Doberman Drawing Room, Corner Bar Management’s social club in the Arts District, will bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to life with “Derby at Doberman,” a lively afternoon affair featuring live music, themed cocktails, a curated culinary spread and a charitable raffle from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Derby-inspired attire is required, with a dress code enforced for the event. Tickets, starting at $85.91, are available on Doberman’s website.
Behind the bar, award-winning mixologist Juyoung Kang will present an open bar of Derby-inspired cocktails, offering refined interpretations of race day staples. Selections will include the Thoroughbred Julep, made with Old Forester bourbon, crème de cacao blanc and mint; Contender, featuring Woodford Reserve bourbon, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva rum, banana and Angostura bitters; and Run for the Roses, crafted with Herradura Reposado tequila, hibiscus, orange and lime, each priced at $20 . For a zero-proof sip, the 2 Minutes will feature Earl Grey tea, hibiscus, orange and lemonade, priced at $16. Guests who upgrade their experience will also enjoy a savory buffet curated by Executive Chef Isidro Marquez-Castillo.
Blending Doberman’s creative, social atmosphere with race day energy, the afternoon will feature live jazz from Patrick Hogan and a three-piece band, alongside a charitable raffle benefiting L.E.A.N. (Local Equine Assistance Network), helping provide care, rehabilitation and sanctuary for rescued horses. Guests will have the opportunity to contribute to a local cause while entering to win a curated lineup of prizes, including tickets to “Hansel & Gretel” at The Smith Center, a chef’s tasting menu for four from Executive Chef Isidro Marquez-Castillo and participation in a horse bidding raffle.