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Martina Barksdale

Martina was born and raised in Lexington. She moved back in 2018 after seven years in NYC. Since being home, she’s enjoyed all things the city has to offer--especially the food. She currently works for LM Communications Broadcast Media Group and is a game-day host for the Cincinnati Reds. Martina has started a talk show and platform geared for marginalized communities in Lexington called The Sit-in. She also runs a food blog called the The Sit-in & Savor, featuring some of Lexington's best eats. You can check out her work at https://www.thesitinproductions.com/ or on Instagram (Sit- In & Savor) and The Sit-In Productions Instagram and Facebook.

Martina’s Guide to Lexington

By Martina Barksdale on Jul. 10, 2020

How do I narrow down my top picks in a city that helped shaped who I am--and a city with a lot more…

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