[1] Become a fan of Louisville.com [3] on Facebook [4] for your chance to win two tickets to the second annual Taste of Derby [5] event at the Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center [6] 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 Down [7]s and Levy Restaurants [8], Aaron Stordeur of the five-Diamond-winning Oakroom [9] at the historic Seelbach Hotel [10] and Anthony Lamas, chef/owner of Seviche [11].
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.