NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is thrilled to present an authentic celebration of Louisiana culture at Crawfish Fête featuring live music by Grammy-nominated local legends, the Pine Leaf Boys. Crawfish extraordinaire Billy Link of the great culinary Link family will be boiling onsite for a true-to-Louisiana afternoon of hot crawfish, cold beverages and high-energy Acadian music. Four Seasons welcomes locals and visitors to join in its traditional Crawfish Fête on Saturday, April 20, from 2-5 p.m.
Guests will delight in the authentic, relaxed charm of Louisiana as they indulge in fresh-out-the-pot crawfish with all the fixings and regional fare by Four Seasons culinary team, as well as a variety of local beers, wine and a seasonal daquiri. The crawfish, boiled by Billy Link and sourced from his family farm, are grown and cultivated in off-season rice fields and feed off the rice straw to produce a sweet, meaty crawfish tail. The unique combination of food source, ecosystem and rich soil at Link Farms results in an abundant supply of high-quality crawfish to keep the industry sustainable.
“We are passionate about sharing this rich, local culture with our Four Seasons guests and celebrating alongside the community,” said Mali Carow, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. “Crawfish Fête will be an authentic taste of Louisiana. In addition to bringing in some very special crawfish from Link Farms, we cannot wait to dance along to the Pine Leaf Boys for an unforgettable afternoon.”
Four-time Grammy-nominated, world-renown Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from Acadiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and high-energy, have breathed new life into Cajun, Creole and Zydeco genres. Described in the New York Times as, “… the link that connects the young and the old generations,” and “the best new, energetic, and fun Cajun band in a very long time,” the Pine Leaf Boys have preserved the traditional sound of their ancestors, while allowing it to breathe and stretch with those who play it.
The event will feature long wooden tables set in a layout that encourages communal dining and interaction, encapsulating the spirit of a traditional Louisiana crawfish boil. This is an opportunity not only to savor the exquisite flavors of local cuisine but also to partake in a cultural experience that celebrates the vibrant community spirit of New Orleans.
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans will host Crawfish Fête on Saturday, April 20, from 2-5 p.m. in the Garden. Tickets, which include event admission, valet parking at the Hotel, crawfish, regional fare and beverages, are available for purchase online for $195 per person, plus tax and fees. A limited number of tickets will be sold, so guests are encouraged to purchase early.
For those looking to make the most of the weekend, the hotel is offering a special advance purchase rate for 25 percent off. For more information, visit fourseasons.com/neworleans/.
