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The Vine Club
The Vine is a retreat where connection, well-being, and enjoyment come together in every detail. Whether you’re looking to share special moments with friends, escape with family, or find a peaceful space for yourself, our experiences are designed to make you feel at home. Join our community and explore exclusive events, bold flavors, and breathtaking views. Here, every visit is an opportunity to unwind and savor what truly matters.
Meet Our Team
Maggie Delk
Co-Founder
Originally from Troy, Ohio, Maggie Delk moved to Lexington in 2015. She is a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Leadership and Administration with honors. Maggie has built a successful career in the healthcare industry, holding diverse roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing, telehealth, and clinical operations with a focus on functional and longevity medicine.
Outside of her professional work, Maggie leads an active lifestyle and enjoys spending quality time with her husband, children, animals, and close friends. An avid traveler, she draws inspiration from the beautiful restaurants and vibrant clubs she’s experienced around the world and is excited to bring that same level of sophistication and energy to Lexington.
Jacquie Meriwether
Co-Founder
Jacquie Meriwether is a proud Lexington native, having attended Stonewall, Jessie Clark, and Lafayette. Like many members of her family, she is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she can often be found passionately cheering (and sometimes yelling) at referees and umpires during UK games. After earning her degree, Jacquie moved to Washington, D.C., where she built an impressive career in management consulting and data analytics. This journey culminated in co-founding Datastrong, a successful data and analytics management consulting firm. Under her leadership, Datastrong served a diverse range of high-profile clients, including Marriott, T. Rowe Price, MassMutual, GlaxoSmithKline, Publicis, Freddie Mac, the Department of State, the FBI, the Department of Education, and the Department of Transportation. In 2021, the company was acquired, and Jacquie was ready to retire — but then the opportunity to help launch The Vine came along.
Outside of her professional life, Jacquie is a retired triathlete who still enjoys biking and swimming. She also loves playing tennis and golf. But of all her accomplishments, her family is what brings her the most happiness — especially her dog and her three nieces and nephew.
DJ Saltigerald
General Manager
Born and raised in Lexington, DJ Saltigerald has built a 27-year career in the hospitality industry. He got his start at the original Dudley’s and went on to work at local favorites like Murray’s, The Merrick Inn, and Azur before heading west to Lake Tahoe’s acclaimed Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats. After returning home, DJ brought his experience to Jeff Ruby’s — and now, he’s excited to get to work at The Vine Club, helping elevate Lexington’s emerging downtown scene with passion, energy, and a deep love for hospitality.
Kelly Wilson
Director of Memberships
Driven by a passion for connection and community, Kelly Wilson brings brands to life through a unique blend of creative vision and operational expertise. Throughout her career, she has led strategic marketing campaigns, produced memorable events across the U.S. and abroad, and built a successful membership platform for healthcare providers. She’s now thrilled to bring that same energy and vision to The Vine Club — helping to create a welcoming space where Lexington comes together and community thrives.
Originally from Canton, Ohio, Kelly moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky — and has proudly called the city home ever since. When she’s not working, you’ll find her enjoying time with her husband, Tyler, walking their Doberman Pinscher, Calvin, baking homemade sourdough, or cheering on the CATS!
Cole Arimes
Executive Chef
As a Lexington native with family ties to the culinary industry, Executive Chef Cole Arimes combines a flair for creativity with a dedication to the ingredients, people and culture of his local community.
After years of experience as a chef in some of Cincinnati’s finest restaurants, Cole returned home to Lexington to open his namesake restaurant – Coles 735 Main – in 2012. Today, he is an award-winning executive chef, restaurant owner and visionary that builds connections in the community and brings inspired dining experiences to downtown Lexington through his restaurants: Coles 735 Main and Epping’s on Eastside.
Cole’s passion for providing guests with culinary innovation is matched only by his dedication to training the future chefs of the Bluegrass. He is a tireless champion for the Lexington community, hosting regular charity events and sourcing many of his restaurants’ ingredients from local farms and purveyors.
His work continues to generate positive publicity both locally and nationally – including his being named the “Best Chef in Lexington” in 2025 – and his restaurants consistently rank as some of the best-reviewed dining experiences in Lexington.
Cole lives with his wife Susan and children Hurst and Park in Lexington, applying those chaos management skills from the kitchen to daily life as a father, chef and business owner.
Chloe Dykes
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Chloe Dykes is a Houston, TX native that moved to Lexington in 2004.
Dykes credits Dudley’s (Chef Erik Fowler and Debbie Long), Chef Jonathan Lundy, Chef Janey Thompson, and Chef Matt Blazey as her core mentors in the Lexington Food Scene. She was the first female executive chef at Lexington Country Club in 2022, where she and the team achieved record-high revenues for the club year after year. Chef Chloe is honored as a member of the 2024 Class 40 Under 40 by Club and Resort Magazine.
Chef Chloe plans to use her knowledge and work experience to create a dining experience at The V that is memorable and something you crave.
