NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join Couvant on a culinary ride through the many exquisite regions of France during the restaurant’s 2023 Tour de France Dinner Series, a five-month culinary exploration featuring menu specials and monthly curated dinners inspired by select regions throughout France – including Provence, Burgundy, Lyon, Normandy and Alsace – that inspire Couvant’s French-infused menu. From June to October, Couvant will spotlight one region in France each month, releasing a featured special on the 1st with a custom drink pairing. Each month will end with a four-course tasting dinner with beverage pairings inspired by the selected region (held on the last Thursday of each month), taking guests on a ride through the many regions that inspire the country’s amazing cuisine. Tickets to all five themed dinners ($100++) are available now on Resy.
“We love to have the opportunity to showcase regional French cuisine that typically would not make it on the Couvant dinner menu,” said Executive Chef Ryan Pearson. “I felt inspired to explore different regions of France and experiment with diverse menu designs, ingredients and flavors. This is a unique experience that we are excited to share with our guests – a curated culinary vision focusing on five distinct regions with beverage pairings, all within an affordable price point.”
JUNE: PROVENCE
Featured Dish Special (available all month): Bouillabaisse Marseille à Gulf Fish, Grande Isle Shrimp, Price Edward Island Mussels, Squid, Safron Fish Stock, Rouille.
Provence Dinner: Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m.
- Tickets HERE.
- Menu includes Provencal Salad (Calamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Humboltt Fog Goat Cheese, Herbs De Provence Vinaigrette), Bouillabaisse Marseille (Gulf Fish, Grande Isle Shrimp, Price Edward Island Mussels, Squid, Safron Fish Stock, Rouille), Roasted Lamb (Herb Crusted Lamb Rack, Summer Squash Ratatouille, Tomato Fondue, Rosemary infused Lamb Jus) and Tarte tropézienne (Brioche, Marsapone Bavois, Alomond pearl sugar) plus thoughtfully curated wine pairings to complement each course.
JULY: BURGUNDY
Featured Dish Special (available all month): Escargots De Bourgogne à Parsley, Garlic Butter, Puff Pastry, Lemon.
Burgundy Dinner: Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m.
- Tickets HERE.
- Menu includes Escargots De Bourgogne (Parsley, Garlic Butter, Puff Pastry, Lemon), Pochouse Bourguignonne (Poached Gulf Fish, Potato “Croquette”, Braised Fennel, Crème Fresh White Wine Sauce), Short Rib Bourguignon (Red Wine Braised Short Rib, Carrots, Cipollini Onions, Bacon Lardon, Wild Mushrooms) and Tarte Tartouillat (Stone Fruit, Rum Custard, Vanilla Crème Anglaise) plus thoughtfully curated wine pairings to complement each course.
AUGUST: LYON
Featured Dish Special (available all month): Onglet de Boeuf àRoasted Hangar steak, pomme Lyonnaise, sauce au poivre.
Lyon Dinner: Thursday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.
- Tickets HERE.
- Menu includes Lyonnaise Salad (Poached egg, frisée, bacon lardon, chicken liver, sourdough croutons), Quenelle de Brochet (Fish mousse gratinee, mushrooms, gruyere bechamel), Onglet de Boeuf (Roasted Hangar steak, pomme Lyonnaise, sauce au poivre) and Tarte a la Praline Lyon plus thoughtfully curated wine pairings to complement each course.
SEPTEMBER: NORMANDY
Normandy Dinner: Thursday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.
OCTOBER: ALSACE
Alsace Dinner: Thursday, Oct. 26, 7 pm.
