[Courtesy of Food Fight New Orleans' Facebook]

Competitors Announced for this Year's Food Fight New Orleans

06:00 March 12, 2025
By: Brandie Goff

Catch A Bite At The Fight

New Orleans Food Fight will return to the Carousel Lawn at Lafreniere Park on Thursday, March 27, and this year's competitors have been announced.

The forth annual Food Fight will be an exclusive showdown amongst restaurants and bartenders to see who can create the best New Orleans dishes and cocktails. The Food Fight serves as a culinary celebration all in support of the PLEASE Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing mentorship, leadership training, and scholarships for at-risk teens attending college-preparatory high schools in the New Orleans area.

This year's restaurant competitors will include Addis NOLA, Boswell's Jamaican Cuisine, Desi Vegas Steakhouse, Nori Guys, and many more. This year's spirit sponsors include Blue Whale Gin, Ketel One, Casamigos, Hard Hide Whiskey, and more. Everyone is invited to indulge in an unlimited amount of culinary dishes and cocktail pairings.

More Info

The festival will be held at the Carousel Lawn at Lafreniere Park on 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie and will be one day only, taking place on Thursday, March 27 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. General admission tickets are $95, while VIP tickets are $145. First tasting tickets are $115 and allow guests to access the grounds an hour ahead of the crowds. All tickets can be purchased through the festival's website.

[Courtesy of Food Fight New Orleans' Facebook]

About PLEASE Foundation

For years, the PLEASE Foundation has equipped students with all the tools necessary to attend and succeed in college preparatory high schools, with the ultimate goal of college acceptance and reaching their greatest potential. The nonprofit organization has assisted in achieving a 100% college acceptance for their 2014-2021 high school graduates, 11 college graduates, 50 high school graduates, 36 currently enrolled college students, two students serving in the military, and 19 students attending college preparatory schools.

The New Orleans Food Fight has given back to the community since its founding in 2021. It is a mission that provides quality initiatives in the areas of school education, leadership training, and scholarship coaching for under-privileged kids.

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