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Tasty Bites of the South Competition – A Culinary Adventure
October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$102 – $177
Original date of 9/10/24 changed to 10/8/24 due to storm. A Message from NACE New Orleans: Due to the impending tropical weather impacting our area, we have been forced to reschedule Tasty Bites of the South to Tuesday, October 8. The event will still take place at Messina’s at the Terminal.
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Existing tickets will be honored for the new date, however if you are unable to attend on October 8, we will be honoring refund requests thru 9/20/2024.
We hope you stay safe and look forward to seeing you at Tasty Bites of the South on the new date, Oct 8, 2024!
-The NACE New Orleans Board of Directors
Restaurants, caterers and bakeries from across the area will gather at Messina’s at the Terminal on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to vie for the titles of Best Tasty Bite, Best Dessert and Best Presentation.
In addition to local celebrity judges, guests will cast their vote for their favorites in the People’s Choice competition!
Tickets include tasty bites from participating restaurants, an open bar, and LIVE entertainment by DAT BAND.
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Link Stryjewski Foundation whose mission is to nourish, educate, and empower the youth of New Orleans. Founded by Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, the organization supports community partners working directly with at-risk youth, such as the Youth Empowerment Project, Son of a Saint, and Clover New Orleans. Learn more at linkstryjewski.org
This event is 21+
VIP Entry at 5:30pm
General Admission at 6:30pm
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Competitors*
12 Seasons Catering | Chef James Tolento
Bacchanal Catering | Chef Tony Henderson and Chef Racquel Anderson
Black Pearl Catering Co. | Chef Walker Geoffray
Calcasieu Catering and Events by Link Restaurant Group
Clesi’s Catering | Chef Tim Walbert
Crawbabies LLC | Chef Bunny Young
Elysian Events Catering | Chef Brandon Blackwell
House of Blues New Orleans Foundation Room | Chef James Tolin
J Lewis Ice Carvings | Chef Jason Lewis
Board of Trade | Chef Laura Collins
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot | Executive Chef Samuel Peery and Pastry Chef Lanna Talley
Messina’s Catering | Chef Mark Daniels + Chef Daryl Coleman
Nolavore Catering | Chef Anne Lloyd
Pigéon Catering & Events | Chef Geoffrey Rhode
Poppa C’s Catering & Fine Smoked Meats | Chef Clarence Robinson
St. James Cheese Company | Richard + Danielle Sutton
Shaya | Chef Fariz Choumali
The Batterina | Pastry Chef JoAnna Dorsey
The Cake Artistry | Pastry Chef Theresa Johnson
The Chicory | Chef Jayce Poree
The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering | Chef Raymond Signal
The Windsor Court | Chef Vlad Kogan
Toulouse Gourmet Catering | Chef Michael Reynolds
Vyoone’s | Chef Clarence Toney III
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