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Nothing brings locals together quite like delicious food, and the third annual Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Culinary Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 20, at The Cypress Columns in Gray will not disappoint.
Twenty of the best local restaurants are set to serve up their favorite dishes, offering samples to attendees. Guests will also get the opportunity to vote for their favorite dishes with the People’s Choice Award.
“It’s kind of a little challenge for everybody to put out their best dish,” Chef Randy Barrios, Flanagan’s corporate chef and director of operations and bayou chapter board member, said.
The night also includes live music from Jazmine, a cash bar and auctions. Chef Randy Cheramie of the Nicholls State University Chef John Folse Culinary Institute will be the emcee for the evening.
Three chefs will also take the stage for cooking demonstrations throughout the evening. Chef Kenni Bergeron of Zen Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar kicks things off, followed by presentations from Chef Nathan Richard, executive chef of Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails and Bombay Club, and Chef Duke LoCicero, owner and chef of Cafe Giovanni.
LoCicero hails from the Big Easy and is known for his memorable Italian cuisine, while Bergeron creates the out-of-the-box sushi options at the Houma-based Zen. Richard, a Thibodaux native, has honed his chops with some of the best in the business and will be cooking sauteed shrimp with a tangy barbecue sauce combined with waffle for a spin on the traditional chicken and waffles.
“Any time you can help out the community is great,” Richard said of his involvement. “It’s not just about cooking – it’s about giving your time and giving back.”
The event’s VIP tables have already sold out, Barrios said, but general admission tickets are still available for $25. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35.
Guests will be treated to some of the best food at the Third-Annual Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Culinary Showcase, which will take place on Aug. 20 at The Cypress Columns in Gray. The event will feature 20 of the best local restaurants, which will serve up their favorite dishes.
