Become a fan of Louisville.com on Facebook for your chance to win two tickets to the second annual Taste of Derby event at the Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center on Thursday evening.

Taste of Derby, billed as the "perfect appetizer" for Saturday's Kentucky Derby 137 and a benefit for hunger relief modeled after the Taste of NFL Super Bowl event, features award-winning chefs representing popular racing destinations from throughout the U.S.

Louisville is well-represented by Jo-Jo Doyle of Churchill Downs and Levy Restaurants, Aaron Stordeur of the five-Diamond-winning Oakroom at the historic Seelbach Hotel and Anthony Lamas, chef/owner of Seviche.

The event kicks off with red carpet entry at 7p.m. Food and wine pairings continue until 10p.m., and the bar remains open until 11p.m.