NEW ORLEANS – Chef Alon Shaya and the Shaya Barnett Foundation will host the second benefit dinner for the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC), the city’s hub for career and technical education (CTE). This cause is especially near and dear to Chef Alon whose own CTE teacher, Donna Barnett, inspired and encouraged him to discover his passion for cooking and helped him obtain his first kitchen job. Career and technical education forever changed his life and ultimately inspired the creation of the Shaya Barnett Foundation and their support for NOCC.
The first benefit dinner held in the fall of 2022 raised over $100,000 to equip NOCC’s new Culinary Lab with necessary supplies, including state-of-the-art kitchen tools and appliances. Funds raised at this year’s event, taking place later this month, will provide ongoing support for NOCC’s Culinary Arts programming–ensuring the center can continue to provide valuable training without financial barriers for its students.
The event will take place at Saba on Monday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m., with a lavish four-course family-style menu curated by Chef Alon and NOCC culinary arts students who developed the dessert course. There will also be three signature cocktails and three wine pairings served throughout the evening.
First Course:
- Pita
- Blue Crab Hummus
- Hummus with Fried Garbanzo Beans, Tzatziki, Zhoug, Harissa, Soft-Boiled Egg, and Pickles
- Labneh with Preserved Peppers and Radish
- Tershi with Aleppo and Chili
- Lutenitsa
- Market Crudite
Second Course:
- Moroccan Carrot Salad with Labneh and Chermoula Vinaigrette
- Snapper Crudo with Lemon, Zhoug, and Avocado
Third Course:
- Roasted Lamb Loin with Tzimmes, Citrus, and Parsley Salad
- Whole Roasted Pompano with Tahini, Raisins, and Pinenuts
Sides:
- Jeweled Rice with Moroccan Spice Crunch
- Green Beans with Garlic and Spices
- Charred Long Peppers
& Dessert
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. CST
Location: Saba – 5757 Magazine St. Suite A, New Orleans, LA 70115
Tickets: Tickets for the event are $250 and can be purchased here. Attendees are asked to please indicate dietary restrictions to hello@pomhospitality.com.
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