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19 IN THE KITCHEN WITH CRAVE
BEST IN LEX EATS SERIES
Top Five Fried Chicken Spots A look at five of our favorite local spots for fried chicken
What’s In a Lamb? Dan Wu takes “eating local” to the next level by purchasing an entire animal directly from the farmer
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ON OUR TABLE
DRINK OF THE MONTH
Seared Lamb with Curried Cauliflower
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Chicken,” “In the Kitchen with Crave” and “Drink of the Month”) is a freelance food and editorial photographer based in Lexington. Her work can be seen in various publications such as Bravetart.com, Food & Wine's blog, and Cake & Whiskey Magazine. Visit Sarah Jane at the Bread Box Studios behind West Sixth Brewery or www.sarahjanesanders.com. Originally from Kiev, Ukraine, Zoya Tereshkova (“National Avenue,” page 35) is a writer, photographer and videographer based in Lexington. She enjoys belly dancing, pilates and exploring.
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Indi’s My favorite dining experiences often include incredibly flavorful food at very reasonable prices; few places accomplish this better than Indi’s. The restaurant is drive-thru or carry-out only, but it’s worth it. If you don’t believe me, Esquire Magazine named Indi’s to its “Best Late-Night Food in the U.S.A.” list. This. Is. Not. Health. Food. My personal favorite meal is the spicy chicken (dark meat), potato wedges and a roll. The chicken is perfectly cooked and has a nice heat. They claim to use West Indian spices — I’m not exactly sure what that means, but it tastes like hot sauce to me. The wedges are fried in a spiced batter, and the roll is as basic as it gets. The combination is amazing. (Note the lack of anything healthy, whatsoever.) If you like white(ish) meat, try the keel. An Internet search may still leave you confused as to what exactly a keel is, but allegedly it is in the vicinity of the bone between the breasts.
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Wallace Station Chris and (James Beard Award nominee) Ouita Michel have made a career out of creating destination restaurants in the Bluegrass. The owners of Holly Hill Inn, Windy Corner Market, Smithtown Seafood and The Midway School Bakery opened this restaurant in 2003 on scenic Old Frankfort Pike in a former country store. Fair warning: Fried chicken is not on the regular menu. Monday night is Wallace Station’s fried chicken night. Get there early because it often sells out.
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Winchell’s Winchell’s is an extremely casual neighborhood restaurant and sports bar that is packed morning, noon and night. And for good reason. Its motto of “Better Food, More Televisions” doesn’t really do the place justice. Owned by Culinary Institute of America grads Eric “Abe” Lansdale and Graham Waller, the restaurant strives to “make the people of Kentucky proud by serving fresh, homemade food in a casual and friendly environment.” On the plate you get a well-seasoned half chicken fried to perfection with gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans. This is also one of the rare places that serves fried chicken livers anymore. Kick back, eat some chicken, grab a beer and take in a game. You’ve found a great neighborhood joint. cc
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH CRAVE
In our second article of a four-part series accompanying our “Crave Kitchen Shorts” –– a series of short videos leading up to this year’s Crave Lexington food + music festival (Sept. 13-14) –– local chef Dan Wu, featured on this season of “MasterChef,” walks us through the process of purchasing an entire animal from a local farm. Watch the video at www.cravelexington.com.
BY DAN WU CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOS BY SARAH JANE SANDERS
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hen you walk into your local grocery store, you’re entering a bit of a fantasyland. The produce section is chock-a-block with glossy, colorful, out-of-season fruits and vegetables. The meats are portioned out, packed in Styrofoam trays and wrapped in clear plastic. Don’t get me started on all the processed foods in boxes and cans. The good news is that healthy, sustainable, delicious alternatives exist, and they’re more accessible than you might think. Lots of us agree that despite any perceived obstacles to buying local –– it can be more expensive, it’s not always convenient, etc. –– ultimately, it is worth it. Why? Not only does local food support local people who in turn spend their money on other local businesses (as opposed to sending your money to national companies in faraway lands), but buying directly from the source also gives the buyer the opportunity to make sure firsthand that the animals are well treated, allowed to pasture and live a more natural, cagefree, cruelty-free life. Happier animals produce better meat. But for me, it all comes down to taste. Locally grown/raised food simply tastes better, like it’s meant to taste. Juicy berries, succulent meats, crisp vegetables. Since they are harvested at the peak of freshness, locally grown products are bred for taste and nutrition, not simply appearance, durability and shelf life. Why eat those firm, tasteless strawberries when you don’t have to?
