Chevy Chaser Magazine, February 2024

2024

FEB. 19-25

AT YOUR SERVICE CONCIERGE HEALTHCARE FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALIZED PATIENT CARE

FEB. 2024

1 cover (3) - sb EDITED.indd 1

1/24/24 12:

AM

E

very home is a masterpiece.

T EN G N I T N CO

T EN G N TI N CO

2069 Lakeside Drive

1306 Richmond Road

R FOALE S

EW G N TIN S LI

1348 Cooper Drive

LD O S

6125 Grey Oak Lane

321 McDowell Road T LDAGEN SYOER’S

T LDAGEN O SYER’S

1009 Cramer Avenue

cell 859.420.1135 office 859.268.0099 www.bgsir.com minamattone@gmail.com

2-7 contents contributors craveworthy - sbnk.indd 2

256 Squires Circle

Alex Lennon

cell 859.608.8025 office 859.268.0099 www.bgsir.com alexsellsky@gmail.com

3605 Hidden Pond Road T LDAGEN O SYER’S

BU

BU

Mina Mattone

218 S. Ashland Avenue

3410 Spangler Drive #8 T LDAGEN SYOER’S

BU

LD O S

LD O S

LD O S

BU

421 Greenbriar Road

408 Ridge View Drive

Bluegrass *Houses in Dresden by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, used with permission.

Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office is independently owned and operated.

1/24/24 12:

AM

Contents Keep On Moving

9

Warehouse Block personal training business focuses on ways to get people of all ages moving

On Our Table

23

A low-carb pizza crust recipe from the team behind Frenchy’s Pizza

A Personalized Approach

13

Concierge Medicine brings doctors, patients together

24

JENKINS & MORROW O RAL AND M AXILLOFACIAL S URGERY Nick S. Morrow, DMD

W. Scott Jenkins, DMD, MD

Matthew N. Gayheart, DMD, MD

Small Business Salute Two growing small businesses combine forces and meld operations, with a new Woodland Triangle location

A state-of-the-art facility focusing on compassionate patient care.

More Is More

28

Curated maximalism takes center stage at interior designer Isabel Ladd’s Fairway home

36

Specializing in: Dental and Wisdom Tooth Extractions • IV Sedation Pre-prosthetic and Orthognathic Surgery • Dental Implants • Bone Grafting Scar Revision • Facial Trauma Reconstruction

February tadoo List

This month’s upcoming art exhibits, gigs, theater and other performances

216 Fountain Ct., Lexington, KY 40509 • 859-264-1898 • www.jenkinsandmorrow.com Located on Man O’War between Richmond Rd. & Hamburg SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

2-7 contents contributors craveworthy - sbnk.indd 3

3

1/24/24 12:

AM

ARMACIES UK RETAIL UK PHARMACIES RE – OPENTO – OPEN RYONE EVERYONE

SCRIPTION LEXINGTON'S LEXINGTO LOWEST PRICES* PRESCRIPTION PRICES* OUR PHARMACIES OFFER: OUR

PHARMA

•8 locations on •8 and off campus, locations on plus a Special plus a Specialty Pharmacy.

•FREE mail delivery •FREE on most mail de prescriptions. prescriptions.

•One-stop testing •One-stop & treatment testi for strep, flu, UTIs and for more. strep, flu, U (Services vary by location.*) (Services vary •Vaccinations,•Vaccinations, including flu and COVID.* COVID.* ukpharmacy.org

ukpharmacy 4 164 4 164

AL EQUIPMENT NOW OFFERING NOW DURABLE MEDICAL SERVICES! EQUIPMENT OFFERI SERVICES!

ds, cushions, Shop canes,Shop wheelchairs,walkers, braces bath and aids, canes, cushions,braces more. and more.

wh

call 859-218-5363.

For more For more information, visit ukdme.org or call 859-218-5363.inform

st insurance Open to everyone accepted • Most insurance accepted Ope

33-333-UKRx UKPHARMACY.ORG (8579) • 833-333-UKRx (8579) UKP 2-7 contents contributors craveworthy - sbnk.indd 4

1/24/24 12:

AM

Contributors Michelle Aiello is a writer, editor and indie publisher whose interests include living room karaoke, snail mail and all things vintage. She contributes to our monthly “tadoo list” (our calendar of cultural happenings, page 36).

Shannon Clinton (“Craveworthy,” page 7) has been a full-time freelance writer for more than 20 years for publications across the Southeast. When she’s not writing, you can find her tending to her collections of vintage Pyrex and hot sauce.

Emily Giancarlo (photography for “Keep On Moving”) is a professional photographer based out of Lexington, specializing in lifestyle and commercial photography. For more information and images, visit www.emilygiancarlo.com.

Liz Carey (“Keep On Moving,” page 9, and “A Personalized Approach,” page 13) is a Kentucky-born journalist, author and writing teacher living in Lexington. A graduate of Miami University, she has been a full-time freelance writer for 6 years, after a 20+ year career as an award-winning reporter for weekly and daily newspapers in Kentucky, Ohio and South Carolina.

When she’s not writing, you can find her on her porch with her dog, her cat, a great book and a relatively good glass of wine.

Abby Laub (photos for “Small Business Salute: Wick & Mortar / Poppy & Pomelo”) is a writer, editor, photographer, and longtime fitness instructor based out of Lexington. She serves as the director of strategic communications for Asbury University in Wilmore.

Kids y B d e v o L Trusted By Parents Dr. Danny Steckler

859-278-6009

KYKIDSDENTIST.COM

Tanzi Merritt (“More is More,” page 28) is a writer and marketing and communications professional born and raised in Lexington. Passionate about her cats and plants, she can often be found stirring up dust in her 120-year-old downtown home, deeply absorbed in a documentary, or with her nose stuck in a murder mystery. n Questions, comments or suggestions regarding our editorial content? E-mail our editor at saraya@smileypete.com.

chevy chaser Southsider PUBLISHERS: CHRIS EDDIE & CHUCK CREACY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: SARAYA BREWER COPY EDITOR: NIKOLE CHRISTENSEN ART DIRECTOR: DREW PURCELL SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: AMY EDDIE, DONNA HODSDON, ANN STATON SALES MANAGER: EMILY MARKS EVENTS DIRECTOR: AMY EDDIE

G

BL

IS HI

N

P

U

Y ILE PE

TE

SM

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: INFO@SMILEYPETE.COM FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION EMAIL: ADVERTISE@SMILEYPETE.COM TEL: 859.266.6537 WEB: SMILEYPETE.COM

Chevy Chaser Magazine, Southsider Magazine, and Business Lexington are published monthly by Smiley Pete Publishing. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without written permission from the publishers is prohibited.

chevy chaser magazine

Southsider

magazine

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024 5

BusinessLexington

tadoo.com 2-7 contents contributors - sbnk.indd 5 L E X I N Gcraveworthy TO N

1/24/24 12:

AM

2-7 contents contributors craveworthy - sbnk.indd 6

1/24/24 12:

AM

CRAVE WORTHY

CULINARY NEWS TO USE

BY SHANNON CLINTON A new gathering place with a spirits store, bourbon lounge and wine and cheese bar is opening soon at 211 Rosemont Garden.

Managing member Megan Winfield and her husband, manager/owner and West Sixth Brewing co-founder Brady Barlow, are opening Cibon, which pays homage to a favorite weekend wine/charcuterie cafe hangout from their time living in Rochester, N.Y. They asked the former owner for permission to use the name of the now-shuttered cafè, and she agreed, even sending them a Cibon sign, Barlow said.

The well-traveled couple has visited nearly 40 countries over the past two decades and want to bring their favorite food and beverage experiences and gift items from around the world to a Lexington audience, without pretense.

“It’s not going to be froufrou,” Barlow said. “It’s going to be nice, the furnishings are going to be nice, but it’s not the kind of place you’re going to have to wear a blazer to get a cheese plate.”

Hopes were to open by Valentine’s Day, but it will be a bit longer to get everything “just so,” Barlow said.

They’ll be offering wine and food pairings, rare bourbons, some beer, and local and imported food as well as food-related gifts, including favorites gleaned from their trips.

“We try to see the local flavor of every place that we go,” Barlow said.

In other local food and beverage news: Open since September 2017, Midwaybased Brown Barrel is expanding not only to Frankfort, but to Georgetown.

Owner J.P. Gibson says he’s always had his eye on those towns, but the ideal buildings only came available recently, and nearly the same time, so he leapt at the opportunities.

The Frankfort location at 204 W. Broadway should open mid-February, and Georgetown at 135 E. Main St. in early March if not sooner, Gibson said. The restaurants will have the same menu and atmosphere of fine dining in a fast

casual atmosphere that diners have come to love at the original location, he said. Among the top-selling sandwiches is a salmon BLT on a brioche bun with sorghum apple cider glaze and crispy bacon; other favorite items include beef skewers with a loaded potato cake and port wine reduction, and blackened chicken ravioli.

Gibson said one key to success has been daily features at lunch and dinner every day of the week, whether it’s an elk filet, sea bass, halibut, lobster or another surprise entree he and the chefs have cooked up.

He said the restaurant is whatever you want it to be — whether it’s fine dining, a tasty sandwich or game day apps.

“I think that’s why we’ve been popular is we’ve been so versatile,” he said.

The Mediterranean and halal restaurant Yaffa Grill has opened at 98 Finley Dr., Ste. 200, Georgetown, with menu items including kebabs, shawarma, falafel, beef, lamb, fish and vegetarian entrees, hummus, soup, sides and baklava.

