Food + Drink: Feel Lucky? Saturday Derby Parties Abound

Dust off the derby hats and iron out the seersuckers. It's time to get lucky in Kentucky! Or, for those of us who'd like to skip the 14 hour drive, there's plenty of horsing around going on this weekend right here in Austin.

Haddingtons is hosting a Bulleit Bourbon-sponsored day-long derby celebration this Saturday. Traditional mint juleps will be served up with fresh mint from the bar all day for only $4. For eats, an extensive brunch menu will be offered from 11am-3pm followed by fantastic derby day fare from 2-7pm. Classic dishes such as Hot Browns, Benedictine Crostinis (cucumber sammies) and Chocolate Bourbon Balls are sure to delight while you root for your favorite horse. And what's derby day without prizes? Haddingons will be rewarding a $50 Hatbox gift certificate to the lady (or gent) with the fanciest headwear. So step it up and step on out!

Another great option for the big race is the Four Seasons Lobby Lounge. There, you can celebrate “the most exciting two minutes in sports” with more mint juleps and prizes. Party down from 4-7pm by watching the race on one of their flat screen TVs, participating in the best derby hat or seersucker suit contest, and enjoying a tasty mint julep. Your first julep is free with $10 admission. On your mark. Get set....