New Orleans,
12
May
2017
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12:08 PM
America/Chicago

Sustainable Seafood Dinner Series Presented by Audubon’s Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.) Chef Council

June 1, July 13, and August 10, 2017

Renowned chefs from the Gulf region will share their passion for local, sustainable seafood at Audubon Nature Institute’s second annual Summer of Sustainability dinner series launching on Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. and continuing through August. Tickets are going fast! Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

“The first dinner on June 1 is all about oysters, working as both the kickoff to the Summer of Sustainability and the New Orleans Oyster Festival, taking place June 3-4 in Woldenberg Riverfront Park,” said John Fallon, G.U.L.F.’s Assistant Director. “Audubon and Oyster Fest are working closely this year to highlight the importance of having a healthy, sustainable Louisiana oyster industry."

Hosted by Audubon’s sustainable seafood program, Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.), the dinner series raises awareness about seafood sustainability and highlights local chefs working to support Gulf of Mexico fisheries.

John Fallon, G.U.L.F.'s Assistant Director of Outreach & Engagement.
“These dinners are a fun, easy, and delicious way for the public to learn about and support sustainable seafood. The amount of culinary talent we have behind this is just astounding, and a testament to how important the issue of seafood sustainability is for us here on the Gulf Coast.”
John Fallon, G.U.L.F.'s Assistant Director of Outreach & Engagement.

G.U.L.F.’s Chef Council and Restaurant Partners, comprised of some of New Orleans’ best chefs, will present all-inclusive, multi-course dinners in front of the breathtaking Gulf of Mexico habitat at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

Spearheaded by Tenney Flynn, Chef/Co-Owner of New Orleans restaurant GW Fins, the Chef Council partners with Audubon to spotlight the importance of promoting local, sustainable seafood. 

“Seeing the expanded number of talented chefs participating in this dinner series is exciting because it provides a much wider reach to educate consumers about the bounty of seafood available in our backyard, furthering the mission of the Audubon GULF program," said Flynn.

 

Participating Chefs and Restaurants (subject to change):

  • Tenney Flynn-GW Fins
  • Susan Spicer-Bayona
  • Ryan Prewitt-Peche
  • Brian Landry-Borgne
  • Alan Ehrich-Audubon Tea Room
  • Cory Bahr-Restaurant Cotton
  • Alex Harrell-Angeline
  • Jason Goodenough-Carrollton Market
  • Dana Honn-Carmo
  • Allison Richard-High Hat Café
  • Alfred Singleton-Café Sbisa
  • Austin Kirzner-Red Fish Grill
  • Acme Oyster House
  • Ruby Bloch - Cavan
  • Chris Lynch - Commander's Palace

Established in 2012, G.U.L.F. is the sustainable seafood program under Audubon Nature Institute. G.U.L.F. works with the seafood supply chain, from harvesters to retailers, fishery management agencies, and consumers to ensure that fisheries in our region thrive for the benefit of future generations. Through education and outreach, restaurant engagement, fishery improvement projects, and third-party assessment and certification, G.U.L.F. pledges to promote sustainable practices, foster a community invested in Gulf fisheries, and create a more stable and confident fishing industry. Visit audubongulf.org for more information.

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Audubon Nature Institute

Audubon Nature Institute operates a family of museums, parks and research facilities dedicated to celebrating the wonders of nature. Through innovative live animal exhibits, education programs, and scientific discovery, Audubon makes a meaningful contribution to preserving wildlife for the future. Audubon Nature Institute flagships include Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy Giant Screen Theater, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Audubon Wilderness Park. Ron Forman is President and CEO of Audubon Nature Institute.