2019 Gourmet in the Garden Date Announced by Louisiana Culinary Institute

Charlie Ruffolo • December 11, 2018

On April 11, 2019 from 6 to 9pm, Louisiana Culinary Institute will host the 2019 Gourmet in the Garden at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, 4560 Essen Lane. This annual event creates the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying the local flavors from Baton Rouge’s top chefs and best restaurants.

Participating chefs and mixologists will be vying for your vote in the People’s Choice and Juried Awards competitions. There will also be a student chef cook-off and live music, in addition to all of the tasting available in the Steele Burden Memorial Orangerie, the Rose Garden, and the Pavillion. Early bird tickets will be available for $50 through January 15th.

The proceeds from this event support local education programs at the Botanic Gardens and the Louisiana Culinary Institute Foundation. The Louisiana Culinary Institute Foundation provides assistance to deserving students pursuing their education and career in culinary arts, as well as food distribution to charitable organizations.

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