NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Sunday, May 12, enjoy Executive Chef Gus Martin’s decadent three-course prix-fixe (priced $46 – $64, based on main entree) Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Starters include Shrimp & Goat Cheese Crêpes – two crêpes filled with herb goat cheese and gulf shrimp in a rich béchamel sauce; Tujague’s House Salad – mixed baby lettuce, red onion, cucumber, feta, and sugar cane vinaigrette; Boudin Balls – house-made, served with pepper jelly; Gumbo Du Jour, and Turtle Soup. Featured Entrees include BBQ Shrimp and Grits – sautéed shrimp, New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, and stone ground grits; Gulf Fish Amandine – sautéed filet of fish, haricot vert, toasted almonds, and citrus butter; Grilled Filet Mignon – 6 oz filet of beef served with potato mash, haricot vert, and chasseur sauce; Crab Cakes and Eggs – two pan-seared Louisiana crab cakes, poached eggs, roasted corn sauce, and sauce Choron; Lamb Chops – house-seasoned grilled rack of lamb, roasted butternut squash, pearl onions, red wine demi glaze, and fresh cut herbs. For dessert, indulge in the choice of Créme Brûlée, Bread Pudding, or Strawberry Shortcake.
Reservations can be made on OpenTable. Tujague’s is located at 429 Decatur St. in the French Quarter. tujaguesrestaurant.com
