NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Known for its creative, “inauthentic” cuisine and killer cocktails, Mister Mao is thrilled to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special brunch highlighting Chef/Owner Sophina Uong’s globally-inspired dishes, inspired by the Year of the Dragon.
Special dishes and drinks will include Dragon Dumplings with shrimp and crawfish; Crawfish Longevity Noodles with oyster sauce, butter, and fried garlic oil; and the inventive Dragon Lady cocktail – Malort, Benedictine, Combier, Velvet Falernum and saline. The restaurant’s regular brunch menu will also be available. Served from roving carts, playfully known as “Here Comes the Chuck Wagon,” guests can enjoy standout signature items from the changing menu, like Kashmiri Chili Fried Chicken with ancho, Arbol, Szechuan, cumin, black salt lime cream, and poor man’s pink pineapple; Bacon Scramble with scallion, ginger, Colby jack and basil; Fresh Florida Corn Grits with onion, butter and Maldon salt; and Fairy Bread with condensed milk, unicorn sprinkles, and fruity pebbles.
Mister Mao also offers $35 bottomless mimosas and specialty-made libations. Try Honey Gold with Marsh House rum, fig, Thai spice, baked apple and turmeric syrup; and Viva Forever with vodka, Chai spice, clove, beets, and El Guapo Cajun Grenadine.
WHEN/WHERE: Lunar New Year brunch will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reservations can be made on Resy or by calling (504) 345-2056. Mister Mao is located at 4501 Tchoupitoulas St. www.mistermaonola.com
