NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Adding to its lineup of spirited summer celebrations, Arnaud’s will pay tribute to Divas through the Decades with a specially-themed drag brunch, Saturday, Sept. 2, with seatings at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy a four-course, prix fixe menu, with a selection of cocktails. The spirited affair will be further accentuated with performances by some of New Orleans famed drag queens.
The special drag brunch menu will feature items created by Chef Tommy DiGiovanni and Pastry Chef Megan Sewell, including:
First Course (choice of)
SHRIMP ARNAUD
Gulf shrimp marinated in our famous tangy Creole Remoulade Sauce or
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD
Avocado, heart of palm, radish, crispy shallots, and Dijon vinaigrette
Second Course
CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Third Course (choice of)
CRABCAKES
Jumbo lump Louisiana crabmeat served with white remoulade and celeriac salad or
QUICHE FLORENTINE
Spinach, herbs, and gruyère cheese served with matchstick fries
or
ROASTED CHICKEN
Artichoke, mushrooms, capers, basil, garlic, and lemon butter sauce
Fourth Couse (choice of)
PASSION FRUIT MERINGUE TART
Rum-soaked sponge cake, passion fruit curd, meringue, and toasted coconut anglaise
or
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE
Flourless chocolate cake, dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse and raspberry purée
Guests can enjoy the prix fixe brunch menu for $55 per person (plus tax and gratuity). An optional bottomless mimosa package is available for an additional $30. Reservations are required. To make reservations, call (504) 523-5433 or email reservations@arnauds.com.
Arnaud’s is located at 813 Bienville Street, and is open for dinner Tuesday – Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m. and Jazz Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