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Purchasing an entire lamb provides a variety of different cuts of meat with which to experiment. Here, Wu prepares the loin chop (recipe on page 21).
Taking “buying local” to the next level Lots of us are well-versed by now with the abundant options for purchasing locally raised meat and produce via the Farmers’ Market, Community Supported Agriculture packages (CSAs) and even local and national grocery stores. But an often overlooked option for the adventurous and locally conscientious home cook is to purchase an entire animal from a local farmer. Several area farms, including Pike Valley, Elmwood Stock, Triple J, Hood’s Heritage Hogs, Brookview, Stone Cross and several others provide this option for various animals, from chickens to hogs to cows. Just ask your favorite local producer if they offer it next time you see them at the Farmers’ Market; chances are they would be thrilled you asked. We are fortunate to live in the Bluegrass, which is dotted with small farms that are growing and raising some of the best food around. Recently, I traveled to Four Hills Farm, just 30 minutes outside Lexington, to
film the latest “Crave Kitchen Short” video (now available to view online at www.cravelexington.com). Nestled along a bucolic winding road in Salvisa, about halfway between Lawrenceburg and Harrodsburg, Four Hills is home to Jim Mansfield and his flock of happily bleating lambs. All it takes is a quick guided tour of the grounds to see the care and kindness that goes into this operation. The lambs are raised and weaned in pasture, allowed to graze and run free. The favored breed at Four Hills Harm is Katahdin sheep, a single purpose American heritage breed (i.e., no wool), known for their high fertility and low maintenance as well as the delicate, mild flavor of the meat. Above and beyond the type of animal raised, it is the way in which they are cared for that differentiates this local farm from industrialized food. Talking with Mansfield, you begin to understand that the care he puts into his animals –– and one bite of his lamb proves that his approach translates directly to simply better food.
At left, Four Hills Farm's Jim Mansfield. The Salvisabased farm raises a breed of sheep called Katahdin, which it calls the “New American Lamb” due their unique and favorable qualities.
Dan Wu does a quick sauté on some fresh arugula to serve with the lamb loin chops.
“Buying directly from the source ... gives the buyer the opportunity to make sure firsthand that the animals are well treated, allowed to pasture and live a more natural, cage-free, cruelty-free life. Happier animals produce better meat.”
Why buy the whole animal? Paul McCartney once said, “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.” While he was making a call to vegetarianism, the core critique is directed at the commercial animal factory farm system that has not only amplified our disconnection from our food but also produced meat of questionable health, nutrition and ethical standards –– not to mention taste. When you buy a whole animal directly from the source, you know exactly what you’re getting; it also means you get all the cuts and nothing is wasted. All of Four Hills Farm’s meat is processed off-site and packaged in individual cuts that include chops, rack, loin and even sausage; many other local farms provide the processing and packaging for no additional cost as well, pricing it to be ultimately less expensive pound-for-pound than grocery store cuts. Many farms will also include helpful recipes to guide buyers with how to prepare some of the less common cuts. Read on for a recipe created with one of my favorite cuts from Four Hills Farms lamb: the loin chop, prepared with a cool yogurt, dill and mint sauce and curry-roasted cauliflower. cc
What’s in a lamb? Prices and exact cuts vary from farm to farm, but as a point of reference, here’s the breakdown of what you’d get if you order an entire lamb from Four Hills Farm. For $325, you will receive approximately 40 pounds. of processed meat, vacuum packed and frozen (averaging out to just over $8 per pound). Standard cuts include the following: • Two leg roasts • Two racks of lamb • Five packs of loin chops • Two lamb shanks • Two boneless shoulder rolls or nine packs of blade chops (your choice) • Eight packs of ground lamb • One pack of liver, kidneys and heart. The meat can be cut up to your specifications, if requested. The farm also offers frozen lamb by the retail cut at the farm.
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Seared Lamb with Curry Roasted Cauliflower BY DAN WU CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTO BY SARAH JANE SANDERS
One of my favorite cuts of lamb is the loin chop, a simple and small cut shaped like a mini T-bone. Treat it like steak and grill it to medium rare, making sure to get the pan or grill nice and hot to get that amazing sear. You can rub it with any combination of spices (five spice, ras al hanout, paprika and cumin) or simply salt and pepper. Then dress it up with a cool yogurt sauce accented with dill and mint, and pair it with roast vegetables –– potatoes, carrots or cauliflower. Pure, wholesome ingredients cooked simply. Does it get any better?
