In honor of Oaks and Derby, Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, is allowing diners to Beat the Odds with an early prix-fixe three-course dinner on Oaks and Derby days - Friday, May 5 from 5:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, May 6 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. The price for two is $50, plus tax and gratuity, and required reservations can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu for both evenings is as follows:

CHOICE OF SALADS
Mixed Baby Greens, Sliced Cucumbers, Shaved Red Onions and Grape Tomatoes Drizzled with Caramelized Onion Vinaigrette

Crispy Romaine Lettuce tossed with Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Dressing topped with Fried Polenta Croutons

CHOICE OF ENTREES
Grilled Salmon served over Cream Cheese Grits topped with a Mandarin Orange Glaze

Sautéed Beef Tips and Tortellini tossed with Baby Spinach, Grape Tomatoes and Pine Nuts in a Goat Cheese Cream Sauce

Bourbon Barrel Smoked Pork Chop topped with an Apple-Bacon Chutney served with a Gratin Potato

DESSERT
Marshmallow and Toffee Bread Pudding