The Triple Crown

Saturday, June 11, 2011 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
100 guests

$100/person

Historic Middlebrook

4001 Middlebrook Pike

Grab your hats and get ready for a garden party celebrating the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing at one of Knoxville’s own jewels, Historic Middlebrook.  Constructed circa 1795 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of the oldest existing frame residences in Knoxville. Taste traditional food from the Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes as well as signature cocktails from each, prepared by Sapphire, along with beer, wine, and water.  Watch the final race of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, and afterwards enjoy the sounds of a jazz and ragtime band.

Menu:

The Derby

Hot Brown sandwiches

Garlic cheese grits

Chocolate pecan tarts with bourbon whipped cream

Mint Julep

The Preakness

Maryland crab cakes

Cole slaw

Potato salad

Fresh melon

Black-eyed Susan

The Belmont Stakes

Cheddar cheese with frozen grapes

Fresh grilled NY sliders

Cheesecake

Long Island Tea

Hosts:

Scott Bird

Linda Gay Blanc & Marshall Peterson

Nancy Bowen

Mary Fran Darwin

Rick Fox & Ralph Cianelli*

Jeannie Dulaney

Amy & John Gibson

Lynn Harper

Kim Henry

Cathy & Mark Hill

Jenny Hines & Tom Jester

Jennifer Holder

Jessica King & Aaron Thompson

Beverly & Randy Linkous

Eddie Mannis

Rosa Mar

Sam Maynard

Melinda Meador & Milton McNally

Susan & Len Miszkiel

Sylvia & Jan Peters

Jessica & Josh Phillips

Tommie Rush & Richard Jolley

Teresa Scott

Cyndie Todd & Skip Bibb