Guest Chef Dinner Series: Chef Stephen Stryjewski
Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016
Time: 7PM
Location: Tujague's
Tujague’s, New Orleans’ second oldest dining institution, the birthplace of brunch and home to the oldest stand-up bar in America, is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, and to commemorate this historic milestone, the restaurant will be hosting several guest chef dinners featuring some of New Orleans top toques. The three-month series will launch on Thursday, June 2, 2016 with James Beard Award-winning Chef Stephen Stryjewski. Stryjewski is Chef/Partner of New Orleans’ award-winning restaurants Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Pêche Seafood Grill, and Calcasieu. Additional dinners will take place in July and August with dates and guest chefs to be announced.
For this one-night-only event, Stryjewski will collaborate with Tujague’s Executive Chef Marcus Woodham to create a five-course dinner with wine pairings. Priced at $125 per person (all inclusive) the evening will start with a champagne reception at 7PM and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Link Stryjewski Foundation.
First Course
Smoked Ahi Tuna Dip with Cracked Black Pepper Lavash
Hecht & Bannier Côtes de Provence Rosé
Second Course
Marinated Lamb Kabobs with Arugula, Oranges and Lamb Fat Roasted Cipollini Onion Vinaigrette
Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly Cru Beaujolais
Third Course
Charred Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Watermelon Pickles, Radish, Mint, Basil, Feta and Saba
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre
Fourth Course
Garlic Studded Roasted Pork Loin with Crushed Herbs and Salad of Young Mustard Greens with Bacon Vinaigrette
Larose Trintaudon Haut Medoc
Fifth Course
Blueberry Hand Pie with Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Grahams 10-yr Tawny Port
$125 per person (all inclusive)
Seating is limited and reservations are required by calling 504-525-8676.