Who says all of the Mardi Mardi Gras fun has to be confined to a single day? The Gathering Spot, located within WaterColor Inn, is keeping the festivities going well after Fat Tuesday with a festive dinner – including Mardi Gras-themed cocktails and a prix-fixe menu of authentic New Orleans fare.
Nola Dinner
The Gathering Spot
Saturday, Feb 29 | 5-9pm
WaterColor Inn & Resort
The evening will begin with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine upon arrival. At 5 p.m., guests will be able to mingle and enjoy cocktails before settling into their seats for a four-course Creole-inspired dinner, accompanied with live entertainment by acclaimed saxophonist Ike Bartley, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The four-course, prix-fixe menu will include delectable dishes such as Cajun Jambalaya, Grilled Creole-Style Oyster, Crawfish Etouffee and Blackened Redfish Pontchartrain, just to name a few.
Open to the public. $45* per person. Limited seats available. Reservations required (please email leslie.lee@stjoeclub.com).
The Gathering Spot, located in the main lobby level of WaterColor Inn | 34 Goldenrod Circle | Santa Rosa Beach
Let the Good Times Roll Nola Style
Saturday, Feb. 29 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
FIRST COURSE
Cajun Jambalaya
- Smoked Pork, Sausage, Gulf Shrimp + Fish
Butter Lettuce
- Louisiana Citrus, Blue Cheese Crumble, Pickled Red Onion, Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk
SECOND COURSE
Grilled Creole Style Oyster
- Pernod Crumb, “Pig Butter,” Peppercress
Pan Roasted Chicken Livers
- Grilled Sweet Potato Bread Pudding, Pepper Jam
THIRD COURSE
Crawfish Etouffee
- Toasted Rice Grits, Grilled Spring Onion Relish
Blackened Redfish “Pontchartrain”
- Creamy Anson Mills Grits, Covey Rise Field Peas
Gulf Fish “Po Boy”
- Espelette Tomato Jam, Grilled Little Gem Lettuce, Charred Jalapeño Remoulade, Cornbread Puree
FOURTH COURSE
Louisiana Style Croissant Bread Pudding
- Bourbon Infused Raisins, Banana Foster’s Sauce, Homemade Caramel Whiskey Ice Cream
New Orleans Double Chocolate-Praline Fudge Cake
- Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Whipped Chocolate Fudge Filling, Praline Frosting
