Thursday, May 31, 7:00 pm
Members $150, General Public $200

Lauded New Orleans restaurateur Dickie Brennan comes from restaurant royalty—the Brennan family owns the beloved Crescent City institutions Commander’s Palace and Mr. B’s Bistro. With his own ventures, Brennan has continued the tradition of celebrating the spirit and soul of the city with Creole, Cajun, and other classic Big Easy flavors.

Hors d'Oeuvre

Foie Gras and Fried Quail Egg on Toasted Brioche with Aged Sherry Vinegar

Seared Mississippi Rabbit Tenderloin with Petite Southern Comfort and Honey–Glazed Cornbread Muffins and Smothered Greens

Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell with Champagne Mignonette and Cajun Caviar

Flash-Fried Homemade Bacon-Wrapped Wild Louisiana White Shrimp Filled with Jalapeño and Manchego and Tossed with Satsuma–Lemon Gastrique

Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve NV

Dinner

Crawfish Pain Perdu with Savory Cayenne Custard, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Tails, Fontina Cheese, and Shaved Alba Truffles
Champagne Perrier Jouët Blason Rosé NV

Creole Tomato Salad with Creole Mustard–Sugarcane Vinaigrette, Watercress, Shaved Onions, and Softshell Crab
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2005

Redfish on the Half Shell with Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Meat and Lemon Buerre Blanc, Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Red Onion, and Frisée Salad
Olivier Leflaive Les Sétilles Bourgogne Blanc 2005

Barbecued Filet Mignon with Andouille–White Cheddar Stone-Ground Grits and Louisiana Brown Shrimp in a New Orleans–Style Abita Beer Barbecue Sauce
Terlato Family Vineyards Syrah 2004

Ponchatoula Strawberry Gâteau with Creole Cream Cheese Gelato
Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Icewine 2005