A TASTE OF NOLA

Join the culinary team of NOLA Avalon Park as they partner with Avalon General Store to present A Taste of NOLA Wine Dinner Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 pm.

Five courses, each one expertly paired with a wine selected by Sommelier Taylor Cope of Paramount Beverage Distributors. Between courses, Taylor will discuss the wines and the methodology he used to select them. Featured wines will be available for purchase by the bottle at Avalon General after the event.

Kevin Brune, Chef Owner of NOLA Avalon Park, will share anecdotal stories about his beloved New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he grew up.

Gathering Kitchen in The Marketplace at Avalon Park

$89.99 per person plus tax

THE MENU

AMUSE BOUCHE – Gazpacheaux

Chef Kevin’s Cajun twist on the Spanish favorite. Fire roasted tomatoes and trinity vegetables blended, seasoned and served chilled.

Domaine Laurier Brut

STARTER COURSE – Aracini Jam

Chef Juan Sanchez’s take on traditional Jambalaya. Seasoned rice balls with andouille sausage, chicken, trinity vegetables and a gooey cheese center, served with house-made garlic herb aioli.

Omen Pinot Noir 

SALAD COURSE – Deconstructed Muffuletta Salad

All the components of the classic New Orleans original sandwich come together in a lighter presentation: Genoa salami, pepperoni, mortadella, provolone cheese, marinated olive tapenade and croutons made from the muffuletta bread beautifully presented on a bed of Sweet Butter Leaf lettuce.

Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc 

SEAFOOD COURSE – BBQ Gulf Shrimp & Grits

Pan Fried cheese grit cake with Tasso gravy and shaved Brussels sprouts.

Willowbrook Chardonnay 

MAIN COURSE – Boneless Beef Short Rib

Cabernet braised short rib on garlic mashed potato with rainbow carrots & candied pecans.

Hamilton Branch Cabernet Sauvignon 

DESSERT COURSE – Traditional Bread Pudding

Decordi Sangue Di Giuda

Purchase Tickets Here:  https://tinyurl.com/TasteofNOLA