Pierpont's Kentucky Derby Party presented by Woodford Reserve Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City

Apr 27, 2021

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Kansas City, MO (4/27/21) — Pierpont’s at Union Station will host its second annual Kentucky Derby Party supporting Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kansas City. On May 1, 2021, from 3 pm to 6 pm, they will be serving up classic derby cocktails and bites, including a KC Hot Brown, Pimento Cheese Dip, and Bourbon Caramel Corn. 100% of ticket sales and raffle ticket sales will support BBBSKC. Raffle prizes include Dinner For Two experiences, tickets to the exclusive Conductor Club tastings, Gift Cards, and Woodford Reserve tchotchkes.

“Pierpont’s is known for its five-star dining experience, and we are excited to extend that experience to safe, exclusive events for our guests. We cannot think of a better venue for enjoying the Kentucky Derby than in the lounge of Pierpont’s at Union Station. Big hats, seersucker suits, Woodford Reserve, and the Pierpont’s lounge, all supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City, need we say more,” said Stephen Valenti, Vice President of Marketing at Hereford House Restaurant Group.

Kentucky Derby Party Details

  • Where: Pierpont’s at Union Station
  • When: Saturday, May 1
  • Time: 3 pm – 6 pm
  • Tickets: $10 per person (100% of proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City)
  • Raffle Tickets: $10 per ticket (100% of proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City) Activities:
  • Big screen TVs throughout for optimal viewing
  • Raffle tickets available for purchase: $10 (100% of proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City)
  • Contests: Best Hat | Best Bow Tie
  • Prizes: Dinner For Two Experiences | Conductor Club Tasting Tickets | Wine Tasting Tickets Gift Cards | Woodford Reserve tchotchkes
  • Kentucky Derby themed photo booth

Specials

  • Happy Hour (3 pm – 6 pm)
  • Signature Cocktails: $8

Featured Cocktails

  • Blackberry Julep: Woodford Reserve Rye, Mint, Blackberry Syrup
  • Pimm Ponts Press: Vodka, Ginger Liqueur, Pimms no. 1, Lemon, Soda, Sprite
  • Gentleman’s G&T: Blueberry Infused Broker’s Gin, Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
  • Pretty Boy Floyd: Cherry-Infused Four Roses Bourbon, Cinnamon-Ginger Simple Syrup, Soda Water

Featured Wine

  • Kendall-Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, Chardonnay, CA
  • La Crema, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA

Specialty Food

  • KC Hot Brown: shaved steak on thick cut white bread with apple wood bacon and smoked gouda mornay
  • Pimento Cheese Dip: served with smoked grapes and focaccia bread
  • Fried Green Tomatoes: served with horseradish cream
  • Baked Oysters Pierpont’s: six oysters baked on the half-shell, tasso ham, spinach, peppadew butter & gruyère breadcrumbs
  • Bourbon Caramel Corn
  • Derby Day Sampler: pimento cheese dip, fried green tomatoes, bourbon caramel corn, baked Pierpont’s Oysters

About Pierpont's

Pierpont’s at Union Station is credited as being an approachable fine dining restaurant, and since 1999, has positioned itself as a culinary gem of Kansas City. Pierpont’s is currently open Sunday - Thursday from 3 pm – 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 3 pm – 10 pm. Happy hour is running every day from 3 pm – 6 pm throughout the whole restaurant. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 816-221-5111 or online at www.Pierponts.com. Pierpont’s continues to offer a safe environment for our guests.