On this episode of Kentucky Life, host Chip Polston visits Empress Chili in Alexandria, the restaurant that started the Cincinnati Chili craze in 1922; explores the works of contemporary landscape painter Jon Gaddis; considers the history of White Hall, the home of the prominent Clay family that has been in Richmond since the 1700s; and meets Lexington artist Lakshmi Sriraman, who specializes in painting and dance.

Kentucky Life
KET Saturday, May 13 • 8/7 pm
KET2 Monday, May 15 • 7/6 pm      
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