Seared Lamb Loin Chops • Season with salt, pepper and a bit of cayenne. • Sear on a griddle for 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. • Top with Yogurt Mint Sauce (recipe below) and a bit of fresh arugula, wilted in a hot pan with a dash of olive oil and salt. Serve with curried cauliflower or any other variety of roasted vegetables (potatoes, carrots, etc.).
Curried Cauliflower • Chop a head of cauliflower and toss it in a bowl with one tablespoon of duck fat, along with a considerable pinch of each of these spices: curry, cumin, cayenne and paprika. • Salt to taste. • Roast at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until it starts to brown.
Yogurt Mint Sauce Combine the following until well mixed: • 7 ounces Greek yogurt • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves • 4 scallions, chopped fine • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. cc
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Lemon Balm Gin and Tonic Taken from the book “Apothecary Cocktails: Restorative Drinks from Yesterday and Today” by “cocktail whisperer” Warren Bawbrow, this summer-fresh cocktail features the lemon-scented herb lemon balm, an easy-to-grow herb related to mint. Used in the production of digestive liqueurs such as amaro, Bénédictine and chartreuse, lemon-balm boasts a long history of being a natural painkiller that relieves tension and stress. Often used in herbal teas, here it is infused in simple syrup and served on ice with a generous dose of gin, for a “prescriptive” take on the classic gin and tonic.
Lemon Balm Simple Syrup Make a batch of simple syrup by adding one cup of sugar to one cup of boiling water and mixing until sugar has dissolved. Pour it into a medium-sized bowl, add 10 to 12 torn lemon balm leaves to the mixture and let it cool. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, place it in the refrigerator, and let the lemon balm steep in the syrup for one to two days. Strain before using. If desired, add up to two ounces of botanical gin as a preservative and keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a month. cc
Ingredients • Ice • 3 ounces botanical gin • ¼ fresh lime, cut into chunks • 2 tablespoons lemon balm simple syrup (recipe at right) 10-12 torn lemon balm leaves 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of boiling water • 1 ounce of tonic water
Directions Pack a highball or tall glass with ice; then slowly pour the gin over the ice so it is well chilled. Add the lemon balm simple syrup and mix well. Top it with the tonic water and garnish with a lime chunk or two for an extra spritz of citrus –– it’s sure to clear the head and chase pesky headaches away (when consumed in moderation, of course!).
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any people view retirement as a prize they’ll win if they work long enough, save enough, and invest well. But when you think about it, retirement isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting line. It’s the start of a new lifestyle and for many it’s an opportunity to enjoy family, hobbies and travel. Enjoying retirement should be easy, but the modern retiree faces many challenges.
The Retirement Challenge Retirees commonly face three major hurdles when trying to secure a reliable stream of income in retirement. The first challenge is called ‘Sequence risk’ which is the danger that you’ll retire at the “wrong” time and your savings will suffer from the effects of an economic downturn. Those that retired in late 2007 or 2008 experienced Sequence Risk. The nearly 37% drop in the stock market in 2008 caused irreparable damage on their retirement savings. ‘Inflation Risk’ is another major challenge for retirees. A retiree must be able to build enough growth potential in their retirement investments to guard against future increases in the costs of goods and services, especially healthcare. Even a relatively benign 3% annual inflation rate could boost a $500 monthly grocery bill to $903 over 20 years. Addressing the potential effects of inflation is important for protecting purchasing power during retirement. A recent survey found that three out of five individuals ages 44 to 75 fear outliving their money more than they fear death.
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both individual and community worth: Each person has assets they can contribute, and giving and receiving is empowering for individuals and the community, Scott said.
Saving money and building community through sharing skills BY BRIAN POWERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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ou’ve only got so many hours of life. What are you going to spend them on?”
