In our Uniquely Kentucky stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you the quirky and cool, historic and infamous, beloved and unforgettable, and everything-in-between stories of what makes our ...

The Kentucky Derby usually takes place on the first Saturday in May each year. Derby Day 2025 is Saturday, May 3, when 20 thoroughbred horses get the chance to compete in The Road to the Kentucky ...

There's rinsing and drying the mint leaves, mixing and heating the simple syrup, chilling the sterling silver julep cup — an endless amount of chores that will make anyone yell "give me my drink ...

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. But it's not just the race, often referred to as the most exciting two minutes in sports, that has everyone planning their ...

Chef Robert Lopez, who is overseeing the 2024 Kentucky Derby menu, will be serving thousands of pounds of food for the event. Here's what to know. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner has spent over a decade ...

There's rinsing and drying the mint leaves, mixing and heating the simple syrup, chilling the sterling silver julep cup — an endless amount of chores that will make anyone yell "Give me my drink ...

Chef Kenneth Hardiman will take it as a compliment if you get your seersucker dirty while eating the official Kentucky Derby 148 menu. “If it’s really good I don’t know if I can do anything about that ...

As with any major sporting event, food is a vital aspect of the Kentucky Derby. With 147 years of history and centuries of Southern traditions, there is no shortage of decadent and unique Bluegrass ...

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. But it’s not just the race that has everyone planning their trips to Churchill Downs. It’s the traditions and pageantry that ...