Event

New Orleans in Oakland

Hurricane Katrina may have occurred a year ago, but the challenges for the local restaurant community continue.

Following a volunteer stint in New Orleans, Chef Peter Jackson (Aqua Terra Convivium Member) was so moved by the obstacles that restaurateurs in New Orleans are facing, he is volunteering to spearheaded this fundraising effort.

So save the date, Saturday, September 9, 7 p.m., for a New Orleans-style dinner to raise funds for the Crescent City Restaurant Rebirth Project to help the city's restaurants through this period.

The Menu

A lagniappe

Leah Chase's Okra Gumbo with Crab

Louisiana White Shrimp Remoulade with Heirloom Tomatoes and Southern Style Pickles

Smoked Berkshire Pork Loin Stuffed with Rosa Bianca Eggplant;
Fresh Shelled Black eye Peas and Bourbon Black Truffle Jus

Mesclun Salad with Sugar Cane Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Glazed Pecans and Point Reyes
Bleu Cheese

Valencia Orange Napoleon with Strawberry Sauce

BYOB (wine and beer suggestions available)
$70 per person