Yes, I 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.
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 2023, Derby Day is Saturday, May 6, so Oaks Day is Friday, May 5. Happily, Kegs and Eggs (said to have originated at the Highlands BoomBozz in 2011 or 2012) is back on the festive morning party docket for a third annual “comeback” edition on Oaks Day, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., providing an opportunity for “nutrition and nuance” during Derby Week.
This year there are two venues: Lou Lou Food + Drink in St. Matthews (108 Sears Avenue; 502-893-7776), and Lou Lou on...Read more
