Chef Christina Tosi has been added to the 2019 Hot Luck Fest lineup and will be serving her signature cereal milk soft serve out of a 1969 Chevy P10 Milk Bar ice cream truck. The ice cream will be served with a topping bar at the Coupe de Grille event at Austin Speed Shop on Sunday, May 26.
Christina Tosi is the two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and founder/CEO of Milk Bar, a sweet (and occasionally savory) shop that’s been turning nostalgic treats on their heads since 2008, with signature menu items including the Compost Cookie® and Cereal Milk™ Soft Serve. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People, Christina authored 3 hit cookbooks, is a judge on Fox’s MasterChef series, and was featured on the hit Netflix docuseries Chef’s Table. Christina and her Milk Bar team believe in the transformative power of a really freakin’ good cookie or an outstanding piece of cake, and consider NO occasion at all, to be a perfectly valid occasion to celebrate yourself or someone else.
During the Coupe de Grille event Christina Tosi will be joining: Alex Manley (Swedish Hill); Andre Natera (Garrison, Revue); David Norman (Easy Tiger); Jason Vincent & Ben Lustbader (Giant); JB Gross (Loro); Jen Tucker (Swedish Hill); Jesse Griffiths (Dai Due); Justin Yu (Theodore Rex); Katie Button (Button & Co. Bagels); Mason Hereford (Turkey and the Wolf); Michael Fojtasek (Olamaie); Miguel Vidal (Valentina’s Tex Mex); and Rico Torres & Diego Galicia (Mixtli).
Tickets for the Couple de Grille event are available online at hotluckfest.com/events. For more information on Hot Luck Fest, please visit www.HotLuckFest.com or follow along on social media @hotluckfest.
New Orleans, LA - On October 22, 2024, I recently had an opportunity to attend the grand opening of Caesars New Orleans, marking the completion of a stunning $435 million transformation of the former Harrah’s New Orleans. It was an evening to remember, filled with excitement, luxury, and the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. The festivities began on Canal Street with an exhilarating ceremony led by Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg, President & COO Anthony Carano, and Caesars New Orleans General Manager Samir Mowad. The atmosphere was electric as they joined Caesar himself and an iconic New Orleans second-line band in a lively procession into the casino. It felt like the entire city had come out to celebrate, with Caesars New Orleans team members and Mayor LaToya Cantrell also joining the event to commemorate this historic occasion. Anthony Carano’s pride in introducing Caesars to New Orleans was palpable. “From local favorite Emeril Lagasse to our long-time partner, Chef Nobu, to the beautiful state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook, all-new rooms and gaming floor, and of course, our gorgeous new center bar, Octavia, Caesars New Orleans offers something for everyone. It’s a world-class resort in the heart of the Big Easy, and we can’t wait for our guests to experience it,” he said. The ceremony was a spectacle, kicking off with an iconic Mardi Gras float featuring Caesar and his court, and a dazzling firework show that lit up the New Orleans sky. The second-line band then led us revelers into the resort’s elegant center bar, Octavia, where we indulged in a “Taste of Caesars New Orleans.” Each bite from the six on-property restaurants was a delightful journey, capturing the essence of New Orleans’ rich culinary scene. Throughout the night, elemental entertainers, including the Saints Cheer Krewe, Mardi Gras Indians, Zulu Tramps, and showgirls, created an authentic and unforgettable Big Easy experience. Everywhere I turned, there was something new to marvel at, each performance more mesmerizing than the last. Samir Mowad, SVP and GM of Caesars New Orleans, highlighted the significance of the transformation, stating, “This year marks 25 years since we opened in New Orleans, and the completion of this project is the perfect way to usher in a new era with Caesars. Synonymous with the Caesars name, our new resort is pure elegance, and we’re excited to introduce a luxury brand like this to New Orleans. We are extremely grateful for the support of the community, our team members, and our guests as we come to the finish line of this tremendous transformation.” The hotel itself is impressive,…
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