Jeff Ruby’s donates meals to food bank amid COVID-19
Even though the VIP and hospitality areas at the Jeff Ruby Steaks races at Turfway Park were cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, the food set aside for the event will not go to waste. The Jeff Ruby family immediately decided to donate the food once the race was cancelled on Friday, March 13. More than 2,000 pounds of beef purchased for...
How is the Lexington Public Library responding to COVID-19
The Lexington Public Library has released a statement for COVID-19 updates: In response to the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Lexington Public Library (LPL) will close all library locations beginning at the close of business today, Friday, March 13 at 6:00 pm. The Library currently plans to reopen for daily operation on Monday, April 6. The Library’s leadership will continue to monitor...
The Kentucky Theater closes amid coronavirus outbreak
After the statewide ban on in-person dining at Kentucky restaurants, it came as no surprise when Governor Beshear made the request to close all “public facing” businesses that cannot comply with social distancing. The Kentucky Theater was one of the first Lexington area theaters to announce their closure. The downtown theater reported on their Facebook page, “As COVID-19 continues to...
Downtown Lexington restaurants offering take out and delivery during COVID-19
A sampling of downtown Lexington, KY restaurants and businesses offering take out and delivery services during the statewide in-person dining ban. This is an ongoing, developing list and will be updated frequently. For more details, contact specific businesses. Check with your local fast-food, fast-casual chains for their individual updates. Support your favorite spots that are temporarily closed by ordering an e-gift...
