NEW ORLEANS – Paradigm Gardens has announced the Spring 2026 lineup for its signature Chef Showcase series, returning to the garden on Tuesday, March 10; Tuesday, April 14; and Tuesday, May 19 with chef collaborations, live music, and an all-inclusive culinary experience. The series takes place at Paradigm Gardens, 1131 South Rampart St. Paradigm Gardens’ Chef Showcase page describes the series as a “food-forward” culinary experience in a lush garden setting featuring multiple chefs and live music.
Chef Showcase is one of Paradigm Gardens’ flagship public event formats, bringing together 3–5 chefs for a farm-to-fork experience cooked on a wood-fire grill and oven, incorporating fresh seasonal produce, alongside a local, regional, or national band. Tickets are listed at $100 and include entry, all food, drinks, and musical entertainment; the venue also notes mixed drinks/local craft beer are included and Chef Showcase guests may BYOB, with 21+ required to drink. Menus vary by event and are typically released in the week leading up to each date via newsletter and Instagram. Subscribe to the Paradigm Gardens Weekly Beet newsletter for discounts and updates.
This spring’s lineup includes a strong mix of established New Orleans restaurants and live performers across all three dates, with six award-winning restaurant debuts in the Chef Showcase series: Dakar, Turkey & the Wolf, Saint Claire, LUFU, Hungry Eyes, and Addis NOLA.
Spring 2026 Chef Showcase Lineup
Tuesday, March 10 (6:30–9 p.m.)
Music: Zac Maras & Cactus Thief
Featured chefs/restaurants:
- Addis NOLA (new to Chef Showcase)
- Good Catch
- Pomelo
- La Petite Grocery
- Hungry Eyes (new to Chef Showcase)
Tuesday, April 14 (6:30–9 p.m.)
Music: Mikayla Braun
Featured chefs/restaurants:
- Mister Mao
- Here Today
- Saint Claire (new to Chef Showcase)
- La Boulangerie
Tuesday, May 19 (6:30–9 p.m.)
Music: Tri-Fi
Featured chefs/restaurants:
- Turkey & the Wolf (new to Chef Showcase)
- LUFU (new to Chef Showcase)
- Coquette
- Dakar (new to Chef Showcase)
The Paradigm Gardens public events calendar lists all three Chef Showcase dates for Spring 2026 and confirms event timing for the series.