So, what’s happening in New Orleans during these last days of July of 2012?
There’s the tour of the Mediterranean movies, movies, musicals, bowling and so much more..
Here’s the latest from Frank Stansbury of Lafete News. Contact him at LaFete11@att.net7-30-12
TOUR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Pack your culinary suitcase… Vega Tapas Café embarks on its annual “Tour of the Mediterranean,” an epicurean excursion of exotic tastes and flavors from around the Great Inland Sea! Chef/owner Glen Hogh announced his yearly progressive tour of tasting menus kick off July 9 with Morocco as the first dining destination. “It is always the highlight of our summer promotional program,” said Chef Hogh. The special tour tasting menus, which cost $27 per person plus tax and gratuity, consist of 5-8 small plate courses crafted around the classic flavors of each country. “Tour Travelers” also have the option of pairing regional wines (when available) with each tasting for an additional $15 per person.
In addition, “touristas” will receive a “Tour of the Mediterranean Passport” stamped with each menu they partake in the tour. After the final port of call on the eight-week culinary excursion, diners with three stamps are treated to a complimentary bottle of wine on their next visit anytime during the month of September. Vega Tapas Café’s wine selection is stocked with unique bottles from around the world fitting for the “Tour” including wines from Morocco, Turkey, and Greece, as well as selections from more well known wine producing regions in Italy, France, & Spain.
“Tour of the Mediterranean” dates include:
July 30- Turkey
August 6- Greece
August 13- Italy
August 20- France
August 27- Spain
The city’s first true tapas eatery, Vega Tapas Café is located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie and is open for dinner Monday through Saturday at 5:30pm. In addition, Vega Tapas Café offers full-service catering for business luncheons, celebratory occasions and private functions.
Visit www.vegatapascafe for more information.
7-30-12
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS’
SALUTE TO PETS
July 30th -Every President had a pet in the White House and Ronald Regan was no exception as we learn in
BEDTIME FOR BONZO
DINNER & A MOVIE SPECIAL
$15 PER PERSON INCLUDES: Panini of your choice; cup of soup or house salad; piccolo gelato or sorbetto ; doppio espresso
La Divina Cafe E Gelateri
621 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
| 7-30-12MUSICAL RETURNS FOR TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ENGAGEMENT
Waiting Around (the Restaurant Musical), the show that depicts life in the service industry, returns to celebrate its ten-year anniversary on July 23 atThe Allways Lounge and Theatre. The show will run on Mondays at 8 pm, through August 27. “Waiting Around” was first seen at Le Chat Noir, where it premiered in 2002. It played off-Broadway at the productions in Delaware, and was presented last summer at Allways, as well as in Lockport, at the Bayou Playhouse. Composer and Musical Director Harry Mayronne is presenting the show along with original cast member Chris Wecklein, who returns as a performer. Other returning cast members include Tracey E. Collins, Jason Kirkpatrick, and Darcy Malone. Book and lyrics are by Ricky Graham. Direction and choreography are by Amanda Zirkenbach. Lighting by Su Gonczy. Costumes by Cecile Casey Covert. Set design by James Jennings. Presented by Music Makers, LLC. What: Waiting Around–the Restaurant Musical When: Mondays, July 23 through August 27 Time: 8:00 pm Where: Allways Lounge and Theatre 2240 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans 504/218-5778 Tickets: $20 (Available online at show’s website) Limited $15 rush tickets at box office 30 minutes prior to performance. Show Website: www.WaitingAroundTheMusical.com
7-30-12 8:00pm until 1:00am. More Jazz returns to Bourbon Street Monday July 2, 2012, 8pm to 1 am “Jazz Night at the Funky Pirate” featuring the Leroy Jones Quintet Funky Pirate Bourbon, 727 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 No cover ~ complimentary BBQ Chicken and Red Beans and Rice at 11 pm New Orleans’ Bourbon Street is returning to its original music one club at a time as rhythms of authentic New Orleans jazz float through the summer air. Funky Pirate’s effort will combine two sorely missed features: jazz on Bourbon Street and Monday nights at Donna’s. All jazz fans, local and visiting, surely remember Donna’s Bar & Grill on N. Rampart Street as the place to be on Mondays to enjoy some real New Orleans jazz and Chef Charlie’s BBQ chicken with red beans and rice. Now this tradition will return to town albeit in a new location! Charlie Simms of Donna’s will be hosting the opening Monday, July 2, and serving his world famous chicken and red beans during the 11 pm break. Music provided by the Leroy Jones Quintet will be going on from 8 pm until 1 am. Monday July 2, 2012, 8 pm to 1 am “Jazz Night at the Funky Pirate” featuring the Leroy Jones Quintet Funky Pirate Bourbon, 727 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 No cover ~ complimentary BBQ Chicken and Red Beans and Rice at 11 pm July schedule of “Jazz Night at the Funky Pirate” featuring the Leroy Jones Quintet Monday July 30, 2012, 8 pm to 1 am |
| 7-30-12Through Monday, September 3 – Free Bowling!
Beat the heat! Sign your kids up for 2 free games of bowling a day all Summer long! How does it work? Register the kids, via email, and receive weekly coupons for two free games per child per day, every day!!
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3pm Frank Stansbury With Host Eric Asher
8-3-12 New Orleans Museum of Art One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park PO Box 19123 | New Orleans | LA | 70179-0123 The New Orleans Museum of Art has announced a change in plans because of an overwhelming response to the ?Art You Can Eat? cooking demonstrations with chef Leah Chase. The demonstrations for the days she will appear ? July 13, August 3, 10 and 24 ? will be moved from Café NOMA to the museum?s auditorium to accommodate the crowd. Chefs from the restaurants in the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, which operates Cafe NOMA, are appearing on Friday nights during the museum?s popular end-of-the-week special events. The cooking clases are in her honor, as ?Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III,? twenty dinner plate-sized oil paintings capturing the effort behind Dooky Chase?s seven decades of success, are on display. The classes are free with admission to the museum, but participants must register in advance. Please RSVP August 3 MICHAEL GOTTLIEB, Executive Chef Red Fish Grill with LEAH CHASE Zecrets Zherbs The Art of Roux Making and other Gumbo tales August 10 HALEY BITTERMANN, EXECUTIVE CHEF Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group with LEAH CHASE The Soul of New Orleans Modern twists on New Orleans classics and other family-friendly comfort foods August 17 THOMAS REGISTER, Beverage Specialist Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group Muddling and Mixing; The art of the cocktail Enhance cocktails with infusions and garden fresh fruits and vegetables August 24 STEVEN MARSELLA, Executive Chef Heritage Grill Take a Walk on the Lite Side? Creole Classics undergo an extreme makeover?Will you miss the butter? ART YOU CAN EAT cooking demonstrations New Orleans Museum of Art City Park
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