As a preface, 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, paying out close to $480,000 in grants to more than 727 employees from over 180 restaurants in the past three years alone.
“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 8 APRON Inc. honors its 12th birthday with the 10-Taste Salute Gala, an event to be held at The Café (731 Brent Street) in Paristown. The fundraiser celebrates the life, times, and cooking of the late, great chef Dean “Deano” Corbett, who wrote the first check in support of APRON Inc. 12 years ago.
The Program
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Cocktail hour with passed appetizers on the patio
- 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Dinner and celebration
- Master of Ceremonies – Dawne Gee of WAVE-3 television
- $135 Per Person; to purchase tickets, visit www.aproninc.org
The celebration begins with cocktail hour on The Café’s patio, followed by a five-course “Taste Menu” prepared by local chefs, comprised of modern and classic versions of Chef Dean’s favorite dishes. These will be paired with signature cocktails from local mixologists. Team APRON and honorary master of ceremonies Dawne Gee will present an auction and raffle, as well as a program highlighting APRON Inc.’s twelve years of service.
Featured Chefs
- Chef Reggie Primas, The Cafe (passed appetizers)
- Chef Paul Sant, Private Chef
- Chef Ellen Gill McCarty, Gill on the Go
- Chef Justin Cruz, Black Rabbit
- Chef Dan Thomas, Corporate Chef, R.L. Schreiber
- Chef Michael Hargrove, River City Supper Club
- Chef Dallas McGarity, The Fat Lamb
- Chef Finbar Kinsella, St. Joseph’s Children’s Home
- Chef Josh Moore, Volare Italian Ristorante
- Baker Abigail McGreevy, Bae’s Bakery
Featured Mixologists
- Michael Beckmann, Lou Lou on Market and Lou Lou Food & Drink
- Jason Stark, Martini Italian Bistro
- Tom Wilburn, Watch Hill Proper
- Hannah Arbaugh, MeeshMeesh Mediterranean
- Kerry Reesor, Black Rabbit
