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Four Course Cocktail Dinner and Book Signing with Author Fred Thompson
On January 14th at 6:30pm, Author Fred Thompson will be at Bourbon House for a signing of his new title: Bourbon. The event will feature a four course dinner paired with cocktails from the book as well as a Hors d’oeuvres reception. Fred Thompson is a writer and food stylist who divides his time between Raleigh, North Carolina, and New York City. A Culinary Institute of America trained chef, Thompson has authored several cookbooks, including Iced Tea, Lemonade, Crazy for Crab, Barbecue Nation, and Hot Chocolate. He has been featured on NPR, and his work has appeared in Family Circle, Wine & Spirits, Fine Cooking, and Every Day with Rachael Ray.
Tickets are available for $85 including tax, tip and a complimentary signed book. Reservations can be made by calling 504.274.1829 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Hors d’oeuvre Reception
Duck Rillettes Crostini
Corn Cakes with chive crème fraiche and ghost pepper Cajun caviar
Baked P&J Oysters with crabmeat and brie
Cocktail: Bourbon and Bubbly
Salad
Pecan Smoked Duck Salad
Lightly smoked citrus cured duck, served with limoncello-bourbon vinaigrette,
candied orange and spiced cashews
Cocktail: Ward 8
Appetizer
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras
On toasted lemon brioche with blackberry cane syrup glaze
Cocktail: Allegheny
Entree
Cardamom Crusted Pork
Honey infused pork tenderloin with goat cheese-pecan stone ground grits, baby carrots, bourbon cracklin’ sauce and parsnip crisps
Cocktail: Eleven Madison Park’s Honey & Cardamom Bourbon
Dessert
Chocolate Bavarois
Dark chocolate and caramel mousse layered on a crispy hazelnut wafer
with bourbon crème anglaise
Cocktail: Bourbon Russian
This spirited programming is coordinated through the New Orleans Bourbon Society (NOBS). With over a thousand members, NOBS hosts regular events with leaders from the Bourbon Industry. Events are held at Bourbon House, home to over 70 American Whiskeys. Membership is complimentary and available through www.bourbonhouse.com.