Derby Parties: Can’t make it to the Kentucky Derby? Head to Jack Rose Dining Saloon, which hosts their 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration & Viewing Party on Saturday from 3 to 7 pm. Guests can sip $9 Mint Juleps, $10 Bourbon Cocktails, and enjoy complimentary snacks such as cucumber sandwiches and Kentucky hot browns–all while enjoying the restaurant’s rooftop terrace and flat screen TV’s. Derby attire is encouraged and admission is free.
If bottomless frozen juleps and a hat contest are up your alley, head to Due South’s Derby Day on Saturday. The Navy Yard eatery throws a party with Southern food and drinks, door prizes, and commemorative glassware for the first $50 guests. Admission is free; unlimited and individual drinks are purchased separately.
Beer Dinner: This Saturday Red’s Table hosts a four-course beer dinner featuring bDC’s 3 Stars Brewing Company. Pairings include dishes like a smoked lamb shoulder matched with 3 Star’s White India Pale Ale ($65 per person). Dinner begins at 7:30 pm, and reservations can be made by calling 571-375-7755.
Sydney is an editorial fellow at Washingtonian Magazine, where she writes about history, news, food, and events. A recent graduate of the College of William & Mary, she is interested in writing and videography. You can follow her on Twitter @sydneykmahan
