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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Kentucky among hardest-hit states for grocery costs, report says. How much we spend

Kentucky residents spend more of their income on groceries than the majority of states, according to a recent analysis, with inflation driving costs further up. Consumer Affairs, a for-profit consumer research publication, reported in its Oct. 27 analysis, “ Where Are Americans Most Burdened by Grocery Costs? (2026) ,” Kentucky ranked No. 10 in the nation. Arkansas was named the No. 1 state for the highest grocery cost burden, while Oklahoma was in 50th. “The same grocery bill can be manageable for a family in one state and a financial strain for a family in another, depending on household income,” the Consumer Affairs report said. Consumer Affairs reported the average Kentucky household spends about 10.6% of the commonwealth’s median household income on groceries. Kentucky’s median household income is $64,526, and average estimated annual grocery spending amounts to $6,854 . To compile the analysis, Consumer Affairs used grocery sales data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as well as household size and income data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey . Grocery costs increased by 1.8% from September 2025 to September 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with steeper hikes for produce, nonalcoholic beverages, cereals and bakery

Kentucky · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Louisville, Kentucky — a city where the Ohio River bends like a ribbon of memory, where red-brick Victorians and shotgun houses stand shoulder to shoulder, where bourbon and bluegrass mingle with the laughter of neighbors on stoops and the hum of a thousand stories. Here, the air is thick with the scent of magnolia in spring and the slow simmer of something soulful on the stove. Louisville is a patchwork of old South and new dreams, a city stitched together by the hands of generations — Black, white, immigrant, native, and every shade of hope in between.

Louisville, KY · 16h
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4 restaurants in Middle Tennessee, 2 in southern Kentucky make the cut for OpenTables Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - OpenTable recently released their top 100 restaurants in America for 2026 list. The list spans across 21 states including California, New York, Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee and more. Four restaurants were listed under Tennessee two were listed in Kentucky. All four Middle Tennessee restaurants are located in...

Nashville, TN · 6d
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In Kentucky, Asking About Ribs Gets You Sent To This Humble, Family-Owned BBQ Joint Smoking Turkey Ribs

Ask around south of Louisville about the best ribs, and the answer might surprise you, because the locals are not pointing you toward pork. They are pointing you toward turkey. Yes, turkey ribs are real, and one small family-owned barbecue spot in Fairdale has built a loyal following by smoking...

Louisville, KY · 9h
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This Kentucky Bakery Uses Japanese Ingredients To Make Its Irresistibly Fluffy Breads And Unique Pastries

A former nurse with more than two decades in Japanese hospitals turned 50, then went off to study pastry at Le Cordon Bleu. That bold second act now feeds people in Kentucky. Her matcha comes straight from Japan. Her red bean paste fills soft sweet bread, and her desserts skip artificial colors on purpose.

Kentucky · 1d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Lexington Thanksgiving guide: Where to dine out, order turkeys, sides, pies & more

Need a little last-minute help getting ready for Thanksgiving? Or maybe you’d like to skip the prep and dine out this year ... We’ve got you covered either way. Here is a list and guide to help you make plans, whether you’re looking for restaurants open on the holiday or need to order sides or pies to go with your feast at home. Some are newcomers, including Firebirds, which opened earlier this year. Lots of people are looking for ways to save on this year’s Thanksgiving meal and there are options available from Walmart, Aldi and others. If you’re looking for places to buy local turkey, ham, veggies, breads and more, check out the vendors on Saturday at Lexington Farmers Market , which has moved indoors to Greyline Station at Loudon and North Limestone for the winter. It has seasonal items including breads, winter vegetables and flowers, jams and items you can pre-order such as heritage turkeys from Elmwood Stock Farm. Restaurants open on Thanksgiving The Brown Barrel , 204 N. Gratz St. in Midway and 204 W Broadway in Frankfort, will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving a Thanksgiving buffet with turkey, dressing and baked ham, plus

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Jean Farris in Lexington Offers Upscale Country Dinners Among the Vines on Old Richmond Road

Some of the best dinner tables in Kentucky are not downtown at all. They sit at the end of a country drive, past horse fences and open fields, where the city lights fade and rows of grapevines take over the view. South of Lexington, one family has built a place...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Frankfort’s Rebecca Ruth Candy Still Hand-Dips The Bourbon Balls It Invented In 1938

Some of Kentucky’s most famous candy started on a single marble slab in Frankfort, and that slab is still around for people to touch. The candy it helped create in 1938 now travels the world, yet the small team behind it keeps dipping each piece by hand. A quiet...