That’s the question posed by Annalee Scott, one of three coordinators for the newly founded Lexington TimeBank. The thrust of the organization is the idea that these hours can and should be spent in the community, giving to and receiving help from others –– revisiting neighborly principles of earlier days. With official TimeBank chapters in 44 states and 32 countries, “timebanking” is a proposition that is gaining a national foothold. Scott refers to TimeBank as a website that connects people, utilizing technology to encourage neighborly practices and community involvement. Technological advances in recent years have extended to the delivery of goods and services, with services like Uber, Airbnb, Craigslist and Lyft (a recent Lexington arrival) rising up to create what is becoming known as a “sharing economy.” This sort of peer-to-peer connection is upending traditional notions of commerce and barter.
tive members must both fill out an online application and attend a face-to-face meeting where they fill out a paper application. Once membership is verified, they create an online profile at the TimeBank Lexington website, outlining any skills or services that they might be able to offer for other members. This work can include a virtually infinite array of services — weed-pulling, guitar lessons, cooking, house painting, legal work, dentistry, etc.; even the time spent baking cookies or making art for another member can count as earned hours. For every hour a member spends working on behalf of another member (or member organization), they earn one “TimeBank Hour,” which is tallied up on the TimeBank website. Likewise, any member can request services that they need or desire, and if another member sees something posted that they can contribute, they are able to connect with the member though the TimeBank platform and arrange the gift of service.
TimeBank and earn hours volunteering for them. Pretty much anything you want to do for something or somebody else — that’s what makes timebanking work,” added Scott.
Time, according to Scott, is a far more equitable measure than money.
Miller and Scott are confident that this program will successfully translate to the Lexington area as well.
“Each person’s time is just as valuable as anyone else’s,” Scott said. “We want to upset that notion that value is whatever amount of dollars is associated with it. The things that are most valuable are things that don’t have dollars attached to them. ”
TimeBank takes this one step further, however. “It’s more like a gift economy,” said fellow Lexington TimeBank co-coordinator Sarah Miller. The key difference is that unlike the other services mentioned, money doesn’t actually change hands with TimeBank; the currency in circulation is time itself. The mechanics are relatively simple — prospec-
Earning the hours is straightforward as well, as the needs and wants of the community are far-reaching. “Anything that builds the community can count for hours,” said Miller. “You can earn hours for tasks you’re already performing.” “If you have a favorite organization you like to work for, you can register them with the
It’s important to note that Lexington TimeBank is exactly as the name implies. It isn’t merely a volunteer organization — it’s an exchange of time for time, ultimately, and reciprocity keeps it functioning. As Miller noted, it can be hard sometimes to ask for hours back out of the bank. “People have a hard time saying, ‘I need help,’” she said. “It’s important to emphasize both giving and receiving.” Since forming in February, the Lexington TimeBank has garnered a few dozen members.The local incarnation follows the lead of a successful Louisville TimeBank that now boasts over 300 members.
“We’re a relatively small town, and we’re relatively close knit, and we can come together,” said Scott. “We’re looking forward to the point where there’s a critical mass of these exchanges. We’re looking forward to attracting more people with the mindset of the gift economy,” she added. The group exists for more than just connecting members to provide services to each other, however –– the strong undercurrent of community runs through nearly every statement about the organization’s core values and broader goals. Core principles emphasize
“Building home, family and community is real work, and we are all stronger when we are interdependent,” she said. According to Miller, TimeBank serves to connect people from a variety of backgrounds. “We have professors, we have business owners, we have retired people, people with little kids, empty-nesters,” she said. “It allows diverse people to come together in ways they normally might not have.” To knit the TimeBank members even closer together, Lexington TimeBank holds a social potluck on the fourth Sunday of every month as a way of meeting face to face and getting to know each other. The social aspect of the group belies what initially sounds like a counter-intuitive proposition. “Our goal is to eventually not exist,” said Miller, reiterating that the end result of a truly successful TimeBank would be a community connecting closely and seamlessly integrating these sorts of exchanges themselves, rather than operating through a coordinated effort. “We’ve kind of lost that skill of neighbor helping neighbor. People are stronger when they stick together,” said Scott. Miller agreed, and added that a certain phrase has become a one-sentence thesis for the larger TimeBank movement: “A bank built on goodwill never needs a bailout.” For more information on Lexington TimeBank, visit lexington.timebanks.org or the Lexington TimeBank Facebook page. The group’s next informational meeting for prospective new members will take place on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m., at the Central Library Conference Room C on the Fourth floor –– anyone is welcome to attend. cc
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tus, the Kentucky Bank Tennis Championship’s proceeds will be used to benefit several children’s tennis programs in Kentucky that promote healthy activity and teach kids a sport they can play for a lifetime. “Kentucky Bank’s title sponsorship demonstrates its continued commitment to support and give back to the community through this charity-run event,” said Guy Colson, president of Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity, Inc., a new non-profit formed in 2012 to help raise funds to benefit the local and state community. “The bank’s excitement about this tournament has elevated everyone’s enthusiasm as the professional players descend on Lexington for the 20th year.” Prichard said Kentucky Bank’s 10 locations, primarily based in Central Kentucky counties, have a history of supporting events in those markets; however, the USTA Challenger-level tennis tournament allows the bank the opportunity to associate themselves with a single major event that not only brings recognition to the entire state but that has also had a huge economic impact for its markets, he added. Tournament director Brooks Lundy said Lexington is lucky to have corporate partners that realize the importance of hosting Kentucky’s only professional tennis tournament. “The tournament not only brings world-class sporting entertainment to our door but also gives us the opportunity to raise charitable dollars to promote healthy living in our community,” she said. “We are so appreciative of the energy and commitment to success that Kentucky Bank has brought to the table.”
