Breaux Act Newsflash - BTNEP to Host Wine Dinner -RSVP by FRIDAY October 16th
RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED!!The RSVP date for "A Taste of the Estuary" has been extended to FRIDAY -
October 16th. We thought we would give you a peak at the menu below as
you RSVP. Following the menu is the original invitation. We are looking
forward to seeing you all at the event. Please remember RSVP is REQUIRED
as this is a sit down dinner event. Once you RSVP your tickets will be
sent to you.
Hors d'oeuvres:
Trio of oyster shooters
Grilled Shrimp Topped w/ Mango-Avocado Salsa
Wild Mushroom, Leek and Fontina Cheese Quiche
Venison, Apricot and Pecan Sausage
Soup:
Sweet Potato and Chipotle Bisque Garnished w/ Rabbit in Escabeche and
Queso Fresco
Entree:
Cornmeal-Crusted Red Snapper set on Zucchini, Tomatoes and Cannelini Beans
w/ Saffron-Corn Coulis and Topped w/ Crab and Pomegranate Salsa
Dessert:
Persimmon and Pecan Cake w/ Olive Oil Infused Gelato and Praline
Liqueur-Infused Toffee Chips
We are writing to cordially invite you to participate in the
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program's "A Taste of the Estuary"
event. Enjoy an evening of food, music, and friends. At this event,
BTNEP will honor major donors who have contributed to the
Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation. Additionally, we will be
highlighting our new cookbook "Louisiana Estuary Cuisine."
Event information is a follows:
Date:
Friday, October 30, 2009
Time:
6:30 PM until 9:00 PM
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Mixer with entertainment by Lost Bayou Ramblers
7:00 PM Dinner will be served
Location:
Nicholls State University; Cotillion Ballroom
Student Union
Thibodaux, LA
Cost:
$50 per ticket includes meal, wine, music and dancing
Throughout the evening you will hear Cajun music by the Lost Bayou
Ramblers and get to meet the author and Executive Chef Brandon LeBlanc,
photographer Lane Lefort, and graphic design artist Marian Brister
Martinez who all contributed to the new cookbook. Additionally, members
of our legislative delegation both on the national and state level will be
invited to join us.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Sandra at Sandra@BTNEP.org or
call 1.800.259.0869 or 985.447.0868 by Friday, October 16, 2009. Checks
should be made to the BTEF in advance and sent to the address below. Once
we have received the check, your ticket(s) will be mailed to you.
We hope you will join us in celebrating the 20-year success of the
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Warm regards,
Kerry St. Pé, Director
Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Program
Dr. Earl J. Melancon, Jr., President
Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation