Jan 5: Dinner at Degas

December 1, 2014 by admin

The Feast of the Epiphany, January 5 at Cafe Degas features food from the Faubourg St. John community garden as well as locally sourced food that adheres to the Slow Food mission.

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Fritz Esker of the Mid-City Messenger attended December’s FSJNA meeting and reported the following info learned there:

Cafe Degas will host the Feast of the Epiphany Dinner on January 5th to benefit the Faubourg St. John Community Garden.

The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $100 per person. Each dish will feature one ingredient from the Ark of Taste, a program created by the Slow Food Foundation to preserve indigenous foods from around the world.

The five-course meal will be prepared by chef Laurent Rochereux of Cafe Degas and Joseph Turley featuring local ingredients, including some grown in the Faubourg St. John Community Garden, located at the corner of North Dupre and St. Philip.

What you can expect:
Specialty Ark ot Taste* cocktail

Louisiana Mirliton* crab soup

FSJ Garden Fresh Salad with a Louisiana Satsuma* vinaigrette

BBQ Gulf Shrimp* & Grits

Boeuf Bourguignon, made with Pineywoods Cattle* beef

Galette du Rois with Creole Cream Cheese* and Louisiana Strawberry* preserves

Limoncello made with Meyers Lemons*

Diners will have their choice of red or white wine with the dinner.

The Slow Food Ark of Taste* is an international list of heritage foods that are at risk of extinction. 

The garden is owned by Parkway Partners, a non-profit dedicated to establishing community gardens. Slow Food New Orleans, an organization whose goal is to provide healthy, environmentally friendly food for all, handles daily operations.

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Breakfast at Degas House

December 5, 2012 by admin

DINING WITH DEGAS, CREOLE CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

Ring in the holidays with Creole Breakfast in the formal setting of the decorated Degas House parlors. Dine alongside our 13′ tree, as you enjoy the aroma of freshly cut pine boughs while relaxing with Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. Indulge in Creole Omelets, French Waffles with fresh fruit or decadent French Toast. $25 per person, Reservations required.

NOW celebrating 140 years since the 1872 Christmas when Degas was at home with his family, in New Orleans. Experience Christmas At Home in the historic setting of the Degas House, where Impressionism began for Edgar Degas.

The Degas House Historic Home, Courtyard, and Inn
2306 Esplanade Avenue | New Orleans | 504-821-5009

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1st District Fundraiser Draws Capacity Crowd

August 21, 2012 by admin

It was a full house for the August 21, 2012 fundraiser at Cafe Degas for the benefit of the New Orleans Police Department’s 1st District

Through the generosity of Glazer’s, the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association and Cafe Degas, thousands were raised to help the 1st District obtain much-needed supplies.

Click on any photo for the full view.

Click on any photo for the full view.

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Degas House Celebrates

July 18, 2012 by admin

Edgar Degas’ Birthday Celebration | Wednesday, July 18, 2012 | The Degas House

2306 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, La.
504-821-5009

Happy Hour Entry | 5pm-6pm | $10

Includes one drink ticket for:
An Absinthe Cocktail
A French Vodka Cocktail
A St. Germain Sparkling Cocktail
A Lillet Cocktail
6pm – 10pm
$15 – Includes 2 drink tickets for above items

Music performed French Parlor style
by
Les Ensembles Jazz et Classique
6-9pm

Dress: Casual
Foundation Bar will be available
The Courtyard will be open and available for all of Edgar’s guests
Degas House
2306 Esplanade
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 18, 2012
5:00PM-10:00PM

Contact for more information:

Andrea Zlotowitz | 504-821-5009 | [email protected]

Frank Stansbury | 504-450-1955 | [email protected]

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