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The other side of the bitcoin Despite market uncertainty, regional investors hedge their bets on the unregulated digital currency BY BRIAN POWERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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ward to watching the same thing happen with bitcoin.” The mining process is the first challenge for those getting a foothold in the cryptocur rency realm. Bitcoin miners use their computers to process other bitcoin transactions through a series of complex computations designed to confirm the legitimacy of those transactions. These transaction r ecords are called blocks, and they ar e added to a ledger known as a block chain. When this takes place, a miner is r ewarded a certain number of bitcoins. The process is designed to require effort and take time, so that bitcoin itself is equivalent to any other commodity that is extracted slowly and with effort, thus giving it value. As more bitcoins are mined, the difficulty in mining then increases to compensate by keeping the rate of mining down.
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The value has been anything but stable. Cichanowicz noted that the Dogecoin he owns was worth mor e than $50 a few weeks prior. Still, the prevailing sentiment is one of investment in the future rather than present payoff. “It's true that the bitcoin market has been volatile at times, however it pr ovides a hedge for other commodities,” said Hall. “Bitcoin seems to have a negative corr elation with gold, and this can be a very useful addition to your investment portfolio.” “I own them personally, and a business venture that we own also holds bitcoin,” said Walker. “Most of my business partners at Differential are holding bitcoin as well. Not an ungodly amount, because we bought in during the up cycle last year . But we're all long on bitcoin.” “Anything can happen. It's fun thinking it might be worth an incr edible amount someday,” said Cichanowicz. “I'd rather not spend any I have earned and see what happens as a novelty.”
The novelty aspect of bitcoin is not without its own attraction. The chief of police in the town of V icco, Ky., has asked for his salary to be paid in bitcoin, the first such transaction of its kind. The FEC now allows bitcoin to be used as campaign contributions as well. “It's still so early, I'd say we're in the final stages of experimental usage. When bitcoin has its next br eakout upswing, I expect the pendulum swings from ‘curiosity’ to ‘useful.’ For now, it's mostly the potential of bitcoin and the blockchain [the encryption that gives the curr ency both security and value] that holds my interest,” said Walker. For Smithwick, just acquiring them was hard enough, let alone figuring out how to spend them, but then the worst happened. Mt. Gox, the exchange wher e his two bitcoins resided, collapsed and declared bankruptcy in February , ostensibly taking his bitcoin with it. Smithwick estimates that they were worth $600-$700 each at the time. Despite the loss, his enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency hasn’t waned. “I’m not scared away by the bankruptcy situation,” said Smithwick. “When the Silk Road [an online black market site shut down by authorities in October of 2013] was raided by the FBI, everyone thought it was the end of bitcoin. It bounced back; it’s totally resilient. The concept of it I’m totally still behind.” cc
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National pride In this new series, we will highlight some of our favorite local corridors –– thoroughfares ripe with clusters of unique businesses, interesting architecture or use of space and other factors that work in tandem to make Lexington a wonderful place to live, shop, work and play. This first installment examines the impressive urban renewal project surrounding National Avenue, a hidden gem not far from Chevy Chase. In recent years, thanks in large part to the vision of local development company Walker Properties, the district has been upgraded from a downbeat industrial zone to a thriving retail and studio district.
Patrons enjoy outdoor seating at National Beer Hall, the second phase of the European-style compound National Provisions.
Though the businesses are too many to mention them all, in the following pages we’ve tried to convey the diversity and vitality that now define the corridor.