After operating as a home bakery for several years, Wild Lab Bakery is moving to a new location, according to coowner Andrew McGraw, with plans to open a storefront at 819 National Ave., Ste. 110 in February. “We outgrew our home bakery and are excited for this opportunity to expand our operation so we can bake for more farmers markets and walk-in customers,” McGraw said.

The shop will be open Wed.-Sat., with sourdough loaves, bagels, cookies and coffee available for walk-ins; there will be no need to pre-order. “We hope to expand the menu once we have our feet under us,” he added.

Open every Saturday, Ghost Fox Winery has opened a tasting room at Chrisman Mill Rd. in Nicholasville after Ghost Fox purchased and renovated the former Chrisman Mill Winery. Ghost Fox Winery offers white wines that include oaked chardonnay and spicy cucumber, and reds that include cabernet and merlot.

The winery has already earned three medals in the 2023 Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine Competition, according to its Facebook page.

Golden Flame Hot Wings has opened at 141 Rojay Dr. Chocolate Holler, the coffee and chocolate shop on Old Vine Street which announced a closure late last year, has now reopened under new ownership.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced in late

2023 that in a $4.8 million effort, RD1 Spirits is building a bourbon tourism destination with tours, personalized blending experiences, tasting rooms, cocktail bar, gift shop and event space, slated to open by 2025.

In other spirits news, Buffalo Trace has released a collaborative bourbon label with country music great Chris Stapleton, called “Traveller Whiskey.” The libation’s tasting notes are described on the Buffalo Tracc website as “complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak,” with a palate with light sweetness “followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors and a robust finish.”

A few restaurants recently announced their closure, including Broussard’s Delta Kitchen in Georgetown, which closed Dec. 24 after a five-year run. On a Facebook post, the popular restaurant cited the cost of supplies, labor and the fact that the lease was up.

Another restaurant that closed its doors is Kismet at the Burl, which began as a pop-up, officially opened in 2020 and closed Jan. 21, 2024. “Thank you Lexington for the love and we can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us,” their Facebook farewell post said.

The Social Vegan at Greyline Station announced its closure recently, characterizing it as not a goodbye but a “see ya later.” Its website notes that the restaurant has expanded to Tallahassee, Fla. with plans to become the first national vegan restaurant chain in the U.S. According to the Lexington HeraldLeader, Osaka Japanese Restaurant is opening a second location this year in the Great Acres development off Leestown Rd. Cosmic Fry Owner Katrina Buster recently announced on social media plans to open a new restaurant this spring at 1987 North Broadway with burgers, ice cream, all day breakfast and special events.

After several years operating as a food truck with a location inside the Pasta Garage incubator, Moody Mike’s will soon be providing vegan fare at Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes, a north Lexington coffee shop that recently closed the restaurant arm of its operation.

Wilson’s Grocery has opened under new ownership at 1010 Cramer Ave. n Have a food- or beverage-related update to share? Please email info@smileypete.com.

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

2-7 contents contributors craveworthy - sbnk.indd 7

7

1/24/24 12:

AM

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 8

1/24/24 12:27 AM

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Keep On Moving WAREHOUSE BLOCK PERSONAL TRAINING BUSINESS FOCUSES ON GETTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES MOVING STORY BY LIZ CAREY PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 9

9

1/24/24 12:27 AM

M

artin Moesgaard doesn’t believe aging has to mean slowing down, being unable to move or suffering from constant pain.

For him, movement and exercise are part of healthy and fulfilled living, even for older adults.

Moesgaard, the owner of TrainMovePlay, thinks that while age should be taken into consideration when it comes to fitness training, it should not limit anyone from reaching their fitness goals. Located inside of Zeal Fitness Studio on Walton Avenue, his studio provides personal training, small group fitness and assisted stretching for people of all ages to help increase or maintain mobility regardless of what season of life they are in.

“We see a need to help people who still want to be able to feel young and have a high quality of life, and to continue doing the things they want to do, even though they feel some physical limitations,” he said. “It could be working on things like just getting up and down from the floor with the kids or grandkids, or getting in and out of a boat.”

Moesgaard is a native of Denmark, where healthy living is a prominent part of daily culture. His approach to fitness focuses on the Danish forening (fur-ING-en) model, where people of all ages go to associations

or clubs that provide non-competitive sports and fitness opportunities. In his experience, age does not limit a person’s health or abilities.

“It’s big deal in Denmark — movement across the lifespan,” he said. “It’s recreational sports and physical activity for everyone from mom and dad to mom-andbaby gymnastics to the seniors playing soccer or volleyball. It’s a very ingrained part of the Danish lifestyle to get your daily physical activity. That influenced me to see that age does not have to be limiting for you to have a high quality of life and enjoy using your body.”

In Denmark, Moesgaard and his family were all members of different clubs and associations that focused on movement and sports. Later, he coached gymnastics and taught acroyoga, a form of yoga combining yoga and acrobatics. In 2014, after coaching a Danish-style gymnastics club in Australia, he moved to Berea, Kentucky where he met his wife, Sarah.

After living for a short time in Denmark, they moved to Lexington and opened the TrainMovePlay studio, which has adopted a motto reflecting his Danish upbringing and foreninger culture: “Movement for All, Movement for Life.”

certain age and don’t want to be in the big box gym with all of the teenagers anymore. They want to be with their peers or with a trainer working out one-on-one,” Sarah said.

Moesgaard said he likes to meet with clients initially to assess where they are and where they want to be to figure out a plan to help them meet their goals. Then, through either one-on-one or small group sessions, he is able to help them achieve their goals.

“A lot of my clients want to be able to use their body better than they are capable of right now, but they don’t really know how to do it or where to start,” he said. “Some of them have either injured themselves because they weren’t quite sure what they were doing, or they don’t really feel comfortable walking into a setting where they can be physically active.”

Working at the studio, Sarah said, can help individuals achieve more than they might in their home gym.

Their studio provides an outlet for those who want to train and want to improve mobility in an age-appropriate atmosphere.

“Sometimes, they have tried stuff at home and realized they can do years of work and not really see any results,” she said. “They don’t know how to program for themselves… Some of our clients are much more interested in letting a professional tell them ‘Do this and you will see results.’”

“I think a lot of people here maybe hit a

Because the TrainMovePlay team has

10 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 10

1/24/24 12:27 AM

Neighborhood Specialist

PROUDLY OFFERING THESE FINE PROPERTIES NEW PRICE

1862-1864 Nicholasville Rd.

1731 Richmond Rd.

TAHOMA TERRACE

FAIRWAY

$595,000

$775,000

NEW LISTING

3533 Castlegate Wynd

117 S. Ashland Ave.

CASTLEGATE

ASHLAND PARK

$925,000 years of experience, they can adjust those plans based on a client’s physical wellbeing at the time, she said.

“Martin has this huge bag of tricks, so if working that knee joint in a specific way is not going to work for you today, then he can say, ‘Let’s try this,’” she said. “If we’re on our own, we might decide we’re not going to do that exercise today, when really the immobility is probably worse for the joint than finding a healthy way to work it.”

While the studio has seen its share of success stories, Moesgaard said it’s the smaller successes that move him most.

From helping someone recover from hip surgery to helping another client alleviate their back pain and walk without pain again, Moesgaard said his focus is on meeting his client’s needs.

Martin and Sarah Moesgard, pictured above, operate the personal training business TrainMovePlay inside the Zeal Fitness Studio on Walton Avenue. The studio has adopted a motto reflecting Martin Moesgard’s Danish upbringing: “Movement for All, Movement for Life.”

$1,795,000

Rick Queen

Turf Town Properties Top Producer 2000–2023

859.221.3616 rickqueen@aol.com www.turftown.com

PHOTOS

BY EMILY GIANCARLO

Meeting those needs, big or small, is the way Moesgaard measures success. For one client, not being in pain was a success, he said. The client came in with issues with his back that affected his ability to sit comfortably and caused him to miss hours at work.

“Now he’s in a place where he may feel it a little, but he can play with his kids on the floor,” he said. “He can go for hikes. He can go for runs. He’s not afraid of sitting down… He doesn’t think about it anymore and he does the things he wants to do, which is a big deal. It’s what matters to them, and I think that’s pretty good.” n

THE ORDINARY RESERVE ONLINE 24/7

W W W.T H E K E N T U C K Y C A S T L E .C O M 8 5 9. 2 5 6 . 0 3 2 2 SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 11

11

1/24/24 12:27 AM

Storewide Sale!

20-50% OFF LIBERTY HILL ANTIQUES & FINE FURNISHINGS

925 Liberty Rd. Lexington, KY 40505 859-258-2232

www.libertyhilllexington.com libertyhillantiques@gmail.com

Unparalleled Senior Living For 38 Years!

Independent Living Care & Licensed Personal Care Discover the Carefree Lifestyle You Deserve.

Call Today to Save up to $5,000!

859.266.2129 • MayfairSeniors.com • 3310 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington 12 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 12

1/24/24 12:27 AM

HEALTH & WELLNESS

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE SCOUT GUIDE

Doctors Cady Brown, Ryan Brown and Katie Kinsel of Downtown Drs. Brown focus on individualized patient care and “an upbeat philosophy” at their family practice.

A Personalized Approach CONCIERGE MEDICINE BRINGS DOCTORS, PATIENTS TOGETHER

T

STORY BY LIZ CAREY here was a time when you knew your doctor and your doctor knew all about you.

Now, it seems, you’ve got to prepare a list of things to talk about because you have less than 15 minutes to address your concerns before being cycled out the door. But a new trend in medical practices is working to restore the doctor-patient connection.

