We attended the Culinary Road Trip with Chef Scott Commings (from Wisconsin) at Freedom Beat inside the Downtown Grand. This was such a fun & uniquely offered dinner. There was about 26 people that attended - several of which we had the pleasure of meeting during the pre-dinner meet & greet. The tickets sold out fast for this. The price was $35 plus tax, which included being served a three course meal with beer pairing. I must say for not being a beer drinker, the beers they chose were all amazing and I'd drink again!!! Also the hurricanes flowed a plenty. The meal started with 'Antoine's Oysters Rockefeller, Sausage & Chicken Gumbo with tasso & Andouille. My husband said, hands down, best Oysters he's EVER had ANYWHERE. The Entree was Classic crawfish Boil, Sweet corn, potatoes & Spiced sausage with Shrimp & Grits - JUMBO SHRIMP and Cheesy Grits. This was served family style by tossing it all out on the table covered in newspaper for everyone to dig in. The finale was Bananas Foster done table side by Scott Commings himself & fresh Beignets as good as Cafe du Monde in New Orleans.
I cannot say enough good things about this meal, the Chefs involved in this & all the staff of Freedom Beat.
They really outdid themselves this first go around.
I also have to admit that I felt like a YELP queen there without having to be an "Elite." Everyone right down to the bartender & cocktail servers made us feel super Elite!!!
Upon exiting the group dining room, they surprised everyone with gift bags.
I can't wait until next months Culinary Roadtrip. I am going to keep that a secret as these tickets do sell out fast & I have to make sure I can get a seat. Hah