Sat., May 7 starting at 10 am
1160 N. Dearborn St.; 312-642-1160
Table Fifty-Two: This exclusive party will take place in the elegant second floor dining room at Table Fifty-Two. With this limited group of derby fans, you won't miss a second of the action while you sip on bottomless mint juleps made with Angel's Envy bourbon. Meanwhile, delicious Southern dishes like Kentucky Hot Browns (open-face applewood-smoked turkey sandwiches with country gravy) and Kentucky Burgoo (beef and vegetable stew) will be served.
Sat., May 7 from 2 – 6 pm; $125 per person
52 W. Elm St.; 312-573-4000
The Pony: If you're in the mood for a more laid-back affair, check out the derby party at The Pony. Hit up the buffet stocked with Southern dishes like fried chicken and biscuits for just $10. Don't forget to order one of their great drink specials as well, including $5 Jim Beam, Maker's Mark and Red Stag cocktails and $5 mint juleps. For those who feel like dressing up, enter the best dressed and best hat contests for the chance to win a $100 cash prize.
Sat., May 7 sat 11 am
1638 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-828-5055
Crew: Feeling lucky? Then head to this gay-friendly sports bar to pick your favorite horse before "The Run for the Roses" kicks off. If your horse wins, you'll get a free drink courtesy of Crew. Meanwhile, a best derby hat contest will award cash prizes for first, second and third place. Best of all, you can grab mimosa pitchers for just $12.50 and mint juleps for $4 each all day long.
Sat., May 7; Horse selection starts at 4 pm
4804 N. Broadway; 773-784-2739
Brownstone Bar and Grill: Brownstone will celebrate the Kentucky Derby for the seventh year in a row with its $25 all-you-can-eat crawfish buffet, complete with 1,000 lbs of crawfish flown in from New Orleans, cornbread, gumbo, red beans and rice. Quench your thirst with mint juleps, Saratoga sunrises or stadium cups of Miller or Coors, all of which cost just $5 a piece. Giveaways after every race and live music round out this derby bash.
Sat., May 7 at 11 am
3937 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-528-3700
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The latest Kentucky Derby 2011 app is out just in time for the start of the event, and one of the new features is Facebook and Twitter Updates. The app has all what you need, such as event lineup, horses, betting details, tickets, and so much more. This May 4th update has done wonders and is better than any previous version.
With the event lineup fans of the sport will be able to see what events are coming up, along with all the races. You can then create your own personal schedule so that you never miss a thing. One of the best features is reading up on the info for all competing horses, this will allow you to choose your favorites.
Facebook, and Twitter updates is a much welcome feature, and means that you can keep right up to date with the news as it happens. For those of you who wish to bet on the 2011 Kentucky Derby, then you can learn all there is to know about making bets – chances are you already know your way around this area?
If you are considering going to the event, then there is a direct link within the app to Churchill Downs online box office. Finally, the app would not be complete without offering details of the complete TV and radio schedule. Not only is this app for the iPhone, but now supports the iPad as well. For more details visit iTunes.
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