Called concierge healthcare or concierge medicine, the concept is simple – for a monthly fee, patients have a more direct relationship with their doctors who, in turn, are more in tune with their patients’ care. The monthly fee ensures patients can get appointments with their doctor the same day, in some cases, and the doctor is involved in all aspects of their care.

“It’s health care in a sort of a white glove primary care experience,” said Laurie

Preston, marketing and public relations manager for Marshall Lifestyle Medicine in Lexington. “Same-day appointments are common rather than unusual, and you have access to a provider 24/7 for immediate intervention. Basically, you are signing a membership contract to be part of this experience with your doctor. It often falls into the idea that you have immediate access and the ability to also have an advocate for you if you need a specialist or you go to the hospital for some reason.”

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024 13

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 13

1/24/24 12:27 AM

Relationship Problems?

Therapist & Relationship Coach

With over 20 years experience helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship problems, I’ll work with you to identify roadblocks and address issues that keep you feeling stuck.

CURRENTLY OFFERING VIDEO THERAPY SESSIONS

Call for a free phone consultation.

You’ll never regret an investment in yourself!

missy ammerman

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

individual & couples counseling

Goodwin Square 444 E. Main St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-407-9093 missyammerman.com

F I N E J E W E L R Y • CU STO M D E S I G N S • O N S I T E R E PA I R S 82 1 EUCLID AVE • LEXINGTON, KY 40502 • (859) 266-624 1

14 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 14

1/24/24 12:27 AM

John Marshall Mullins, MD is the founder and CEO of Marshall Lifestyle Medicine.

PHOTO FURNISHED

%HDXW\ DQG 'LJQLW\

9LVLW DQG HQMR\ WKH VHUHQH QDWXUDO EHDXW\ RI WKH 7KH /H[LQJWRQ &HPHWHU\ DQG OHDUQ PRUH DERXW %XULDO /RWV 0DXVROHXP &U\SWV 1LFKHV &UHPDWLRQ DQG 0HPRULDOL]DWLRQ 6HUYLFHV

Practices cover regular office visits and a wide variety of services from excising cysts to treating high blood pressure to helping with weight loss goals, as well as some urgent care issues, Preston said. While a concierge practice won’t substitute for an emergency room visit (if you have a heart attack, they’re going to tell you to go to the hospital, she said), they can handle some urgent or emerging issues like treatment for a flu or a rash.

“What you end up paying for is essentially the care that you’re going to get,” she said. “By taking insurance out of the equation, the doctor can care for you on a different level not covered by traditional insurance, which very much dictates what a doctor can and cannot do. When you remove that obstacle, essentially, you have a partner in your health care who is advocating for you rather than being stuck in the constraints of insurance companies.”

Although most of the concierge service is outside of typical health insurance coverage, some services may be covered depending on a patient’s insurance policy, which is something each patient should work out with their health insurance provider. But even in those cases, Preston said, members of the office staff offer one-on-one support to help navigate the process.

“Our team here holds everyone’s hand to make sure they understand what they’re going to be expected to pay for and what they’re not,” she said. “That’s the other perk of concierge care.

You have a team of people who will guide you through everything. It takes some of the stress out of managing medical care.”

In its many different forms, concierge care allows doctors to reduce the number of patients they see, which theoretically allows them to better care for all of a patient’s needs. The structure of health insurance requires most medical practices to have a lot of patients to cover their expenses, doctors said.

Nationally, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, typical primary care physicians see on average three to four patients an hour, or 24 to 32 patients a day.

*URXQGV 2SHQ 'DLO\ DP SP :HVW 0DLQ 6WUHHW ZZZ OH[FHP RUJ

MID CENTURY FURNITURE ANTIQUES - ART - JEWELRY ESTATE SALE SERVICES

DEEPLY STEEPED IN TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS ROOTS, LOCAL MUSICIAN DON ROGERS CONTINUES TO BLAZE AHEAD STORY BY MATT WICKSTROM PHOTOS

BY MICK JEFFRIES AWARD WINNING DESIGN SINCE 2009 935 LIBERTY RD • MON-SAT 10-5 • SUN 12-3 859.288.5200 • SCOUTLEXINGTON.COM FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @SCOUTLEXINGTON

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024 15

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 15

1/24/24 12:27 AM

connecting farmers & foodies

since 1972

With concierge care practices, doctors see between two and eight patients a day and get to spend as much time with them as they feel is necessary. In exchange for their membership fees, patients get an annual physical and one-on-one discussion with their doctor about health plans and goals for the year, as well as unlimited office visits. Depending on the practice, patients can schedule same-day appointments and urgent care visits, and some doctors at concierge practices will consult with hospitals if a patient is hospitalized, even following up with in-hospital visits.

Even specialists can offer the concierge model. Dr. Elizabeth Elkinson opened up her concierge practice, Bluegrass Gynecology and Wellness, in May of 2023. While her primary focus is gynecology, her overall focus, she said, is women’s health and women’s wellness. A concierge practice provides her with the freedom to treat the whole patient, and not just the gynecological issues.

Elkinson is the daughter of a doctor and grew up seeing a different level of familiarity between doctor and patient.

Tony Silvernail

BEYOND THE BRIDGE FARM FRANKFORT

455 SOUTHLAND DRIVE, LEXINGTON www.goodfoods.coop

“I used to be in the car with my dad when he did house calls and I had all these amazing experiences of seeing him with his patients,” she said. “I feel like the time I spend with patients has allowed me to get to know people on a different level …

The concierge model allows the gaps in health care to be filled because I have the time to ask the questions that I didn’t have time to ask in my previous practice.”

Dr. Elizabeth Elkins opened her concierge practice, Bluegrass Gynecology and Wellness, in May 2023.

PHOTO FURNISHED

16 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 16

1/24/24 12:27 AM

OVER 55 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Dr. Allison Wiser of Wiser Primary Care offers a direct primary care practice, which is similar to a concierge practice.

PHOTO FURNISHED

BUILDING QUALITY IN TODAY’S ECONOMY. Some models of concierge care offer more direct care.

Dr. Alison Wiser, of Wiser Primary Care, offers a direct primary care (DPC) practice that is similar to concierge care and part of the “membership medicine” model. DPC practices are different from concierge care in that they offer affordable primary care without all of the hassles, overhead and administrative burden associated with health insurance-based practices.

For her, opening a DPC practice has given her more direct access to her patients. Before, she said, the majority of her time was spent working on the computer instead of with patients.

CUSTOM BUILT GARAGES & ADDITIONS

859-252-8812 • 1320 Bryan Ave. www.EHIGarageBuilders.com Established in 1966 Family-Owned & Operated

“None of my friends or relatives could get an appointment with or access to a primary care doctor in a timely manner,” Wiser said. “From the physician standpoint, I felt like I was working on an assembly line rather than practicing medicine the way I had imagined.”

Dr. Cady Brown, one of the doctors at Downtown Drs. Brown, agrees that concierge care offers a bevy of benefits for individual patients that larger practices aren’t able to offer. She and her husband, Ryan Brown, have run their Lexington practice since 2018, opening it up as a way to offer individualized attention to their patients.

“We wanted to take better care of patients and felt we weren’t able to do this in a high volume practice,” she said. “In a high volume practice… we saw patients suffer from the pressures of an overburdened system: not being able to get an appointment when they were sick, not getting their questions answered, not being known by their doctor, being sent for tests and specialists, when really education and reassurance would have been the better care.”

Now, she said, patients have a closer relationship with them as doctors and get more personal care. As doctors, she and her husband are able to spend more time tailoring the patient’s care to their particular needs.

“It allows for time to focus on wellness, not just illness and mental health, in addition to physical health. It allows people to be seen efficiently in the office and not have long wait times,” she said. “It allows for patients to be seen and heard.” n

Experienced attorneys helping families find peace of mind.

ESTATE PLANNING PROBATE•GUARDIANSHIP MEDICAID CRISIS PLANNING SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS 120 N. M ILL ST. STE. 201 • 859.281.0048 • BGELDER L AW.COM SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

8-17 health&wellness - SBNK.indd 17

17

1/24/24 12:27 AM

S

LEY MI

PETE

t s e B of

'S

Lisa Higgins-Hord Co-Chair

Dr. Tiffany Daniels, D.C. Co-Chair

Your voice.

Your choices!

The final voting round for Smiley Pete’s Best of Lex is now open.

From top artists and writers to the finest restaurants and physicians – it’s in your hands.

The nomination round is complete, and your vote decides the best!

Join us in celebrating Lexington’s unique charm.

Vote now for a community that stands out in every way!

Cast your vote now!

BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. The Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative at Blue Grass Community Foundation was created to pursue the goal of strengthening, supporting and making a meaningful impact in Black communities.

Since its founding in the summer of 2020, LBPI has awarded more than $300,000 to local organizations that are building a brighter future and transforming lives.

Join us! Learn more about the Initiative and donate at bgcf.org/racialequity.

bgcf.org 499 East High Street • Suite 112 • Lexington, KY 40507 859.225.3343

18 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

18-21 AD_ pizza week_4 - sbedits.indd 18

1/24/24 1 :

AM

n o t g Lexin 4 2 0 2 Enjoy two signature off-menu pizzas — one veggie, one meat, $10 each (10” pies or 2 extra large slices).

