La Petite Grocery

Friday 3/5 Chalk Board Specials

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:42 +0000

*White bean and country ham with arugula and shaved bra duro* pernod scented oyster stew with spinach chives and tomma della rocca * Tuna tartare with tangerines fresh jalapeno golden beets and celery hearts* steamed pei mussels with charred tomatoes fresh herbs and saffron butter* grilled tilefish with ripini fingerling potatoes arugula emulsion and arbiquina olive tapenade * seared bluefin tuna with sautéed cavolo nero celery root puree and red wine veal jus * s’mores tart with vanilla ice cream* caramel apple bread pudding with pistachio ice cream*

Apple and Celeryroot Salad

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:30:51 +0000

Here is one of the most popular salads we have had on our menu. Give it a shot its gonna be good!

APPLE AND CELERY ROOT WITH WALNUTS, ROUQFORT AND FRESH HERBS

1/2 OZ. CELERY ROOT (PEELED AND JULIANNED ON BENI)

½ GALA APPLE(JULIANNED ON BENI)

1 T FRESH THYME LEAVES ONLY

1 T FRESH PARSLEY (CHIFFONADE)

½ T FRESH TARRAGON (CHOPPED)

½ T FRESH CHIVES (SNIPPED)

1 OZ. WHITE WINE VINIAGRETTE

1 OZ. ROUQFORT

2 OZ. WALNUTS (TOASTED)

SALT

PEPPER

FOR VINIAGRETTE:

COMBINE ½ CUPS OF WHITE WINE VINEGAR

WITH ¼ CUP OF DIJON THEN SLOWLY WISK IN

1 ½ CUPS OF VEGETABLE OIL. TASTE AND ADJUST SEASONING.

FOR SALAD:

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE BOWL

TOSS GENTLY AND TASTE ADJUST SALT AND PEPPER AND PLATE

Latest Video: Searing Scallops

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:36:32 +0000

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Frenching a Chicken (the easy way)

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:30:54 +0000

Frenching a Chicken (the easy way) from Justin Devillier on Vimeo.

Abita Beer New Orleans Dinner Series

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:21:59 +0000

New Orleans Dinner Series 01/28/10 – La Petite Grocery

January 28, 2010 6:00PM

The Abita Brewing Company invites you to experience the 2010 Abita Dinner Series. Each course of the meal is paired with an Abita Beer for the ultimate dining experience. Dine with Abita as New Orleans’ favorite chefs bring Louisiana’s favorite brews to the table.

La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA

Beer-tails at 6:30pm
Seating at 7:00pm

$75 per person
All Inclusive (Beer, food, tax & gratuity)

Call (504) 891-3377 to make reservations.
Mention Abita Beer Dinner : Seating is Limited

The Menu
Each course is paired with an Abita Beer that complements the dish.

Beer-tails:
Blue Crab Beignets with Charred Onion Tarter Sauce
Fried Boudin with Green Tomato Chow Chow
Pickled Gulf Shrimp with Roasted Pepper Vinaigrette
Served with Abita Golden

I Course:
Gulf Shrimp and Collard Green Stew with Louisiana Popcorn Rice and Col. Newsome’s Smoked Bacon
Served with Abita Andygator

II Course:
Corn Bread Griddle Cakes with Chicken Confit and Smoked Pork Jus
Served with Abita Amber

III Course:
House-made Lamb Sausage with Charred Tomato Ragout and Hand-made Pappardelle
Served with Abita Jockamo IPA

IV Course:
Abita Root Beer Braised Beef Shortribs with House Pickles and Potato Croquettes
Served with Abita Turbodog

V Course:
Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding with Louisiana Strawberries and Bourbon Creme Anglaise
Served with Abita Abbey Ale