Saturday, May 2, 2009

Culture: Kentucky Derby Party in Bklyn


Race horsing will never redeem itself after the tragedy of Barbaro and Eight Bells (along with so many other steroid-pumped, over-bred fillies and boys.) It is a brutal, barbaric sport--a slender line between it and dog fighting.

In any case, the social je ne sais quoi of the event is wonderfully fun--best for of people watching. So, bring out your sun hats and wear sun dresses. Today is the Kentucky Derby and only in Brooklyn NY do they know how to party like a race horse owner. Michael Boyd a Kentucky native started an annual Derby party in his apartment in Cobble Hill Brooklyn, which has now relocated to the Bell House club nearing Park Slope. The race starts at 6PM. Be there for the mint juleps cocktails; my money is on Friesan Fire...or maybe Chocolate Candy!

2 comments:

  1. this sounds like so much fun - did you go? what kind of hat did you wear?

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  2. I wasn't invited though I've always pined for a derby hat!

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