The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap is a family-owned and operated specialty food, kitchen and tabletop shop which was opened in 1976 by two sisters, Becky and Gay Davis. The original store was a franchise called “The Mousetrap, A Cheese Villa.” The shop focused on cheese and custom-made gift baskets for special occasions. Several years later, competition arrived in Lexington known as The Coffee, Tea & Spice House, owned and operated by John Kennan. Becky Davis, having spied John at a party, confronted him with “so you’re the son of a bitch who is competing with me!” It was then that the two owners began their relationship, ultimately culminating in marriage.