Frankfort, KY · 1d

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Five restaurants added to Kentucky Historic Dining Guide

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Five Kentucky restaurants, including Lexington’s Dudley’s on Short, have been added to the Kentucky Historic Dining Guide, highlighting dining destinations that combine local cuisine with historic architecture and preservation. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the additions Thursday, bringing the guide’s total to 23 restaurants since...

Kentucky · 5h

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Molly Malone’s is for sale, but it’s not going anywhere

The property holding Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and restaurant, the beloved Covington pub, is for sale. But it’s not closing anytime soon, according to ownership. Paul Grisanti, a listing agent for the Louisville-based Grisanti Group, confirmed that both the Louisville and Covington locations of Molly Malone’s are for sale. Grisanti added that the three owners would prefer to sell both properties to one party, but “everything is negotiable.” He said the current asking price is $8.2 million for both.

Covington, KY · 1d

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Every Holiday Season, Kentucky Families Line Up At These 7 Old-Fashioned Candy Shops

In Kentucky, a holiday tin of bourbon balls or pulled cream candy can mean more than any wrapped gift under the tree. Some families have bought their December sweets from the same counter for generations, and the recipes have barely changed. This list covers seven candy shops across the state,...

Kentucky · 13h

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Bonjour, Bluegrass: Parisian woman bringing French flavors to central Kentucky

Inspired by her upbringing in Paris, Deborah Lomama is opening up her French bakery Sweet Elikya in Nicholasville in December.

Nicholasville, KY · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States

Freddy's is testing an Everyday Value Menu in 7 states, with a Steakburger Taco, tenders and a hot dog from $3.49 and a $2.99 custard cookie. The post Freddy’s Tests a $3.49 Steakburger Taco on a New Value Menu in Select States appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Arizona · 1d

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Pursuit United Joint Operations Bourbon Arrives November 11, With $5 From Every $74.99 Bottle Benefiting Fisher House Foundation

Pursuit Spirits has released Pursuit United Joint Operations Bourbon, a 108-proof blend of five Double Oak Bourbon barrels, each featuring a different custom stave profile. Developed alongside veterans representing the Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines, the limited-edition release offers notes including root beer, dark fruit, toasted oak, hot fudge and cacao.

Louisville, KY · 1d

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Miracle on Market Pops Back Up in NuLu for Its 10th Boozy Christmas Season

Louisville’s favorite Christmas pop-up bar is pulling its decorations out of storage again. Miracle on Market opens for its 10th season on Tuesday, November 17, and will stay open through December 31, serving up holiday cocktails, karaoke nights and a food menu built for lingering long after last call.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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This Under-The-Radar Kentucky Seafood Shack Dishes Out Unforgettable Fried Fish

Somewhere in Lexington, Kentucky, there’s a red brick building with a cheerful fish on the sign, and inside that building, people are having one of the best meals of their lives. Smithtown Seafood is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time eating anywhere...

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Our Favorite Kentucky Steak Nights Happen At These 6 Small-Town Restaurants With Wood Paneling

Some steak dinners just taste better when the walls are made of wood and the town has one stoplight. Kentucky is full of small-town restaurants where the paneling is old-school, the booths are comfortable, and the ribeye is the reason you made the drive. This list covers six of our...

Kentucky · 3d

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Sink Your Teeth Into The Most Legendary Fried Chicken In Kentucky At This Hidden Gem Restaurant

There are hidden gems, and then there are places so good that calling them a hidden gem feels like an insult, like describing a standing ovation as polite applause. Shirley Mae’s Cafe in Louisville, Kentucky is the second kind of place, a restaurant with a reputation built entirely on the quality of its food and the loyalty of the people who’ve been eating there long enough to know that nothing else quite compares.

Louisville, KY · 1d

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This Small-Town Kentucky Mennonite Bakery Is Famous For Hand-Made Fried Pies With Homemade Dough

Hand-made fried pies with homemade dough are the claim to fame here, and the cherry creme filled version alone deserves a road trip. Apple is on the lineup too, in case you like your pastry classic. A Mennonite family runs this country shop. They bake everything from scratch every single...

Greensburg, KY · 4d