Produced by

Partnering Sponsor

www.LexingtonPizzaWeek.net Lexington Pizza Week

18-21 AD_ pizza week_4 - sbedits.indd 19

lexingtonpizzaweek

1/24/24 1 :

AM

Big City Pizza

Ethereal Slice

Goodfella’s

Mi Pequena Hacienda

2312 Sir Barton Way # 110 1060 Chinoe Road #128

405 S. Limestone, located inside the Cornerstone Exchange Building (corner of Limestone & Avenue of Champions)

110 N. Mill St. • 1228 Manchester St.

3501 Lansdowne Dr. 4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr., Ste. 128

Smokey Bourbon Mac Attack (meat): White cheddar mac & cheese, chopped beef brisket, 100% mozzarella and savory bacon, finished with a bourbon glaze swirl.

The Mean Green Spinach Machine (veggie): Creamy spinach artichoke dip and 100% mozzarella on fresh-made, handtossed dough.

Jimi Thing (meat): Featuring fireroasted red onion marmalade, a blend of fresh and aged whole milk mozzarella, pastrami-cured and hardwood-smoked Maple Leaf Farm duck breast, arugula, pickled hot cherry pepper, finished with the rich notes of Grana Padana and a touch of fresh rosemary. #41 (veggie): Vodka cream sauce, a blend of aged whole milk mozzarella and goat cheese, Italian marinated and fire-roasted artichoke hearts, beer-braised mushrooms, red onion and a touch of burnt rosemary. Finished with Grana Padana and fresh thyme

Frankie Pickles (meat): Spicy pepperoni paired with zesty dill pickle chips finished with a buffalo ranch drizzle. Pickles and pizza might not be traditional, but it packs a punch in flavor, and will leave your taste buds watering for that next bite.

Artie Bucco (veggie): Goodfella’s take on a traditional spinach and artichoke dip — a vegetarian’s dream come true.

Inebriated Baker Check lexingtonpizzaweek.net for description soon!

Mexican Chorizo Pizza (meat): Mexican style pizza topped with chorizo, bacon, jalapenos, onion and topped with monterey cheese.

Veggie Pizza with Mushrooms and Onions (veggie): Mexican style pizza topped with mushrooms, onions and black beans.

Thank you to our

Collins Bowling Lanes 205 Southland Dr.

The Dude’s Meaty Abide (meat): A 10-inch pizza that even Walter would appreciate. Choose between pepperoni or Italian sausage, and take a flavorful journey on a crispy crust. It’s the perfect balance of zesty tomato sauce and melted cheese, ideal for bowling nights with Walter, Donny, and The Dude. A pizza that truly abides by tradition.

Maude’s Artisan Veggie Delight (veggie): A 10-inch plain cheese pizza inspired by the creative and unique Maude character from “The Big Lebowski.” Handcrafted with care, this pizza features a secret tomato sauce, a blend of cheese, and a medley of vibrant veggies.

Customize your own culinary masterpiece by choosing between a delectable array of toppings including onions, mushrooms, green peppers or green olives.

LexLive 301 S. Broadway

Frenchy’s Pizza Food Truck @ Pivot Brewing 1400 Delaware Ave.

Frenchy’s Supreme Calzone (meat): Fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, roasted peppers and onions, folded into handcrafted dough, finished with Frenchy’s special blend and served with a marinara cup.

Frenchy’s Margherita (veggie): Handcrafted dough, fresh mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil drizzle, finished with a special Frenchy’s blend.

The Swicy Shakespeare (meat): Hand-made daily dough, adorned with house-made marinara, zesty red peppers, spicy sausage crumble, large pepperonis and a generous layer of fresh mozzarella. Baked to perfection, these pizzas are crowned with a ‘swicy’ Honey Sriracha drizzle for an unforgettable taste adventure.

Lean Mean Veggie Machine (veggie): Hand-made daily dough, topped with delectable pesto, zesty red peppers, flavorful mushrooms, diced red onion, and freshly sliced tomato. Baked to perfection under a generous blanket of mozzarella, and finished with a ‘swicy’ Honey Sriracha drizzle for an irresistible touch.

Download the Pizza Week passport at www.LexingtonPizzaWeek.net

18-21 AD_ pizza week_4 - sbedits.indd 20

1/24/24 1 :

AM

MOD Hamburg

MOD Tates Creek

Rise Up

Smashing Tomato

2217 War Admiral Way

4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr., Ste. 140

Mad Dog (meat): Mozzarella, pepperoni, mild sausage, ground beef and red sauce.

Calexico (meat): Mozzarella, gorgonzola, chicken, jalapenos, hot buffalo sauce, red sauce and

131 Cheapside, inside Horse & Jockey Pub

2200 War Admiral Way, Ste. 160 3801 Mall Rd., Ste. 195

Dillon James (veggie): Mozzarella, Asiago, fresh chopped basil, garlic, sliced tomatoes and red sauce.

Tristan (veggie): Mozzarella, Asiago, roasted red peppers, mushrooms andpesto.

Fornax (meat): Detroit-style sourdough pizza with pancetta, red onions and a ‘Nduja cream sauce, finished with basil.

Sweet Beast (meat): Arrabiata, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, gorgonzola amd hot honey

Hestia (veggie): Detroit-style sourdough pizza with spinach, roasted garlic and tomato sauce, finished with Niçoise Tapenade and whipped feta.

Pizza Funghi (vegetarian): Woodroasted mushrooms, roasted garlic crema, fresh mozzarella, feta & oregano

u to our sponsor!

Enjoy Francis Coppola Diamond Collection wines at participating Lexington Pizza Week restaurants.

Sip responsibly.

Pie Five 3401 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. F-616

Ol’ Buffalo Gavin (meat): Indulge in our irresistible pizza featuring a creamy ranch base, a perfect blend of mozzarella and cheddar, and topped with succulent marinated buffalo chicken.

Mr. Loaded Potato (veggie): Ranch-based pizza layered with mozzarella, potato chunks, red onions, and green bell peppers.

Topped off with a delightful blend of mozzarella and cheddar, and finished with a sprinkle of chives post-bake.

Whiskey Bear Craft Kitchen & Bar

Rolling Oven 725 National Ave. Crawfish Carnival (meat): Crawfish, red bell peppers, white onion and a sprinkle of parsley, all enveloped in a zesty Cajun sauce Grippos Delight (veggie): Grippos, pickled onions, BBQ sauce, and more Grippos!

Koopa Trooper Triumph (meat): Capicola, red onions, and spinach harmonize to create a taste that’s both bold and savory

3195 Beaumont Centre Circle, Ste. #100

BBQ Pork Flatbread (meat): Succulent, 12-hour pulled pork, housemade bourbon BBQ sauce, red onions, mozzarella, provolone and smoked Gouda cheeses Hot Honey Bacon & Blue Cheese Flatbread (veggie): Handcrafted garlic oil, shredded mozzarella and provolone, bleu cheese crumbles, spicy arugula and savory hot honey drizzle

Orange Fennel Fantasy (veggie): Orange Fennel pizza, featuring ricotta for the perfect creamy balance

Enjoy two signature off-menu pizzas — one veggie, one meat, $10 each (10” pies or 2 extra large slices).

2024

Follow us on social media

18-21 AD_ pizza week_4 - sbedits.indd 21

Download the Pizza Week Passport at lexingtonpizzaweek.net.

Lexington Pizza Week

lexingtonpizzaweek

1/24/24 11: 4 AM

accepting new patients

SEND A VALENTINE TO YOURSELF… FOR GOOD HEALTH! Join our membership-based health care which includes wellness visits, same or next day appointments, acute and chronic disease management, and discounted labs and medications.

To discover more about the benefits of membershipbased care, visit wiserprimarycare.com.

Alison Iser, MD Certified, American Board of Family Medicine

859.414.6575 hello@wiserprimarycare.com 139 Walton Avenue Lexington, KY 40508 hours by appointment

22 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 22

1/24/24 12:2 AM

ON OUR TABLE

Frenchy’s Low-Carb Pizza Crust Recipe RECIPE BY ANDREW AND CYARRA MILLER, FRENCHY’S PIZZA PHOTOS BY CHANEL NICOLE CO.

As owners of a pizza business, our love for pizza and carbs can add up quickly. We had to get creative with our approach so we could indulge in this guilty pleasure without all the guilt. That’s why we experimented with this low-carb crust, which has turned into a recipe our family uses weekly. Give it a try and share your thoughts with us on our social media!

Editor’s Note: Frenchy’s Pizza will be set up at Pivot Brewing (1400 Delaware Ave.) during Lexington Pizza Week, Feb. 19-25. For the full listing of offerings from participating restaurants, visit www.lexingtonpizzaweek.net.

Ingredients: • 1 1⁄4 cups of King Arthur Keto wheat flour blend • 1⁄2 cup of lukewarm water • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • 1⁄2 teaspoon dry active yeast • 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar • 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 serving | 797 Calories | 22 grams Net Carbohydrates | 85 grams Protein | 37 grams Fat Directions: Combine water, yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl. Gently stir all three ingredients and allow the mixture to settle for approximately five minutes or until yeast activates (i.e., when it begins to foam).

Add flour and salt to the mixing bowl. Mix all ingredients with a large spoon or dough hook while slowly drizzling with olive oil.

Dust a flat surface with 1⁄4 cup

of flour and transfer the dough to the surface. Knead the dough into a smooth dough ball, folding it into itself.

Place dough into bowl or container, with at least an inch of room for expansion. Cover with a lid or towel and allow the dough to rise at room temperature for an hour.

After dough has expanded, place dough on a floured surface.

Using a rolling pin, roll dough to desired size (8-10 inch recommended).

Set oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. After achieving the desired crust size, use a fork to poke small divots on the surface of the pizza, taking special care not to PUNCTURE the dough surface.

Dress pizza with desired toppings.