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National Avenue corridor transitions to thriving small-business community BY ZOYA TERESHKOVA CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOS BY SARAH JANE SANDERS & ROBBIE CLARK
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hen David Hungerford, an established independent jeweler who operated an upscale shop in Palomar Center, first saw a property for rent on North Ashland Avenue, near the corner of National Avenue, he didn’t believe it could possibly work for his business. “It was a dusty old warehouse, and I remembered from the past that the whole area had a reputation of being rundown and almost creepy,” he said of the building, which was formerly a GE Supply warehouse. Fortunately, Hungerford’s friend and colleague Cindy Hicks, who was also looking for a new place, had better vision. Following her lead, Hungerford signed the lease and moved his business, David Hungerford Fine Jewelers, in a year ago.
Located on North Ashland Avenue, community wellness center Centered (above) is one of the newest businesses to join the National corridor community. Interior and floral design shop House (left) is one of several businesses located in the plaza at Walton Avenue, near the corner of National. Located on National Avenue near the corner of South Ashland, Fitness Plus (below) is one of several fitness studios to pop up in the corridor in recent years. PHOTOS BY SARAH JANE SANDERS
“I’m glad I did,” he said. “It turned out to be a perfect place for my business: affordable, fun, fashionable and convenient.” Hicks, who owns Designs Unlimited Fine Jewelers with her husband, Bill, said that in the beginning her husband, too, was skeptical about renting on North Ashland, until he realized how much the area had changed recently, for the better. As for the building at 309 North Ashland, the renovated warehouse where the Hicks’ and Hungerford’s businesses are now located, it looks nothing like a “dusty old warehouse” after being renovated by development, leasing and property management group Walker Properties. The local developers have put years of effort into the “National corridor” –– which includes portions of Walton and North Ashland avenues as well as National Avenue –– following a vision of transforming the former industrial area into a hub for artists, eateries, studios and other creative businesses. july 2014 chevy chaser magazine | 37
Walker Properties developers and brothers Chad (left) and Greg Walker are preparing for phase three of the development plan, which will focus heavily on the National Avenue part of the cluster. PHOTO BY ROBBIE CLARK
The former warehouse on North Ashland is only one of a number of old industrial structures in the area that have been renovated within the past few years. Others include the old Perry Lumber Company at 250 Walton Ave., which now houses upscale art and advertising businesses, and the former 7Up, Orange Crush and beer bottling depot, which is now the well-appointed French bakery, restaurant and beer hall National Provisions. By the end of the year, the sprawling storefront will expand to also include a brasserie restaurant and a food market.
The pinnacle of the phase three, Walker said, is the renovation of the Old Sportsman Liquor Store on the corner of National and Walton. The building will become a local eatery. In addition, a new building will be constructed “from the ground up.”
The 12-acre area, east of downtown and adjacent to the Mentelle and Kenwick neighborhoods, is in the process of becoming a booming business area that brings new vibrant energy to downtown Lexington.
In the meantime, the district already offers a whole lot for Lexingtonians.
“It used to be very industrial, and now it’s eclectic, upbeat and very charming. It’s like a tiny downtown within downtown,” said Kelly Stoddart, who owns Ashland Avenue’s Seasons Catering & Special Occasions with her husband, Mike. Andrea Sims, who along with her husband, Krim Boughalem, owns and operates National Provisions, said that “it’s easier to build a new building than find use of the existing one, but that’s how you lose history.” “The Walkers did a great job seeing the value of the old industrial buildings and finding ways of using them,” she added. Business owners credit the Walkers for more than just saving the industrial structures that are part of Lexington’s past. “They want us to grow and succeed,” said Stoddart. “They always have a bigger picture in mind and plan carefully, making sure that new tenants won’t interfere with the existing businesses.” Greg Walker agreed that his company’s vision goes beyond straightforward redevelopment.
“It’s easier to build a new building than find use of the existing one, but that’s how you lose history. The Walkers did a great job seeing the value of the old industrial buildings and finding ways of using them.” Andrea Sims, owner and operator of National Provisions
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“It’s not like you move into a strip mall and don’t know people around you,” he said. “Our idea is building a community.” Walker said that his company recently completed phase two of the threephase plan. “We’re now moving into the largest and most exciting final phase of the area renovation plan,” he said. “This phase focuses on the National Avenue part of the cluster.”
“We’re already having a lot of interest from local businesses,” said Walker. He said he can’t disclose what kind of new places will be open on National Avenue in the future but assured that “it’s going to make the area even more vibrant.”
