This year I tried a new restaurant on Derby weekend and it was fantastic. Proof On Main is part of the 21c Museum Hotel that opened in 2006. It is truly hard to believe you are in Kentucky when you dine here. The art on the walls and the vibe in the bar give a very big city sophisticated feel to this Louisville establishment. The menu on the other hand delivers a unique and very local experience. Housemade sodas like lavender lemonade and local farm vegetable choices such as buckwheat pancakes and corn risotto deliver a refreshing Louisville experience. Whether for a drink in the hopping bar or a bison burger in the restaurant Proof On Main is now a permanent stop on my annual pilgrimage to Churchill Downs.