Baltimore-Eastern Shore born Chef selected to attend as a celebrity chef at the prestigious annual VIP KENTUCKY DERBY party, Taste of Derby - Chef Nancy Longo of PIERPOINT RESTAURANT in BALTIMORE's FELLS POINT has been chosen to Represent Baltimore and the PIMLICO RACETRACK-home of the one of the jewels of the TRIPLE CROWN, The PREAKNESS at " Taste of Derby". The annual TASTE OF DERBY event is Louisville’s favorite tasting event with over 50 celebrated local restaurants, bourbon distilleries and beverage companies.

Chef Nancy gave CITYPEEK a backstage pass to join, we were so flattered!

" I am very excited to have this honor and "promise to represent Baltimore and our famous Preakness well." Anyone who may be attending the Kentucky Derby may want to purchase tickets to the event go to www.tasteofderby.com and check out the events being offered. "And if you're there please stop by and say hello," chimes Chef Nancy. Congratualtions, Chef!

BUY TASTE of DERBY TICKETS at http://tickets.churchilldowns.com/kentucky-oaks-derby/2010/taste-of-derb...