<b>What can (Hot) Brown do for you?</b>
We've always thought of the Hot Brown as a work of art intended more for the taste buds than the eyes. Nevertheless, the folks at the <b>Brown Hotel</b>, where Louisville's signature dish was invented back in the 1920s, have come up with an art contest for works that feature an image of the classic Mornay-smothered open-face turkey sandwich with bacon.
The contest is limited to "two-dimensional media" such as photography, painting, drawing and collage, which appears to rule out Hot Brown sculptures or Japanese body art.
All qualifying entries will be displayed in The Gallery at the Brown on the hotel's first floor. The winner will be permitted to showcase and sell his original art at the gallery.
For information, contact Gallery at The Brown manager Christian Trabue at the hotel, 583-1234. Entries must be received by Aug. 1, and the display opens with a wine and cheese reception on Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m.