Louisville, KY – APRON Inc., the nonprofit that Serves Those Who Serve You, invites Louisville to experience an unforgettable evening of food, cocktails and giving at the Ten Taste Experience, taking place October 11 at The Olmsted.Celebrating 15 years of supporting restaurant workers when they need it most, APRON’s Ten Taste Experience brings together ten exceptional tastes, thoughtfully crafted food and drink, and the people who make Louisville’s dining scene so special — all in support of the restaurant community.The evening begins with a celebratory happy hour before guests embark on a delicious tasting experience featuring ten memorable tastes, complemented by creative cocktails, wine and plenty of opportunities to raise a glass and pay it forward.Hosted by Dawne Gee of WAVE 3 TV, the evening will also feature a live auction, raffle and inspiring stories from APRON “Heroes” whose lives have been touched by the organization’s mission.For 15 years, APRON has been there for restaurant workers facing unexpected hardships. Through the generosity of the community, APRON has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to over 1,300 restaurant employees from more than 180 restaurants.The Ten Taste Experience is more than a night of incredible food and drink — it’s a chance to celebrate the people behind Louisville’s restaurant community and pay it forward to those who serve us every day.What Guests Can Expect
- Happy Hour
- Beloved recipes from Chef Ellen Gill McCarty, each given a fresh and creative interpretation by participating chefs.
- Cocktail Pairings
- Passed Wine
- Live Auction
- Inspiring APRON Hero Stories
- An unforgettable evening of food, friends and giving
- A Taste to Take Home Parting Gift
Ten Taste Experience: Ten Tastes. One Night. One Powerful Purpose.Bartenders:Tom Wilburn-Watch Hill ProperMichael Beckmann- Osteria Italian Seafood Chefs:Oscar Hernandez-Masterson’s CateringPeng Looi-Brooklyn and The ButcherNoam Bilitzer-Meesh Meesh, Mill Iron 4Mike Bowe-Red YetiHenry Wesley-Osteria Italian SeafoodBrandy Shackelford-Allgeier-Captain’s QuartersDallas McGarity-Cipollini, The Fat LambJoshua Moore-Volare Italian Ristorante