Ten Taste Experience
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Ten Taste Experience: Ten Tastes. One Unforgettable Night.
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October 11, 2026 | The Olmsted | 3701 Frankfort Avenue
Happy Hour: 5:30–6 p.m. | Ten Taste Experience: 6:15–9:00 p.m.
$165 per person | Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026tentasteexperience/event/202610tasteexperience/
or www.aproninc.org
Louisville, KY – APRON Inc., the nonprofit that Serves Those Who Serve You, invites Louisville to experience an unforgettable evening of food, cocktails and giving at the Ten Taste Experience, taking place October 11 at The Olmsted.
Celebrating 15 years of supporting restaurant workers when they need it most, APRON’s Ten Taste Experience brings together ten exceptional tastes, thoughtfully crafted food and drink, and the people who make Louisville’s dining scene so special — all in support of the restaurant community.
The evening begins with a celebratory happy hour before guests embark on a delicious tasting experience featuring ten memorable tastes, complemented by creative cocktails, wine and plenty of opportunities to raise a glass and pay it forward.
Hosted by Dawne Gee of WAVE 3 TV, the evening will also feature a live auction, raffle and inspiring stories from APRON “Heroes” whose lives have been touched by the organization’s mission.
For 15 years, APRON has been there for restaurant workers facing unexpected hardships. Through the generosity of the community, APRON has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to over 1,300 restaurant employees from more than 180 restaurants.
The Ten Taste Experience is more than a night of incredible food and drink — it’s a chance to celebrate the people behind Louisville’s restaurant community and pay it forward to those who serve us every day.
What Guests Can Expect
• Happy Hour
• Beloved recipes from Chef Ellen Gill McCarty, each given a fresh and creative interpretation by participating chefs.
• Cocktail Pairings
• Passed Wine
• Live Auction
• Inspiring APRON Hero Stories
• An unforgettable evening of food, friends and giving
• A Taste to Take Home Parting Gift
Ten Taste Experience: Ten Tastes. One Night. One Powerful Purpose.
Bartenders:
Tom Wilburn-Watch Hill Proper
Michael Beckmann- Osteria Italian Seafood
Chefs:
Oscar Hernandez-Masterson’s Catering
Peng Looi-Brooklyn and The Butcher
Noam Bilitzer-Meesh Meesh, Mill Iron 4
Mike Bowe-Red Yeti
Henry Wesley-Osteria Italian Seafood
Brandy Shackelford-Allgeier-Captain’s Quarters
Dallas McGarity-Cipollini, The Fat Lamb
Joshua Moore-Volare Italian Ristorante
Dining with Ellen: A Tribute to Chef Ellen, The Gills & Science Hill Inn
Celebrating the recipes, memories and legacy of a very special chef.
October 11, 2026 | The Olmsted | 3701 Frankfort Avenue
Happy Hour: 5:30–6 p.m. | Ten Taste Experience: 6:15–9:00 p.m.
$165 per person | Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026tentasteexperience/event/202610tasteexperience/
or www.aproninc.org
Louisville, KY – APRON Inc., the nonprofit that Serves Those Who Serve You, invites Louisville to experience an unforgettable evening of food, cocktails and giving at the Ten Taste Experience, taking place October 11 at The Olmsted.
Celebrating 15 years of supporting restaurant workers when they need it most, APRON’s Ten Taste Experience brings together ten exceptional tastes, thoughtfully crafted food and drink, and the people who make Louisville’s dining scene so special — all in support of the restaurant community.
The evening begins with a celebratory happy hour before guests embark on a delicious tasting experience featuring ten memorable tastes, complemented by creative cocktails, wine and plenty of opportunities to raise a glass and pay it forward.
Hosted by Dawne Gee of WAVE 3 TV, the evening will also feature a live auction, raffle and inspiring stories from APRON “Heroes” whose lives have been touched by the organization’s mission.
For 15 years, APRON has been there for restaurant workers facing unexpected hardships. Through the generosity of the community, APRON has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to over 1,300 restaurant employees from more than 180 restaurants.
The Ten Taste Experience is more than a night of incredible food and drink — it’s a chance to celebrate the people behind Louisville’s restaurant community and pay it forward to those who serve us every day.
What Guests Can Expect
• Happy Hour
• Beloved recipes from Chef Ellen Gill McCarty, each given a fresh and creative interpretation by participating chefs.
• Cocktail Pairings
• Passed Wine
• Live Auction
• Inspiring APRON Hero Stories
• An unforgettable evening of food, friends and giving
• A Taste to Take Home Parting Gift
Ten Taste Experience: Ten Tastes. One Night. One Powerful Purpose.
Bartenders:
Tom Wilburn-Watch Hill Proper
Michael Beckmann- Osteria Italian Seafood
Chefs:
Oscar Hernandez-Masterson’s Catering
Peng Looi-Brooklyn and The Butcher
Noam Bilitzer-Meesh Meesh, Mill Iron 4
Mike Bowe-Red Yeti
Henry Wesley-Osteria Italian Seafood
Brandy Shackelford-Allgeier-Captain’s Quarters
Dallas McGarity-Cipollini, The Fat Lamb
Joshua Moore-Volare Italian Ristorante
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Where is it happening?
The Olmsted, 3701 Johnson Hall Dr, Masonic Home, KY 40041, United States, Indian Hills
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