourselves.”
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Many of you Tauruses have a robust capacity for doing diligent, effective work. Many of you also have a robust capacity for pursuing sensual delights and cultivating healing beauty. When your mental health is functioning at peak levels, these two drives to enjoy life are complementary; they don’t get in each other’s way. If you ever fall out of your healthy rhythm, these two drives may conflict. My wish for you in the coming months is that they will be in synergistic harmony, humming along with grace. That’s also my prediction: I foresee you will do just that.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Many people choose wealthy entertainers and celebrity athletes for their heroes. It doesn’t bother me if they do. Why should it? But the superstars who provoke my adoration are more likely to be artists and activists. Author Rebecca Solnit is one. Potawatomi biologist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer. The four musicians in the Ukrainian band DahkaBrakha. Poet Rita Dove and novelist Haruki Murakami. My capacity to be inspired by these maestros seems inexhaustible. What about you, Gemini? Who are the heroes who move you and shake you in all the best ways? Now is a time to be extra proactive in learning from your heroes—and rounding up new heroes to be influenced by.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your homework assignment is to work on coordinating two issues that are key to your life’s purpose. The first of these issues is your fervent longing to make your distinctive mark on this crazy, chaotic world. The second issue is your need to cultivate sweet privacy and protective self-care. These themes may sometimes seem to be opposed. But with even just a little ingenious effort, you can get them to weave together beautifully. Now is a good time to cultivate this healing magic.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you don’t recognize the face in the mirror right now, that’s a good thing. If you feel unfamiliar feelings rising up
in you or find yourself entertaining unusual longings, those are also good things. The voice of reason may say you should be worried about such phenomena. But as the voice of mischievous sagacity, I urge you to be curious and receptive. You are being invited to explore fertile possibilities that have previously been unavailable or off-limits. Fate is offering you the chance to discover more about your future potentials. At least for now, power can come from being unpredictable and investigating taboos.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I invite you to study the fine art of sacred intimacy in the coming weeks. Life’s rhythms will redound in your favor as you enjoy playing tenderly and freely with the special people you care for. To aid you in your efforts, here are three questions to ponder. 1. What aspects of togetherness might flourish if you approach them with less solemnity and more fun? 2. Could you give more of yourself to your relationships in ways that are purely enjoyable, not done mostly out of duty? 3. Would you be willing to explore the possibility that the two of you could educate and ripen each other’s dark sides?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Creativity teacher Roger von Oech tells how bandleader Count Basie asked a club owner to fix his piano. It was always out of tune. A few weeks later, the owner called Basie to say everything was good. But when Basie arrived to play, the piano still had sour notes. “I thought you said you fixed it!” Basie complained. The owner said, “I did. I painted it.” The moral of the story for the rest of us, concludes von Oech, is that we’ve got to solve the right problems. I want you Libras to do that in the coming weeks. Make sure you identify what really needs changing, not some distracting minor glitch.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Most of us have received an inadequate or downright poor education about love and intimate togetherness. Given how much misinformation and trivializing propaganda we have absorbed, it’s amazing any of us have figured out how to create healthy, vigorous relationships. That’s the bad news, Scorpio. The good news is that you are cruising through a sustained phase of your astrological cycle when you’re far more likely than usual to acquire vibrant teachings about this essential part of your life. I urge you to draw up a plan for how to take maximum advantage of the cosmic opportunity. For inspiration, here’s poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “For one human being to love another human being: that is perhaps the most difficult task entrusted to us, the ultimate task, the final test and proof, the work for which all other work is merely preparation.” (Translation by Stephen Mitchell.)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
The myths and legends of many cultures postulate the existence of spirits who are mischievous but not malevolent. They play harmless pranks. Their main purpose may be to remind us that another world, a less material realm, overlaps with ours. And sometimes, the intention of these ethereal tricksters seems to be downright benevolent. They nudge us out of our staid rhythms, mystifying us with freaky phenomena that suggest reality is not as solid and predictable as we might imagine. I suspect you may soon have encounters with some of these characters: friendly poltergeists, fairies, ghosts, sprites, or elves. My sense is that they will bring you odd but genuine blessings.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some studies suggest that less than half of us have best friends. Men are even less likely to have beloved buddies than the other genders do. If you are one of these people, the coming weeks and months will be an excellent time to remedy the deficiency. Your ability to attract and bond with interesting allies will be higher than usual. If you do have best friends, I suggest you intensify your appreciation for and devotion to them. You need and deserve companions who respect you deeply, know you intimately, and listen well. But you’ve got to remember that relationships like these require deep thought, hard work, and honest expressions of feelings!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Among all the zodiac signs, you Aquarians are among the best at enjoying a bird’s-eye perspective on the world. Soaring high above the mad chatter and clatter is your birthright and specialty. I love that about you, which is why I hardly ever shout up in your direction, “Get your ass back down to earth!” However, I now suspect you are overdue to spend some quality time here on the ground level. At least temporarily, I advise you to trade the bird’s-eye view for a worm’s-eye view. Don’t fret. It’s only for a short time. You’ll be aloft again soon.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In old Hawaii, the people loved their deities but also demanded productive results. If a god stopped providing worshipers with what they wanted, they might dismiss him and adopt a replacement. I love that! And I invite you to experiment with a similar approach in the coming weeks. Are your divine helpers doing a good job? Are they supplying you with steady streams of inspiration, love, and fulfillment? If not, fire them and scout around for substitutes. If they are performing well, pour out your soul in gratitude.
