Throwdown for the Future
Support the Next Generation.
Join Parkway Bakery & Tavern's General Manager Justin Kennedy and some of New Orleans’ favorite restaurants, chefs and bartenders for a night of great food, cocktails, music and raffle prizes — all benefiting the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF).
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ticket price: $150
(food, drink & 1 raffle ticket)
Casual Attire
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Each ticket purchased will need a guest name. This ensures that each guest has a personalized raffle ticket.
The Menu
Enjoy an incredible lineup of food and cocktails from:
- Parkway Bakery & Tavern - Prime Rib French Dip
- Dickie Brennan & Co - Creole Paella
- Dooky Chase Restaurant - Fried Chicken
- Galatoire’s - Shrimp Remoulade
- Napoleon House - Red Beans & Rice
- Miss Shirley's - Pork Water Dumplings
- Acme Oyster House - Chargrilled Oysters
- Delacroix - Smoked Duck & Andouille Gumbo
- Commander's Palace - Blue Crab Tostada
- Copeland’s - Assorted Cheesecakes & Toppings Bar
- New Orleans Ice Cream - Assortment
- Café Du Monde - Coffee
- Plus, Jewel of the South will take over Parkway’s back dining room, Jay’s Place, bringing its acclaimed cocktail program and hospitality to the party.
DJ Captain Charles will keep the party going and help host raffle drawings throughout the evening.
Raffle Prizes
Your $150 ticket includes one raffle entry, with prizes announced throughout the evening.
- NYC Harbor Tour to the Statue of Liberty aboard the classic 1926 motor yacht Mariner III, with a private chef and cocktails
- Private After-Hours Party for 40 at Parkway, including food and open bar
- 2 Tickets to the Saints vs. Panthers Nov. 15 in the Dome (Endzone, Row 1 Terrace)
- 1 Night Stay at the Royal Sonesta + Gift Certificate to R'evolution
- 2026 Amateur Guided Duck Hunt near New Orleans
- Omakase Dinner for Two at Yakuza House
- Dinner for Four at Bayou Bar + Rhythm & Roux cookbook signed by Brian Landry
- Sonos Move from DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS
- Rack of Copper Creek Black Angus Upper 2/3rds Choice USDA Ribeye from S&W Foods
- Dinner for 6 at Zea Rotisserie & Bar
- Bourbon Collection: Weller, Blanton’s, Eagle Rare and E.H. Taylor
- Mr. B’s Bistro Gift Card
- Four Roses Bourbon Collection + Cocktail Kingdom backpack
- Muriel's Restaurant Gift Card
- Ultimate Tailgate Package from Reily Foods - Portable grill, cornhole set, tumblers, product and swag + 2
- 4 Tickets to the New Orleans Bowl Dec. 23 + VIP Party Passes
And more prizes will be added!
Support the Future
100% of ticket proceeds benefit LRAEF and its youth programs, including ProStart, a two-year culinary arts and restaurant management program offered in 71 high schools across Louisiana.
In New Orleans, ProStart programs are offered at New Orleans Career Center, Warren Easton High School and George Washington Carver High School.
Come eat, drink and win — while helping prepare the next generation of Louisiana’s restaurant and hospitality professionals.
Special thanks to:
