Children young and old can enjoy some quality time with Santa Claus and Teddy Bear at The Brown Hotel this holiday season! Children ages 2 to 12-years old can meet Teddy Bear and eat gourmet treats prepared by The Brown Hotel’s executive chef Laurent Géroli and his culinary team on Saturday, December 5 and December 12 starting at 2:00 p.m. Santa Claus himself will be in attendance to read a story and Teddy Bear will join in on the fun with a meet and greet every child as he helps them pick out a special gift just for them. Adults can enjoy tea, sandwiches and delightful desserts. The children’s menu is full of sweet and savory treats along with a variety of hot chocolates. The cost for each event is $30 for adults, $20 for kids and includes a holiday teddy bear for each child. The Brown Hotel will also donate $10 from each child reservation to the Home of the Innocents and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Reservations are required by calling 502-583-1234 ext. 7166.

The Teddy Bear Tea Menu is as follows:

Adult Traditional Tea

First Service
Bourbon Smoked Salmon
Sour Cream Chives on Rye Bread
Radish Sprouts

Country Ham Brioche

Roasted Red Pepper on Toasted Focaccia
Saffron Aïoli, Carrot Shoots

Tandoori Chicken on Nine-Grain Bread
Black Sesame Seeds

Second Service
Home Baked Cranberry Scone, Devonshire Cream, Assorted Preserves

Third service
Chocolate Madeleine’s, Blueberry Tarts, Macadamia Caramel Tartlets

Children’s Christmas Elf Tea

Hot Cocoa, Mini Marshmallows
Choice of Whole, Skim or Soy Milk

Cheddar and Turkey Tortilla Rolls
Savory Swiss and Ham Muffins
Mini Tomato, Spinach and Swiss Cheese Quiche

Santa Claus Sablé
Pirolli Chocolates
Raspberry Tartlets

CASA of the River Region is a private, non-profit organization that trains and supports volunteer advocates who are appointed by the Family Courts to work on behalf of abused and neglected children in Jefferson, Henry, Oldham, Trimble, Shelby and Spencer counties. Every year in our community more than 2,000 innocent children appear before a family court judge. CASA of the River Region Project, founded in 1985, was the first one in Kentucky and is one of more than 900 CASA projects in 50 states nationwide. For more information, visit www.casariverregion.org.

The Home of the Innocents was founded in 1880 to meet the needs of young, underprivileged children. Over the years the Home has grown and expanded to meet the changing needs of children in crisis. For more information, visit www.homeoftheinnocents.org.

The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition for 85 years. It is home to the four-diamond English Grill and the casual dining venue J. Graham’s Cafe where guests can try the legendary sandwich called “The Hot Brown.” The Brown Hotel is also a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on this luxury hotel or a recipe of “The Hot Brown,” visit The Brown’s website at www.brownhotel.com or call 502-583-1234.