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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

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...

Locals Tim Lawson, and Timothy Fleeman converse outside of Bald Knob Little Market in Frankfort, Kentucky on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Photo by Bryce Towle.

Big family at the Little Market

Bryce Towle, Photographer February 7, 2023

Through the twists, turns, ups and downs of Bald Knob road, you'll find yourself "a pitstop" — this country oasis some call home. They call them locals. The everyday men, women, and children that...

Students wait in line at restaurants in the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel

Tired and hungry: Students should be able to use meal swipes at campus restaurants

Bailey Darbro, Reporter January 25, 2023

University of Kentucky sophomore Nya Shackles takes 15 credit hours and works 36 hours a week. After her shift is over, she heads to Champions Kitchen for a meal, but the lines are out the door.  Like...

Artists Lynsay Christensen, left, and Hayley Harris, right, pose for a photo in front of their newly painted mural on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos in Lexington, Kentucky.

Twin sisters paint a picture of collaboration with mural business

Olivia Walton, Reporter December 12, 2022

Twin sisters and painters Lynsay Christensen and Hayley Harris recently finished their largest mural to date: the entire front of girlsgirlsgirls Burritos, a local restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. “(girlsgirlsgirls)...

Jim Monast, general manager at Bella Cafe & Grille, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Customers are family at Bella Café & Grille

Corrie McCroskey March 31, 2022

Nestled on the side of E High St. in a bustling Lexington neighborhood is the cozy Bella Café & Grille, a restaurant which offers a “living room” dining atmosphere and cuisine that is simple but...

Aaron Garcia poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Humans of UK: Aaron Garcia cooks up big plans

Charlotte Hauck March 3, 2022

Aaron Garcia is a student at the University of Kentucky, and on March 31, he will also be a restaurant owner.His restaurant, Castello’s, will open in South Oakland Village at 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road....

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

Tips and tricks for student discounts

Sophia Shoemaker February 23, 2022

Ever heard of the stereotypical “broke college student?” Fortunately for them, brick-and-mortar retailers, restaurants, online stores and subscriptions offer student discounts to help college kids...

Savanna Burke and Jake Patty greet each other for the first time before their blind date on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Puccinis Pizza Pasta in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky Kernel Blind Date

Rayleigh Deaton and Laurie Jonhatan February 17, 2022

In a culture where dating decisions often take the form of split-second swipes on a phone screen, the Kernel wanted to offer four UK students the chance to find something deeper.On Friday, Feb. 11, we...

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Fast food and fast money

Brooklyn Kelley September 29, 2021

Restaurants are desperate for workers during the pandemic, causing pay rates to be inflated for typically minimum wage jobs. Now, in some instances, more demanding positions pay close to the same amount...

A Cup of Commonwealth on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Local restaurants on the up as COVID-19 declines in Lexington

Brooklyn Kelley April 8, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic came as a shock to many last March. As everyone adapted to the new normal, small businesses and their owners were some of the hardest hit by the economic fall-out of the pandemic....

Movie complex welcomes all types of fun

Jackson Huston April 7, 2021

     After nearly a year of movie theaters struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, the LexLive entertainment center opened its doors for its grand opening on March 11. The building is located at 301...

Macy Hammond works the register at Street Scene Vintage on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Gillian Stawiszynski | Staff

With capacity increases, small businesses equal part relieved and concerned

Gillian Stawiszynski March 7, 2021

Small businesses have been struggling since the start of COVID-19, but new allowances are being implemented in Kentucky to increase their options. For the past two and a half months, restaurant capacity...

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