I have always wanted to attend the Kentucky Derby... you know, wear a fancy hat, get liquored up on Mint Juleps, and generally steep myself in the tradition, but this year I am very excited by my Chicago-based alternative.
Rumor has it that Revolution Brewing will be hosting a derby party, and if all goes as planned that is exactly where I'll be - fancy hat, mint julep and possibly a Southern drawl... Hope to see you there!
For those of you planning your own Run for the Roses get together, the Kentucky Derby website has a list of traditional Derby Day recipes that will help to make your event as authentic as possible. Burgoo sounds particularly delicious.