Bake pizza 12-15 minutes or until golden with melted cheese. n

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 23

23

1/24/24 12:2 AM

SHOP

Marin Fiske (left) and Kami Risk (right) are coowners of the boutique Poppy & Pomelo and the candle studio and company Wick & Mortar.

PHOTO BY ABBY LAUB

24 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 24

1/24/24 12:2 AM

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Wick & Mortar/ Poppy & Pomelo

PHOTO BY ABBY LAUB

The boutique Poppy & Pomelo, which houses the candle studio Wick & Mortar, recently relocated from Greyline Station to a storefront on the corner of High and Maxwell streets and Kentucky Avenue.

B

Stella’s Caters!

Specializing in boxed lunches and sandwich platters.

Gluten free options available.

Send inquiries to stellaskentuckydeli@gmail.com or visit www.stellaskentuckydeli.com to place your order today!

STELLA’S KENTUCKY DELI

143 JEFFERSON ST. • 859.255.DELI • OPEN MON – SUN, 9AM – 3PM

STORY BY SARAYA BREWER AND LIZ CAREY PHOTOS BY ABBY LAUB usiness partners Marin Fiske and Kami Risk jokingly describe their first year of knowing each other as a “courtship” — one that led to the eventual marriage of their individual small businesses.

In 2022, Fiske approached Risk, who had opened the boutique Poppy & Pomelo in 2020, about the possibility of having her shop carrying the line of handmade candles that Fiske had recently launched from her home. Located in Greyline Station at the time, Poppy & Pomelo soon became the primary retail outlet for Wick & Mortar, Fiske’s candle business.

As Fiske and Risk got to know — and like — each other, they also became invaluable resources for one another in growing the offerings of each of their businesses, as they partnered to present candle-making workshops in Greyline Station. These fun and increasingly popular workshops not only expanded exposure for both businesses, but allowed the business owners a creative outlet where they could interact directly with the local community.

Recognizing the common ground and overlap in their business aspirations, Fiske and Risk eventually decided to officially combine forces and meld their two operations.

Concierge Medical Practice for Women • Time & access to comprehensively address your most intimate healthcare needs • Personalized approach to optimize your health • Primary Care & Urgent Care visits with SAME DAY appointments & 24/7 access to your doctor • Weight loss and energy level concerns • Hormonal management of menopause and low libido issues

And now also offering AESTHETIC SERVICES

by Advanced Nurse Injector Jennifer Neustat R.N.

VISIT US AT BLUEGRASSGYN.COM OR CALL 859-475-5050 TO LEARN MORE SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 25

25

1/24/24 12:2 AM

Today, both women are partners in both businesses, which now fully operate under the same roof in a new location, a historic building and former grocery store in Woodland Triangle. Located on the corner where High and Maxwell Streets merge with Kentucky Avenue, the light-filled storefront offers an ideal space for showcasing Poppy & Pomelo’s retail goods — a curated selection of colorful, gift-worthy items, from textiles, greeting cards and jewelry, to bath, kitchen and bar products — as well as a beautiful, functional space for the candle-making workshops, which take place in the evenings.

And, as a noteworthy bonus, the checkout counter located along the back wall doubles as a cocktail bar where shoppers and class attendees can order specialty drinks.

A fun selection of cocktails, such as cardamom/sugarrimmed mimosas with pomegranate juice and blueberry lemon sage champagne, are available for purchase during any hours that the business is open, and plans are moving forward to open a larger bar in an adjacent space, also centered on crafting. Fiske hopes the bar, patterned after other “craft bars” that have become popular in other

cities in recent years, will be a place where people can tap into their creativity, or just come and relax in a unique and laid-back bar setting. The owners hope that bar will open later this year.

“It’ll be open probably Wednesday through Sunday,” Fiske said. “If you wanted to meet up with somebody and do a craft, like make a little bracelet or something cute, you could come here, hang out and make something. But you don’t have to [create while you’re here]. It’ll just be kind of like a speakeasy neighborhood bar.”

In the meantime, those looking to get their crafting/craft cocktail fix at the venue can book a candle-making workshop at the Poppy & Pomelo website. The workshops are available for kids and adults, and they can accommodate individuals or groups of up to 15. Wick & Mortar candles are made from high-quality, clean-burning coconut wax and feature cedar wicks that make a crackling noise when burned. The studio offers a wide selection of scents and add-ins, from crystals to glitter and herbs, as well as candle vessels, to help make each candle unique to the

Above: The boutique Poppy & Pomelo carries unique, giftable items such as jewelry, bath and kitchen products, bags, greeting cards and more. The shop also houses Wick & Mortar candle studio, where folks can create their own unqique candles.

PHOTOS BY ABBY LAUB

26 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 26

1/24/24 12:2 AM

maker. All of the candle additives are eco-friendly and 100 percent vegan, Fiske said, and workshop attendees get the opportunity to participate in the entire candle-making process, from choosing the vessel, pouring the wax and adding the wick, to adding scents and add-ons.

Fiske also makes special candles for individual clients, some of which have evolved into regular items to purchase in the store like the Bourbon Crush scent, which started as a custom scent that a couple had created for wedding party favor candles, but became so popular among wedding guests and others that it evolved into a full-time scent.

For Fiske, whose background includes events, arts and marketing, the multi-faceted business is a natural extension of her love of community and creating.

“I have always been a maker,” she said. “I was a ceramicist and I did collage work before I started making candles.

But I also like teaching. As I was writing a business plan, I thought wouldn’t it be cool if I had a bar where I could make candles?” n

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 27

27

1/24/24 12:2 AM

MORE IS MORE

CURATED MAXIMALISM TAKES CENTER STAGE AT INTERIOR DESIGNER ISABEL LADD’S FAIRWAY HOME 28 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 28

1/24/24 12:2 AM

STORY BY TANZI MERRITT PHOTOS BY KATIE CHARLOTTE (EXCEPT WHERE NOTED)

T

o step inside interior designer Isabel Ladd’s home in the Fairway neighborhood is like stepping into a jewel box filled with gems of all colors. Ladd’s style, which she calls “curated maximalism,” incorporates a mix of bold colors, detailed patterns and textures, and lush fabrics to create a home that is elegant and striking but at the same time cozy and welcoming for her busy family of four.

Ladd, owner of Isabel Ladd Interiors, purchased the 7,500-square-foot home 11 years ago. The house was built in 1938 and was “..in rough shape,” as she says, when she bought it. After a thorough renovation and a small kitchen expansion, the house is the perfect place for Ladd and her partner, Taylor, to raise their sons, 12-year-old Oliver and 10-year-old Theo.

“When I first did this kitchen, I had white cabinets with trendy gold hardware, white walls, and a Carrera marble countertop,” Ladd explained. “After a few years, I knew that it was not bringing me joy, so I added this brown and white geometric wallpaper to the walls and the ceiling.”

Ladd, who loves to make changes to her decor, recently partnered with GE to explore their fashion-forward Café series of appliances and knew it was the perfect reason to update her kitchen, starting with a unique green stove.

­

> edwardjones.com | Member SIPC

“GE made just 50 of these green stoves as a test to see if people will gravitate towards colorful appliances. What I love about [the color] is that it’s just the stove, so it doesn’t look kitschy or dated because it’s not all the appliances,” said Ladd.

New job, new retirement account options Changing jobs? Consider these 401(k) options: • Leavejob, the money your previous employer’s New newinretirement accountplan options •Changing Move it to your new employer’s plan jobs? Consider these 401(k) options: •• Roll it over to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Leave the money in your previous employer’s plan •• Cash account subject to plan early withdrawal penalties Moveout it tothe your new employer’s • Roll it over to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) We can talk through your financial goals and find the option that works best for you.

• Cash out the account subject to early withdrawal penalties

Elizabeth Cawood, AAMS™, CRPC™, CRPS™

We can talk through your financial goals and find the option that works best for you.

Financial Advisor

PHOTO BY EMILY GIANCARLO

Isabel Ladd and her family at their Fairway home, which she described as a”laboratory” for her interior design practice.

1060 ChinoeCawood, Rd Suite 136 Elizabeth AAMS™, CRPC™, CRPS™ Lexington, Advisor KY 40502 Financial

859-269-4800 1060 Chinoe Rd Suite 136 Lexington, KY 40502 859-269-4800

IRT-1948L-A AECSPAD 20978569

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 29

29

1/24/24 12:2 AM

In addition to the stove, Ladd also installed a new matte black refrigerator from the same line.

Besides the traditional stainless steel, Ladd explained that the Café appliances come in a variety of finishes, such as matte black, matte white and platinum glass, with hardware that can be changed easily for a different look.

Customers can choose from flat black, gold, copper, and bronze hardware finishes, among others.

Another major change Ladd made to the kitchen was installing a new island with a reeded wood base from the Lexington-based Cabinets on Main and a granite countertop and sink from Artistic Granite & Marble located in Nicholasville.

Said Ladd, “Had this been a white piece of countertop here, it would just be like a beacon of bright light. This pattern, called Fusion, has a lot of violets and greens, and I just love the movement. It is very dynamic.”

When designing the island, Ladd chose to make a sink from the same granite and had drain lines carved into the countertop.

“I was influenced by my latest trip to Brazil, where I was really paying attention to kitchens. Not only are the drain lines functional, it’s a pretty aesthetic to have this cool texture on the countertop,” said Ladd, a Brazilian native who moved with her horse-industry family to Kentucky at age three.

Changing the color of the cabinets and adding a complementary floral window covering completed the transformation that fits right in with the home’s bold aesthetic.

Ladd’s maximalist style is on display from the moment you walk in the door.

