The Brown Hotel Presents Pre-Opera Dinners

A Themed Dining Experience Inspired by the 2011-2012 Kentucky Opera Season

LOUISVILLE, KY (August 25, 2011) – The Brown Hotel announces a special schedule of Opera inspired dinners in The English Grill. The Pre-Opera Dinners will set the mood for patrons attending the Brown-Forman 2011-2012 Kentucky Opera Season performances in the nearby Brown Theatre.

“Our Pre-Opera Dinners are back by popular demand,” said Brown Hotel English Grill Manager Ellen Crouch, “A terrific prelude to the drama of the Kentucky Opera.”

The 3-course prix fixe dinners, created by The Brown Hotel Executive Chef Laurent Géroli and his four-diamond culinary staff, have been designed to set the culinary stage for each opera. The cost of each Pre-Opera Dinner is $38 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Seating times are 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 583-1234, ext. 7166.

Friday, February 17, 2012, Pre-Opera Dinner for Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” – Grilled Chicken Sausage with Roasted Apples, Onions and Whole Grain Mustard Sauce as a starter, followed by an entrée of Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Potatoes with a Sage Veal Reduction, and a dessert of Crème Brûlée with Mixed Berry Compote.

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Kentucky Opera was founded in 1952 by Moritz von Bomhard and designated the State Opera of Kentucky in 1982. The Louisville Orchestra plays for all performances, and the Louisville Ballet performs on occasions when operas require classical dance. Kentucky Opera offers a wide variety of education programs for students of any age. To learn more, visit http://kyopera.org.

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The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition for 87 years. It is home to the AAA Four-Diamond English Grill and the casual venue J. Graham’s Café, where guests can try the legendary sandwich called “The Hot Brown.” The Brown Hotel holds a AAA Four-Diamond rating and is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on this luxury hotel, visit www.brownhotel.com or call 502-583-1234.

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