NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Located in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District, The Bower is hosting Moms of the Bower, an unforgettable four-course dining experience inspired by four wonderful mothers related to The Bower.
Executive Chef Marcus Woodham, who has worked at some of NOLA’s most acclaimed restaurants, has curated a specialty menu to pay tribute to the mothers. For $125 per person (including tax and gratuity), each dish is inspired by family-friendly recipes and paired with wine produced by a female winemaker. The menu follows:
FIRST COURSE
Blue Corn Pupusa
inspired by Maria (Erick’s Mom)
chicharrones, black beans, cabbage, salsa roja, queso fresco
Paired with Antica Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California – 2019
SECOND COURSE
Shaved Wagyu Brisket
inspired by Miriam (Mark’s Mom)
carrot carpaccio, roasted onion, red wine and beef tallow warm vinaigrette, rye crumbs
Paired with Nina Lee Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, WA – 2015
THIRD COURSE
Free Range Yardbird Roulade
inspired by Marion (Nancy’s Mom) and Lisa (Marcus’ Mom)
rabbit and goat cheese tortellini, slow-cooked tomato arrabbiata, barrel-aged balsamic
Paired with Villa Antinori Rosso, Tuscany, Italy – 2019
FOURTH COURSE
Buttered Bayou Goula Bread Pudding
inspired by Lisa (Marcus’ Mom) and Marion (Nancy’s Mom)
cane sugar meringue, Mignardise, and paint cookies
Paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA – 2021
RESERVATIONS: Can be purchased on OpenTable.
WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. The Bower Bar is located at 1320 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 7013. thebowernola.com.
