The Fall 2022 issue of Food & Dining Magazine (#75) is now available in all the familiar places: Louisville area eateries and food shops, newsstands and online. Go here for a preview of the features, profiles and columns, with links to the new edition at issuu.
Here at Food & Dining Magazine we help spread the word about APRON Inc. as often as possible.
APRON Inc. was created in 2011 to help provide financial relief to food and beverage industry workers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area who find themselves in need during times of crises. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, APRON Inc. has stepped up with a far greater volume of assistance to local workers than ever before. The virus put APRON Inc. to the test, with close to $350,000 in grants awarded to more than 600 employees from over 180 restaurants during the past three years.
“We are immensely proud of the help we were able to give back to our community, and are humbled beyond words at the immense community, corporate, and foundation support we received throughout the past few years.”
On Sunday, October 9 APRON Inc. celebrates its 11th birthday with 10 Taste Salute!, a gala to be held at The Café (711 Brent Street) in Paristown.
The Program
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Korbel California Champagne on the patio
- 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Dinner and Celebration
- Master of Ceremonies – Tim Laird, F&D writer and America’s “Chief Entertaining Officer”
- $125 Per Person; to purchase tickets, visit www.aproninc.org
The celebration begins with cocktail hour and bubbly on The Café’s patio, followed by a five-course “Taste Menu” prepared by local chefs. These will be paired with signature cocktails from local mixologists. Team APRON and honorary master of ceremonies Tim Laird will present an auction and raffle, as well as a program highlighting APRON Inc.’s eleven years of service.
Featured Chefs
- Chef Mike Bowe – Red Yeti
- Chef Mark Ford –New Albany Exchange
- Chef Bruce Ucan – The Mayan Café
- Chef Peng Looi – Anoosh Bistro
- Chef Dallas McGarity – Fat Lamb
Featured Mixologists
- Christopher Derome – Fork & Barrel
- Jason Stark – Martini Italian Bistro
- Devin Mayes – Equus/ Jack’s Bourbon Restaurant/Lounge
- Michael Beckmann – Lou Lou Food & Drink
- TBA
An information release provides further background.
“All of us at APRON are so honored to highlight our independent restaurant community,” says Gary Fox, the non-profit’s president.
“Throughout the years, and especially through the recent craziness, they have come through for the Louisville community at large. Their call to action to help charities and those in need is admirable. For example, local restaurants sent hundreds of meals to the communities who suffered damage and loss from this year’s tornadoes and floods.
“The 10 Taste Salute is one of our largest fundraisers, which keeps our mission going
strong. We hope to see everyone on October 9 for an evening of wonderful food and
drink, our exciting auction, and friendships both old and new.”
