Guest Chef Dinner Series: Chef John Besh


Date: Thursday, August 25, 2016

Time: 7PM


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In celebration of Tujague’s 160th Anniversary, the French Quarter dining institution will host a one-night-only dinner prepared by renowned Chef John Besh.  On Thursday, August 25, 2016, guests can enjoy a five course meal with wine pairings to benefit the John Besh Foundation.

According to Tujague’s owner Mark Latter, “As we wrap up our anniversary dinner series, we are thrilled to have Chef John Besh commemorate this milestone with us.  He’s an icon in New Orleans, and we can’t wait to welcome him to the Tujague’s kitchen.”

Priced at $115 per person (all-inclusive) the evening will start at 7PM with a champagne reception.  In addition to what is certain to be a memorable culinary experience, guests will also be able to purchase signed/personalized cookbooks from Besh, as well as signed Tujague’s cookbooks from culinary historian and author Poppy Tooker, who will be onsite for the festivities.

Seating is limited and reservations are suggested by calling 504-525-8676. Tujague’s is located at 823 Decatur Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

CONTEST

Share a selfie or post a pic of your food /drink at Tujague’s on social media with #tujages160, and you’ll be entered to win two seats to this dinner!

First Course

Fried Eggs, Caviar and Green Garlic

Château de Montfort, Crémant de Loire

Second Course

Daube Glace with Foie Gras, Horseradish and Gribiche

Paul Buisse, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine

Third Course

Blue Crab Bisque with Cognac Cream and Tapioca

Billaud-Simon, Petit Chablis

Fourth Course

Duck Jambalaya with Fig Jus and Pickled Mustard Greens

Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey, La Framboisière

Fifth Course

Banana Bread Pudding

Blandy’s Five-Year Malmsey Madeira

$115 per person (all-inclusive)

Seating is limited and reservations are suggested by calling 504-525-8676. Tujague’s is located at 823 Decatur Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter.