Yes, we know: EVERYONE within a hundred-mile radius of Louisville is familiar with the Kentucky Oaks, but just in case outsiders are tuning in, here’s a pertinent refresher encouraging them to join in the fun.
The Kentucky Oaks race is hosted annually in Louisville, Kentucky at Churchill Downs. The race dates back to 1875 when it was founded by Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., who also founded the Kentucky Derby, the Clark Handicap and the Falls City Handicap. Both the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby have been held at Churchill Downs since they were established and remain the oldest continuously run sporting events in American history. Each year, the Kentucky Oaks takes place the Friday before the Kentucky Derby.
In 2024, Derby Day falls on Saturday, May 4, placing Oaks Day on Friday, May 3. Happily, Kegs and Eggs, which is said to have originated at the Highlands BoomBozz 12 or 13 years ago, is on the festive morning party docket for its fourth annual “comeback” edition on Oaks Day, running from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and providing an opportunity for “nutrition and nuance” during Derby Week.
The venue is Lou Lou on Market (812 East Market Street; 505-515-9699) in NuLu. There is no admission fee or cover charge, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to benefit APRON Inc.
Cajun inspired food, drink, and music. Beignets on the patio with Chef Ellen Gil McCarty, Creole Bloody Mary’s at the outside bar with Beckmann, and tunes by Danny Flanigan.
Here’s a sampling of Kegs and Eggs food menu offerings: Rise N Shine Shrimp n Grits, Cajun Trifecta Omelet, Biscuits with Crawfish Swamp Gravy, Breakfast Burger, French Quarter Breakfast Casserole, Bananas Foster French Toast, Cajun Bennie, BLT Wrap
Sweets: Banana Pudding, Beignets, Bread Pudding
Drinks: Goodwood Walnut Brown Ale “Nutty By Nature”, Creole Bloody Mary, Mimosa
A percentage of food sales will benefit APRON Inc., which provides financial relief to professional food and beverage industry workers in Louisville who work at locally owned establishments and are experiencing financial distress due to illness, injury, or other issues.