On the other side of Designs Unlimited is Centered, a yoga, massage, meditation and tai chi studio, which also hosts painting parties and monthly music art events. Next door is Dry Art, a hair salon; and in a walking distance are the Rag Peddler Fabric Store; House, a gift and design shop; several fitness establishments; and the Picket Brass, a unique shop that has already gained national acclaim making mouthpieces for brass instruments. Shaun Ring, owner of Shaun Ring Photography studio, said he appreciates “being close to the like-minded business owners who want something new and fresh.” Holly Hanna, an independent interior designer whose business resides next door to the Hicks’ Designs Unlimited Fine Jewelers, said that while being “artsy, eclectic and upscale,” the business community is “not exclusive.” “It’s people-oriented; it’s warm and inviting,” she said. Lauren Higdon, owner of Centered, said the area has gone through a “complete transformation.” “It used to be a cut-through, and now it’s a destination for many people. It is so inspiring,” she said. Michelle Newby Armstrong, who lives on Aurora Avenue, a short walking distance from the area, likes what its become. In addition to having her personal art exhibited at Centered, she takes yoga classes, while her husband, Patrick, comes for massage sessions and their 8-year-old son, Bren, accompanies them to every music and art event they go to. “It’s exciting to see the area change so much,” she said. cc
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Sound engineer Duane Lundy (pictured above) has recorded and/or mastered sound for a variety of local and national clients (including Jim James, Ben Sollee, Vandaveer and Coralee & the Townies) at his National Avenue studio, Shangri-La.
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again in a minute if my son and the insurance company would let me! Then there was an interesting article about the loss of the sense of smell. Certainly mine is not as acute as it used to be. My second husband and I came in one night and when we hit the back door, I said, “Something smells bad in here.” He couldn’t smell it, but we searched anyway and found a dead mouse that had come into the cabinet of canned food, been unable to get out and starved to death. My husband said, “Boy, you have some smeller!” I know age has taken away some of it, but I know when someone is baking, and when I open the perfume bottle, and when a leftover should be tossed. That article was a good reminder to keep checking. I continue to be horrified by the number of murders reported in the paper and the local news. Someone commented that crimes reported continue to decline and that we don’t need to hire more policemen. I can only assume she doesn’t read. Lexington is no longer the safe city I used to go out in. People kill other people they don’t even know and for no apparent reason. We haven’t had one of the mass killings yet, but we have gun and knife sales all the time, and I presume it’s only a matter of time until our turn comes. I sometimes have written about my family, but they have instructed me to write just about myself. I will, and the number of dead people I have known will provide some more subjects –– and they can’t object! cc
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More & More: a Juried Competition Defining Mixed Media. On display through July 31. From 175 entries from all over the United States, 35 artworks are selected by juror Jenine Culligan to “define mixed media.” Works include sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography, collage and many more. The only restriction was that the artist had to use at least two materials to create one image. Artist reception July 11, 4:30 p.m.-7p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. noon-3 p.m. and by appointment. M.S. Rezny Studio/Gallery, 903 Manchester St. www.msrezny.com. In Residence: Lori Larusso & Melissa Vandenburg. Tuesdays in July. Deepening an ongoing commitment to being a hub for working artists, the Lexington Art League presents ”In Residence.“ The debut program features Melissa Vandenberg and Lori Larusso, two nationally exhibiting artists currently living and working in Central Kentucky. Larusso, a painter, and Vandenberg, a fiber artist, will transform the first floor of the Loudoun House –– typically used as exhibition space –– into their own sprawling studio space. Visitors are encouraged to meet the artists, observe their art-making process, and learn more about the new work being created. Open studio gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Drive. www.lexingtonartleague.org.
