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 second dinner of the series is inspired by “Of Mice and Men” and blends gourmet taste with rustic ingredients on Friday, October 30. 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 is as follows:

Kentucky Opera “Of Mice and Men”
Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu
Friday, October 30, 2009

Grits, Roasted Corn, Tomato and Vermont Cheddar cheese Tamale
Mole Sauce

Barbequed Beef Short Rib
Mushroom and Rib-Eye Steak Skewer
Green Beans and Rustic Potatoes

Strawberry Cobbler, Vanilla Ice Cream
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, November 1. 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.