Louisville's Dare to Care hosted their 11th annual Taste of Derby Festival last night at Slugger Field. At the last minute (literally) my wife and I decided to attend. I really had no idea what to expect, but was blown-away by the event. From the food and drinks to the items donated for silent auction, this was a first-class event that earned itself an annual placement on our calendar.
Almost 40 restaurants showed up and prepared sample dishes for the crowd. I not sure we made it to each booth, but we came close. Morton's The Steakhousedefinitely gets the nod for best of the best. Their steaks and crab-cakes were incredible. Besides, watching them carry steaks from the grill to their table was a bit like watching the Pied Piper. People would stop talking in mid-sentence and follow the steaks. I was also very impressed by the Bonefish Grille (shrimp), Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse (Soup/Chowder). For fun, Krispy Kreme setup a booth and let individuals dip doughnuts into chocolate.
In addition to the restaurants, dozens of breweries, distilleries, and distributors showed-up with unique offerings. Four Roses had a single-barrel bourbon that was incredibly smooth. Old Forestor and Equus Run Vineyards had commemorative Derby 135 bottles. And local brewers showed up with products that all put Anheiser-Busch to shame. Whether you wanted beer, wine, bourbon, tequila, or vodka, someone had a unique drink that would quench your thirst.
And last, but not least was the silent auction. From Southwest Airline tickets to Golf clubs to Brown-Foreman gift baskets to Derby Hats to Kroger gift cards there was something for everyone. I was outbid for a night at the Galt House, but did manage to buy a Bouncer rental. This will come in useful at my kid's birthday party next month.
I strongly encourage everyone to add this event to their Derby festivities calendars. You will be able to enjoy great food and drink plus support a worthy cause.
Dare to Care is a local non-profit agency formed in 1971 to combat hunger in Louisville. Their mission is "to end hunger through partnerships, innovative programs, and community engagement." In 2007, they distributed over 10 million pounds of food to needy families. To donate, click the following link. Lend-A-Hand.
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