Renowned for its beautiful historic homes, the Garden District is a jewel in New Orleans’ crown.
On Sept. 15, the Garden District Association, which calls itself the “steward of the neighborhood,” hosted an annual benefit — the Fall Affair — at Commander’s Palace, itself a brilliant facet in the city’s architecture and culinary scenes.
Drinks and joviality kicked off the event, followed by a three-course dinner of cauliflower and brie soup, confit of duck leg (a particular favorite amongst partygoers) and a cinnamon roll apple cobbler with each dish paired with a wine.
Flowers were provided by Pamela Dennis in the Rink and music was by the Jazzman.
Event co-chairs were Ellie Sanders, Jennifer and John Rareshide, Sarah and Marshall Hevron.
Fun Fact: The GDA’s Profiles in Preservation program is still going strong with about 80 historic markers installed at houses throughout the Garden District. There is also a new GDA garden club called Jouers de Jardin.
