Since it kicked off 2023, Creole Cuisine Cares has raised $225,000 to provide food, shelter and clothing to those in need. On Oct. 16, Creole Cuisine Cares held its second annual gala at the historic Broussard’s Restaurant.
“We have been so blessed for so long, and we have a strong desire to give to the needs of the city,” said Creole Cuisine President Marv Ammari. “With God’s grace and the community’s support, we can continue to strengthen communities and provide relief to those suffering.”
Creole Cuisine’s celebrated restaurants provided an exceptional dining experience, with Broussard’s leading the way alongside Boulevard American Bistro, which delighted guests with crispy oysters, and Curio, serving up a flavorful roast duck and black-eyed pea gumbo. Attendees sipped on cocktails during the VIP reception before transitioning into the main gala.
Among the highlights of the evening were the fundraising auctions. The silent auction showcased an array of exclusive items, including a private dinner in Broussard’s Prohibition Room. The live auction, led by auctioneer Chuck Mutz, featured spectacular prizes such as a 1968 Camaro, a holiday party for 100 guests at Broussard’s, a hunting trip with Marv Ammari, a Becky Fos painting, and a luxurious week-long stay in Park City, Utah.
With generous contributions from attendees, the evening reinforced Creole Cuisine Cares’ commitment to making an immediate impact in the Greater New Orleans area.
Fun Facts: Broussard’s was opened in 1920 by Joseph Broussard and his wife Rosalie, whose family owned the building. Its courtyard was once part of the Hermann-Grima House stables in the 19th century.