Blending unexpected patterns, colors and styles has become a signature element of Ladd’s approach to design. “Mix and don’t match,” is a mantra that she follows.

PHOTOS BY KATIE CHARLOTTE

30 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 30

1/24/24 12:21 AM

“People spend more money on their house than anything else.

I really feel like it’s important to spend the time and thought on decorating it to make you happy.”

“I wanted the entry to be an ‘oh wow!’ moment,” said Ladd. “I wallpapered the foyer, including the ceiling. But because of the stairs, there was no clear start and stop point, so I had it carry through to the upstairs walls and ceiling. There’s a lot of continuity to it and the brown and white geometric pattern allows me to layer so much art over it without any kind of competition.”

Ladd’s master bedroom is also a place where her love of pattern and color is on display, with olive walls and pink ceiling, floral fabrics, and a sofa upholstered in her favorite tiger velvet — a signature fabric that she shows to all her clients.

“The majority of people like a bedroom that is tranquil, with soft blues and greens — and that is wonderful,” she said. “I, however, like a bedroom that energizes me, makes me feel like a queen, and wakes me up, and that’s what this bedroom does for me.”

While Ladd loves a rich and ornate look, she is committed to making sure her home is truly lived in.

“Styling shouldn’t make you feel like you can’t live in your house,” said Ladd.

“I don’t decorate my home for durability or concern myself with kid-proofing or using performance fabrics. I design it based on what I love. If something happens, we deal with it then.”

She points to a downstairs powder room as an example.

“There are actually flecks of copper in this wallpaper, and as water has hit it, it has developed a green patina. I don’t stress about that. I like it. It’s a reflection of a lived-in space,” she said.

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 31

31

1/24/24 12:21 AM

BE PREPARED The Lexington-Fayette County Division of Emergency Management urges your family to stay safe by preparing Family & Individual Emergency Kits.

SCAN TO SIGN UP FOR LEXALERTS

Caring means preparing.

20% OFF ONE REGULAR PRICE ITEM SOME EXCLUSIONS APPLY

THE FRONT PORCH

4238 SARON DRIVE 8 5 9 - 27 1 - 9326 • FRONTPORCHLEX.COM MON - SAT 10 - 6 SUN 1 - 5

Visit PrepareKY.com for a list of Emergency Kit items, and BeReadyLexington.com for emergency updates.

While the last chemical weapon at Blue Grass Army Depot has been destroyed, agent-contaminated secondary waste remains and so does the risk of chemical exposure.

Your partner for any home project.

We are here to help with all of your home repair and remodeling needs. www.myoldkyhomerepair.com info@myoldkyhomerepair.com 859-940-3376

32 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 32

1/24/24 12:21 AM

“Mix and don’t match,” is Ladd’s design mantra which she shares with her clients as she helps create their dream spaces. She provided a few more of her favorite design tips.

“People spend more money on their house than anything else. I really feel like it’s important to spend the time and thought on decorating it to make you happy,” she continued.

up and make a huge financial and time commitment to make a change. There are easy ways to upgrade and create a home that you love.”

“Don’t feel like you have to pigeonhole yourself into trends or get in your head about design rules,” she said. “I think that the only thing that really matters is if you love it.

And if you do, use it. Find a way to make it work.”

One of her guiding design principles is that design doesn’t have to be done and permanent.

Ladd sees her own home as a work in progress and a place to test ideas.

She ended, “I like to surround myself with things that inspire me, and not just what inspires me right now but what may inspire my future self.

My house is my laboratory.” n

“It can evolve as you evolve,” she said. “You don’t have to demo everything and start from the ground

While her home definitely falls under the category of high style, Ladd is adamant it also feels comfortable and lived in. “Styling shouldn’t make you feel like you can’t live in your house,” she said.

PHOTOS BY KATIE CHARLOTTE

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

22-33 on our table wick+mortar ladd home profile - sbnk.indd 33

33

1/24/24 12:21 AM

SMILEY PETE’S

MARKETPLACE

NOW OFFERING LIVE STREAMING,

Over 100 Years of Service to our Community AN ALTERNATIVE TO LARGE GATHERINGS

Cell: 859.576.421 joydoyle3212@yahoo.com

Karen Angelucci REALTOR®

859-338-7857

karenangelucci67@gmail.com karenangelucci.com

KerrBrothersFuneralHome.com

463 E. Main Street 859.252.6767

“Going The Extra Mile For You”

3421 Harrodsburg Rd 859.223.3140

Over 100 years of service to our community

G I B S O N T A Y L O R THOMPSON

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

502-424-0032 34 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 34

1/24/24 12:24 AM

SIX KEYS TO A HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP

minute micro-communications throughout the day. When you call your partner in the middle of the day to check in and they seem annoyed by your call instead of happy to know you were thinking of them, it hurts your feelings. It makes you feel rejected and like an annoyance instead of it being an opportunity to connect. This is where resentment and anger creep in.

On the other hand, when you get home after a hard day at work and want to talk about it, and your partner puts down their phone, gives you eye contact and says, “Tell me about it. I’m listening,” you feel important, validated and loved. It’s these small and mundane interactions that weave the fiber of our relationships. Each time we make a bid for connection, and our partner rejects it, it’s another nail in the coffin. Conversely, when our partner makes us feel like nothing is more important than making sure we feel heard and seen, there’s nothing sweeter.

BY MISSY AMMERMAN, LCSW THERAPIST AND COACH

W

hat does it take to make a healthy and meaningful romantic relationship? It’s simple and difficult all at the same time.

The average couple waits six years from the time trouble begins to the time they seek treatment. Sometimes, too much damage has been done. I often think, “I wish I could have gotten to them sooner.”

So, what goes into making a harmonious relationship? I’ll share a few things that I’ve learned anecdotally as a couples therapist over the past 24 years.

1. Having things in common. The old adage that “opposites attract” has not proven true on my couch. It can actually be a big source of frustration. For example, when an introvert and extrovert pair up, I often see a great deal of irritation and resentment — an ongoing source of tension that can lead to feeling alone and disconnected. Couples don’t need to have everything in common, but should share some common interests and hobbies so that they can enjoy their time together.

2. Wanting similar amounts of affection. A disconnect in this department can truly erode a relationship. If one person likes to hold hands and snuggle, but the other person doesn’t like to be touched, someone is constantly feeling rejected. It may seem minor, but this demonstration of love and desire is actually quite important. When you reach out to hold your partner’s hand and they pull away, you feel rejected and they feel smothered. Having a partner who enjoys similar amounts of affection is important in creating a harmonious relationship.

3. Being willing to make repairs. If you have a healthy relationship, you will argue.

PHOTO FURNISHED

Offering both therapy and coaching services, Missy Ammerman has over 20 years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Fromerly located in Dudley Square, her office is now in Goodwin Square.

But are you willing to acknowledge your role in the fight when you do? Can you take responsibility for your contribution to the problem? Couples often come to therapy thinking the problem lies with the other individual. When everyone can see their own contribution to the issue, apologize and empathize with their partner, emotional connection is strengthened.

4. Making daily deposits in your partner’s emotional bank account. It’s not the fancy trip to Europe or the expensive watch that will save your relationship or make your partner feel loved — it’s the

5. Creating emotional safety. A major problem I see with couples is that they often fail to ask for what they want or need. Oftentimes, we are afraid to ask for something because we are afraid of being criticized or rejected. This fear makes us reluctant to ask. When our needs go unmet, it creates resentment and emotional distance. This is when couples can become vulnerable to looking outside the marriage to find what they need. We want to create an environment where our partner feels safe to express themselves without the fear of being criticized. Other times, we expect that our partner should just know what we want. But your partner is not a mind reader, and it’s unfair to expect them to know what you’re thinking. Conversely, don’t assume you know what they are thinking. When your partner makes a request, be intentional about validating their feelings even if you are unable to meet the request. Empathy and validation are two of the most important tools in creating emotional safety.

6. Having fun together. Having fun is not frivolous. You should prioritize it as much as you would a board meeting or your kid’s soccer game. You should be able to laugh your head off with your partner.

Couples who can laugh together weather the storms more easily. Stay young together, Show your children what a fun and loving relationship looks like. Model a relationship where you’re the first to apologize and admit how you messed up. Make taking accountability look like a strength instead of a weakness. Be the partner you want to have. n

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 35

35

1/24/24 12:24 AM

EventsCalendar CONCERTS & GIGS Brad Goode / Ernie Watts Quintet. Feb. 1. Acclaimed as “the lyrical genius of the trumpet” by the Chicago Tribune, Brad Goode is a versatile musician celebrated for his creative improvisation. As a trumpeter, bassist, drummer and bandleader, Goode has recorded 18 albums for various labels, showcasing his diverse talents. Ernie Watts, a two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist with a career spanning over 50 years, has left an indelible mark on 500 recordings, collaborating with an impressive array of artists, including Cannonball Adderley, the Rolling Stones and Frank Zappa. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center Recital Hall, 405 Rose St. www.finearts.uky.edu Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform at The Lyric Theatre on Feb. 2 as part of the Troubadour Concert Series.

PHOTO FURNISHED

Troubadour Concert Series: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Feb. 2. Since starting out singing gospel as a child, Marty Stuart has spent more than four decades celebrating American roots music. He continues to record and release keenly relevant music that honors country music’s rich legacy while advancing it into the future. 7:30 p.m. Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St. www.troubashow.com/ Moonshiner’s Ball Afterglow feat. Hot Brown Smackdown, Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, Solid Rock’It Boosters. Feb. 3.

