NEW ORLEANS (press release) – King Brasserie and Bar hosts a holiday jazz brunch this Easter, Sunday, March 31, featuring live music and a special Easter brunch menu by Executive Chef Samuel Peery. Brunch takes place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., with music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Also a great kick-off to Jazz Appreciation Month, the performances will include a talented musical trio featuring New Orleans jazz singer Audrey LeCrone with Victor Campbell on the piano and Ian Monroe on bass.
The event’s beautiful music will be accompanied by delicious flavors courtesy of Chef Peery, Pastry Chef Lanna Talley and the culinary team at King Brasserie. A delicious a la carte menu will be available, including sharable items like the Scone Basket with cinnamon & golden raisin, prosciutto & aged cheddar, citrus glaze; Louisiana Pecan Pain Brioche; Smoked Gulf Fish Dip; Roasted Louisiana Oysters; and more. Main dishes available will include Brioche French Toast with Ponchatoula strawberry, sea salt & pistachio praline, and barrel aged maple syrup; Louisiana Crawfish Benedict with trinity potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, Prosciutto di Parma, and hollandaise; Braised Short Rib Grillades with goat cheese grits, roasted mushrooms and black truffle jus; Yellowfin Tuna with roasted beets, bitter greens, watermelon radish and yuzu vinaigrette; 10oz Grilled New York Strip Steak & Eggs with wild arugula, crispy red bliss potatoes and hollandaise; and more.
The dishes mentioned here just scratch the surface of what will be available to taste and experience at King’s Easter Jazz Brunch. Be sure to save some room for dessert though, with options like Eight Layer Carrot Cake with golden raisin, cream cheese buttercream and candied pecans; Banana Paris Brest; Caramel Torte; Gelatos and Sorbets.
Reservations are recommended and can be made online at kingbrasserieandbar.com.
WHEN: Sunday, March 31, 2024
Brunch: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Live music: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: King Brasserie & Bar at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130
King is open for brunch daily, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday, 5 – 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m. Happy hour is daily, 5 – 7 p.m. More information on King can be found at kingbrasserieandbar.com. You can also follow King on Instagram at @kingbrasserienola and Peacock Room on Instagram @peacockroomnola.
