Follow Jay Ducote’s roadtrip to the Beard House
On Monday, Jay Ducote started his trip from Baton Rouge to New York City to cook at the famed James Beard House. All week, he’s been sharing Facebook Live videos with followers of 225‘s Facebook page.
On Monday and Tuesday, he shared videos from on the road to the Smoky Mountains and from Alfie’s in Washington, D.C. He arrived in New York City today, and tomorrow he’ll broadcast as he prepares to cook at the James Beard House. Later in the week, he’ll go live as he explores the Big Apple and attends the James Beard Foundation’s Chefs & Champagne event.
Stay tuned on Facebook to see what he eats along the way, the places he sees and how he prepares for his big moment.
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Art Melt brings art (and food) to downtown this weekend
The 13th annual Art Melt returns to the Capitol Park Museum this weekend. On Friday, July 22, will be a preview party with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment 7-10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
On Saturday, July 23, the juried art exhibit will be free to the public. The museum gallery will open at 5 p.m. and an outdoor festival will include cultural and musical performances, an arts marketplace, a children’s section and food booths from local vendors.
Find out more about Art Melt here.
Former LSU quarterback’s mom to debut candy brand
Ruth Flynn, the mother of former LSU Tigers quarterback Matt Flynn, is debuting her own brand of candy. The white chocolate roasted pecan candy will be called Mama Roos, a name her grandchildren gave her.
With the help of the LSU AgCenter Food Incubator, Flynn has cooked up large batches of the candy and plans to sell it at Calvin’s Bocage Market.
Read the full story on Daily Report.
Tallulah to host Tin Roof beer dinner
Tallulah Crafted Food and Wine Bar is hosting a four-course dinner featuring food from Executive Chef Drue Vitter and Tin Roof beer pairings on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations are $45 plus tax per guest. For reservations, call 388-5710.
Check Tallulah’s Facebook for updates and more information.
Downtown French bistro closes
Le Cordon Rouge, the French bistro downtown that opened early this spring, has closed after only four months of operation.
Rhonda Crosswhite, the owner of the Third Street restaurant, says a dispute with the landlord over problems with the building forced her to closed down.
Read the full story on Daily Report.
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Galatoire’s hosting wine dinner tonight
Galatoire’s Bistro will host a wine dinner featuring Justin Vineyards and Winery, from Paso Robles, California tonight at 7 p.m.
Dinner guests will enjoy culinary creations by Executive Chef Kelley McCann paired with Justin wine. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 7 p.m., and dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. See the menu here.
Dinner is $100 per guest, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For more information and to make reservations, call 360-3410.