WHO & WHAT: State legislators will recognize the state’s seafood industry by lunching on a 144 foot po’ boy that’s being created by The Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board in association with a number of the state’s most celebrated restaurants. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne will lead a po’ boy cutting ceremony to kick off the lunch.
Known as a “Peace Maker,” the oversized sandwich (one foot for each of the Louisiana’s 144 legislators) is comprised of Louisiana shrimp and oysters. Acme Oyster House, the legendary New Orleans restaurant that recently opened an outpost in Baton Rouge, will fry the dozens of pounds of Louisiana oysters and shrimp that will fill the sandwich.
The lighthearted legislative lunch kicks off the Louisiana Seafood Celebration, an annual event that features a reception at the Louisiana State Museum later in the evening. Attendees of the celebration include legislators, members of the seafood industry, and local media.
The po’ boy will be dressed by celebrated chefs from such restaurants as Beau Soliel, Café Adelaide, Chef John Folse & Co., Drago’s, Galatoire’s Bistro, Mansurs on the Boulevard, Randol’s, Sage and Zea’s.
WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
12:30PM – Po’ Boy Cutting Ceremony
Steps of the Louisiana State Capitol
5:30 – 8:30PM – Seafood Celebration for invited guests
Louisiana State Museum
660 North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Source: Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board