NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s spring seafood fund raiser, Flavor of Louisiana, is this Friday, March 15. Tickets will be available at the door. Guests at Flavor of Louisiana can expect to taste samplings of seafood dishes prepared by chefs, caterers and restaurateurs in a food festival atmosphere. Options for non-seafood eaters will be available as well as craft beers, specialty cocktails, coffee, desserts and entertainment.
Flavor of Louisiana is presented by the NSU Foundation in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Board. Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will return as special guest, promoting Louisiana’s seafood, tourism and travel industries. The popular annual event raises funds to support student scholarships, faculty development and academic enhancements.
“We put a lot of planning into Flavor of Louisiana because the feedback is so positive,” said Cristy Bernard, associate director of Development. “Our student, faculty and staff volunteers are amazing. We hope everyone will enjoy the food and the atmosphere, but also know that you are helping hardworking and deserving students reach their academic goals.”
Vendors who will be providing food and beverages include the following.
Cane River Commissary
Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant
Perry Johnson
La Casa del Taco
Lasyone’s Meat Pie Kitchen
Legacy Café
Maggio’s
Maglieux’s Riverfront Restaurant
Mariner’s Restaurant
Mama’s Oyster House
Papa’s Bar and Grill
Nacho’s by Nacho
Raising Cane’s
Savoie’s Catering
Shaver’s Catering
Sodexo
Sweet D’s Kitchen and Cane River Kitchenware
Sweetie’s Bar-BQ
Thornton’s Blackwater Coffee Liqueur
Tobacco Warehouse
Flavor of Louisiana will be from 6-10 p.m. in Prather Coliseum. Tickets are $85 per person or $135 per couple. Details about the event are available at www.northwesternstatealumni.com.
