Summer Wine Festival

"Everything French"

hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Chapter


Saturday, June 26, 2010

 

Level 3 in The Shops at Canal Place, located at the foot of Canal Street along the Mississippi River, was transformed into a French Market showcasing; on site-cooking, vendor displays of sweet delicacies, beers, wines, spirits, and a silent auction.  

  This was the scene for the Eleventh Annual Summer Wine Festival, "Everything French."

 

Tastings

 

Aramark Convention Center

Pascal Beaute, Executive Chef

Quinoa Jambalaya

 Prepared at the table

 

Creole Delicacies, Chef Saundra  Green

Pralines at the table

 

Aurora Catering, Chef Emile Stieffel

Les pates de poulet de herbed

Herbal Chicken Pasta

at the table

 

Creole Cuisine

Shrimp Ya Ya Pasta

 

Degas House

Signature French Waffles

with Fruit prepared at the table

 

 

Aprons by the students of International School of LouisianaFlaming Torch Restaurant

 Moroccan Shrimp Cous Cous

 

Galatoire's

Escargot in Garlic Hersaint Sauce

prepared at the table

 

John Besh's American Sector

Gino Capriotti

Chicken and Dumplings

 

La Boulangerie

Assorted  European Bread

 

La Cote Brasserie, Chef Chuck Subra

Shrimp & Mirliton Remoulade with Sweet Potato Crisp

 

Leidenheimer Breads

French Bread

 

Jean Lac of Maurice's Pastries and FriendMike's On The Avenue

Redfish Pate

 

Maurice French Pastries

 Jean-Luc's, Signature Pastries
 

 Montrel's Bistro

French Creole Etouffee

 

Muriel's

Signature,  Goat Cheese Crepes

 

Oceana

Signature Crab Cakes with Crawfish Sauce

 

Royal Palm Restaurant

Grits and Grillades

Prepared  at the table

 

 Whole Foods

Assortment of French Cheese, Bread and Crackers

 

Bacardi USA

French Mojitos

 

Community Coffee

French Roast

 

Dorignacs / Select Brands

St Hilaire French Sparkling

 

 

Herbsaint Absinthe

The Absinthe Frappe

Or

Sugar and the Absinthe Ritual

Featuring The Absinthe Museum

 

 

Majestic Wines

French Maid Pinot Noir

French Maid Sauvignon Blanc

Chayteau LaBaronne Blanc

 

Moet Chandon

Chateau Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

 

Perrier Water

 

Pirates BloodRed Ale

Big Easy Brewing Co.

 

 

Republic Beverage Company

French Liqueur Tasting

Alize

Benedictine

Cointreau

Cointreau Noir

Grand Marnier

Grey Goose Flavors

Lilette

Martell Cognac

Remy Martin Cognac

 
 St Germain Liqueur
 The St Germain Sparkling Cocktail

Southern Eagle

La 31

 

Armand St. MartinSurreal Vodka

Featuring Surreal Red Berry Crème Vodka

The essence of homegrown strawberries and raspberries from the Provencal region of France, coupled with a light crème undertone

 

 

We were entertained by local singer/artist Armand St. Martin, informal modeling by The Shops at Canal Place, along with a Jeanne d'Arc medeval parade with drums, costumes and candles.

 

 

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