Watch Anthony Lamas at work at WAVE-3.
Welcome to the second of three Food & Dining Magazine previews of Bourbon & Beyond, the world’s largest bourbon-themed music festival, which takes place right here in Louisville from Thursday, September 15 through Sunday the 18th at the Highland Festival Grounds (i.e., the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane).
- Saturday, September 3 … Bourbon & Beyond: The Music (and overview)
- Wednesday, September 7 … Bourbon & Beyond: An array of culinary experiences
- Saturday, September 10 … Bourbon & Beyond: The Bourbon
Seemingly no stone has been left unturned in planning Bourbon & Beyond, and it’s a very pleasing sensory overload just reading the information release or perusing the web site. General admission and VIP passes in a variety of configurations are available at Bourbon & Beyond.
- Website: BourbonAndBeyond.com
- Facebook:@bourbonandbeyond
- Instagram: @bourbonandbeyond
- Twitter: @bourbonNbeyond
- Hashtag: #BourbonAndBeyond
The full culinary schedule appears below.
Kentucky Venues Culinary Stage presented by Kentucky Proud and GE, hosted by Ed Lee & Chris Santos
Leading the Culinary Atelier demonstrations on the Kentucky Venues Culinary Stage presented by Kentucky Proud and GE are hosts Ed Lee and Chris Santos of respective Top Chef and Chopped fame. They will be joined by renowned chef personalities including Amanda Freitag, Antonia Lofaso and Damaris Phillips, among others. In addition, James Beard nominee Anthony Lamas of Louisville’s Seviche will be providing a fine dining experience for Beyond VIP and Rocks Room presented by Zelle guests throughout the festival weekend.
Thursday, September 15
4:35 – 5:05 PM: Big Green Egg’s James Peisker x Chris Carter
The dynamic duo, James Peisker and Chris Carter, have cultivated the butchery game from Nashville and beyond. They stand behind their words, “if it’s not raised right, it can’t be delicious” working closely with local farmers and premium products. They’ll be sharing their mastery on the Bourbon & Beyond stage using none other than the Big Green Egg.
5:50 – 6:20 PM: Antonia Lofaso x Hogslop String Band
Antonia Lofaso, chef, author, TV personality and mother has cooked around the globe. Her signature style blends different flavors, techniques and cuisines all while staying approachable, authentic and delicious! We can’t wait to have Hogslop String Band join chef Antonia for some tasty bites!
Friday, September 16
2:30 – 2:55 PM: Ouita Michel x Tyler McNabb of Holly Hill & Co.
Famed chef and author, Ouita Michel will be joined by her right hand executive chef, Tyler McNabb to celebrate the bountiful produce of Kentucky....Read more
