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Joe Bologna stands in front of his portrait on the 50th Anniversary of his pizzeria on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Joe Bolognas Restaurant and Pizzeria in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘It’s like a big ol’ family.’ Joe Bologna’s Restaurant and Pizzeria celebrates 50th anniversary

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter March 10, 2023

Joe Bologna’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is widely recognized as a staple for the Lexington community, but its famous pizza and breadsticks aren’t the only thing that keep customers coming back time and...

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Quarantine Chronicles: St. Pat’s weekend and greenless Chicago rivers

Gavin Colton April 16, 2020

This is the first installment of Gavin Colton's new column, Quarantine Chronicles, that will detail his experiences amidst the coronavirus pandemic. ***I couldn’t get into the hotel room because my...

An empty Pazzo’s Pizza Pub, which is closed until further notice on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Pazzo’s in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Popular near-campus eatery ‘closed until further notice’

Emily Laytham December 4, 2019

Another week on campus brings another hastily closed restaurant on one of the strips nearest UK.Pazzo's Pizza Pub at 385 South Limestone has closed its doors. A sign proclaiming the change appeared on...

Goodfellas Pizzeria, a Lexington staple, was one of the participating restaurants during pizza week.

Lexington Pizza Week ‘a blast’ for participants

Jade Grisham November 8, 2018

Lexington Pizza Week is often referred to as Lexington's biggest pizza party.A tradition similar to Lexington Burger Week, it began on Nov. 5 and will run until Nov. 11. Until Sunday, various Lexington...

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9 tips for eating healthy in UK dining halls

Meghan Daniels October 23, 2018

College dining halls hold a lot of stigma about unhealthy eating, but is it really true? Sure, there are unhealthy options like your everyday pizza bar and southern comfort food, but those aren’t all...

Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos on the corner of South Limestone and Avenue of Champions in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Out with the old, in with the new: Businesses surrounding campus continue to change

Jade Grisham August 23, 2018

After years of campus construction and progression, UK students and employees are going to notice an array of new businesses on and around campus since last semester.UK has had exponential development...

 

Get ready for a new tradition with Lexington Pizza Week

Shelby Klingerman November 7, 2017

Lexington pizza Week, Nov. 6-12Lexington Pizza Week, a Smiley Pete Publishing production, will run from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 and will feature unique, off-menu slices and small pizzas at participating restaurants...

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Dueling Columns: Why pepperoni pizza is superior to cheese and all others

October 24, 2017

Let’s all agree: Pizza is pizza.Warm, chewy, full of grease (or a healthy alternative to grease, if you’re into that). Pizza can do no wrong, unless it’s a supreme from Pizza Hut but that’s another...

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Dueling Columns: Cheese pizza is vastly superior

October 24, 2017

We all know what the best part of a slice of pizza is: The cheese, of course. Whether you choose mozzarella, cheddar, provolone or one of the many kinds of cheeses, that delicious slice of melted goodness...

Lexington named cheapest place to buy pizza

Brenna Taylor September 28, 2017

No one understands the struggle of the phrase “ballin’ on a budget” more than the average college student.There is good news for UK students. Lexington was recently named the cheapest place in the...

Drink. Eat. Sleep.

Kelsey Mattingly August 21, 2017

Satisfying a craving always brings a sense of relief and joy only a slice of pizza or copious amounts of chocolate can. Factor in a (responsible) night at Two Keys, Tin Roof or your frat party of choice,...

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Blaze Pizza supports charities of UK Greek life

Bailey Vandiver October 2, 2016

Imagine an ear-splitting air horn. At that sound, the members of 14 University of Kentucky sorority and fraternity members fell silent. They occupied the capacity of Blaze Pizza. Excitement and a bit...

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