Enjoy an evening of art on the plate and the stage with The Brown Hotel’s “A Night at The Opera” pre-fixe dinner. Executive chef Laurent Géroli has created three pre-theatre menus to complement the upcoming shows at the Kentucky Opera. The first is a tribute to “La Traviata” on Friday, September 25, with exotic Italian flavors. The cost is $34 per person. Tax and gratuity are additional. Seating is available from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Due to limited space, reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (502) 736-2996.

The menu for the pre-theatre dinner at The English Grill is as follows:

Kentucky Opera “La Traviata”
Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu
Friday, September 25, 2009

Tomato and Mozzarella
Arugula salad
Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

Osso Bucco
Risotto Milanese
Traditional Gremolata

Orange Zest Panna Cotta

Freshly Brewed Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee or a selection of Fine Tea

To make the evening complete, let The Brown Hotel take care of all of the arrangements. The “Night at The Opera” package includes a deluxe room overnight accommodation, pre-theatre dinner for two in the exquisite English Grill (including tax and gratuity), complimentary valet parking and two tickets to the Kentucky Opera. Packages are available starting at $399 plus tax. For those who already have tickets to the show, room packages on each of these evening start at $209 plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling (888) 888-5252.

J. Graham’s Café will also feature a themed brunch on Sunday, September 27. Choose from delectable dishes such as Hot Brown Quiche; Goat Cheese Omelet; or Toasted Brioche Sandwich with egg, cheddar and bacon. Brunch is $17 per person. Tax and gratuity are additional. Seating times are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To make reservations for brunch, call (502) 583-1234 ext 7157.