History of the KY Hot Brown
This is the hotel My Mom and I stay at when we go to the Louisville Dog show. It is always held in March.
http://www.brownhotel.com/hotelinfo.php3
The Hot Brown Was Born
With so much to boast award-winning dining, breathtaking turn-of-the-century architecture, and attentive, caring service some may wonder, “Why the Hot Brown?” The following tale of service may help explain why we are so proud of this “little tradition”.
In 1923, The Brown Hotel drew over 1200 guests each evening for its dinner dance. In the “wee” hours of the morning, the guests would grow tired of dancing and retire to the restaurant for a bite to eat. Guests were growing rapidly tired of the traditional ham and eggs, so Chef Fred Schmidt set out to create something new to tempt his guests’ palates. Thus, the Hot Brown was born, an open-face turkey sandwich with bacon, pimento, and a delicate mornay sauce. Who could have guessed that this chef’s dedication to service would start such an enduring and well-loved Louisville traditionthe Hot Brown.
