NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Guests are invited to experience the vibrant flavors and culture of Jamaica during an exclusive, one-night-only dinner at Compère Lapin in collaboration with Chef Andrew Fowles. The evening celebrates the release of Fowles’ new book, My Jamaican Table, with a festive Caribbean-inspired culinary experience.
Chef Andrew Fowles will join Chef Nina Compton to present a specially curated four-course menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Jamaica. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in festive attire and enjoy an evening of Caribbean celebration featuring bold island flavors, vibrant ingredients, and warm hospitality.
Tickets are $125 per person and include the four-course dinner, a welcome cocktail, and a signed copy of My Jamaican Table. An optional beverage pairing is available for $35 per person. The menu is as follows:
For the table:
House Baked Coco Bread
Jerk-honey butter
1st Course
Curried Goat Patties
Pineapple hot peppa sauce, cilantro crema
2nd Course
Snapper & Tuna Crudo
Passionfruit, coconut, scotch bonnet, plantain chips
Main
Oxtail & Dumplings
Oxtail Ragu | Ricotta gnocchi | butter beans
Dessert Course
Sweet Potato Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toasted coconut ice cream, salted-rum caramel
WHO: James Beard Award–winning Chef Nina Compton and acclaimed chef/culinary storyteller Andre Fowles, author of My Jamaican Table
WHEN/WHERE: The dinner takes place on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. Compère Lapin is located at The Old No. 77 Hotel, 535 Tchoupitoulas St., in New Orleans. Seating is limited and requires advance reservations. For more information, please visit www.comperelapin.com and to make a reservation, visit OpenTable.
