I'll Have Another- Derby Day 2012 at Eleven Madison Park

Here are some pictures from a mint julep filled Derby Day at Eleven Madison Park!  The event was sponsored by Makers Mark & Billecart-Salmon. Makers Mark even made a special label just for the event (see lower right)

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Bands played outside and inside.

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Large format mint julep. 

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The staff served up chicken n' waffles to an endless line of hungry people.  

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chicken n waffles
cornbread
truffle soup

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Everyone took a break and came out to watch the race.








The crowd went wild when I'll Have Another broke ahead and won the race in the last few seconds:

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My favorite hat of the day!
Worn by designer Michelle
Also featured in Women's Wear Daily!

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