If you work in downtown lex and haven't been to Pasta bar ... then you. haven't. lived.
Here's the deal: Â Every thursday for lunch, the Radisson, does a pasta buffet and it is literally as good as it gets. it's about 9 bucks.
You get a skillet, fill it with as much veggies and proteins as you like, get your choice of pasta, sauce, and extras (pesto, spices, garlic, etc). Â You also get a salad bar (Use it, that means more pasta bar leftovers for dinner).
This is a big rush for them, so don't waste the 2 bucks on a soda, you'll barely see your waiter (since they don't have to bring you food).   After a drink and tip  the whole thing will set you back around 12 bucks, but it's well worth it.  It's a great setting for meeting up with friends and getting away from campus (go cats!) or getting away from work.
I recommend, chicken, pepperoni, white sauce with penne pasta, garlic, and cajun spices. Â SO good. Â
Also, if you are trying to eat light, you can skip the sauce and have your pasta prepared with olive oil.
So if you are in Lexington and it's Thursday, GO, because I can't =(