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is expanding its presence in Lexington, with construction underway at . The planned facility, located off Newtown Pike, offers direct access to major highways and is being built in conjunction with . FedEx declined to reveal the size or cost of the project. 

After closing in December 2015, will be making its return to Lexington. The new location will open in March at , the former location of Shorty’s Market.

The University of Kentucky to purchase and renovate University Inn Hotel at cost of $16.5 million for offices

Hosting its grand opening this Saturday, will be the latest to join Lexington’s craft beer scene. Located at , it will join the growing North Limestone neighborhood.

, a popular barbecue restaurant, is adding a Lexington location. It will be located at, after the previous location closed several years ago.

After a brief setback, has opened in its location. The Pasta Bodega’s mini-restaurant setup offers fresh carry-out Italian food, drinks, and desserts.

After being forced to close five years ago, has won approval by the Fayette Urban County Planning Commission to reopen. Before the business, located at , can officially open for business the zone change must also be approved by the Lexington Urban County Council.

Shan Tao, co-owner of DY Market, has opened Lexington’s first ramen restaurant. , located at , opened last week in the former location of both a Thai and Korean restaurant.

After owning downtown Lexington’s for 27 years, Jimm Happ and Betsey Moses are planning to sell the restaurant. The restaurant moved to its location after spending 30 years on UK’s campus.

Lexington’s first has now opened in Chevy Chase. Located at , it is occupying the former home of Macho Nacho. The restaurant’s menu offers seasonal favorites as well as an expansive wine and spirits menu.  

has witnessed significant activity over the past several weeks – at just under two acres it is the largest commercial development site in downtown Lexington in more than a generation.

A second location for restaurant will be opening in Lexington. The newest restaurant by Chef Craig de Villiers will be located at and feature a more standardized menu, offering dinner and late-night dining at first. The projected opening date is in late October.

A new Latin-concept restaurant will be opening at in January. Chef Jonathan Lundy’s new restaurant, , will be the latest to occupy the building at the corner of Short Street and Limestone. He plans to have the restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner.

Jerry Goins, the owner of , has announced that they will be closing on October 29. Now located at , the business has been in operation in Lexington since 1934. Fayette Seed specializes in lawn are garden supplies, as well as having a large business in vegetable plants.

, located at , has closed. The business began in 2013 with a baker, which expanded and added a restaurant, beer hall, wine shop, and market. The business is now for sale.

A new fast casual pizza restaurant is opening in Lexington. , located at , will open the doors on their first Lexington location

The Triangle Center has re-opened after undergoing many renovations to debut its new design and upgrades. The Starbucks, located at , has been closed since November of 2015.

Lexington’s first cidery is hosting its grand opening later this month. Located at , will serve 11 ciders on tap, as well as 8 mostly Kentucky beers. The taproom will be launched on Saturday at 11 a.m.

, located at will be transitioning to a private party business beginning . This is a prelude to the closing of Sabio in March at the end of their five-year lease. The owner’s goal is to move it closer to downtown in the future.