This triple-header features a handful of bands with strong ties to The Moonshiner’s Ball, a regional festival that will celebrate its 10th anniversary this October. The bill features Louisville’s six-piece Hot Brown Smackdown, specializing in hard-driving, bluegrass polyphony with groove and soul; The Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, who mingle banjos, mandolins and fiddles

with drums and electric guitars over the soaring, emotive vocals of lead singer Beth Walke; and Paducah-based honky tonk and Western swing band Solid Rock’it Boosters. 8 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Origins Jazz Series: The Bad Plus. Feb. 7.

Now in its 21st year, The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone), instigating a new wave of excitement within the band. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. 7:30 p.m. Kentucky Theatre, 214 East Main St. www.originsjazz.org

36 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 36

1/24/24 12:24 AM

CONCERTS & GIGS Dylan Marlowe. Feb. 9. Drawing from influences like Kenny Chesney and Cody Johnson, and with a sound that blends traditional country with a touch of rock, Statesboro, Georgia native Dylan Marlowe is carving out his own creative niche.

8 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Brit Taylor. Feb. 10. Fast-rising country singer/songwriter Brit Taylor is becoming known for her loyalty to tradition while embracing a uniquely modern sound, for her unwaveringly honest and relatable lyrics and her sultry-yet-powerful alto voice.

8 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Eggy. Feb. 16. The music of genre-bending jam rock quartet Eggy traces the full spectrum of emotions, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved. Formed from a high school dream into a full-fledged reality, the lineup of Alex Bailey (drums, vocals,) Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals,) Mike Goodman (bass, vocals) and Dani Battat (keys, vocals) has captured the ears of listeners across the country. 8 p.m.

The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com The jam rock quartet Eggy will perform at The Burl on Feb. 16.

PHOTO FURNISHED

SCFA Expansive Sounds: Edition Redux. Feb. 21. Edition Redux is the most recent of Ken Vandermark’s ensembles, adding to the MacArthur Prize-winner’s internationally and critically acclaimed series of bands which include The Vandermark 5, FME, The Territory Band, The Resonance Ensemble, Entr’acte, Made To Break and Marker. In addition to Vandermark, who plays saxophones and clarinet with the group, this quartet is composed of Erez Dessel (keyboards,) Lily Finnegan (drums) and Beth McDonald (tuba/electronics,) who represent the next wave of Chicago’s creative music scene. The show is part of a new series presented by the Singletary Center for the Arts. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center Recital Hall, 405 Rose St. www.finearts.uky.edu

Weekend Brunch Family Friendly Atmosphere event space Rental Outdoor Patio

Kyle Tuttle. Feb. 21. Equally comfortable picking pristine progressive bluegrass and electric jam band solos, Kyle Tuttle is a rare and virtuosic banjo player known for his work with Grammy-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle and the late former Yonder Mountain String Band mandolin player Jeff Austin.

8 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Bluegrass in the Bluegrass. Feb. 22-24. The SamJam Bluegrass Festival, in association with The Bluegrass Jamboree and the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center North, will present a two-day indoor bluegrass music event in the Clarion’s spacious ballroom. Friday’s lineup includes Union Town Bluegrass Band, Tidalwave Road, Dave Adkins Band and Lonesome River Band. Saturday’s lineup includes Drivin’ 23, Texas Hill (featuring Adam Wakefield,) The Gary Nichols Band and The Goodwin Brothers. 1-8 p.m. both days. Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 1950 Newtown Pike. www.choicehotels. com/reservations

Goodwood Lexington 859.407.1200 200 LEXINGTON GREEN CIRCLE LEXINGTON, KY 40503

@GOODWOODLEXINGTON @GOODWOODLEXING TON LEXINGTON@GOODWOOD.BEER WWW.GOODWOOD.BEER

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 37

37

1/24/24 12:24 AM

THE WAREHOUSE BLO

CK IS GETTING WILD

WELCOME WILD LAB B

AKERY!

TS & MORE H IG L E D N A IS T R A D E 110 FRESHLY-BAK NATIONAL AVE., SUITE COMING SOON @ 819

TRAIN SMART. MOVE WELL. PLAY HARD.

After age 40, metabolism starts to slow and a lot of people experience a decline in their ability to move easily.

NEW DIGS FOR BLUE D OPENING THIS MONTH OOR SMOKEHOUSE ON NATIONAL AVE. The Warehouse Block @ National Avenue & N. Ashland Avenue Lexington, KY WAREHOUSEBLOCK.LEX.COM

We are professional Personal Trainers who specialize in helping you regain and maintain mobility, so you can move better and feel young longer.

PERSONAL TRAINING SMALL GROUP FITNESS AND ASSISTED STRETCHING

MARTIN MOESGAARD

250 WALTON AVE., SUITE 110 WWW.TRAINMOVEPLAY.COM 859-333-9402

STRENGTH AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST

38 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 38

1/24/24 12:24 AM

ART & EXHIBITS John Hee Taek Chae: A Dark and Bloody Ground.

On display through Feb. 17.

With this collection of work, Chae merges historic maps, East Asian brush paintings, Western oil paintings, and photos of wooden masks; printing patchwork canvases with cyanotype to yield vague and hazy maps and landscapes in rich, fluid blue. Anonymous yet familiar, the prints are made from AI-generated images. Mutations abound and chaos is organized into an uncanny equilibrium. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and by appointment. Institute 193, 193 North Limestone St. www.institute193.org Drawn By Color. On display through Feb. 26. This exhibit features 30 varied artworks by 23 Kentucky artists who have responded to the “Drawn by Color” prompt with their own interpretations. A vibrant show designed to lift the spirits during the gloomy dark days days of winter, this open call allowed for at least one work per submission to be exhibited, giving opportunity to a wide range of artists to display their art. Gallery hours

The exhibit “Fiber Optics,” on display at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, reflects the diversity of work produced by the members of the Fiber Guild of Lexington, including this work

by Christine Schramm Cetrulo.

IMAGE FURNISHED

IMAGE FURNISHED

On display at the John C. Irvin Gallery at Central Bank, the exhibit “Drawn By Color” features the work of 23 Kentucky artists, including this piece by artist Valerie Timmons.

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. John G. Irvin Gallery (second and third floors of Central Bank), 300 West Vine St.

Fiber Optics: Many Visions of Fiber Arts. On display through March 2. This exhibition reflects the diversity of work produced by the members of the Fiber Guild of Lexington, who work in a variety of media, including quilting, weaving, fabric collage, rug hooking and felting. The Fiber Guild of Lexington incorporated in 1980 as a group of textile enthusiasts who work with multiple techniques; members include professionals who teach, sell and exhibit their work around the world as well as others who pursue fiber arts for their personal enjoyment.

Gallery hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat., 12-5 p.m. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center (City Gallery), 141 E. Main St. Fayette County Public Schools Winter Showcase.

On display through March 2.

The inaugural Fayette County Public Schools Winter Showcase features student artwork from local schools, including

Rise STEM Academy for Girls, Jessie Clark Middle School, and Bryan Station Arts. Gallery hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat., 12-5 p.m. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center (City Gallery), 141 E. Main St. Hannah Smith: Homestyle.

On display through March 31.

Kentucky-based artist Hannah Smith creates sculptures and installations that merge pop art references with a rebellious punk attitude. Employing recognizable imagery and unconventional materials, Smith has developed an unpretentious practice that offers a complex vision of society, where flashy objects reveal themselves to be gaudy, cheap and even a little grimy. In a style that could be described as “abject Americana,” her work suggests the way blue collar aesthetics can embody political and social ideologies of discontent. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. 2nd Story, 522 W. Short St. www.2ndstory.art

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 39

39

1/24/24 12:24 AM

SMILEY PETE’S RETAIL GUIDE Charms • Engagement Rings Fine Jewelry • Gifts • Repairs 821 Euclid Ave. • Lexington, KY 40502 859.266.6241

Gifts For Any Occasion, Seasonal Decor, Home Furnishings & Apparel THE FRONT PORCH 4238 Saron Dr. • 859-271-9326 frontporchlex.com • Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 1-5

FEMALE OWNED

Y LOCALL OWNED

The original running & walking store since 1978!

TWO LEXINGTON LOCATIONS

317 S. Ashland Ave. • 3735 Palomar Centre Dr. Shop local online at johnsrunwalkshop.com

Fair Trade Marketplace • Ethically Made Clothing, Jewelry, Home Decor and Gifts 328 N. Ashland Ave. www.luciasworldemporium.com @luciasworldemporium

The perfect gift for any occasion!

721 Red Mile Rd. • Lexington, KY 40504 859.253.1302 • www.mscanvashouse.com Open: M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4, closed Sunday

935 Liberty Rd. Lexington KY 859.288.5200 scoutantiques@yahoo.com www.scoutlexington.com

112 Clay Ave. • Lexington 859.255.3188 • www.peggysgifts.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30 and Sat 10-5

Custom picture framing & imaging 1404 Versailles Road • Lexington, KY 40504 Open M-F 10-5 • Sat 10-2 • Closed Sunday 859.253.3885 • www.southhillgallery.com

YOUR business should be here.

949 National Ave. Ste. 175 869.407.1700 • Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5 Annex: 333 E. Main St. Ste. 160 Annex: By appt. only • www.syersbrowning.com

With a 12-month commitment, you will be able to purchase display advertising in any issue at the discounted 12x rate.

SOUND GOOD? Contact us at 266-6537 for all the dining guide details!

