Women Who Whiskey: A Day at the Races!

Yesterday was the 2013 Belmont Stakes--New York's premier horse race, and the third race in the Triple Crown (following the Kentucky Derby and the Maryland Preakness). 

So bedecked in our pretty dresses and hats we packed a picnic, got on the train, and trekked out to Queens, to see some horses! 

The whole day--made better by the whiskey we snuck in (in true wWw fashion!) was a fantastic success! 

Several of us bet--and won!--on horses, and even when we lost we managed to have fun. 

Phil, our token Gentleman who Gins.

We even managed to sneak in a birthday surprise for Andrea! 

Who really was surprised! 

The winning ticket! 

Our dapper gentleman friends made an appearance as well. 

What had threatened to be a grey rainy day ended up a splendid sunny day! 

And finally, at the end of the night, it was time to put the hats to bed. 

Hope to see you there next year! 

Save the Date! Women Who Whiskey: Belmont Stakes

Saturday June 8th is The Belmont Stakes, New York's very own version of the Kentucky Derby! 

And what better event than a horse race for a Women Who Whiskey event? 

We can lounge around in the grass, in giant hats and seersucker suits, (secretly) sipping on Mint Juleps or Belmont Breezes! Here's a little history of the (several) official drinks of the Belmont Stakes.

We can bring a picnic and beverages (in theory no booze is allowed, but if you disguise it in non-booze bottles no one checks) and set up in the open seating area. I'm going to try to get there early, probably around 11, to reserve a large area, but feel free to come later and meet up. I usually stay until 4 or 5pm, but there are trains all the time if you want to leave earlier.

The admission is $10 but you get discount with your train ticket, and the LIRR Belmont Stakes Special is $14 round trip so besides food and booze, the whole event is less than $25. 

Directions

Ticket Information

Train Schedules

Please RSVP if you're interested in joining us, so that I can keep track of who I'm organizing with for food and drinks, and so that I figure out who's taking the train as a group.

Call or text with any questions or RSVP changes. 

617.599.0660

Hope to see you there!