Paris-raised baker Deborah Lomama to open Sweet Elikya in Nicholasville this December

A Paris-raised baker plans to open a new French bakery in central Kentucky, bringing what she describes as a Paris-inspired approach to French pastries to Nicholasville. LEX18 reported that Deborah Lomama is preparing to open Sweet Elikya, with the shop scheduled to begin operations in December.

According to the report, Lomama’s interest in French baking traces back to her upbringing in Paris. The upcoming Nicholasville shop is intended to translate that background into a local storefront, centered on French flavors and bakery items associated with classic French traditions.

Nicholasville is the reported location for Sweet Elikya, positioning the bakery within the Lexington-area community. The announcement comes as consumer demand in many Kentucky towns continues to include locally owned restaurants and specialty food concepts, and as small businesses look to add foot traffic through new retail openings.

While the report focuses on Lomama’s background and the bakery’s planned debut, it does not lay out additional operational details such as specific menu items, hours, staffing levels, or whether the opening includes a formal grand opening event. Those particulars are likely to be determined closer to the December start date.

For residents, the opening represents a new option for baked goods and French-style treats without the need to travel out of the Nicholasville area. For the broader community, the arrival of a locally run bakery can also add to the local small-business mix and provide additional work opportunities tied to day-to-day restaurant operations.