ETC. University of Kentucky Department of Theatre & Dance: “Home.” Feb. 2-4. Dance program director Susie Thiel created a new dance theatre work in collaboration with eight dance majors. The work is presented in a series of short vignettes discussing women’s rights and issues from past to present, told from the perspective of women students, ages 18-22 — a population that is often not provided with an opportunity to discuss women’s issues in a public arena. Connected to the concert title, “Home,” the performers feel there is nothing closer to home than the belief that women’s rights are human rights. 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Guignol Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 465 Rose St. www.finearts.uky.edu Lexington Pizza Week. Feb. 19-25. Lexington’s biggest pizza party returns! During Lexington Pizza Week, produced by Smiley Pete Publishing (this magazine’s parent company), two unique, off-menu 10-inch or extra-large slices will be featured for $10 at participating restaurants. Each location will feature a meat option and a vegetarian option. Many locations have a gluten-free crust option (additional charges may apply). More details and a list of participating restaurants can be found in the special section in this magazine, or online at www.lexingtonpizzaweek.net Lexington Community Orchestra: “Passions.” Feb. 18.

This evening of orchestral music includes music from the last Romantic period of classical music, including works by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Ravel, with woodwind and brass musicians featured in a performance of Paul Dukas’ “Fanfare pour la Peri.” This community performance is free to attend, but pre-registration is recommended to reserve seats. 3 p.m.

Bryan Station High School Auditorium, 201 Eastin Rd. www. lexcommunityorchestra.weebly.com In collaboration with eight dance major students, University of Kentucky dance program director Suzie Thiel created a new dance theatre work called “Home,” which will debut Feb. 2-4.

PHOTO FURNISHED

40 FEBRUARY 2024 || SMILEYPETE.COM

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 40

1/24/24 12:

AM

ETC. LexPhil: Feel the Love. Feb. 14. This Valentine’s Day, audiences are invited to celebrate the singer, the leader, the woman, the legendary Aretha Franklin at the Lexington Opera House! The electrifying music of the “Queen of Soul” will be performed by LexPhil with a live band and powerful guest vocalists for a night celebrating some of her greatest hits: “Chain of Fools,” “Think,” and of course, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T.” 8 p.m.

Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.lexphil.org

SMILEY PETE’S DINING GUIDE Serving the freshest sushi in town, Aqua chefs offer sushi lovers rare flavors and perfectlyexecuted classics. And the Crab Rangoon?

Just try it! Aqua Sushi is made to order in all Malone’s, Harry’s and Drake’s locations.

BEER • BURGERS • SUSHI

Lansdowne • Brannon Crossing Hamburg • Leestown Dine-in or order online. drakescomeplay.com

bluegrasshospitality.com | 859.335.6500

Dine-In • Delivery • Curbside Pickup 200 Lexington Green Circle, Ste. 110 • 859.407.1200 www.goodwood.beer • Sun-Thurs 11-9; Fri-Sat 11-10

Home of the mini burger and Aqua sushi, known for signature cocktails and hand-selected wines; Harry’s has something for everyone.

(Palomar) 3735 Palomar Centre Dr (Hamburg) 1920 Pleasant Ridge Rd bluegrasshospitality.com | 859-335-6500

Lexington’s signature steakhouse offers Prime steak, salads, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and seasonal chef features.

Dine-in or carry-out. bluegrasshospitality.com | 859-335-6500

YOUR restaurant should be here.

PHOTO FURNISHED

The Singletary Center for the Arts will host a screening of filmmaker Sam Green’s immersive documentary “32 Sounds,” which explores the elemental phenomenon of sound.

Screening of “32 Sounds: A Film by Sam Green.” Feb. 29.

Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “the greatest documentary you’ve ever heard,” “32 Sounds” is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience from filmmaker Sam Green that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. The film will be screened in its “live cinema” form, featuring live narration by Sam Green. All audience members will receive a pair of wireless headphones for this special immersive screening, utilizing stereo and binaural sound effects. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center Recital Hall, 405 Rose St. www.finearts.uky.edu University of Kentucky Department of Theatre & Dance: “Fairview.” Feb. 27- March 2. This 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner follows the Fraiser family as they prepare for their grandmother’s perfect birthday. But as the perfect party becomes increasingly difficult to pull off, is anything as it seems? Part comedy, part searing satire, this dazzling play is full of surprises. The Pulitzer Committee called “Fairview” “a hard-hitting drama that examines race in a highly conceptual, layered structure, ultimately bringing audiences into the actors’ community to face deep-seated prejudices.” Thurs.Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Briggs Theatre, 127 Fine Arts Building. finearts.uky.edu/theatre-dance/current-season n

With a 12-month commitment, you will be able to purchase display advertising in any issue at the discounted 12x rate.

SOUND YUMMY? Place your order at 266-6537 for all the dining guide details!

Stella’s Kentucky Deli

OPEN 9AM-3PM DAILY DINE IN • DELIVERY • CATERING 143 JEFFERSON ST. • 255-DELI

Craft burgers and cocktails DINNER DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT 438 S. Ashland Avenue 859-523-2095 thesagerabbit.com

Located inside downtown Lexington’s historic courthouse, Zim’s serves from a menu inspired by the bounty of Kentucky farms.

215 W. Main St., Suite 25 • (859) 785-3690 Open: Mon 11-3 • Tues-Fri 11-9 Sat 9-9 • Sun 9-2 • www.zimscafe.com

Individualized College Planning/College Search Resumé Building ACT Test Prep

t Helpin Studen Futur!

Build  Bette

Scholarships Navigate College Admissions/Financial Aid

Call 859-619-0439 for a FREE consultation. Visit thecollegeprojectky.com for more info.

SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2024

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 41

41

1/24/24 12:24 AM

PETE’S PROPERTIES Recent Residential Property Transactions

BIGGEST MOVER: 637 THE CURTILAGE $1,300,000

40502 341 Oldham Ave. $245,000 708 Tremont Ave. $375,000 207 Sherman Ave. $389,999 930 Aurora Ave. $405,000 321 Mcdowell Rd. $500,000 801 Cooper Dr. $570,000 3034 Breckenwood Dr. $695,000 627 Tateswood Dr. $740,000 1016 Richmond Rd. $810,000 928 Chinoe Rd. $849,900 245 Irvine Rd. $982,900 1310 Fincastle Rd. $995,000 1965 Hart Rd. $1,150,000 341 Kingsway Dr. $1,160,000 637 The Curtilage $1,300,000

40503 3509 Boston Rd. $268,000 641 Cindy Blair Way $310,000 135 Goodrich Ave. $360,000 3261 Marston Pl. $480,000 302 Glendover Rd. $482,000 1864 Wildwood Ave. $719,000 40504 1175 Kilrush Dr. $210,000 2428 La Rochelle Rd. $215,000 40513 3305 Lyon Dr. $210,000 3517 Hidden Cave Cir. $280,000 2105 Sovereign Ln. $465,000

2201 Carrington Ct. $560,000 4024 Palomar Blvd. $581,200 3204 Lyon Ct. $680,000 40514 2033 Langhorne Dr. $306,500 40515 975 Jairus Dr. $260,000 3797 Kenesaw Dr. $265,000 4044 Kenesaw Dr. $270,000 4709 Orlando Ct. $270,000 4709 Orlando Ct. $295,000

1136 Four Wynds Trl. $300,000 948 Lauderdale Dr. $325,000 356 Meadowcrest Park $335,000 4612 Saron Dr. $355,000 4844 Clifford Cir. $370,000 1116 Seville Ct. $400,000 713 Sorrento Ln. $419,000 4112 Rainwater Cir. $430,000 1137 Aldridge Way $435,000 3608 Glen Oak Way $436,000 4413 Riverside Ct. $510,000 2133 Broadhead Pl. $575,000 3625 Winding Wood Ln. $1,000,000 n

Recent arm’s length residential sales for this magazine’s distribution area. Information compiled by Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator David O’Neill. For more information on any of these properties, or others, please visit www.fayettepva.com.

48 JULY 2018 || SOUTHSIDERMAGAZINE.COM

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 42

1/24/24 12:24 AM

Bluegrass 1 9 9 9 R i c h m o n d R d . , S t e 4 0 0 • L e x i n g t o n , K Y 4 0 5 0 2 • t 8 5 9 - 2 6 8 - 0 0 9 9 • f 8 5 9 - 2 6 8 - 0 0 9 8 • w w w. b g s i r. c o m SALE PENDING

3704 Weston Court $220,000

208 Doe Run Road $265,000

3636 Cayman Lane $898,500

Emily Miller 859.948.8281

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Pam Stilz 859.221.6979

1050 Cooper Drive $935,000

103 S. Limestone Street #1150 $4,250,000

Dawn Scott 859.806.0258

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Representing fine homes in ALL price ranges.

*Fine art used with permission. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Bluegrass RE, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies.

Bluegrass 497 E. Main St.

$1,895,000

Exquisite historic property with modern amenities and flexible zoning nestled steps from downtown Lexington. Zoned B2-A, w/ 3rd level living space, two-story storage, warehouse area w/ freight elevator. Recent exterior renovations and new roof.

810 Delong Rd.

$1,425,000

Gorgeous, Southern Living style home on 7.5 acres, surrounded by horse farms. 4 BR/ 4 BA, 5,990 sq.ft., w/ a 2-car side-entry garage, landscape lighting, invisible fencing covering approx. 4 acres, new roof, newer HVAC units, a 5-stall barn, and rear paddocks.

Becky Reinhold, Managing Broker

cell 859.338.1838 • office 859.268.0099 • www.bgsir.com • becky@bgsir.com

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 43

*Fine art used with permission. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Bluegrass RE, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies.

1/24/24 12:24 AM

34-44 ammerman calendar props - sbnk_NEW.indd 44

1/24/24 12:24 AM