NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Gris-Gris and Saint John announced their annual Mangé Loa Holiday Menus – available Dec. 1 – 24 at both restaurants (dinner service only). Mangé Loa – meaning ‘the feeding of the Gods’ – is a Haitian Voodoo ceremony and large annual feasting of the gods (‘loa’) featuring a variety of animal offerings, drinks, desserts and more. Followers of Voodoo believe the powers of all loa are lifted to their highest potential during this celebration.
Saint John
Price: $75++ (Optional wine pairings + $35)
Reservations: Book online via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 381-0385.
Menu:
· First Course: Haitian Salade Russe: Roasted Beets, Carrots, Gold Potatoes, Mayonnaise, Endive, Toasted Peanuts.
o Wine Pairing: RANGA RANGA, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand.
· Second Course: Tassot Cabrit: Tinder Fried Goat, Epis, Rice and Red Beans, Pikliz.
o Wine Pairing: DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD “LES LEGENDES,” Bordeaux, France.
· Third Course: Tarte a la Patat: Sweet potato hand pie, Rhum Glaze, Macerated Raisins.
o Wine Pairing: AMEZTOI RUBENTIS, Txakolina Rosé, Basque Country, Spain.
Gris-Gris
Price: : $75++ (Optional wine pairings + $35)
Reservations: Book online via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 272-0241.
Menu:
· First Course: Shrimp Akra: Tarot Root, Gulf Shrimp Puree, Remoulade, Caviar.
o Wine Pairing: Comtesse de Malet Roquefort, Bordeaux Blanc, France.
· Second Course: Haitian Queue Boeuf: Oxtail, Pigeon Pea Rice, Mirliton Pikliz.
o Wine Pairing: La Nerthe, Coted du Rhone, France.
· Third Course: Sweet Potato Pie: Whipped Cream, Shaved Nutmeg.
o Wine Pairing: Benvolio, Prosecco, Italy.
