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By Melissa DonaldThe Trifecta Mint Julep at The Village Anchor. Photo courtesy The Village Anchor.Since the Derby officially kicks off with Thunder next weekend, it’s time to plan how to immerse yourself into the savory world of traditional flavors that put you in the spirit of Derby.The Trifecta Mint Julep is made with honeysuckle, rose water, lavender infused simple syrup, and Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon. This specialty drink is available during Derby. At The Village Anchor, 11507 Park Road, Anchorage, Kentucky.The Hot Brown Pizza with a mornay sauce base and layered with turkey, bacon, [...]

By Megan SeckmanAh, Derby. If you’re a native Louisvillian, you can almost chart the progression of your life in correspondence with this spectacular event. As a child you may remember vividly the parades, the parties you went to with your family and friends, the first time your dad taught you to read the racing form, your first win. As a young adult you remember (maybe a little more spotty this time) your first experience in the infield, piecing together your first bonafide hat, perhaps your first swig of a mint julep, your first loss. And [...]