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Food and Specialty Shops
Cosmo's
808 E. High St.
• 335-5533
Based on upscale food markets on the West Coast and in New York, Cosmo's carries all kinds of gourmet foods. From fresh European breads baked in their own bakery to dozens of prepared foods sold by the pound, it's a gourmand's paradise. Imported cheeses and meats are a highlight, along with fresh flowers and herbs and locally grown produce.
There's an espresso bar and several cafe tables that are always full, and don't forget it for all your catering needs.
Factory Stores of America Outlet Center
Exits 125 and 126 off I-75, Georgetown
• (800) SHOP-USA
This outlet mall has more than 30 factory-direct outlets that offer 30 to 70 percent off regular retail prices. Among the name-brand clothing outlets are Duck Head Outlet, Levi's Outlet by Designs, Bon Worth Factory Outlet, Bass and Revere outlets, Bugle Boy, Van Heusen and Aileen Factory Outlet.
Carolina Pottery has a mind-boggling array of great stuff for your apartment or house -- silk flowers, wicker baskets, brassware, dishes, linens and tons more. The Black & Decker outlet specializes in the sale of factory-reconditioned, discontinued, excess and blemished-carton power tools and appliances. Socks Galore & More stocks more than 60,000 pairs of socks priced 25 to 80 percent below retail. Other outlet bargains: ribbon, handbags, boots, paper, linens, cookware and sunglasses.
Flag Fork Herb Farm
900 N. Broadway
• 233-7381
Fill a rustic old cottage with fruit preserves, old-fashioned relishes, soup mixes, seasonings, herbal wreaths and arrangements, antiques, Christmas items throughout the year and herbal gardening supplies and you have this great shopping experience. The shop features Kentucky gourmet gift baskets filled with fine food and gift items from across the Commonwealth. There's a small room filled with hundreds of rubber stamps (it's easy to get hooked here), along with paper and envelopes for making your own personalized stationary or note cards. And don't forget to have lunch or dessert in the Garden Cafe which overlooks the bird and butterfly garden, or in the more rustic Colonial Fireside Room.
The Galleria and Equestrian Collectables
868 E. High St.
• 269-2000
The Galleria is an exquisite store filled with everything from French Limoges porcelains and Italian pottery to English bone china and crystal from France. It's wonderful for gifts and it's no wonder many brides-to-be are registered here. Inside The Galleria is another upscale collection of beautiful things called Equestrian Collectables. It specializes in equine art -- oils, watercolors and charcoals, as well as bronzes. There's also beautiful gold and silver jewelry.
Great Harvest Bread Company
Palomar Centre, 3735 Harrodsburg Rd.
• 223-7603Idle Hour Center, 2200 Richmond Rd.
• 266-2915
Made from flour stone-milled each morning, Great Harvest Bread Company's fresh-baked loaves are absolutely addictive. From sunflower whole-wheat and nut-raisin cinnamon rolls dripping with butter and brown sugar to loaves of herb bread, sourdough bread and special seasonal breads such as country cheddar and basil Parmesan, Great Harvest's baked goods are too delicious to pass up. And -- are you ready for this? -- several of the varieties are fat-free. The store doesn't brag about this, so you just need to check the labels. Bread prices range from about $2 to $4 per loaf, and other items, such as muffins, cookies, honey and gift baskets, are available.
Julie's Closet
111 Woodland Ave., The Woodlands
• 281-5661
Look for romantic reproduction silver bathroom accessories, huge silver trays that look like they came right out of the British Colonial period, picture frames, unique jewelry and belts, gorgeous tapestry bags, funny greeting cards, and all kinds of whimsical items like "sleeping cats" that are almost breathing! (They're actually made out of rabbit fur.)
Keeneland Paddock Shop
Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Rd.
• 254-3412
Don't think of visiting Keeneland without a peek into their gift shop because it's one of the best around for "horsey" items: great artwork, jewelry, clothes and ball hats with the classy Keeneland logo and dozens of home accessories. You can also pick up any number of small souvenir gifts.
The Lexington Gift Mart
383 E. Main St.
• 254-7140
The aromatic candles are intoxicating when you step through the door of this "delicious" downtown shop. Besides furniture, there are exquisite brocade and tapestry pillows, all kinds of aromatherapy products, handpainted items, porcelains, picture frames and pottery. The candles are artistic as well as functional. (Can you tell we love them?)
The Nash Collection
843 Lane Allen Rd.
• 276-0161
John and Vivian Nash have always been interested in fine art. When they opened the Nash Collection in the summer of 1994, they fulfilled one of their longtime dreams -- to own a gallery for spectacular works of handmade art by artists from around the world. The Nashes designed this gallery and showroom to have an uncluttered, museum ambiance. Display areas focus on specific types of art, from higher-end glass, metal and wood sculpture to functional glass and signed paintings.
The gallery provides people in Central Kentucky with access to international artists. Special orders and commissions from specific artists can be arranged through the gallery.
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