Kentucky Derby jockeys don’t earn a salary; they make a ‘mounting fee’ Jockeys don’t draw a set contract salary the way other athletes do. Thehorse racing world is a different placethan the rest of the sporting realm, starting with the mounting fee system. Each ride earns a jockey a...
A mint julep isn’t just for the Kentucky derby. Made well, this is a wonderful cocktail for home dining. Roast lamb and mint are a tried-and-true British culinary combo, with the latter often served as an accompanying sauce, chutney or jelly. Opposites are at play, says Gregory. Fragra...
What Chefs Want, founded and headquartered in Kentucky is proud to support Derby traditions for over 27 years! The Kentucky Derby is near and dear to us, but we believe the traditions and tastes of the Derby expand well beyond just the Kentucky borders. This year, whether you are jockeying...
Bourbon is naturally a draw, but there’s more to enjoy including craft brews, agave specialists and cocktails made with local ingredients.
Talk Derby {menu} to Me: Celebrating Derby Tradition and Taste What Chefs Want, founded and headquartered in Kentucky is proud to support Derby traditions for over 27 years! The Kentucky Derby is near and dear to us, but we believe the traditions and tastes of the Derby expand well beyond...
The city of Lawrence issaid to be the true home of the new(ish) cocktail, the Horsefeather. According to Punch Drink, the cocktail includes Old Overholt rye, ginger, lemon juice, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters. Kentucky: Mint julep ...
The cocktail is also a traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown in thoroughbred horse racing. Each year, it is estimated that over 100,000 Mint Juleps are sold during the weekend festivities at the venue in Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. 10. ...
On May 13, Winterthur will present a Kentucky influenced event called “Bourbon and Bluegrass.” Keeping the horse race vibe going from the previous weekend – Winterthur Point-to-Point and Kentucky Derby – Winterthur is heading for fun off the racecourse with a bourbon tasting accompanied by bl...
What I don't love is a team that puts more into the amenities than the actual product on the field. I'm not saying we needed to back a Brinks truck up to Baez, Bryant, and Rizzo's pads and pay them whatever they wanted to stay in Chicago. No, not at all. What I am saying ...
If we encounter a box that is a problem for nests, we’ll often put one in there and it does the trick. So please, if you one day randomly see a dryer sheet at the back of your mailbox, just know that your carrier more than likely put it there to deter these Satanic creatures ...