I've been hearing about this event for a few weeks now and knew I had to attend. For $25 you can try over 60 local restaurants and anyone who knows me knows I live for trying new restaurants. There was also a seafood cook off and as much as I love watching cooking programs on television, watching them live is so much more enjoyable, so I was in for this event in the blink of an eye.
So we arrived right before the doors were about to open and park (complimentary all around the convention center). What I noticed immediately was how many people were there standing in line. No less than 1000 guests on a big Tuesday night. Once the doors opened the line did move pretty fast. When we entered there was a table set up where they were giving away bags, hats, measuring spoons for your rice pot cher, fans and of course Tabasco products. I've noticed when someone is giving away free stuff there's a sort of mob mentality, fend for yourself, push a grandma out of the way to get some of the swag. It's crazy and me no likey. Once we escaped without getting trampled by the angry mob we got to business sampling food.
Everything we tried was delish but here are some of my favorites-
Charley G's Smoked Duck and Andouille Gumbo (OMG! The. Best!)
Cafe Habana City Roast Pork, shredded beef, sweet plantains
Dean-O's Assorted specialty "mini" Pizzas (Rajun Cajun)
Blu Basil Wine & Grill Avocado Pork Potstickers
Lagneaux's Shrimp Pasta
Reve Coffee Roasters Lemon Zucchini Bread
La Pizzeria Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Sophi P Cakes Cupcakes in a cup
Graton Eatery Jumbo Soft Shell Crab Salad (I died)
I will definitely make this a yearly tradition! See you next year! read more