News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Angey Saucier Date: 3/21/03   ELEVEN MORE ESTABLISHMENTS ADDED TO SLU’S CHEFS EVENING 2003       HAMMOND – Eleven restaurants, bakeries, and pubs have been added to Southeastern Louisiana University’s Chefs Evening already delicious lineup set to satisfy and delight patrons March 30.       Abita Springs Water, Benedicts, Hon Yum Chinese, Mules Pub, Mr. Bob’s Bakery, Olde World Bakery, Outback Steakhouse, Regency Lounge, The Crazy Pig, The English Tea Room, and Wilbert’s BBQ at Suga Canes were recently added to the 18th annual event.       “Everyone attending Chefs Evening will eat like kings, kings of the forest, just as our theme says,” said Southeastern Development Foundation Annual Fund Coordinator Sarah Schillage. “More than 40 establishments have committed to Chefs Evening and we may be expecting more!”       With “King of the Forest,” patrons of Chefs Evening can expect a “forest” of culinary delights as they sample items from some of the best restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and wineries from New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the northshore .       Other restaurants and establishments participating in Chefs Evening are Aramark Classic Fare Catering, Bonfouca Banquet Room, Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant, Champagne Beverages, Cuco’s, Don’s Seafood, Garrison’s Global Café, Jacmel Inn, Carreta Grill, Bella Rose, Coy’s Custom Catering, Murphy’s Seafood Restaurant, The Cocoa Bean, The Crescent Bar, Tommy’s Pizza, Tope La, C’est Bon Restaurant, Jambalaya & Co., Steve’s Custom Catering, Paul’s Café, Miki’s Fish Co., Trey Yuen, Blythewood Plantation, and Taste of Bavaria.       The food festival and fundraiser, sponsored by the Southeastern Development Foundation, will be held in Southeastern’s University Center from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature silent and live auctions to benefit Southeastern athletics.       Tickets for Chefs Evening, which supports Southeastern academic programs, are $40. Patrons can also choose from a variety of ticket packages which can include the popular Patron Party, a gathering hosted this year at the Hammond home of Steve and Tiny Leon. Refreshments for the social, which is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, will be provided by Murphy’s Seafood.       A new addition to this year’s event is the champagne toast at the Southeastern “President’s Residence,” the home of President Randy Moffett, prior to Chefs Evening.  Moffett will give a “thank you” toast  to Chefs Evening patrons, said Schillage.       Chefs Evening ticket packages and their rewards are:       -- The President’s Medal: $500, eight tickets each for the president’s champagne toast, Chefs Evening, the Patron Party, and a reserved table for eight.       -- Summa Cum Laude: $350, eight tickets for Chefs Evening and a reserved table for eight.       -- Magna Cum Laude: $150, two tickets each for the president’s champagne toast, Chefs Evening, and the Patron Party.       -- Cum Laude:  $75: one ticket each for the president’s champagne toast, Chefs Evening, and the Patrons Party.       To obtain tickets or for more information, contact the Development Foundation at 985-549-2239.  Return to News Releases