Famed local chef Nina Compton will be hosting a one-night-only prix fixe dinner in order to raise funds for people negatively affected by Hurricane Ida in Southeastern Louisiana's bayou parishes.
The dinner will take place at Bywater American Bistro,
located at 2900 Chartres St., and will be from 5:30-9 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 22. The dinner is $65 per person (not including tax and gratuity) and
will feature a delicious three course menu showcasing local Louisiana
ingredients.
First Course
Served Family Style
Boiled Shrimp with
Vietnamese dipping sauce
Cornbread with cane syrup and smoked onion butter
Little gems with shallots
and buttermilk dressing
Tuna Ham with avocado and
croutons
Oyster Pan Stew
Second Course
Served Family Style
Redfish Courtbouillon with
Jasmine Rice
Smothered Greens
Third Course
Choose One
Banana Bread Pudding
Chocolate Ganache with Rum
Caramel and Coconut Sorbet
Tete de Moine Tart with
Petite Salad
*Menu is subject to change based on availability of ingredients
All proceeds raised from the dinner will directly the Bayou Fund, which has been organized by Chef Melissa Martin of Mosquito Supper Club and Jonathan Foret of Helio Foundation
"Ida's devastation on the bayou is like nothing we've ever seen," Compton said. "People think that once the power comes on, the problems are solved, but that's only the beginning. The supply chain is very much broken; supermarket shelves are still bare; and the sportsmen and fishermen that give us those delicious oysters, shrimp, and seafood we all love, are in dire straits. This dinner is to celebrate the bounty of the bayou, shine a spotlight on Southeastern Louisiana, and raise funds to help those communities in desperate need."
Seating is limited, so reservations are encouraged. To make
a reservation, visit bywateramericanbistro.com or call 504-605-3827.