Festivals, etc... Thursday Night Live. Thursdays. Hosted by the Downtown Lexington Corp., Thursday Night Live features live music as well as food, beverages, and a lively social atmosphere. July’s lineup includes The Tim Talbert Project (July 3),The Twiggenbury’s (July 10), Better Off Dead (July 17), Superfecta (July 24) and Swing Street (July 31). 5-8 p.m. Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park, Cheapside St. www.downtownlex.com. Food Trucks for a Cause. Fridays. Each Friday through the end of October, the Bluegrass Food Truck Association will host a “food truck court” on the corner of Midland and Main streets. Several different trucks will post up, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting a different non-profit each week. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 400 E. Main St. www.bluegrassfoodtrucks.org/t/foodtrucksforacause. Whippoorwill Festival. July 10-13. The goal of the Whippoorwill Festival is to promote sustainable living in Appalachia by sharing earth-friendly living skills with one another in a joyful, healthy, family-friendly atmosphere. Activities include various workshops, sustainable living practices, cooking, agriculture, live music and more. Music by Big Maracas, Maggie Lander, Eric George, Jeni & Billy, The Tillers, The New Coon Creek Girls, Mitch Barrett, the New Old Cavalry and more. Homegrown Hideaways, 500 Floyd Branch Rd. Berea, Ky. www.whippoorwillfest.com. Lion’s Club Bluegrass Fair. July 10-20. Presented by the Lexington Lions’ Club, this fair features carnival rides, games, pageants, ag-related events, food and other entertainment. From its beginnings, the funds derived from the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair have gone to support eye health, hearing and diabetes programs in Lexington. Additional funds are contributed to Lions activities throughout Kentucky and through Lions Clubs International. Masterson Station Park, Leestown Road. www.lionsclubbluegrassfair.com. Summer Slam Music Festival. July 12. Barrel PHOTO FURNISHED House Distilling Co., producers of Pure Blue Vodka Galaxy Girl will be performing and Devil John Moonshine, presents the inaugural death-defying stunts three Summer Slam Music Festival. Featuring live music times per day at the Lion’s Club Bluegrass Fair. from Shooter Jennings, the Other Brothers, Ben Lacy and Josh Nolan, the indoor/outdoor festival takes place at Buster’s, just down the street from Barrel House Distilling. The festival will also include additional activities, including a pig roast by Hanley BBQ. 5-11:30 p.m. Buster’s, 899 Manchester St. www.facebook.com/ summerslammusicfestival. Moontower Music Festival. July 18. The inaugural Moontower Music Festival is a one-day event featuring music by Moon Taxi, Sundy Best, Machines Are People Too, Brave Baby, Tyler Childers, A Lion Named Roar and Buffalo Rodeo. Craft beer from Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. and tasty grub from local food trucks will be featured. 10 a.m. Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd. Midway, Ky. www.moontowermusicfestival.com. Home Builders’ Association Grand Tour of Homes. July 19-20, 26-27. The Home Builders Association of Lexington presents an opportunity to view at no charge 44 beautiful homes built by local leading professional builders. 1-5 p.m. www.hbalexington.com. Lexington Restaurant Week. July 24-Aug. 2. Raise a glass and a fork to toast Lexington’s innovative local restaurant scene. Dozens of local restaurants will feature $25 prix fixe dinners every day for 10 days. Visit www.lexrestaurants.com for a full list of participating restaurants and their menus. Ballet Under the Stars. July 31-Aug. 3. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Ballet Under the Stars is one of Central Kentucky’s most anticipated events of the summer. This unique festival allows audiences to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of a professional ballet in the relaxed, casual setting of the park. The evening will begin with a pre-show youth production at 8 p.m., followed by the main show that will once again feature professional dancers. Lawn chairs and/or blankets should be brought for seating, and patrons may pack a picnic dinner or purchase concessions on site. 8 p.m. Woodland Park. www.lexingtonballet.org. july 2014 chevy chaser magazine | 51
Literature & Film Summer Classic Film Series. Wednesdays. This month, the Kentucky Theatre Summer Classic Film Series will feature “Once Upon a Time in the West” (July 2), “Mary Poppins” (July 9), “Hard Day’s Night” (July 16), “Double Indemnity” (July 23) and “Tootsie” (July 30). Screenings at 1:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www.kentuckytheater.com. Lyric Summer Film Series. Sundays. This month, the Lyric Theatre Summer Film Series will feature “Shaft’s Big Score” (July 6), “Shaft in Africa” (July 13), “Enter the Dragon” (July 20) and “Black Belt Jones” (July 27). Screenings at 3 p.m. The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. www.lexingtonlyric.com.
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Fountain Films on Friday. July 11. On select Fridays in the summer, Downtown Lexington Corp. presents outdoor movie events, with films shown on a blow-up screen at Triangle Park. This month’s selections include “Chicago” (July 11) and “Men in Black” (July 25). Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Screenings around 9 p.m. with activities on the lawn before. Triangle Park, 430 W. Vine. www.downtownlex.com.
Henry Fonda stars in the Sergio Leone classic “Once Upon a Time in the West,” showing July 2 at the Kentucky Theater as part of the Summer Classic Film Series.
New this year: On-site food trucks & beverage vendors! General Admission Tickets: $15 adv. / $20 at the gate For tickets and table opportunities, call The Lexington Center Ticket Office: 233-3535
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