Centerpieces by Badass Balloons Co. compliment the Proteus murals in the Chanteclair Room
Menu dedicated to James Beard's first visit to New Orleans in the 1970s
Guests were greeted by Badass Balloon Co. installation and live jazz music
Centerpiece by Badass Balloons Co.
Imbibing for a good cause
Badass Balloon Co. installation on our self-playing piano
Centerpieces by Badass Balloons Co.
Lead bartender Lu Brow crafting welcome cocktails in the courtyard
Mini Eggs Benedict Canapes
Centerpieces by Badass Balloons Co. compliment the Proteus murals in the Chanteclair Room
Don Vappie Band playing live jazz in the courtyard
Guests mingling in the courtyard
Guests enjoying handpassed appetizers in the courtyard
An Old Fashioned was one of James Beard's favorite drinks
Guests were greeted with The King's, Southern Pecan & Satsuma Old Fashioned cocktails
Live jazz by Don Vappie Trio
Specialty cocktails reminiscent of James Beard's favorites
Fresh Citrus Cosmopolitan
Savory Beignet Canapes
Lead Bartender Lu Brow explaining the Old Fashioned to guests
Mini Cheeseburger Canapes
Servers welcoming the party into the Chanteclair Room
Centerpieces by Badass Balloons Co.
Ralph Brennan thanking guests for joining him to honor James Beard
Guests toasting to James Beard's legacy
Guests enjoying dinner
First Course: DH Holmes Salad - Louisiana shrimp, Louisiana strawberries, white asparagus, poppy seed emulsion
Guests imbibing in the courtyard after dinner
