Taste of Derby
The second annual Taste of Derby was held on May 5 at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center.
The event included food from 16 award-winning chefs from some of the country’s top culinary and racing destinations, an open bar and music by Burning Las Vegas.
photos by JACOB ZIMMER | chief photographer
- Tatiana DeAngelo and Bill Duncan.
- Ron Jones makes a Mint Julep.
- Regina Mosley and Kay Oladegi.
- Peter Rotondo and Stefanie Palmari.
- Nina & Daniel Lococo, and Gina Ioli.
- Niki Taylor.
- Natalie & Shannon Gerlack.
- Mike Simon, John Drummey, Savy Simon, and Erin Simpson.
- Mike Shedd and Terri Morris.
- Michael Hadley and Meredith Overton.
- Megan & Todd Walz.
- Matt Miera, DJ Vice, and Joey Wagner.
- Kevin and Lori Flanery.
- Kevin & Lori Flanery, and Bill Carstanjen.
- Kerry & Dana Cecil, and Renee Ryckman.
- Katie Gargo, Amanda Windsor, and Marleen Murrah.
- Katie Coward, James Coward, and Andria Coward.
- Justin Horn, Dorrie Zimmerman, John & Lori Wells, Trish Burton, Scott Goodman, Donna Emly, and Tim O’Connor.
- Jon Hobson and Angela Gattin.
- Jim & Carmen Vitton.
- Jeff Roszkowski, Drew Moreno, Gary Bajdek, and Jim Bradford.
- Hors d’oeuvres were served to guests on the red carpet.
- Heather Fitzenhagen and Lisa Dusseau.
- Evelyne Niven, Julia Carstanjen, and Tracie Evans.
- Eddie Griffin and Patrick Griffin.
- Cody Wood and other chefs prepare desserts.
- Brent & Stephanie Osterland, and Bryon & Nicole Osterland.
- Anne Josephson and Tracy Barker.
- Amie Anderson and Tinisha Bowles.




































