Food News
by Sara Roahen
Hungry Like the Wolfe
Chef Tom Wolfe at Wolfe's of New Orleans (7224
Ponchartrain Blvd., 284-6004) is softening a splurge at lunch, offering three
courses for $14.95. The price includes coffee or tea but not tax or tip. Not
in a hurry to return to work? Stick around for $1 Ketel One martinis. Early birds
with dinner reservations between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
are rewarded with a complimentary bottle of wine and two-for-one cocktails.
Class in Session
Private Dining
The spring season for Savvy Gourmet's hands-on cooking classes, held select weeknights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., began last week at Lulu's (307
Exchange Alley, 525-2600). Hands-on classes cost $60 for one, $110 for two, and
include all the food you prepare. For information or to reserve space for classes
such as "From Paris to Provence" and "Food for Lovers," log on at www.savvy-gourmet.com or call Peter at 482-3726. Demonstration classes held in conjunction with the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department at Mike Miley Playground begin this week. Join chefs including Jared Tees from Bourbon House (144 Bourbon St., 522-0111) and Clint Whittemore from Mat & Naddie's (937 Leonidas St., 861-9600) on select Mondays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All demonstration classes are $20 and include samples. To reserve space call Barbara Scherer at 736-6999, ext. 114, or email her at bscherer@jeffparish.net.
Experience Bombay Club's (830 Conti St., 586-0972)
new private dining facility -- a restored 1840s townhouse -- during a six-course
Castello Banfi wine dinner this Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $95
per person, which includes wine with each course, tax and tip.
The Grapevine
Swinging Single
Martin Wine Cellar (3827
Baronne St., 899-7411; 714 Elmeer Ave., 896-7300) is rolling through its 2003
evening
wine-tasting schedule. Try eight Australian Shiraz at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday
for $27; join guest hosts from Elk Grove Vineyards and Domaine Serene for "Great Wines from Oregon" next
Wednesday, Feb 5, at 6:30 p.m. For the ongoing schedule log on at wwwmartinwine.com. All wine tastings are held at the Metairie store. Call either location for reservations.
Consider Single Gourmet's $48 dinner at Andrea's (3100
19th St., Metairie, 834-8583) this Friday. Cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m.; dinner
is at 7:30 p.m. Call 885-1831.