Thermal Equipment Sales, Inc. is seeking a FT, perm. Mechanical Engineer-Support in Lexington, KY. Duties include: Perform support role for all Sales Reps; Interpret tech bid documents & blueprints in order to estimate final bid pricing; Prepare tech equip selections for customers to use in design & quote process; Review engineering docs & designs for proper application & specs of HVAC equip prior to bid; Prep budgets in planning stage of projects; Understanding of project terms & cond w/ regard to impact on pricing; Apply HVAC components in accordance w/ mfr’s recommendations & industry stds; Develop scope of work using appl info from bid docs & component selections to be consistent with current guidelines; Update & maintain booking proj report & shipping proj database to ensure accuracy; Keep indiv quote files current to a min of 30 days via follow up calls & reporting; Manage & prioritize workload due to daily requests & adjustment of customer deadlines; Place orders for all project equip & accessories sales; Communicate ship dates & coord logistics with install contractors. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mech Engineering. Only persons with U.S. work auth need to apply. EEO. Submit resume to Thermal Equipment Sales, Inc., Attn: Molly Gladdis, 680 Bizzell Drive, Lexington, KY 40510.
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HOME AND GARDEN
Get a Tree
The Fayette County Conservation DistrictKentucky is sponsoring the Spring Tree Giveaway on March 16 at Greyline Station! FCCD staff and board members will be present to assist with the event and share information on their different programs — particularly their popular Backyard Conservation Program that will begin accepting applications soon.
Adopt a FREE TREE from Trees Lexington March 16, 9am - 12pm
Greyline Station
HG CALENDAR
FRI MAR 8
Plant Swap! Join Void Sake for a plant swap party and meet some of your fellow plant lovers in your community. Bring some of your clippings, full plants, seeds, pots, and even garden tools that you’d like to trade and go home with something new. Basic plant education will be covered, like how to repot, propagate, and how to handle those pesky critters that occasionally make a home in our plants.
TUE MAR 12
Join The Living Arts & Science Center’s inaugural sessions of adult art club. Lost Arts Art Club meets twice a month with the goal to provide lifelong learners an opportunity to try new things, explore traditional homemaking techniques, create, and socialize. Come prepared to make a mess, a new friend, or discover a hobby.
Starting a Garden from Seeds - Everybody has a chance to get their hands dirty starting a veggie garden from seeds. Participants will take home their own seeds for transplanting into their outdoor garden.
TUE MAR 26
March 26th, Spring Clean with Natural Cleaning Products Learn about natural, eco-friendlier alternatives to commonly used cleaning products to reduce pollutants in your home. Participants will take home recipes and their own bottles of natural cleaning solutions.
Lost Arts Art Club meets at The Living Arts & Science Center, located at 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
20 | March 2024 | acemagazinelex.com
Grow a Tree
Trees Lexington has announced “Lex Grow Trees,” a new collaborative to increase the health and reach of Lexington’s tree canopy. In February, Trees Lexington joined partners from LFUCG and the community to celebrate a shared love of trees and the launch of Lex Grow Trees. Members of the Tree Canopy Ad Hoc Committee, the group driving the Lex Grow Trees campaign, invited attendees and the general public to check out the new website and to learn more about the benefits of trees, the purpose of the initiative, and funding opportunities for tree planting projects.
Grant applications are being accepted now through April 15, with another funding cycle expected to open in the fall.
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